Root cause of the European refugee crisis

Thousands of refugees, from Syria, Iraq and Libya, are fleeing the conflicts raging in their homelands and seeking asylum in Europe.

Sensible strategic move by Russia to give Assad support

Russia's direct military involvement in the fight against the Islamic State group in Syria could have a far-reaching impact on both international anti-terror efforts in the Middle East and the political terrain in the region.

Consolidating the Party by tighter control of members

As the governing party, how to make its members not just abide by the law but also discipline themselves with higher standards has never been more urgent for the Communist Party of China.

Deadly cost of lax supervision

An explosion at an unlicensed restaurant in East China's Anhui province on Saturday, which killed 17 people, 14 of whom were students, has revealed the management's ignoring of safety risks and a lack of basic government supervision.

Promoters of 'Arab Spring' responsible for causing the worsening refugee crisis

INTERNATIONAL AGENCIES including the United Nations, the World Bank and Islamic Development Bank, announced on Saturday that they plan to raise billions of dollars to tackle the worsening refugee crisis in the Middle East and North Africa, by issuing new bonds to help displaced people and support reconstruction in the war-torn region. Comments:

Police unit for tourism aims at better governance

THE PUBLIC SECURITY BUREAU of Sanya, Hainan province, South China, established the country's first police unit targeting irregularities in the local tourism industry on Saturday. Affiliated with the Sanya tourist center, the police team will promptly investigate any complaints by tourists and respond to tourists' requests for assistance in the event of any disputes. Comments:

Marital counseling requires regulating fit for the purpose

THE CHINA MARITAL Family Work Association has said it will formulate regulations on marriage counseling services, to establish service standards for this newly emerging profession. Comments:

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Service sector key to economic transformation

With the introduction of the 12th Five-Year Plan (2011-15), China began a new stage of consumption, undergoing the transformation from a society dominated by the consumption of daily necessities to one characterized by the consumption of services.

US should change tack in South China Sea

The United States is likely to sail warships close to China's artificial islands in the South China Sea, once again using "free navigation" as an excuse to interfere in the regional territorial disputes. In the past, the US has refrained from sending warships inside the 12-nautical mile zone of China's artificial features, but this time the warships will reportedly do so.

Legacy of local knowledge can reduce disasters

At the Third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction in Sendai, Japan, in March, the international community was reminded that disasters hit hardest at the local level, with the potential to cause loss of life and great social and economic upheaval. Sudden onset disasters displace millions of people every year.