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CHINA DAILY - Tuesday August 26,2008
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Usain Bolt's lightning gold-medal runs, in less time than an average person takes to write the shortest text message, reflects the pace of life in today's world.
Nation
The Ministry of Health has been given primary responsibility for food safety supervision under the latest draft of the legislation that was yesterday submitted for its second reading to the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee.
China Scene
Online striptease show gets mixed reception
Insight
Bending over a brown scroll unfolded over a huge desk, Hu Yuqing meticulously picked on the edge of a new piece of paper that she had glued to the old scroll with a pair of tweezers. She spread the feathery fibers of the paper, which are less than 0.5 cm long, onto the scroll evenly.
Comment
It is widely acknowledged that China's higher education faces a serious funding shortfall. Though the past years have witnessed increased government input, the funding is far from enough.
Opinion
The closing ceremony of the Beijing Olympics on Sunday night has drawn worldwide attention and Beijing's successful hosting of the Games has earned global applause.
International
Barack Obama's selection of a running mate, the stagecraft of his nominating convention and Republican rival John McCain's ad to stir up Democratic trouble all have a target. White America.
Business
China's urban fixed-asset investment rose 27.3 percent year-on-year in the first seven months, compared with the first half's 26.8 percent, promising to bolster the economy even as exports weaken.
China Law
With the impending arrival of the Chinese Mooncake Festival in September comes the annual attack from environmental and economic corners regarding the packaging of the traditional food. But this year the festival is also likely to receive criticism for legal reasons.
Special Supplement
Thirty-seven performing troupes from across Asia will gather next month at a grand festival in Zhengzhou, capital of central China's Henan province, to provide their distinctive forms of entertainment for locals and tourists from home and abroad.
Life
Cai Guoqiang, creator of the pyrotechnic spectacle at the Olympics Opening Ceremony, often impresses with his soft handshake, low voice, slow steps and easy-going demeanor.
Sports
Athletics got the hero it has been craving for years when Usain Bolt lit up the Bird's Nest with his brilliance, his 100m victory ensconced as one of the images of the 2008 Olympic Games.
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