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联合国人权理事会 United Nations Human Rights Council
2018-07-09
The Trump administration withdrew from the United Nations Human Rights Council on Tuesday in protest of what it perceives as an entrenched bias against Israel and a willingness to allow notorious human rights abusers as members.
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个税改革 reform of personal income tax
2018-07-09
China's top legislature is revising the personal income tax code in a sweeping overhaul of the tax system. Specific personal income tax changes that aim to reduce taxpayer burdens and boost consumption are expected after the proposed changes receive regulatory approval.
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世界杯 World Cup
2018-07-09
This year's Football World Cup has opened in spectacular fashion, with the host Russians routing Saudi Arabia 5-0, recording the biggest win by the host nation in the opening game of a World Cup since 1934.
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企业职工基本养老保险金中央调剂制度 central adjustment system for basic pension funds of enterprise employees
2018-07-09
China will establish a central adjustment system for basic pension funds of enterprise employees to balance payment burdens of local governments, according to an official document.
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空气污染防控督查 air pollution control inspections
2018-07-09
The country's top environmental watchdog will dispatch about 18,000 law enforcement officers to conduct air pollution control inspections in three key areas starting on Monday.
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燃油附加费 fuel surcharge
2018-07-09
Chinese air carriers announced on Monday the resumption of a fuel surcharge on domestic routes starting June 5.
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低头族专用道 special walkway for phubbers
2018-07-09
The one-meter-wide, 100-meter-long track is painted in red, blue, and green, with pictures of mobile phones and the words "special walkway for phubbers" in Chinese.
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共享护士 nurse sharing
2018-07-09
With featured services like “nurse sharing”, it is said to benefit medical professionals who are often underpaid, and bypass non-urgent hospital visits for patients.