From Editor CNN owes China an apology for slandering A prompt and sincere apology is needed from CNN and its anchor who blasted out Chinese people as "goons and thugs" and Chinese-made goods as "junk".

Columnists

Erik Nilsson Letting their light shine on our lives Li Xing Where lives and loves lie in ruins BJ Worrell A new appreciation for life Liu Shinan Brave boy rings alarm bell for all Raymond Zhou Feeling the earth tremble

A military strategy to match peaceful rise
China's military strategy is active defense. The world is in the process of major changes and adjustments. Peace and development remains the principal theme in today's world and the overall international security environment remains stable. But, uncertainties and destabilizing factors are on the increase. Traditional and non-traditional security issues are intertwined and the international community is increasingly facing comprehensive, diverse and complex security threats.

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Idealism never dies
Were it not for the fatal earthquake that has forever taken their youthful lives, they might never even be known to us, nor their noble characters.

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Greener investment
Reconstruction work after the earthquake in southwest Sichuan province will entail faster investment growth later this year.

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