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DISEASE PORK

Nearly 15,000 kilograms of meat from pigs who died from disease ended up in canteens and supermarkets in the capital for one year until residents reported concerns to health watchdogs, Beijing Times reported.

CALLIGRAPHY DIPLOMACY

Qin Baozhong, deputy director-general of the Chinese troops in the Peace Mission 2013 China-Russia joint military drill, teaches Russians soldiers Chinese calligraphy skills in Chelyabinsk, Russia, Aug 7, 2013.

PRETTY FACE DILEMMA

Known for their straight-forward speaking, top of China's Baidu search this week is picture of a "fat girl" with a pretty face. The picture was uploaded by a photographer who was soliciting people's opinions on whether to chase the girl as she weighed 100 kilograms.

OFFICIAL AXED

Another former senior official's downfall dominates Chinese media. Liu Tienan, the former vice-minister of the National Development and Reform Commission has been expelled from the Party. He was exposed to have 25 bank accounts with 19 million Australian Dollars ($17 million) and 25 rare diamonds.

DRIVING DOG

A dog driving a little car is a hot topic on Sina Weibo. The pooch even applied the brakes when crossing a road.

REPORTER EXPELLED

A reporter who first exposed a primary school headmaster in Wanning, Hainan province, who assaulted six girls from his school, has resigned. The reporter Yang Qiongwen has been pressured by local authorities to leave working in the media in Hainan province. (people.com.cn)

BEASTLY STONES

Stone beasts which are frequently seen in front of government office buildings do not only waste money but also leave a bad impression to the masses, Beijing News reported.