摘要
According to a meeting of the State Council, chaired by Premier Wen Jiabao on January 9, retiree pensions were increased for the ninth consecutive year to 1,900 yuan （$301.6） per person a month. However, aimed at improving social welfare, the move has triggered calls for ending the twin-track pension scheme.
ON THE ROAD Passengers contend with rain at the Nanning Railway Station in south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on January 26, the start of the 40-day Spring Festival travel rush.
