Conflicts involving interests are common in a period of social transformation, and many who feel they have suffered will choose to petition to higher authorities. To prevent any negative effects from such incidents, local governments need to abide by the law themselves first.
Aug 1 is the foundation day of the People's Liberation Army, as well as the day when the new Regulation on Rewarding and Commendation of the Army comes into effect. As the PLA's first special code on rewards and commendations, the regulation has become the topic of discussion both at home and abroad.
Whether it is the Old Boys network in Japan, Bhai-Bhatijabaad in India, or guanxi in China, nepotism has been writ large in Asian societies.
The investigation into Zhou Yongkang, one of the most senior officials in China to come under scrutiny in modern times, shows the world that the leadership headed by President Xi Jinping is determined to rid the Party and government at all levels of corrupt officials.
The experiences of countries around the world show us that not all corruption campaigns are alike, and that not all of them succeed.
The official investigation of former security head Zhou Yongkang marks yet another milestone in the anti-corruption drive spearheaded by the top leader Xi Jinping.
The downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 on July 17 marked a new low in the Ukraine crisis, which started last year.
What would you do if you meet an old man or woman in rags, or a young man or woman claiming to have suffered a family misfortune begging for money in a street? Would you extend a helping hand or ignore the request for assistance and walk away?
THE PUBLICATION OF A STATE COUNCIL document on reform of China's household registration system, or hukou, on Wednesday marks the beginning of a phase, in which the long discussed vision of a fairer system will gradually materialize.
China's household registration system, or hukou, has long separated urban and rural citizens in a discriminative manner. Public voices criticizing this traditional dual system and calling for it to be abolished have been much heard in the past decades. The groundbreaking reform is ready to put this hukou duality to an end.
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