Improve Labor Contract System, Safeguard Lawful Rights and Interests of Laborers——An interview with Prof. Guan Huai of Law School of Renmin University of China

EDITOR'S NOTE: The Draft Labor Contract Law of the People's Republic of China has been completed and was published for soliciting comments on March 20. In a short period of one month, 191,849 pieces of comments and opinions were received. Prior to the promulgation of the law, this reporter interviewed Mr. Guan Huai, a noted Chinese expert in labor law, professor of the Law School of the Renmin University of China and law advisor to the All-China Federation of Trade Unions.     

Employment Matters Most

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security(MOHRSS) launched a nationwide campaign to provide employment services to migrant workers,low-income groups and different employers with labor needs.Running from January 21 to March 31,this is one initiative courtesy of the Chinese Government to guarantee job security,a top priority on the central agenda.According to the MOHRSS。     

LETTERS

At the request of you, our readers, in this month's issue we are introducing a "Letters to the Editor" column. We value your comments, positive and negative, on our layout, content and pictures, and will make continuous efforts to improve our magazine. We welcome your comments and views on all aspects of China. [We reserve     

LETTERS

At the request of you, our readers, this year we are introducing a "Letters to the Editor" column. We value your comments, positive and negative, on our layout, content and pictures and will make continuous efforts to improve our magazine. We welcome your comments and views on all     

World Judicial Experts Discuss Strategies for Eradicating Violence Against Children——Summary of Intergovernmental Experts Meeting in Bangkok

<正>From February 18-21,2014,a panel of experts,which was established by a resolution of the United Nations Economic and Social Council to draft exemplary strategies and implementation measures for eradicating violence against children in crime prevention and criminal judicature,convened in Bangkok,Thailand,for an intergovernmental experts meeting mainly to discuss the draft.After general discussion,deliberation by the presidium and detailed negotiations,the meeting produced     

Another Curb for Government Car Consumption

正In February China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued a draft list of vehicles for government purchase.According to this draft,vehicles for official use must be chosen from domestic branded products,and even joint-venture brands are not included in the list. In China,government departments and institutions for public affairs have budgets to     

LETTERS

At the request of you, our readers, this year we are introducing a "Letters to the Editor" column. We value your comments, positive and negative, on our layout, content and pictures and will make continuous efforts to improve our magazine. We welcome your comments and views on all aspects of China. [We reserve the right to edit for content, clarity or length.]If your letter or e-mail is published, you receive a gift!     

Social Issues in Proposals

During the annual session of the 11th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) that concluded on March 14,1,992 of the total 2,236 members at the beginning of their five-year term in China's top advisory body submitted 4,772 proposals. Members of the CPPCC National Committee put forward proposals to offer comments and suggestions on major po- litical and social issues of the country.A proposal can be raised by one member or a group of members;by one or more groups jointly;in the name of a party or non-government group that has joined the CPPCC;or in the name of a sub- committee of the CPPCC National Committee. Out of the proposals that were classified during the conference,1,863 or 41.16 percent were on economic matters;1,405 or 31.04 percent were on education,scientific research,entertainment,health care and sports;and 1,258 proposals or 27.8 percent were on legal affairs and social seeurity. During the pnst five years,the CPPCC National Committee handled over 23,000 proposals,of which 21,843 were sent to government branches in charge of the matters for solution. Following are summaries of some selected proposals.     

IS It Right to Lower the Age of Limited Civil Conduct Capacity?

正A draft of general rules stipulating the basic principles of China’s Civil Code was submitted to the top legislature for its first reading in late June. The passage of the rules wil be the first step in compiling the all-encompassing Civil Code. Over the past decades, China has enacted a number of laws on managing civil affairs, such as the Property Law and the Contract Law,but has yet to integrate them into a comprehensive code.One of the changes in the draft is the     

World Judicial Experts Discuss Strategies for Eradicating Violence Against Children——Summary of lntergovernmental Experts Meeting in Bangkok

From February 18-21, 2014, a panel of experts, which was established by a resolution of the United Nations Economic and Social Council to draft exemplary strategies and implementation measures for eradicating violence against children in crime prevention and criminal judicature, convened in Bangkok, Thailand, for an intergovernmental experts meeting mainly to discuss the draft. After general discussion, delib- eration by the presidium and detailed negotiations, the meeting produced the report, ＂Exemplary Strategies and Implementation Measures for Eradicating Violence Against Children in Crime Prevention and Criminal Judicature.＂     

An Economic Constitution Long Overdue

The draft version of an anti-monopoly law has been presented to the National People's Congress, China's top legislature, for examination and approval. This means an anti-monopoly law, the first ever of its kind in the nation, is almost ready to be realized after years of deliberation and consultation.     

Cooperation and a Harmonious World： Advances for the Human Rights

It is an important challenge to out-line some comments on the theme of international cooperation and, in the extent of the construction of a more harmonious world, the poten-tial interactions of both government and civil society, at a national and international level, making ways for advances in the area of human rights.     

Legal Problems Concerning Health Discrimination in Employment

Year 2003 was regarded by the Chinese media as a year of antidiscrimination by hepatitis virus B (HVB) carriers. The series of events that happened in the year aroused the attention of the whole society to show concern for discrimination against HVB carriers. On April 3, a murder case occurred in Zhejiang Province; on November 20, 1,611 citizens put their signatures to a proposals, demanding review of the provisions on public servant recruitment that bar HVB carriers in 31 provinces and cities and calling for laws to protect HVB carriers. The signed proposal was delivered to the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, the Ministry of Health and the Legislative Affairs Office of the State Council. In December, the people's court in Xinwu District of Wuhu City in Anhui officially accepted the case of the first HVB carrier against the personnel bureau of     

Fish, But Not Mac

Scientists highlight the benefits of the traditional Chinese diet In October this year,the Chinese Ministry of Health issued a draft regulation for comments on a standard for nutritious additives in food,which said     

Should Media Be Fined for Reporting on Disasters Without Government Approval?

China has long been criticized for media censorship and a recently discussed draft law on handling sudden events, which would see news media fined for reporting on emergencies without government approval, has again put China at the center of wide-ranging criticism. The draft law was submitted to the Standing Committee of the National     

Redefining Public Institutions China plans to have fewer public institutions that offer better social services

On April 16,Xinhua News Agency released a set of draft guidelines outlining future reforms of public institutions for feedback about one year after a similar draft was circulated intemally among China's central government departments.The reform is nothing less than an upheaval to China's public sector.The country has 12.6 million public institutions that employ around 30 million people and the reform roadmap promises changes to how public institutions manage and insure their employees,share profits,pay tax and the way they are structured.     

How to Handle Permanent Residence for Foreigners?

The draft rules on permanent residence for foreigners were recently published by China's Ministry of Justice,sparking heated and profound debates as it solicited public opinion.Some argue that China's economic development demands a great deal of foreign talent,while others worry that loopholes in the draft rules will be taken advantage of by foreigners who only intend to enjoy special treatment while making no special contribution to China's economic and social progress.     

Pie in the Sky

正As China drafts its first law on virtual property rights,experts look at the pros and cons On June 27,a draft of the proposed general rules of civil code was submitted to the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC), China’s top legislature, for its first reading.One of the stipulations in the draft that is a matter of great public interest is that     

Winds of Change Blow in Taiwan

Researcher Peng Weixue from the Institute of Taiwan Studies of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences,and also Executive Editor in Chief of Taiwan Weekly,a publication affiliated to the research institute,comments on the outcome of the recently concluded"legislature"election in Taiwan and its impacts on relations across the Taiwan Straits.     

Partnership for the Future

Dialogue, mutual trust and common interests—nine Chinese and U.S. ambassadors highlighted these points as China and the United States celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. As eyewitnesses to the two countries' evolving relationship, the ambassadors believe China-U.S. cooperation is essential in the era of globalization. Excerpts from their comments follow