Environmental protest in Kunming Yunnan Daily website* Hundreds protest, authorities provide guidance . Kunming Times* Kunming residents visit a refinery in Guangxi, say it causes no pollution . Yunnan Info Daily* doesn't report on the protest, covers the first page of its print edition with ads and publishes an interview with an Indian journalist: "Media is free in India." Fei Chang Dao News sites and weibos censor information about the protest. Wall Street Journal China National Petroleum Corp. promoted a vice president known for his focus on natural gas to the role of president. Global Times Thousands protest Kunming PX plan. Politics Caixin Central government designates seven task forces to address key areas, such as the tax and hukou systems, for the party congress this autumn. China Digital Times Central Propaganda Department tells media not to report on Occupy Central in Hong Kong. CCTV* The national broadcaster has aired a report on Tibetan self-immolations, holding the Dalai Lama responsible for inciting the suicides. People's Daily* wades into the nepotism debate : "exceptional affection can bring unintended harm". Civil society The Economist Video : Labour shortages empower women workers to call for improved working conditions. Radio Free Asia Wenzhou court sentences woman to death for "illegal fundraising". China Labour Bulletin Graduate makes formal complaint against the Nanjing local government for hukou discrimination. Radio Free Asia A Qinghai court has handed a five-year prison term to Tibetan writer Gartse Jigme. Economy New York Times EU considers emission fines on Chinese and Indian airlines. Caijing Tencent becomes world's 4th largest internet company by market cap. Businessweek China's next crisis lurks in shadow banking . Bloomberg News Zimbabwe is trying to reach an agreement to distribute diamonds directly to China. Foreign affairs Xinhua China urges Japanese introspection following "comfort women" remarks. Xinhua China starts a South China Sea fishing ban . Tuoi Tre News Vietnamese fishermen say they will ignore the "illegal" fishing ban . Reuters China threatens own trade action if EU opens telecoms case , warns that duties on solar panels would "seriously harm ties". Taiwan - Philippines stand-off China Post Taiwan Premier Jiang Yi-huah hints at further sanctions . People's Daily Overseas edition* China has a duty to protect the security and interests of Taiwanese compatriots, the paper writes . Manila Bulletin Filipinos are being discriminated, harassed in Taiwan. Opinion The Atlantic The Communist party deciding who can be a Tibetan monk has had some commit self-immolation, says Lobsang Sangay , prime minister-in exile. The Guardian African leaders must emulate Chinese celebrities to save elephants, writes Paula Kahumbu . Beijing News* Will the new State Railway Administration dare to take on the state-owned enterprises it should regulate, asks columnist Yu Deqing . Miscellaneous Global Times Government curbs Japan-bashing historic TV dramas . The New York Times ironically musing on Ai Weiwei uploading a video of a street brawl. Le Monde on the state of ping-pong in China. * denotes articles in Chinese language