Law & Politics

IRON ORE

A New Approach to Iron Ore Negotiations?

China's central government maybe have lifted the contentious issue of iron ore pricing to one of national strategic significance

Zhang Xiangdong, Zheng Yi | 2011-04-20

COMMENTARY

Considered Opinion: The Wu Ying Case

China's editorial pages and online forums have been buzzing with discussions about capital punishment in recent weeks.

Tang Xiangyang, Ruoji Tang | 2011-04-19

GOVERNANCE

NDRC to Revise System for Evaluating Performance of Local Officials

Foreign institutions will be invited to evaluate the performance of government officials

Zhang Xiangdong, Zheng Yi | 2011-04-01

TRANSPARENCY

Beijing Pilot Project Evaluates Planned Government Spending

The Beijing government has piloted a project to conduct a preliminary evaluation of government spending projects. Beijing earned over 230 billion yuan in fiscal revenue in 2010 and plans to spend 113.5 billion yuan this year.

Song Fuli | 2011-02-11

12TH FIVE YEAR PLAN

Special Feature: The Regional "Two Sessions"

A look at development plans for the next five years for Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing, Shenzhen, and Central China

English Edition Staff | 2011-01-27

GOVERNMENT

China's Budget for 2011

In 2011, China will invest more into five sectors: education, rural and urban basic health insurance, healthcare institutions, social security, policy-based housing and water conservation facilities.

Xi Si | 2011-01-06

TAX

12th Five-Year Plan Promises Big Tax Cuts

The government will reduce the tax burdens of individuals and companies. The reform will not raise the tax floor as previously expected, but will reduce number of income tax levels to six or seven.

Xi Si | 2010-12-16