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SEPA Chief Resigns Over Harbin Disaster

by Zijun Li on December 2, 2005
China's cabinet today approved the resignation request of Xie Zhenhua, director of the State Environmental Protection Administration (SEPA).

Rapid Urbanization Catching Experts' Attention

by Zijun Li on November 13, 2005
Shenyang, a northeastern Chinese city that has experienced rapid urbanization in recent years, will eliminate the formal distinction between urban and rural residents, granting 800,000 rural dwellers urban rights over the next five years, Xinhua Net reported in early November.

China Tackling Corruption, Safety Concerns in Coal Production

by Zijun Li on November 8, 2005
Recognizing that rampant collusion between local officials and private mine owners is the main reason for poor safety conditions in China's coal mines, the central government has stepped-up efforts to root out this corruption. Among other moves, it has begun shutting down illegal coalmines, ordering local officials to withdraw their investments in mines, and strictly punishing officials who attempt to circumvent government investigations.
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