Recommended reads: STDs on the rise, religious freedom and closure of the largest plastic bag factory

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Sexually transmitted diseases on the rise
Reuters: China reports rise in sexually transmitted diseases
Independent: China admits that cases of HIV/Aids have risen 45 per cent
AFP: China launches first anti-AIDS drive for gay men: state media

Religion
AP: China Official Explains Religion Policy
The Hindu: China for conditional constructive dialogue with Vatican
Christian Today: Miliband should raise religious freedom in China visit – CSW

The environment
Reuters: Top China plastic bag maker closes amid green drive
Xinhua: Old clothes get new life as shopping bags amid China environment drive
China Knowledge: China may postpone the largest JV oil project

Questions
The Korea Times: Why is China Booming?
San Francisco Chronicle: Will a changed China emerge from the Olympics?