BEIJING http://www.tampabaylightningteamstore.c … lat-jersey , July 4 (Xinhua) -- Forget the pencils, toss the books - this year's university recruitment drive had only room for dirty looks.

The battle for the best turned sour between Peking University (PKU) and Tsinghua University (THU) as the two aired an enrollment feud on social media.

The rivalry began with a post on microblog Sina Weibo from the PKU enrollment office alleging "one university" was using deception to enroll top candidates from this year's "Gaokao", China's national college entrance exam.

THU admissions struck back immediately, denying the allegation and calling the charge "malicious". They went on to return the accusation, saying it was PKU that used unethical tactics. The quarrel then escalated from obscure name-calling to outright hostility, with each side directly pointing the finger.

The farce was finally settled when both sides deleted the improper exchange, eventually reconciling with each other.

Admission boards from both universities told Xinhua they fully oppose the misbehavior of certain staff and will continue to do their best to serve students and parents.

Their admission policies, which focus solely on Gaokao scores, are the major reason for the tension, said Xiong Bingqi, deputy director of 21st Century Education Research Institute.

THU and PEK generally split the top one percent of students from the Gaokao, according to a national survey on college enrollment.

In order to enroll more Gaokao winners, universities will offer abundant scholarships and free overseas exchange programs. Some even go as far as posting pictures of beautiful alumnae on their official website.

Chen Yuehong, a member of PKU's undergraduate admission committee, said they had no alternative but to contend for students with the highest scores, because public opinion has always linked a university's teaching quality and reputation with admissions.

Given the current assessment system, it is understandable that universities go all out to compete for the best students, which reflects society's craving for talent, said Zhao Yulin, an education expert with Shanxi Academy of Social Sciences.

In February, the Ministry of Education issued a circular, prohibiting cut-throat competition for high-score students by means of promising lucrative scholarships or signing advance admission agreements.

Xiong suggested universities should have an open mind when enrolling students and pay more attention to teaching and research, which can attract true talent.

Independent enrollment of universities should also be encouraged, said Xiong, adding a two-way selection mechanism could help shift the score obsessed evaluation system to a more comprehensive judgement on candidates, such as art talent, extracurricular activities and future research prospects.

Polish Foreign Minister Jacek Czaputowicz speaks during a joint press conference with his Romanian counterpart Teodor Melescanu (not in the picture) in Bucharest, Romania, on Feb. 1, 2018. Stripping Warsaw of its voting rights in the European Council (EC) is an attempt to use double standards, Poland cannot agree with this and will defend itself in case of unfair treatment, stressed visiting Polish Foreign Minister Jacek Czaputowicz on Thursday. (XinhuaCristian Cristel)

BUCHAREST, Feb. 1 (Xinhua) -- Stripping Warsaw of its voting rights in the European Council (EC) is an attempt to use double standards, Poland cannot agree with this and will defend itself in case of unfair treatment, stressed visiting Polish foreign minister Jacek Czaputowicz on Thursday.

According to the official, many European Union (EU) member states signaled they wanted to avoid a vote on the activation of Article 7 of the Treaty of Lisbon, a procedure that could result in Warsaw losing its voting rights in the EC, because of Poland's refusal to modify certain judiciary reforms.

"Such a vote could lead to a fragmentation of the EU," he told a joint press conference with his Romanian counterpart, Teodor Melescanu.

Czaputowicz appealed to all EU member states "to consider our arguments in an objective manner, to take note not only of the Commission's position, which, in our opinion, is unjust and doesn't reflect the facts accurately, but also the Polish government's position".

He told the media that "not just Hungary, but other states too are prepared to support us" in case a vote on article 7 actually takes place.

Meanwhile, he underscored that "Poland will also defend other EU states in the region if it thinks that they are treated of an unfair manner by the European institutions."

"If we support one another, then our voice will be heard in all the European forums," he said.

On his part, the Romanian foreign minister expressed his dissatisfaction with the messages sent from Brussels, according to which the allotment of European funds for certain countries could be influenced by modifications in the justice area.

The European Commission decided last December to trigger Article 7 and launched an unprecedented censure against Poland over a judicial reform dispute.

Over a period of two years, the Polish authorities have adopted more than 13 laws affecting the entire structure of the justice system in Poland, according to the Commission statement.

Romania's coalition government has also been criticized in recent months by its European partners for carrying out reforms deemed damaging to the rule of law.

BEIJING, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese government Friday published a white paper on public health, stressing that health is a precondition for the survival of humanity and the development of human society.

The white paper, released by the State Council Information Office, introduced facts about the development of public health as an essential element of human rights in China.

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