Global Times Daily Newsletter 20180316

2018-03-16

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Editor's Picks

War waged on fake goods

Improving product quality and services have become common sense objectives for China's policymakers, say experts, suggesting the move will make the country a stronger manufacturing nation.

• PLA blacklists, restricts rights of 20 soldiers who quit army
• Bland Western media losing sway in China
• N.Korea envoy visits Sweden, summit venue still uncertain

In-Depth

Carrying on the spirit

As Chinese netizens flooded Steven Hawking's Chinese social media site to mourn his death Wednesday, many believe China is the nation that can realize the legendary scientist's expectation for lunar and space exploration.

China

• Self-driven cars on roads expected in 3-5 yrs
• Beijing-Vatican communication 'necessary' on bishop shortage
• Maritime moves

Op-Ed

• South Asia should not become a battleground for competing interests
• Robust institutions key for China's success
• China's political system should be fairly viewed

Business

• Training, e-commerce can unlock growth in Africa
• Industrial internet can power China's factory revolution
• Australian companies in China optimistic on growth: survey

World

• Russia to expel UK diplomats in retaliation
• US students stage large anti-gun walkout
• A poisoned internet

Life

• Monster potential
• Slow progress
• Versace to stop using fur

Sports

• Messi majestic as Barca crush Chelsea
• Federer sails into quarters
• Warriors halt Lakers

Metro Beijing

• Opening doors
• Making the mother-in-law of your dreams
• The Journey: US teachers bridging East and West

Metro Shanghai

• China's largest biological storage facility preserves diseased samples for future research
• Airbnb exploration
• Middle-class Chinese families urge practical education policy

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Daily Quote:

Many Chinese worshiped everything about the West, especially Western media. But as they now view the West on an equal footing, the charm of the Western media fades rapidly.

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