Land Reform in South Africa Multi-Faceted

By Delia Robertson Changing the demographics of land ownership in South Africa is an ongoing and enormous challenge. Under apartheid, 87 percent of the land mass was earmarked for whites who comprised

US Immigration Reform Likely a Significant Issue in Race for

Dan Robinson Congressional Democrats have presented principles for immigration reform they say will be fairer than what President Bush has proposed. The announcement sets up an election year battle be

教材改革 The Reform of Textbook

Some classic articles in the textbook will be kicked out and the new articles will be brought in. When people heard the news, they felt pity about it, because the articles from Lu Xun were so humorous and profound. Lu Xuns articles were learned by ma

我国12座城市将试点生育险与医保合并

Basic medical insurance and maternity insurance will be merged for urban residents in 12 cities including Handan, Jinzhong, Shenyang and Chongqing from the end of June this year as a pilot project, according to a circular issued by the State Council.

2015年CRI Reform Aimed at More Professional Troops

Following a 3-day meeting among the top brass of the PLA this week, Chinese President Xi Jinping, who is also the head of the Central Military Commission, has announced a series of planned changes for the organizational structure of the Chinese milit

2015年CRI China to Reform State-owned Asset Management

According to the guideline, in a break from the current supervision body that manages the capital as well as state-owned enterprises (SOEs), the new organ will only supervise the use of capital and return other administrative tasks to relevant govern

China further cuts administrative approval items

BEIJING, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- The State Council, China's cabinet, has decided to remove or modify 314 administrative examination and approval items in order to further clear systematic obstacles for its social and economic development and curb corrupt

国防部发言人杨宇军披露裁军细节

The military cuts President Xi Jinping announced on Thursday will mainly target troops equipped with outdated armaments, administrative staff and noncombatant personnel, Ministry of National Defense spokesman Yang Yujun said at a news conference. The

Breakup first, then debts for Ministry of Railways reform

BEIJING, March 11 (Xinhua) -- The first challenge for the Ministry of Railways (MOR) is to ensure the smooth separation of administrative functions from its commercial operations, while its debts will be handled next, an official involved in planning

China's health reform cuts drug prices

NANJING, April 23 (Xinhua) -- At a time when almost every commodity in China is getting more expensive, the dwindling cost of medicine is a rarity. Zhang Jinkui, a hypertension patient, buys medicines from the community health center of his neighborh

China to reform prices in energy sector

BEIJING, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) -- China will reform its energy and resource pricing system this year, but will time it to minimize impacts on consumer prices, the country's price regulator said Tuesday. The move is aimed at letting the market play a role

我国央地财政事权和支出责任划分改革即将开启

The State Council clarified the fiscal powers of central and local governments in a guideline issued on Wednesday. 国务院周三发布指导意见，明确了中央和地方政府的财政事权。 It was the latest move in an effort to reform mone

CCTV9英语新闻：建立有效的司法体系

The Central Leading Group for Judicial Reform in China, which is a body that aims to coordinate and supervise reforms in the judicial system, has called for the whole country to work towards constructing a society governed by the rule of law. During

CCTV9英语新闻：香港立法委员选举改革运动开始辩论

The Hong Kong legislature has started its debate today on the single largest democratic reform plan in the city's history. No later than Friday, the legislature will vote on the motion to amend the Basic Law, and grant universal suffrage under a fram

国防部披露裁军细节

The military cuts President Xi Jinping announced on Thursday will mainly target troops equipped with outdated armaments, administrative staff and noncombatant personnel, Ministry of National Defense spokesman Yang Yujun said at a news conference. The

英闻天下——352 China to Push Forward Gov't Reform to Decentralize Administration

The communique issued following the plenary session says the latest round of government reform is designed to try to build a simpler and decentralized administration. The communique says the CPC Central Committee is committed to improving the cleanne

2015年CRI 总理对行政改革的文章

At the beginning of the article, Premier Li Keqiang notes that moves to deepen administrative reforms and transform government functions are a strong driving force and important guarantee for development. He highlights the transformation of governmen

2018年CRI HK marks 40th anniversary of China's reform and opening up

A forum has been held in Hong Kong to mark the 40th anniversary of China's reform and opening up policy, with participants vowing to make further contributions to China's national development for a new era. The forum, called A New Journey for a New E

Management of associations highlighted for reform

BEIJING, Dec. 25 (Xinhua) -- Legislators on Tuesday suggested better management of professional associations, which are expected to shoulder part of administrative duties during a proposed trial reform period. A draft decision was submitted to the on

2015年CRI Uncertainty Looms over Hong Kong Electoral Reform Plan

The plan is due to be sent to the Legislative Council for review on Wednesday. A vote will then follow, possibly on Thursday at the earliest. Chief Secretary for Administration Carrie Lam says a no vote will surely disappoint millions of Hong Kong ci