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DM Pledges Stronger Army
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| China will build a stronger army through science and technology, said Defence Minister Cao Gangchuan Thursday while addressing a reception at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, held on the eve of the 76th anniversary of the founding of PLA. |
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Anti-piracy Officials Enjoy More Authority
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| As of September 1, copyright administration officials will be able to take drastic measures in their actions against piracy to prevent policy violators from disposing of evidence. The newly amended rules are aimed at better safeguarding the rights of copyright owners. |
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Construction of More Low-cost Housing Urged
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| Construction of more low-cost housing is urged at an executive meeting of the State Council Wednesday, in order to sustain the development of China's fledgling real estate sector. |
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Jobless Rate Rises to 4.2%
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| China's registered jobless rate climbed to 4.2 percent by the end of June, with 7.95 million registered unemployed in the country's cities, announced the Ministry of Labor and Social Security. |
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Temple Stands the Test of Time
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| The ancient Tanzhe Temple in western Beijing is celebrating its 1,696th anniversary these days. A total of 130 million yuan (US$15.7 million) has been invested in the rebuilding and maintenance of Tanzhe and Jietai temples over the past few years. |
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Fireworks Factory Explosion Kills 29
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| A powerful explosion destroyed a fireworks factory in north China's Hebei Province, killing 29 people and injuring more than 100, according to Xinhua News Agency. The explosion happened at about 6 pm Monday evening in the township of Wangkou. |
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Huaihe River Water Level Below Warning Mark
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| The month-long flooding of the Huaihe River has receded below the warning mark but new floods occurred in northeast China, according to the State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters Monday. |
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Urban Poor Receiving Cash Help
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| All levels of government have teamed up to dole out more than 7.1 billion yuan (US$855.42 million) during the first half of this year to help more than 21 million Chinese urban residents who are living below the minimum standard of living. |
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Mutiny Crisis over in Philippines
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| A smiling Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo announced Sunday night that the mutiny crisis in the Makati financial district of Metro Manila was over. The mutinous troops will be investigated and prosecuted in accordance of the articles of war, she said.
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Commentary: 50 Years of Korean Armistice Agreement
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| Fifty years have elapsed since the Korean Armistice Agreement (KAA) was signed on July 27, 1953. But now the peace process on the Korean Peninsula has encountered a major obstacle: the nuclear issue. |
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