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From the Chinese press

Military training program dull

Hong Kong's political realities

Hong Kong, despite its small size, is respected by the international community for its economic achievements, its status as an international financial center and its generally well-behaved citizens.

King's dream remains an elusive goal

Thursday marks the 51st anniversary of the famous March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom led by civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. His "I Have a Dream" speech made on Aug 28, 1963, in front of the Lincoln Memorial, was a cry for an end to racism in the United States.

Vietnam signals good will

THE FATAL MID-MAY ANTI-CHINA RIOTS IN Vietnam were so destructive that few will anticipate a hasty two-day visit by a Vietnamese special envoy will suffice to repair the damage.

Focus on joint development

While sending a special envoy, Vietnam has neither strengthened nor altered its standpoint in its dispute with China; so it is predictable that Vietnam will not make big concessions but might adopt new strategies on the issue.

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Making salary reform a success

China has decided to impose a cap on top executives' salaries in the State sector as part of its reform drive against the controversial group. Although it has not been decided how steep the cuts would be, it is certain that the actions and incomes of the fat cats would be more closely scrutinized.

Real challenge is beyond ice buckets

The Ice Bucket Challenge has taken China's entertainment and executive worlds by storm after making its debut more than a week ago, with public reading of the news on Sina weibo, China's Twitter-like social media platform, crossing 2.9 billion hits in just a few days.

US may be a friend but China can't be an enemy

As tensions rise between Washington and Beijing over China's islands dispute with Japan, American strategists have been thinking about how to accommodate China while continuing to stand behind their ally, Japan.

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Realty rule good but won't end graft