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China's defense budget to grow 17.6 percent in 2008
(Xinhua) Updated: 2008-03-04 12:17 China considers amending election law to give rural people more say China's parliament is considering amending the election law to give equal representation to rural and urban residents, said the spokesperson. "Provided the progressing urbanization in China, the present election law needs amending," said Jiang. According to the present election law, the number of people a rural NPC deputy represents is four times that of a urban deputy. With the increase of urban population, it is necessary to give equal representation to the two groups, Jiang said. China to responsibly deal with food safety problems The Chinese government will deal with any confirmed food safety cases in a responsible manner and in accordance with laws, Jiang noted. "There are indeed very few companies in China which neglect our country's laws, regulations and standards, dodge quarantine and tests, and have their unqualified products smuggled into foreign markets via illegal channels," said Jiang. The Chinese government will intensify its efforts to crack down on such illegal activities and prevent any under-quality food from being exported, he pledged. However, the spokesman said, some of the past food safety disputes were actually caused by differences in the quality and standard systems between China and other countries and regions, adding that some irresponsible and false media reports also added to the woes. "Enhancing food safety is a common responsibility that should be shared by the international community. China is willing to join hands with other countries to ensure consumer rights by establishing an emergency coordination system and enhancing information transparency," he said. |
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