Further transparency needed

THE PUBLICATION OF EXPENDITURES ON THE procurement of vehicles, receptions and overseas trips by central government departments and their local counterparts is important for people to know how public money is being used.

Bring spending into the open

Supervision over public spending has been increasingly strengthened over recent years; the reform plan on government vehicles announced on Thursday further illustrates the top leadership's determination to tackle the issue. Data shows over 60 percent of public spending goes to vehicles and we hope the new reform will be followed by total reform of the whole.

New phase in Sino-Latin American ties

President Xi Jinping is on his second visit to Latin America seeking to start a new phase in China's relationship with Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). In recent years, this relationship has been characterized by dynamic trade, an upturn in investment, a healthy exchange of high-level visits and the beginning of institutional dialogue.

Fare hike a billion yuan question

Throughout the world, transport fares are the concern of not only transport operators, but also commuters. A fare policy determines the amount of subsidies a public transport agency needs to cover its operation costs. It also determines which modes of transport people use and how many cars are on the streets.

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Step toward good governance

The reform of government vehicle usage should usher in more changes for clean and honest governance.

Monkey King journeys to the West

Many people would squirm at the very thought of an American Monkey King, while some might welcome it as a creative idea. But no matter what people think, Journey to the West is set to be made into an American TV series.

MH17 needs impartial investigation

People across the world are shocked and saddened by the death of 298 passengers and crew of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, which went down in strife-torn eastern Ukraine on Thursday. The cause of the downing of the aircraft, a Boeing 777-200, must be found as soon as possible, and those responsible must be identified and brought to justice.

Use supervision to sharpen anti-graft drive

By July 14, 35 officials at the ministerial level or above had been removed from their posts on charges of corruption, with the senior-most being Xu Caihou, former vice-chairman of the powerful Central Military Commission.

Rising power of good relations

Xi Jinping's Latin America trip set to improve political understanding and advance a fairer international order as well as promote smoother trade

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