No tidings of joy from US politicians

When US President Barack Obama left Hawaii and landed in Washington on Thursday, much of the east coast of the United States was being battered by thunderstorm, snow and even tornado. More than 1,000 flights were canceled on Wednesday alone.

Farmers' land rights

The nation is set to take a step further in protecting farmers' land use rights, as its top legislators are deliberating giving farmers another legal bargaining chip when their land is expropriated.

Cutting circulation costs

China's Cabinet has released documents twice in four months requiring distribution costs be reduced. The high costs of circulation and distribution have not only caused the prices of many products, farm products in particular, to rise, they have also resulted in rural goods producers not benefiting from the higher prices.

The future global economy

As the world enters yet another year in the shadow of continued financial and economic crisis, a broader view of the contours of the future global economy is required.

Linking the mall to the laptop

'He sees when you are sleeping. He knows when you're awake. He knows if you've been bad or good, so be good for goodness sake".

From the chinese press

Laws needed to ensure food safety

Medical and health services in China

Editor's note: The State Council Information Office of the People's Republic of China on Wednesday published a white paper on the medical and health services in China. Following is the full text:

Japan's policy flawed

Though his nation is in East Asia, newly elected Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has driven home the message that he will give diplomatic priority to the Japan-US alliance.

Navy's responsibilities

Since Dec 26, 2008, Chinese naval vessels have escorted more than 5,000 ships in the Indian Ocean, with half of the vessels belonging to foreign owners. According to the People's Liberation Army Naval Headquarters, about 60 percent of vessels escorted by Chinese warships had ties to China's international trade, indicating the important and rising role the navy is playing in safeguarding the country's interests.

Party's positive pragmatism

The 18th Party Congress in November opened a new chapter in China's reform and opening-up drive that will have wide-ranging effects and a global impact.

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Protect personal information online

Everyone has probably experienced the annoyance of being harassed by phone calls informing them they can claim a valuable gift or more worryingly received a subpoena from a local court.