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[2014-06-12 06:52]

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Pentagon report rejected as 'irresponsible'

[2014-06-12 06:52]

China's normal defense development is being viewed in Washington through the prism of the Cold War, whereas the United States has been undermining regional peace and stability with its pivot to Asia, defense officials and analysts said on Wednesday.

Trade talks with Taiwan to continue

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Mainland authorities have not halted trade negotiations with Taiwan after a service trade pact was blocked by the island's legislators, a mainland spokeswoman said on Wednesday.

Beijing minimizes visit by president of Taipei 'ally'

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Beijing downplayed reports on Wednesday about the visit by the president of Sao Tome and Principe, a "diplomatic ally" of Taiwan, saying people were reading too much into it.

Party vows to be more selective on members

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The Communist Party of China will be more selective when recruiting new members, according to rules published on Tuesday by the General Office of the CPC Central Committee.

China won't bow to Japan's demand on 'comfort women'

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Beijing rejected Tokyo's demand on Wednesday to withdraw China's application to UNESCO to include the experience of "comfort women" in the UN body's Memory of the World program.

Academicians could lose status for ethics lapses

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The title of academician, a lifetime highest honor for Chinese scholars, can be revoked if academicians have ethical problems, according to an amended regulation on the selection and management of academicians at the Chinese Academy of Engineering.

Top court welcomes foreigners to sit in on hearing involving company dispute

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The Supreme People's Court invited foreign diplomats on Wednesday for the first time to attend a case involving foreign interests.

Crackdown on cults continues with arrests

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China has strengthened its efforts to crack down on cults by arresting more than 1,500 cult members and handing out at least 86 prison terms nationwide in the past two years. The aim is to undermine cult organizations and prevent more violence in various regions.

Capital mobilizes anti-terrorism volunteer force

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Beijing has deployed an anti-terrorism force of about 850,000 urban volunteers to patrol its streets following recent terrorist attacks across the country.