Old Version
Fairness should be at the center of any reform to China’s personal income tax code
China’s personal income tax is so unfair that it exacerbates income inequality and social injustice
Marathon Mania
In 2016, 328 marathon events were organized in 30 provinces and municipalities across China, up from 22 events in 2011, drawing over 28 million participants.
Infrastructure Construction
Official statistics showed that China’s fixed-asset investment (FAI) grew 8.9 percent year on year to 4.14 trillion yuan (US$600bn) in the first two months of 2017, up from 8.1 percent in 2016.
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No More Red Lights
After 2014 when a massive crackdown on prostitution was launched in Dongguan, Guangdong Province, the once thriving underground sex industry in the city was rooted out, forcing many “entertainment” venues and hotels to close overnight.
What They Say
“For many young parents, raising children is a learning process. The majority of young parents have no way of foreseeing the risks while raising a child. Criminal charges can indeed deter parents from negligence, but they are the last resort and are not the best option in all circumstances.”
Law: Red Cross Must Be Transparent
A new regulation that stipulates the legal liabilities of the Red Cross and its staff if they “do not give feedback to donors in accordance with the law” is being added to the revised draft of the Red Cross Society Law, reported China News Service on February 22.