SOCIETY
From Wealthy Nation to Wealthy People　 07-31
The government should lower taxes and focus more on increasing the disposable income of average citizens, who have yet to benefit enough from public services and products.
ENERGY
Energy Task Force Leaves the Capital　 07-31
In the wake of energy consumption reduction quotas being dropped, eight agencies depart the capital to assess how local government in environmentally-stressed provinces are pricing energy for high-polluting, high-consuming industries.
SOCIETY
Establishing Rule of Law Socialism　 07-31
Li Shuguang tells Observer how unscrupulous government agencies can market and sell public trust, and stresses that better rule of law could have prevented the downfall of the Dental Treatment and Advisory Group.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Audit Storm is a Paper Tiger　 07-27
The National Audit Office has wrapped up the latest report in its "audit storm", but the sweeping malfeasance discovered has still gone unpunished.
FOREX
A Peak at the FEIC　 07-27
Developments surrounding the new state-run foreign exchange investment body are being followed closely by both foreign governments worried about its scope and big institutional investors eager for its business. This week, two reports are being reviewed by officials charged with establishing it.
EDITORIAL
First Solve People's Basic Needs　 07-23
The government should invest more in public service and welfare in order to encourage Chinese to save less and consume more. Only then will domestic demand replace exports and investment as the driving force of growth.
MONOPOLIES
Anti-trust Ambiguity　 07-20
Experts worry that contrary to to its name, a new anti-trust law may actually protect monopolies due to ambiguity in certain passages.
MEDIA
Freedom of the Press is Positive　 07-20
A new, closely-followed law may restrict local media's ability to report on breaking events. Observer asks Cai Dingjian, professor of law at the China University of Political Science and Law, about the consequences this has for society.
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