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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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British PM says no lethal weapons to arm Ukraine "at this stage," stresses diplomatic solution

British Prime Minister David Cameron said Tuesday Britain was not supplying lethal equipment to Ukraine "at this stage," but stressed the need for a diplomatic solution to the crisis.

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China highlights four "dos," "don'ts" in developing international relations

​China advocates peace, cooperation, justice, and a win-win approach in expanding international relations in the 21st century, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at an open debate of the UN Security Council held here Monday.

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Intensified SOE corruption fight to aid "New Normal"

China will intensify anti-graft work targeting the country's major state-owned enterprises (SOEs) with the first round of disciplinary inspection in 2015 covering 26 centrally-administered SOEs.

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Qualcomm fine augurs fairer market in China

The record anti-trust fine imposed by China on San Diego-based Qualcomm has stirred unease among foreign firms who perceive unfair treatment and a worsening business environment.

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Alibaba, quality watchdog agree on joint efforts to counter fakes

China's top quality watchdog has given its seal of approval to quality control efforts by Alibaba, the country's largest e-commerce groups.

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University officials vows to promote socialist core values

Senior officials from several prestigious Chinese universities have pledged to promote core socialist values on campus but said there should be no political indoctrination.

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Sincerity to implement universal suffrage in HK will never change: senior Chinese official

​Zhang Xiaoming, head of Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in Hong Kong, said here on Wednesday that the central authority's sincerity to implement universal suffrage in 2017 chief executive election will never change.

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Crimes against women on the rise

The public and experts are calling for more protection for women after a report showed that they were victims in an increasing percentage of crimes.

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Obama should remember discussions about Dalai Lama

As reports of a possible meeting between Barack Obama and the Dalai Lama are circulating, it is time to remind the U.S. president of his words in Beijing about three months ago.

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Star turns spotlight on graft in the arts

Actress Peng Dan, who was given a seat on the Gansu Provincial Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, has called for a campaign against corruption in the arts and show business.

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Education minister warns against "wrong Western values"

A Chinese newspaper has published an article by the country's education minister in which he warns of textbooks with "wrong Western values" and claims college students and teachers are targets of infiltration by "hostile forces."

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Xi's Yunnan visit highlights poverty elimination, ethnic solidarity

In his first domestic inspection tour in 2015, Chinese President Xi Jinping sought to rally support for a "tough battle" against poverty, and to speed up growth in the country's relatively underdeveloped ethnic regions.

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China to strengthen ideological work in colleges

China has issued a guideline on the ideological work in colleges, which underscored their role as facilitators on the frontline of championing the concepts of Marxism, Chinese Dream, socialist core values and traditional culture.

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China to strengthen int'l cooperation in hunt for fugitive officials

Disciplinary inspection authorities of the Communist Party of China (CPC) on Wednesday were urged to strengthen international cooperation in the hunt for fugitive officials and asset recovery.

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We should have sent higher-profile official to Paris: White House

​Facing a barrage of criticism for President Barack Obama's decision not to attend Sunday's unity march in Paris, the White House admitted on Monday it should have sent a higher-profile official there.

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China eyes reform, opening up to improve economy

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said China should count on reform, opening up and structural adjustment to improve economy during a three-day tour of south China's Guangdong Province.