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 Gold medals galore for not lighting up
As an ardent supporter of the smoking ban in public places, I was a little disappointed when the municipal government announced last week that restaurants, Internet cafes, parks, and waiting halls at airports, railway stations and coach stations are only required to set up smoking areas under its amended regulation to expand smoke-free public places.
Time to tell them how the Chinese feel
I have been receiving more emails from overseas these days than usual.
Beware fake models of democracy
The word "democracy" keeps haunting me these days as I read the Western media's reports about the recent riots in Lhasa and Tibetan-populated areas in neighboring provinces. They have gone to the extent of even condoning the ones who killed innocent people and looted and set fire to stores and other properties.
Peaceful, generous people
I have recently read a lot about the people who cry out for "Tibetan independence". They state their objectives with such hatred and violence that it arouses second thoughts about their true character.
Harmony the uniting force of people
There is no way we can liken the singing competition on China Central Television to Fox TV's popular American Idol show.
Harmony the uniting force of people
A time to reflect, pay our respects
Private info needs better protection
Rights of women workers
More than just Peking Opera
Fake photos tarnish the news media
Tolerance needed in snow fight
Telling the whole story about phones
Celebrating festivals the proper way
Heroes need a voice
Healthcare plans need vital support
Salutations of old have disappeared
The gift of warmth for students
New traffic blueprint encouraging
Apply the brakes on gas-guzzlers
Shift focus on South China tiger
Lighten the burden on poor kids
Gender inequality still rife
Saying goodbye to the shivers
Toilets take on a new meaning
Please leave the crimson leaves alone
Setting the record straight
Students need more choices
No shortcuts to smooth traffic flows
Managing our own affairs well
Cultivating a love for reading
Our fashion designers need support
Why is it so hard to go to the Great Wall?
Umbrella test no pointer to thoughtfulness
Workers find their voice with poetry
Good services also key to the success of Games
Free children from stigmas associated with diseases
Internet not a tool to cheat the public
Rethinking the "Made in China" label
Focus on building character
Bottled water is not so eco-friendly
Waiting patiently for shorter lines
Better return to old wisdom
Viewers, beware of TV health programs
Sports test scores not the answer
Ban smoking in public places
Yes, there is a future for magazines
The media should give credit where it is due
Earth-kindly cities next challenge
Making life easier for the disabled
Freedom to blog is not license to slander
We should not live by denying past
High marks in world survey not enough
Cold truth about our city heating
Opening-up should include speaking up
Hey, media - Stop female stereotyping
Culture is not just for the urbanites
Is only bad news good photography?
New take on turning off the light
Stop global warming blame game
Raising my voice for our girls
Justice should begin in your own backyard
Doors closing at school for migrant children
Don't forget what SARS taught us
Give social workers the respect they deserve
Smoothing out glitches a two-way undertaking
Bogus sites pose danger for journalism
Beware of rushing to judgment
China, India can learn a lot from each other
'Green' drive goes beyond Olympics
Multiple solutions to zoo crisis
Science not a weapon to kill TCM
Building spree should not damage nature and ecology
Dogma should no longer rule over readings of history
Shutting off Internet cafes is not good governance
Remember civic duty to value life
Creating an environment civil for all
New health care system essential for social harmony
Higher education needs reform
Everyone can lend a hand to Olympic programmes
Many share responsibility for farmers' melon losses
Services must be improved for better law enforcement
Officials have responsibility to provide aid
Mutual help more vital than self-sacrifice
Excessive tourism spoils historic charm
Time to do away with empty talk
Ranking of cities points to complex problems
Numbers do not always reflect value
Trite dramas fail to attract TV viewers
Taxpayers' money must be used wisely
Officials must be aware of gender issues
Perseverance essential in protecting environment
Don't forget all people are born equal
Pave way for students with disabilities
It's never too late to learn
Monopoly hinders tech development
People must be mindful of law and order
Customers need a little respect and space
Encourage youth back to serious arts
Kids must get into habit of exercising
Bloggers need to create set of standards
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