Global Times Daily Newsletter 20180308

2018-03-08

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Editor's Picks

Local govt debt risks manageable

China will fend off systematic risks to the economy with a proactive fiscal policy that will remain the same as last year but target a lower deficit-to-GDP ratio, China's finance minister said on Wednesday.

• Ignore US carping about Africa: FM
• Retaliation against US likely
• Can North Korea, US grab chance for talk?

In-Depth

The people's cinema

Following Beijing leadership's call that promoting socialist core values is fundamental to artists, China's filmmakers are now churning out patriotic films that reflect the country's recent achievements, from its military power development to rapid economic growth.

China

• Pan-halal moves opposed
• Personal data rights key to managing big data
• China eyes development of liquid hydrocarbon-powered reusable launch vehicles

Op-Ed

• Manufacturing key to gender equality in India
• Germany's scepticism on Belt and Road initiative misleading and misinformed
• Cape Town's water scarcity offers lessons

Business

• Beijing's thriving businesswomen
• Modi's reforms will help India avoid risk of debt crisis
• More A-share progress needed to tempt tech giants

World

• EU warns no winners in trade war
• UK leaders meet on ex-spy poisoning case
• Adult film actress sues Trump

Life

• Skin deep
• Chanel attacked for felling trees
• Release the beast

Sports

• Wiggins urged to explain use of medication
• Ronaldo inspires Real to last 8
• Sweet 16 for Rockets

Metro Beijing

• My Chinese husband
• Striking the right tone with my in-laws
• Love China, love trains

Metro Shanghai

• Military training for students kicks off in Shanghai
• Women's Day should not be tainted by commercialism
• Shanghai launches testing of smart cars on public roads

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Daily Quote:

Negotiations must be aimed at both sides' common interests and a solution that is better than confrontation. Every side hopes to maximize its interest, but in the end, they will need to compromise. What Washington and Pyongyang need is sobriety and a clear mind.

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