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Dialogue works better than threat on IP issues

The United States has launched an investigation to determine whether China has indulged in "forced transfer of American technologies and theft of American intellectual property". US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer subsequently announced an investigation into IP issues relating to China under Section 301 of the US Trade Act of 1974.

US racial tensions reveal divided society

Editor's note: The Charlottesville riots have exposed the racial divide in the US. Two scholars share their views on the issue with China Daily. Excerpts follow:

Joint drill dangerous game for Peninsula

The Ulchi Freedom Guardian military drills conducted by the Republic of Korea and the United States every year always unfold like this: the ROK and the US mobilize forces each summer to simulate "defending" against a "nuclear-capable" Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and the DPRK then makes a tit-for-tat response vowing to take resolute steps for a "preventive war".

Terrorists seek to psychologically shock society

On Monday, a man allegedly suffering psychiatric problems deliberately rammed a stolen van into pedestrians at two bus stations in Marseille, France, which caused one death and another injury.

US Navy becoming a hazard in Asian waters

The US Navy, which likes to claim its presence can help safeguard "freedom of navigation" in the South China Sea, is proving to be an increasing hindrance to ships sailing in Asian waters.

Ugly crime will not be buried

Six days after it was released in domestic theaters, Twenty Two, a Chinese documentary film named after the number of "comfort women" in China still alive at the time of its filming in 2014, has harvested box office returns of more than 100 million yuan ($14.9 million).

Police should have upheld the law rather than words of local officials

A MAN WHO VISITED A HOSPITAL in Shexian county, North China's Hebei province, two months ago, was so disappointed with the food in the hospital canteen that he poured out his disappointment in an online post. Because of that, he was detained on Wednesday by the county police on the grounds he had disturbed public order. Southern Metropolis Daily comments:

Sedentary lives make many unfit for service

IN ONE PREFECTURE-LEVEL CITY nearly 57 percent of those applying to join the armed forces have failed their health test so far this year. Beijing Youth Daily commented on Monday:

Court's preliminary injunction another green step forward

BEIJING NO 4 INTERMEDIATE People's Court recently issued a preliminary injunction ordering an enterprise that is being sued for polluting the environment to halt production, which is China's first such order. Hebnews.cn comments:

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China's development path a success

In his keynote address to a high-level meeting on July 26, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, said socialism with Chinese characteristics has entered a new development stage after the 18th National Congress of the CPC.