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Insecure public Wifi leaves 80% of users vulnerable

As much as Wifi offers the convenience of surfing in cyberspace, it has serious security loopholes, according to a report by China's largest security software company.

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Finland tries to make out how deficit, debt exceed EU limit

​Finnish Finance Minister Antti Rinne noted on Tuesday the actual reasons for the country's violation of EU Stability and Growth Pact (SGP) norms remain unclear, Finnish national radio reported.

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New procurement rules aim to curb corruption

A new regulation designed to prevent misconduct by those involved in government procurement took effect on Sunday.

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Fight against government move to regulate Internet intensified in U.S.

The nationwide fight against U.S. government's attempt to regulate the Internet has significantly intensified as a final decision is to be announced on Thursday.

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China solicits grassroots opinion for government work report

The public have been invited to participate in this year's government work report, which the central government put online on Jan. 22.

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China eyes GMO progress amid crop shrinkage, safety concerns

Research and commercialization of genetically modified organisms (GMO) are expected to gain momentum in China after years of GM crop decline amid public safety concerns.

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Government sells off premium cars

The first group of premium government automobiles to be auctioned off amid the ongoing frugality campaign have gone under the hammer in Beijing.

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Reports of widespread police absenteeism stoking debate on Italy public administration reform plans

​The threat of Italy's first-ever nationwide police strike is drawing attention to Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi's plans to reform rules governing the public administration.

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Pension reform paves way for social equality

​China's plan to unify its two-tiered pension system is expected to improve social equality by eliminating a major disparity between public and private employee benefits.

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China unveils unified pension system

Measures on old-age insurance for workers in government agencies and public institutions were unveiled on Wednesday.

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Cancellation not ultimate answer for safety in large gatherings

​As China recovers from the shadow of Shanghai's deadly New Year Eve stampede, a series of large-scale events have been canceled recently, provoking questions of the proper response to such tragedy.

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Chinese hospitals to purchase emergency medicine online

Chinese health authorities on Friday asked hospitals to use online suppliers to purchase emergency medicine.

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New year to see strengthened counter-corruption measures

China's top disciplinary watchdog has hit the ground running in 2015, through measures that underscore its commitment to rooting out corruption.

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Now EU debate finally on growth: Italian economy minister

Italian Economy Minister Carlo Padoan said the Italian presidency had immediately put growth and employment at the center of the debate and now the EU debate is finally on growth.

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KMT's interim chief stresses cross-Strait ties development

Taiwan's deputy leader Wu Den-yih on Wednesday stressed the promotion of cross-Strait relations, saying it is vital to the island's survival and development.

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Japan's controversial secrecy law comes into effect as protestors call for Abe to reflect publics' views

​Japan's largely unpopular and highly controversial Special Secrecy Law came into effect Wednesday granting the government wider powers to declare and designate state secrets and impose harsher penalties on those charged with leaking them.

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Smoking bans should include e-cigarettes, campaigners say

​China's first nationwide smoking control law should also cover electronic cigarettes, which have been gaining popularity worldwide, to better protect the public, anti-smoking campaigners said.