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  • New leaders, common aim

    2012-05-09 08:06

    Beijing is looking forward to working with the new leaders of Russia and France to further advance its relations with the two countries.

  • Islands not for sale

    2012-05-09 08:06

    No matter how much money Shintaro Ishihara raises, China's islands are not for sale. Whether from a historical or legal perspective, the Diaoyu Islands incontrovertibly belong to China.

  • Manila's name game

    2012-05-08 08:00

    By announcing the island has this name, Manila's real intention is to try and wrangle its self-proclaimed sovereignty over Huangyan Island, which has been part of China since ancient times.

  • Law on domestic violence

    2012-05-08 08:00

    Domestic violence affects not only family members, but also society in general, and it should and must be dealt with at both family and societal level. It needs to stop, and it needs to stop now.

  • Doctor-patient relations

    2012-05-07 08:06

    There should be a mechanism that makes it possible for medical accidents to be investigated and disputes between doctors and patients to be arbitrated through independent mediation.

  • Avoiding an arms race

    2012-05-07 08:06

    The missile system will continue to be a thorn in their relations for the foreseeable future, but wide as their gap is, Russia and the US-led NATO should continue their negotiations.

  • Listening as well as talking

    2012-05-04 08:05

    Beijing's eagerness to exploit the constructive potential of its dialogues with the US and Europe is both explicit and sincere.

  • Greater Asian integration

    2012-05-04 08:05

    To weather a renewed financial crisis and weakened export demand from developed markets, Asian economies must update their growth model to better tap the booming markets at home.

  • Future of Afghanistan

    2012-05-03 08:07

    To avoid leaving behind a big mess in the country, the US should concentrate on plugging the loopholes in security and strive for a smooth transition leading up to the withdrawal of NATO forces.

  • Taint on celebrities' gloss

    2012-05-03 08:07

    The influence of celebrities is an asset they can exploit, but they should be careful that their endorsements do not backfire.

  • Talks will help build trust

    2012-05-02 08:08

    In-depth consultations on issues of mutual concern can help decision-makers on both sides expand their common interests, dispel suspicion and better manage their differences.

  • Road toll transparency

    2012-05-02 08:08

    Shanghai has started removing all the tollgates on the 18.5-kilometer expressway to the city of Jiaxing, making it toll free. This sets a good example for the management of expressways throughout the country.

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