NEW YORK, June 25, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 2014 July issue of NewsChina magazine highlights the following headline topics:

The cover story "Forward March" discusses China in Africa. Despite massive investment and firm pledges of commitment to indigenous development, China and its corporations have had a mixed reception in Africa. Facing criticism for China's policy towards Africa, Premier Li Keqiang unveiled Beijing's new strategy towards the continent on his recent African tour. Will a new strategy help to smooth out the wrinkles?

Politics: Safety First The Communist Party's newly established National Security Commission, headed by President Xi Jinping, highlights the administration's considerable emphasis on both domestic and international security.

Special Report: Lost Voices Newly-deciphered documents provide first-hand Japanese accounts of atrocities committed during World War II. Will they prove the game-changers Chinese historians claim them to be?

Economy: Ancient Practices, Modern Times China's top economic planning agency has announced its intention to revoke a regulation that grants the State exclusive rights to produce and sell table salt. Is this the beginning of the end for one of the world's oldest State monopolies?

Society: The Bad Die Young Corner-cutting, low industry standards and shoddy materials have turned the products of China's rampant construction boom into ticking time bombs.

Editorial: The success of further reform hinges on rekindling Reform Spirit China's new leadership appears to be pushing reform once more, but that enthusiasm is lacking at the local level.

Commentary: Common political ground can be worth its weight in gold Despite an economic slowdown, the shared aspirations of the BRICS nation can ensure the bloc's survival.

NewsChina (ISSN 1943-1902) is a globally distributed, current affairs magazine, published monthly in English language. Its goal is to provide timely direct insight into today's modern China. The magazine was launched in New York, August of 2008 by China Newsweek Corp. Today it is widely available in bookstores, airports, train terminals, libraries, and newsstands. NewsChina is distributed in the United States, China, Canada, Brazil, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, Lebanon, Singapore, Thailand, India, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, and Philippines. NewsChina is also available by subscription. For subscription call (U.S.) 1-877-467-1758, (Outside U.S.) 1-731-434-1108. Online: www.newschinamag.com

Your Direct Insight into Today's China

Whether you are already doing business with China or trying to learn about China, you will need to be well informed of the dynamic changes happening in China every day. NewsChina will serve as your valuable tool. Each month along with corporate executives, business professionals, university scholars, and policy experts, you can expect to receive original reports, detailed coverage, and timely insights of today's modern China.

Receive a full year of NewsChina (12 issues) for US$24.98 - a savings of $34.90 off the cover price. (Canada US$36.98, all other international regions US$48.98)  Order by Phone and Customer Service for change of address or renewal:  1-877-467-1758. Order Online:  https://newschina.magcs.com/subscribe