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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).

School's discrimination illegal

That a senior high school in Hebei province recently refused to enroll a teenage girl because she had tested positive for the human immunodeficiency virus, even though local authorities claimed to have arranged a suitable school for her, underscores the urgent need to eliminate the ingrained prejudice against those carrying the virus.

Presence of Ban, Park at events shows right approach to history

The Japanese government has expressed "strong displeasure" over UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's scheduled attendance at China's commemorative events to mark the 70th anniversary of the victory of Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1937-45).

Officials should not be lazy, and should be clean

The State Council, China's Cabinet, recently published the results of its second national inspection that commenced in June. In all, 59 officials in seven provinces were given disciplinary penalties for failing in their duties. Comments:

Trains need better service to go with the faster speeds

A passenger from Jiangsu province complained he was "forced to drink" a cup of tea priced 88 yuan ($14) when he seated himself in the dining car of a high-speed train from Beijing to Nanjing, which sparked a heated online debate. Comments:

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This could be a Sino-American century

Seizing upon China's recent economic turbulence like sharks that have smelled blood, hypo-critical Republican presidential candidates are circling President Xi Jinping's state visit to the US this month, making a successful negotiation with US President Barack Obama less likely.