Congress fast-forwards China

The 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) was successfully convened in Beijing from November 8 to 14. The whole world, as well as Sri Lanka friends place high attention on this event. Today, I'm honoured to brief you on the 18th National Congress of the CPC through answering the following questions.

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The Human Dimension

FORGIVING A DRUNKEN MANIAC

It is not going to be easy for Chilli and her family to deal with her handicap – but the remarkable forgiveness displayed by this young girl should lighten all our hearts. There is soothing, healing power in forgiveness. As often cited, those who have been able to forgive their tormentors in the concentration camps of World War II were the ones able to recover faster than others who chose to live their pain, their bitterness of being hurt, long enough to physically and mentally suffer from all that collected hatred,

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Prison reform: Correctional system needs correction

The events, incidents and the toll following the riots at Welikada underscores a tragedy within. For the past five years the largest segment constituting the inmate population is made up of persons held for substance misuse if not sale of substances. Close on 65 percent make up this segment of whom 50 percent are married.

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