Pull the plug on internet monopolies

IN AUGUST 2012, THE DOMESTIC SOCIAL MEDIA APP WECHAT opened a new function called "public accounts" that allows registered users to publish their articles. Those who read an article on a public account can choose to make a payment to the writer as token of their appreciation for the writer's efforts. However, since Wednesday, users can no longer pay the bonus on iPhones or iPads because Apple insists that such payments must be done via Apple's in-app purchase feature. An editorial on thepaper.cn comments:

Draft regulation on shared bikes may bring healthy change

ON FRIDAY, the Beijing Municipal Commission of Transport published a draft regulation on shared bicycles for public opinions. While encouraging companies to provide shared bicycles in Beijing, the draft regulation also said the total number of shared bicycles should be controlled. Beijing News comments:

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Home built aircraft carriers a strategic need

China's first domestically built aircraft carrier, the second such vessel, will soon be commissioned, say reports. Designed to be a base for fighter jets and helicopters, the country's second aircraft carrier is the first of the Type 001A class.

Future of electronic-sports seem electric

The Olympic Council of Asia said last week that e-sports will be part of the competitive events at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang province.

Best policy for HK prosperity and residents

July 1 marks the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's reunification with the motherland and the implementation of the principle of "One Country, Two Systems" in the special administrative region. Evaluating the implementation of this national policy of "One Country, Two Systems" is of great political significance today.

What can stop Japan from continuing to deny the truth

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's administration apologized in 2015 for the women and girls called "comfort women" who were forced into sexual slavery by Japanese army before and during the World War II. It offered to help the Republic of Korea set up a fund for the surviving victims. At the same time, it has kept clearing the wartime Japanese authorities of responsibilities for those women's ordeal.

Car2go expects big growth in vehicle-sharing market

The car-sharing market in China is about to experience explosive growth in the coming three to five years and Car2go China Co Ltd - the Daimler-owned car-sharing business - is strategically prepared to ride the market boom, its CEO said.

Mexico's avocado exports to China rise

Chinese consumers are developing a taste for avocados and officials in Mexico, the world's largest producer, said China is a market ripe for growth - as Mexico may be facing possible policy changes by the Trump administration that could affect avocado trade with the United States.

BOC, Mastercard join forces for overseas debit card

Bank of China said it and payment technology company Mastercard Inc jointly launched a debit card that enables payments in 19 foreign currencies for Chinese cardholder. The move targets the expanding number of bank card users who need payment services overseas but are without a credit card.

Hiring via social media increases

Social media platforms are becoming preferred and effective channels for recruitment in the Chinese mainland, according to LinkedIn Corp, a US-based, Microsoft Corp-controlled professional online networking site with more than 500 million users worldwide.

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