There are about 83 million disabled people in China, accounting for 6.34% of the total population, according to a national survey in 2006. As a disadvantaged group, the rights and interests of the disabled are arousin...There are about 83 million disabled people in China, accounting for 6.34% of the total population, according to a national survey in 2006. As a disadvantaged group, the rights and interests of the disabled are arousing more concerns from all walks of society in the country. Following is Human Rights＇ interview with Shen Zhifei, deputy general director of the China Disabled Persons＇ Federation, on the legal guarantee of the special group＇s rights and interests, their rehabilitation, education and employment.展开更多
China＇s Labor Contract Law was adopted on June 29, 2007 at the 28th Session of the Standing Committee of the Tenth National People＇s Congress. In accordance with a presidential order issued the same day by President...China＇s Labor Contract Law was adopted on June 29, 2007 at the 28th Session of the Standing Committee of the Tenth National People＇s Congress. In accordance with a presidential order issued the same day by President Hu Jintao, the law was to be published without delay and will become effective for implementation beginning on January 1, 2008. Following is an interview given by Professor Guan Huai, a leading expert in labor laws at the School of Law of Renmin University of China who participated in the drafting of the law.展开更多
An international symposium with the theme of ＂Respecting and Promoting Human Rights and Constructing a Harmonious World＂ was held in Beijing from November 22 to 24, 2006, It was sponsored by the China Society for Hu...An international symposium with the theme of ＂Respecting and Promoting Human Rights and Constructing a Harmonious World＂ was held in Beijing from November 22 to 24, 2006, It was sponsored by the China Society for Human Rights Studies to mark the 15th anniversary of China＇s issuance of the first white paper on human rights, as well as the 40th anniversary of the UN International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, About 70 officials and experts from 19 countries and regions attended the symposium.展开更多
A large scale human rights exhibition was held inside the Museum of Culture Palace of the Nationalities in downtown Beijing, Novemher 17-26, 2006 mainly showcasing the country＇s efforts and progress it has made and i...A large scale human rights exhibition was held inside the Museum of Culture Palace of the Nationalities in downtown Beijing, Novemher 17-26, 2006 mainly showcasing the country＇s efforts and progress it has made and is making in human rights protection and promotion in China since the foundation of new China in 1949.展开更多
On June 1, 2007, the Standing Committee of the Shanxi Provincial People＇s Congress approved a local decree entitled the Regulations on Protection of the Rights and Interests of Migrant Workers, which became effective...On June 1, 2007, the Standing Committee of the Shanxi Provincial People＇s Congress approved a local decree entitled the Regulations on Protection of the Rights and Interests of Migrant Workers, which became effective on July 1, 2007. The Regulations, the first local legislation of its kind ever adopted by a Chinese province, immediately followed exposure of some shocking cases in which hundreds of migrant workers from poverty-stricken rural areas, including junior and mentally retarded citizens, were held in virtual slavery at illegally-run brickworks in the province.In the current Chinese terminology, ＂migrant workers＂ refer to rural laborers who are seeking a better life by taking permanent or temporary jobs in cities. Following is an interview given by Yu Youjun on the Regulations and the slave labor scandal. Yu was governor of Shanxi Province at the time of the interview and was appointed vice-minister of culture shortly after the interview, in August 2007.展开更多
On July 8, 2008, a forum on how to implement the spirit of the 17th National Congress of the Communist Party of China（CPC） in improving procuratorate work was going on at the auditorium of the Supreme People＇s Proc...On July 8, 2008, a forum on how to implement the spirit of the 17th National Congress of the Communist Party of China（CPC） in improving procuratorate work was going on at the auditorium of the Supreme People＇s Procuratorate. Zhou Yongkang, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and secretary of the Central Committee of Law was listening attentively to the speakers：展开更多
On April 18th,1990,Premier Li Peng officially proclaimed that the Central Party Com-mittee and the State Council had approved to develop and open the Pudong District.This is agreat decision and is of strategic signifi...On April 18th,1990,Premier Li Peng officially proclaimed that the Central Party Com-mittee and the State Council had approved to develop and open the Pudong District.This is agreat decision and is of strategic significance,particularly in terms of the social economic zonepolicy in the district.展开更多
For a lomg time the city planningmanagement power has been in thehands of the city government.But nowthis authority has encountered chal-lenge from various sides.The phenomenon of sharing thecity planning management p...For a lomg time the city planningmanagement power has been in thehands of the city government.But nowthis authority has encountered chal-lenge from various sides.The phenomenon of sharing thecity planning management power firstappeared in some coastal cities.Withthe establishment of various develop-ment zones,relevent administrationorgans have been set up.These organshave the power for the展开更多
文摘There are about 83 million disabled people in China, accounting for 6.34% of the total population, according to a national survey in 2006. As a disadvantaged group, the rights and interests of the disabled are arousing more concerns from all walks of society in the country. Following is Human Rights＇ interview with Shen Zhifei, deputy general director of the China Disabled Persons＇ Federation, on the legal guarantee of the special group＇s rights and interests, their rehabilitation, education and employment.
文摘A ceremony to award the winners of human rights knowledge contest and outstanding writings of Human Rights magazine was held on January28 in Beijing..
文摘China＇s Labor Contract Law was adopted on June 29, 2007 at the 28th Session of the Standing Committee of the Tenth National People＇s Congress. In accordance with a presidential order issued the same day by President Hu Jintao, the law was to be published without delay and will become effective for implementation beginning on January 1, 2008. Following is an interview given by Professor Guan Huai, a leading expert in labor laws at the School of Law of Renmin University of China who participated in the drafting of the law.
文摘An international symposium with the theme of ＂Respecting and Promoting Human Rights and Constructing a Harmonious World＂ was held in Beijing from November 22 to 24, 2006, It was sponsored by the China Society for Human Rights Studies to mark the 15th anniversary of China＇s issuance of the first white paper on human rights, as well as the 40th anniversary of the UN International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, About 70 officials and experts from 19 countries and regions attended the symposium.
文摘A large scale human rights exhibition was held inside the Museum of Culture Palace of the Nationalities in downtown Beijing, Novemher 17-26, 2006 mainly showcasing the country＇s efforts and progress it has made and is making in human rights protection and promotion in China since the foundation of new China in 1949.
文摘On June 1, 2007, the Standing Committee of the Shanxi Provincial People＇s Congress approved a local decree entitled the Regulations on Protection of the Rights and Interests of Migrant Workers, which became effective on July 1, 2007. The Regulations, the first local legislation of its kind ever adopted by a Chinese province, immediately followed exposure of some shocking cases in which hundreds of migrant workers from poverty-stricken rural areas, including junior and mentally retarded citizens, were held in virtual slavery at illegally-run brickworks in the province.In the current Chinese terminology, ＂migrant workers＂ refer to rural laborers who are seeking a better life by taking permanent or temporary jobs in cities. Following is an interview given by Yu Youjun on the Regulations and the slave labor scandal. Yu was governor of Shanxi Province at the time of the interview and was appointed vice-minister of culture shortly after the interview, in August 2007.
文摘On July 8, 2008, a forum on how to implement the spirit of the 17th National Congress of the Communist Party of China（CPC） in improving procuratorate work was going on at the auditorium of the Supreme People＇s Procuratorate. Zhou Yongkang, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and secretary of the Central Committee of Law was listening attentively to the speakers：
文摘On April 18th,1990,Premier Li Peng officially proclaimed that the Central Party Com-mittee and the State Council had approved to develop and open the Pudong District.This is agreat decision and is of strategic significance,particularly in terms of the social economic zonepolicy in the district.
文摘For a lomg time the city planningmanagement power has been in thehands of the city government.But nowthis authority has encountered chal-lenge from various sides.The phenomenon of sharing thecity planning management power firstappeared in some coastal cities.Withthe establishment of various develop-ment zones,relevent administrationorgans have been set up.These organshave the power for the
