Two systems still in place despite claims to contrary

Ungrounded accusations from some foreign governments over the decision by the Immigration Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region not to renew the work visa of a foreign correspondent in the SAR are the latest attempt to undermine the principle of "one country, two systems" and attack the central and SAR governments.

Promote and protect human rights in the process of development

Development is a shared aspiration of humankind and reflects the desire of all nations for a better life. International human rights instruments, such as the Charter of the United Nations, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, all enshrine poverty eradication and development as fundamental human rights.

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China set to further boost global growth

The theory of international relations tells us that development helps reduce conflicts among states, mitigate domestic ethnic differences and eliminate the threats extremists and terrorists pose to society. The concept of "development" in world politics does not only indicate economic growth, rising employment and income augmentation, but also includes social justice, equality, and democracy and legality of governance.

White House must stop portraying US as victim

On Oct 4, 2018, at the headquarters of the Hudson Institute in Washington, DC, Vice-President of the United States Mike Pence delivered a speech on the current US administration's policy toward China.

US Senate to vote on Supreme Court nominee

WASHINGTON - US senators, expected to vote on Friday morning on the confirmation of President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, are still highly divided along partisan lines over the results of a probe into allegations of sexual misconduct against the judge.

Doctor and activist win 2018 Nobel Peace Prize

OSLO - Denis Mukwege, a gynecologist helping victims of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Nadia Murad, a Yazidi rights activist and survivor of sexual slavery by the Islamic State, won the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday.

Ex-S.Korean president Lee sentenced to 15 years in jail over corruption

SEOUL - Former South Korean president Lee Myungbak was sentenced on Friday to 15 years in jail for corruptions, including bribery and embezzlement.

Over 1,000 may still be missing in Indonesia disaster

PALU, Indonesia - More than a thousand people could still be missing after Indonesia's devastating quake and tsunami, officials said on Friday, drastically upping the total number of people unaccounted for a week after the disaster.

IN BRIEF (Page 4)

TEARJERKER MAKES IT TO STAGE

The lead player in a new version of a hit musical tells of how the latest rendering pulls on her heart strings, Cheng Yuezhu reports.

From the summit of success to real joy

It took Zhu Yujie three years and uncountable sleepless nights to reach the position of features director of the Chinese version of the fashion magazine Harper's Bazaar.