Opinion & Analysis

OPINION

Commentary from This Week's Paper

Brief translations of recent commentary that appeared in either the print edition or on the Economic Observer's website

English Edition Staff | 2011-03-04

GOVERNMENT

70% of Officials Want more Government Transparency

The Chinese Academy of Social Science Writing and Press surveyed 1300 officers, and 1350 citizens about government transparency in China.

Guo Wei | 2011-02-28

OPINION

Egypt's Rabbits and Tigers

Egypt is in the throes of revolution. What does this mean for the Islamic world and the future of democracy?

Ding Li | 2011-02-17

OPINION

Views from the East: Chunyun

Chinese commentators take on the Spring Festival transport rush and whose to blame...

English Edition Staff | 2011-01-27

OPINION

Commentary from This Week's Paper

Are Red Channels Good? Vote with your Remote, the Chinese Government has Lost Public Trust, and Do Not Let Reform follow the path of China's "No-Smoking" Failure

English Edition Staff | 2011-01-13

SURVEY

44.7% of Chinese Feel Happy

A recent survey shows that 44.7 percent of Chinese citizens surveyed feel happy or very happy...

Chen Ximeng | 2011-01-12

OPINION

Commentary from This Week's Paper

Why Do News Stories Disappear and Why People Don't Believe the Police?

English Edition Staff | 2011-01-06