Are truth, justice the American way?

On March 6, the US State Department released its Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2006. As in previous years, the State Department pointed the finger at human rights conditions in more than 190 countries and regions, including China, but avoided touching on the human rights situation in the United States. To help the world have a better understanding of the situation in the United States and promote the international cause of human rights, we hereby publish the Human Rights Record of the United States in 2006.

Special Supplement

Innovation: key to finding new fortune in old corn

Wang Hanqing, who lives in the rural areas of Changchun, drove his light agricultural vehicle loaded with eight tons of corn to a corn processing company in the city.

New auto base to drive pillar sector

Changchun, capital of Northeast China's Jilin Province, has intensified efforts to further build up its automobile industry as the pillar of its economy. Establishment of the first special vehicle industry park in China is its latest move in this direction.

Chinese special vehicles put on the fast track

The special vehicle sector in China has shown a strong growth momentum in recent years.

Grain processing to spur Changchun economy

"The growth of Changchun, capital of Northeast China's Jilin Province, is determined by the city's economic and technological development zone, while the future of the development zone in turn depends on Xinglong Mountain," said Huang Wenhua, chief of the Changchun Economic and Technological Development Zone, while talking about the development of the city's economy.

Special Supplement

Heilongjiang calls for more foreign, private investment

Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province will vigorously encourage foreign and private investors and optimize its investment climate, said Qian Yunlu, Party secretary of the province.

Warmer times in snowy climes

Ice and snow tourism in Heilongjiang Province is poised for a much-needed boost, with authorities intensifying efforts to improve service in the sector.

Trade touching new heights

Both import and export trade in Heilongjiang are on the upswing.

Life Pulse

Charity as a foreign affair

GUANGZHOU: Think of the typical expat experience in Guangzhou and the first thing that comes to mind is a high paying job with all the perks a company car, luxurious accommodation and big spending.