Somber-mindedness

On the front page of the Study Times on Dec 7 was a signed commentary titled Somber-Mindedness More Important Amid 'Praise'. The entire Page 5 was devoted to four articles on one single theme - the so-called "China model" of development.

"Be Cautious About 'China Model'." "Too Early to Propose 'China Model'." "China Has No Intention to Export 'Model'." "Focusing on Scientific Development Is Priority."

The titles tell it all. They might not have attracted much attention had these pieces not been published in the paper affiliated to the Central Party School (CPS) or if they did not include one by a former CPS vice-president.