"The various religions in China fully enjoy the right of the freedom of religious beliefs under the protection of the constitution and the relevant laws and carry out all kinds of normal religious activities, " he said, adding that religion is experiencing a "golden era" in China.

CNN: Tieshan

People are coming into the market for all kinds of reasons, although primarily wealth preservation and wealth protection and capital appreciation.

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One problem (there are many, many others) is that all kinds of complicated rules shave off so much of the return in those good stock-market year that the protection in bad years comes at a very stiff price.

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Central to the case against bottom-fishing is the protection of underwater mountains, known as seamounts, which are especially rich in marine life of all kinds.

ECONOMIST: Marine conservation