Monitor private charities to prevent fraud

Huang Hongbin, chairman of a charity philanthropic foundation and headmaster of a charity primary school in Liangshan Yi ethnic autonomous prefecture, Southwest China's Sichuan province, was detained by police early last week for suspected illegal transfer of State-owned forest land, illegal construction and financial wrongdoings in the foundation.

Onus to resolve historical issues lies with Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe did not have the courage to attend the commemorative activities organized by China on Thursday to mark the 70th anniversary of the victory in World War II and Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression (1937-45). Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga went so far as to say that China did not even try for rapprochement with his country.

Refugee crisis challenges conscience of the West

The picture of the drowned three-year-old Syrian boy Aylan Kurdi lying on a Turkish beach on Wednesday drew worldwide attention to the massive refugee crisis engulfing Europe and the ongoing turbulence in North Africa and West Asia.

For a better world system

The participation of a number of foreign heads of state or their representatives in the large-scale commemorations China held on Thursday to commemorate the 70th anniversary of victory in the war against Japanese aggression and the fight against fascism reflects China's growing influence on the world stage and the international community's expectations for China to play a bigger role in resolving world issues.

Japan's appeals at home should be heeded for a better future

On Thursday, Shigeru Yamaguchi, a former chief justice of Japan's Supreme Court, criticized the new security bills being pushed through the Diet by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, calling the legislation to exercise the right to rule collective self-defense "unconstitutional". He also expressed his concern about the Abe administration's reinterpretation of Japan's pacifist Constitution, which he said would "undermine constitutionalism and make it impossible to control the use of power or protect citizens from arbitrary politics." Comments:

English test outdated professional indicator

About 211 antiquated professional titles are reportedly to be abolished. However, the outdated English test that is one of the most popular professional qualification exams is not to be replaced. Comments:

Patriotism is no excuse for online verbal violence

Taiwan singer Fan Fan was recently scolded by some Chinese netizens for not being "patriotic", because she posted pictures of her twin toddlers on her micro blog on Sept 3, the day marking the 70th anniversary of the victory in the war against Japanese aggression. She later apologized for "displeasing some netizens". Comments:

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Rosneft links with ChemChina

Leading Chinese and Russian energy companies have signed a series of asset-swap and supply agreements which will further strengthen the already strong ties between the countries in the sector.

CRRC builds US railcar plant

A subsidiary of the world's largest railcar maker in China - the China Railway Rolling Stock Corp Ltd - just broke ground on a $95 million manufacturing facility in Springfield, Massachusetts in the United States.

Remember days past to build a better future

President Xi Jinping has presented commemorative medals to 30 Chinese and foreign veterans and civilians who fought in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1937-45).