Rules may lead to return of illegal taxis

A NUMBER OF CHINESE CITIES have released their draft plans on regulating car-hailing services, requiring drivers on ride-sharing platforms such as Didi Chuxing have a local household registration, or hukou, to stay in the business. Sconline.com.cn commented on Tuesday:

Divorce case exploited for free publicity

AS SCHEDULED the hearing of the divorce case between actor Wang Baoqiang and his wife the actress Ma Rong, started at the People's Court of Chaoyang District, Beijing, on Tuesday, attracting a lot of attention. Xinhua News Agency commented on Wednesday:

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Peaceful competition in space benefits world

China successfully launched the manned spacecraft Shenzhou XI into space on Monday.

Time to accept academic investigation of achievement

Editor's Note: Han Chunyu, a biologist at Hebei University of Science and Technology in Shijiazhuang, Hebei province, published a paper in the prestigious science journal Nature, in which he claimed to have made a breakthrough with NgAgo geneediting technologies. However, other scientists, both at home and overseas, said they have failed to repeat the results of his experiments, and 13 scientists have now called for an academic investigation to be launched into his research and for Han to share his original materials and data. China Daily shares two views on the controversy.

Targeted policies will stop property market overheating

The recent upcycles in the mainland's housing market has been different from previous ones, property prices have risen rapidly in only a small group of cities following the easing of the restrictions on mortgages. Just 22 cities out of top 70 cities registered price rises of more than 5 percent year-on-year, which was substantially fewer than in past market upturns. In November 2013, 67 out of top 70 cities enjoyed price increases of more than 5 percent year-on-year, and 59 cities did so in April 2010.

Duterte's visit offers chance to turn new page

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is leading a big delegation to China this week. Even before he embarked on his first trip outside of Southeast Asia as president, Duterte sent many positive signals that have raised hopes the new Philippine leader can repair his country's ties with China, which were strained under the previous government led by Benigno Aquino III.

Accountability to accomplish tough finale of poverty relief

Along with a white paper reviewing the country's recent accomplishments in poverty alleviation and the vow to annually raise more than 10 million people above the poverty line beginning this year, the central authorities have pledged to install a responsibility system for fulfilling that goal, with the aim of meeting the 2020 deadline for building a relatively better-off society.

No long-term yuan devaluation

The central parity rate of the yuan once again weakened on Monday, falling 222 basis points to 6.7379 against the US dollar, a six-year low. This came after a 139 basis-point rise the previous trading day ended seven consecutive days of declining.

Regulations must ensure they do not create any gray areas

THE STIPULATIONS on labor protection do not add up when it comes to weekly working hours, which a notice of the State Council, China's Cabinet, says should be 40, but the Labor Law says 44. Changjiang Daily commented on Tuesday:

Society has responsibility to care for elderly

AN ELDERLY WOMAN, about 80 years old, in Southwest China's Chongqing municipality was reported to be wearing a chain on her foot. While many called her family cruel, her daughter-in-law said that they had no other choice. She said her mother-in-law kept walking off and getting lost and there was no one in the family who could be with her during the day. Beijing Youth Daily comments:

Banks' obligation to protect data of customers

FIFTEEN PEOPLE in Mianyang, Sichuan province in Southwest China, have been caught leaking and trading the personal banking information of 2.57 million users. Those involved, who included bank managers, raked in 2.3 million yuan ($349,000) selling the information to brokers. Beijing Youth Daily commented on Tuesday: