The news from Gaza of innocent Palestinian civilians, including many women and children, being killed by Israeli fire is heartbreaking.
THE SEVEN PETITIONERS WHO DRANK PESTICIDE in front of a newspaper compound in Beijing two weeks ago to bring attention on their grievances have been detained, which shows the difficulty of cracking the hard nut of shangfang, or visiting a higher level or even the central government to try and get one's grievances addressed.
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.
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