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.

Opportunity knocks for EU and China over next five years

This month, President Xi Jinping has two priorities on his schedule, one at home and one overseas.

Japan should respect UNESCO's decision

Among 47 new inscriptions, UNESCO added documents of the Nanjing Massacre to the Memory of the World Register on Friday. International recognition of the documentary heritage that testifies to the atrocities committed in the city is an important part of international efforts to preserve the collective memory of mankind and promote peace and justice.

A warning to scenic spots

The cancellation of the 5A-rated accreditation for Shanhaiguan Pass, a scenic spot in Qinhuangdao, Hebei province, while indicating the authorities' resolve to promote standardized management of tourist attractions, also serves as an explicit warning that such a qualification is not a once-and-for-all honor.

Regulating of car-hailing services needs to be done in the right way

CHINA'S MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT on Saturday disclosed its draft regulations on car-hailing services. According to the draft rules, the companies, such as Didi Kuaidi and Uber, will hold the major responsibility for any disputes or accidents during operation. Vehicles for non-commercial use will be banned from offering such services. Comments:

Stealing of poverty alleviation aid is a crime

MORE THAN 3,000 WELL-OFF RESIDENTS in impoverished Mashan county, in South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, were "mistakenly" qualified for the local poverty alleviation fund, said the National Audit Office on Oct 8. Comments: