From the Chinese Press

Peak job-quitting season

Flying in the face of reason

One tragedy of World War II was Japan's fascist fanatics driving young pilots into suicidal attacks on US warships. These kamikaze attacks have become synonymous with crazy, reckless behavior.

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China Mobile shows antiquated culture

The prices of the 4G packages offered by China Mobile, one of the major suppliers on the Chinese mainland so far, show that, despite government efforts in economic restructuring, the antiquated corporate culture nurtured in the days of the planned economy is hard to shake off.

Indefensible smog response

With air pollution increasingly compro-mising the quality of people's lives, the lack of action by local governments in response to the heavy smog at the weekend is being widely criticized.

Regulate approval procedures

Want to start an investment program? Be prepared to face kilograms of paperwork.

A US envoy and a good listener

On Feb 4, the US Senate's Foreign Relations Committee approved President Barack Obama's nomination of Senator Max Baucus (Democrat from Montana) to become US ambassador to China. The full Senate confirmed Baucus' nomination several days later.

Beijing subway fare rise justified

Beijing's subway system - one of the longest in the world at 465 kilometers - is plagued by excessive congestion and costly government subsidies. Now, in a controversial move, the Beijing municipal government has decided to increase the subway fare, currently fixed at 2 yuan ($0.33) per trip. If the proposal survives an upcoming public hearing, Beijing will join the ranks of cities like Sao Paulo and Mexico City in raising public transport fares.

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Help hotline for Chinese tourists

From the Chinese Press

Survey could be misleading

On road to trade excellence

China's rise as a strong trading nation will not only help it meet its domestic economic goals, but also deepen its ties with the world

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