Nation to redouble protection efforts

China will redouble its efforts to build a beautiful country by further promoting the environmental development plan, which aims to achieve a forest coverage rate of 26 percent by 2035, according to Zhang Jianlong, head of the State Forestry and Grassland Administration.

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1950: The department responsible for forestry and land reclamation launches its first national working conference. The central government issues guidance to protect forests and plant more trees in specific areas. The first land law is released, defining all natural resources as owned by the State.

Pompeo's remarks about Xinjiang both ridiculous and irresponsible

It is ridiculous for US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to claim what China has done in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region has nothing to do with terrorism and suggest it is an "attempt to erase its own citizens".

Twitter seeks to set biased agenda

Before the coming of the internet age, many a person wishfully harbored a devout hope that the free flow of information availed by almighty technology would make the world better. At least, for some.

Opportunity to advance global cooperation

When world leaders gather for the annual United Nations General Assembly meetings in New York this week, they will do so amid myriad pressing challenges that range from climate change to the war clouds hovering over the Persian Gulf.

Taking a bite out of their business may put paid to campus loan sharks

THE CHINA INSURANCE REGULATORY COMMISSION of Hubei province recently announced it would issue 8 billion yuan ($1.12 billion) to 10 billion yuan in loans to college students in the province. Such loans are conducive to curbing the activities of loan sharks that prey on college students and will help prevent financial risks. China Daily's Wang Yiqing comments:

Cat lands on its feet with 10th life

ON FRIDAY, China's first cloned cat was officially delivered to its owner. China Daily writer Zhang Zhouxiang comments:

Fair competition can stimulate innovation

Editor's Note: The Development Research Center of the State Council, the Ministry of Finance and the World Bank Group recently released a joint report pointing out that China needs to cultivate new drivers of economic growth and strengthen reform to further promote innovation in the economy. 21st Century Business Herald comments:

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Leading the fight against climate change

President Xi Jinping has said China has always upheld multilateralism and supported the United Nations playing the most active role in international affairs.

China promotes gender equality at work

This year marks the centenary of the International Labour Organization. To celebrate the event, the Centenary International Labour Conference, which brought together the 187 ILO member states, workers' and employers' organizations in June, adopted two major instruments.

Rioters must be held accountable to restore order in Hong Kong

International conventions such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights explain what a "democratic society" is or should be.