Students' summer put-up jobs only cheat themselves

SUMMER IS THE SEASON for internships, and many college students are interning in companies or governmental departments. However, some online shops are reportedly selling internship certificates to students who never actually do an internship. China Youth Daily comments:

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US must stop playing 'Taiwan card'

The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018, passed by the US House of Representatives on July 14, requires the secretary of defense to study the feasibility of "re-establishing" regular ports of call for the United States Navy at Kaohsiung or any other suitable port in Taiwan and "normalizing" the transfer of defense equipment and services to the island.

Sanctions may ironically lead to US-EU rift

Russia has demanded the United States cut its diplomatic staff in Russia to 455 by September and could consider taking further action as part of its response to fresh US sanctions approved by Congress. US President Donald Trump is expected to sign the bill into law soon, imposing sweeping sanctions on Russia, Iran and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea that were approved by the Senate with an overwhelming bipartisan majority of 97 to 2.

China a positive force for world peace

As a country pursuing the path of peaceful development, China has been staunchly safeguarding world peace and promoting global development. Since the beginning of the new century, China has enthusiastically participated in international affairs, adding value to international relations.

Are pangs of childbirth greater than happiness?

The pain was sudden and so severe that I let out a loud "ah!" As the nurse raised the charge and the pain grew, I felt like a powerful hand was twisting everything in my stomach. I was beyond wincing. Before my mind went blank, I remember crying out "stop".

Reforms can ensure PLA better fulfills all its duties

On the 90th anniversary of the People's Liberation Army on Tuesday, President Xi Jinping delivered a speech on its historical contributions, development and the necessity of further reform.

Peninsula issue requires unity

The best scenario in pursuing denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula - all stakeholders jointly pursuing a peaceful resolution - appears increasingly distant and unachievable. Indeed, there are signs that the fragile solidarity that had appeared to have been forged recently has already crumbled, since the apportioning of blame has resurged after the Democratic People's Republic of Korea test-launched its second intercontinental ballistic missile in a month.

Tycoon's move shows mainland's space for speculation is shrinking

HONG KONG TYCOON, Li Ka-shing put his Hutchison Global Communications on sale on Sunday at a price of HK$14.5 billion ($1.86 billion). Three days earlier his Cheung Kong Infrastructure Holdings and Cheung Kong Property Holdings announced they will establish a joint venture to purchase Ista Luxemburg GmbH, a German energy management service provider, and all of its affiliated companies for about HK$41.4 billion. Beijing News comments:

Recruiting focus on quality not quantity

MULTINATIONAL ELECTRONICS CONTRACTOR Foxconn Technology Group, headquartered in Tucheng, New Taipei, has announced it will invest $10 billion over the next four years to build a liquid-crystal display manufacturing facility in Wisconsin in the United States. China Youth Daily commented on Tuesday:

Stamp out the online trade in illegal seals

ON SEVERAL DOMESTIC e-commerce platforms, there are online shops that will make stamps for anybody willing to pay a few dozen yuan, even if the customer is without the necessary authorization materials. Beijing Youth Daily comments:

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