Expelling students a decision not to be made lightly

THE FIRST HIGH SCHOOL of Cangzhou, Hebei province in North China, expelled 12 students in March after they were found carrying or using their cellphones on campus. The education authorities in Cangzhou have confirmed that the 12 students have not returned to school since they were told to withdraw, and the school recently announced through its official social media account that it will stick to its decision to expel the 12 students to set an example for other students. Beijing Times commented on Tuesday:

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Advancing real nuclear security cooperation

The fourth Nuclear Security Summit, to be held in Washington on Thursday and Friday, is one of the few major signature programs initiated by US President Barack Obama. The others include health reform, financial reform, ending the war on terror, resetting US-Russia relations, Global Zero and mitigating climate change etc.

Czech Republic a test for Belt and Road

The Czech Republic can be seen as a logical partner for China's expansion in European Union markets because of the relative quality of its institutions and infrastructure, sound and stable banking, social stability, security and, most importantly, its advantageous geographical location, especially its proximity to the economic powerhouse of Germany.

A critical look into the rise of terrorism

A powerful blast ripped through a park crowded with families in Lahore, Pakistan, on Sunday evening killing at least 70 and injuring more than 300. Many of the victims were women and children. The suicide attacker targeted members of the Christian minority community when they were celebrating Easter Sunday.

Manufacturing of 'spy' story to stain China's reputation

Chinese businessman Su Bin, according to some media reports, pleaded guilty to "cyber espionage" charges almost at the same time that China's Foreign Ministry announced President Xi Jinping's participation in the fourth Nuclear Security Summit in Washington on Thursday and Friday.

Census of left-behind kids a needed move

A national census is to be conducted to find out the exact number of left-behind children in rural areas. The Ministry of Civil Affairs revealed over the weekend that a joint mechanism of 27 State departments will carry out the census, the results of which will help make possible targeted help for such children.

Railway must stay on track

Western media reported that Thai Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith, citing bilateral disagreements on loan interest rates and the project's total cost, said on Friday that rather than seek financial assistance from China, Thailand would fund the construction of the first phase of a railway line linking China to Thailand, or the track from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima province, itself.

Telecommunications giants have to adapt to changing market trends

THE THREE STATE-RUN TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENTERPRISES that have a monopoly of the industry have published their 2015 financial reports, which show they made a profit of 380 million yuan ($58 million) per day. An article on gmw.cn commented:

Charities should publicize they are there to help

A 63-YEAR-OLD MOTHER in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong province, recently committed suicide in the hope her insurance compensation would pay for the medical treatment of her son, which failed as her life insurance had already expired and did not cover suicide in the first place.

Law has to better protect people's privacy

CHINESE NETIZENS recently became inflamed over the behavior of three undergraduates at Henan University of Technology in Zhengzhou, Central China's Henan province, when one of them posted the chat history of his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend online.