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Stronger navy needed to protect interests

The CNS Liaoning, which docked in Hong Kong on Friday marking the 20th anniversary of the People's Liberation Army Garrison in the special administrative region, was open to the public on Saturday and Sunday, which not only allowed Hong Kong residents to get a first glimpse of the aircraft carrier but also helped instill in them a deeper sense of patriotism.

Try new methods to reduce impact of floods

Editor's note: Floods have caused havoc in South and Central China, especially Hunan province. In Hunan's Ningxiang county alone, 44 people have been declared dead or missing since heavy rains began pummeling the county on June 22. Three experts share their views on the floods with China Daily's Zhang Zhouxiang. Excerpts follow:

Australian media shoot from the hip

Early this month an investigation by Australian Broadcasting Corporation and Fairfax Media into political donations in the country, not surprisingly, sparked speculations that donations by Chinese nationals are interfering in Australian politics.

Making sense of mindfulness

At a recent reception, we encountered a "mindfulness guru". Yes, that is the job title on his business card-one bearing the logo of a huge multinational software company. His job is to teach the company's stressed-out employees the "art of mindfulness", which has been described as "awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally" and "knowing what is on your mind".

Heritage sites at risk from over exploitation

With the inclusion of Gulangyu Island, called Kulangsu in the local dialect and known for its well-preserved historical buildings, and Hol Xil, a plateau famous for its natural beauty and biodiversity, China now has 52 sites inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list, which was established to safeguard unique and irreplaceable cultural and natural sites around the world.

Elemental flaw in air checks

Three teams recently dispatched by the Ministry of Environmental Protection to inspect the local air pollution prevention and treatment efforts in Hebei and Henan provinces and Beijing encountered obstructions and resistance. Some inspection personnel in Cangzhou, Hebei, were even "detained" 80 minutes by fake police, according to media reports.

Tougher penalties for driving that could take people to an early grave

MORE THAN 1,000 CARS took the initiative to give way to an ambulance during the evening rush hour in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong province, on Friday. As a result, the ambulance was able to convey a critically ill patient to hospital in less than three minutes. Beijing News comments:

Weak scrutiny makes apps a safe bet

GAMBLING APPS can still be downloaded from app platforms, such as Apple's App Store, and advertisements for them can be seen on popular news apps such as Toutiao from time to time, thanks to these apps chameleon-like trick of displaying authorized content during the day and links to the gambling apps at night. Beijing News commented on Monday:

Brand alliance can give plastic surgery a healthier image

TWELVE COSMETIC SURGERY brands formed an alliance on June 28, promising all the tools and materials they use are legal and safe. Legal Daily comments:

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China's diplomacy makes world a better place

President Xi Jinping's two-day state visit to Russia followed by a three-day state visit to Germany, during which he also attended the G20 Summit in Hamburg, should be regarded as the most important foreign trip he has made since China hosted the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing in May.