2007 National People's Congress - Other Significant Events

Other Significant Events

A letter was sent from people who were victims of Mao's Anti-Rightist Movement to the Congress, asking for compensation.

Lawmakers also banned Internet cafe usage by minors, a large number of whom are allegedly addicted.

Delegate Jian Deming put forth a proposal for a "dog tax", a deterrent for pet owners, in an apparent attempt to curb the ongoing spread of rabies.

Read more about this topic:  2007 National People's Congress

Famous quotes containing the words significant and/or events:

    Nothing significant was really said,
    Though all agreed the talk superb....
    Philip Larkin (1922–1986)

    As I look at the human story I see two stories. They run parallel and never meet. One is of people who live, as they can or must, the events that arrive; the other is of people who live, as they intend, the events they create.
    Margaret Anderson (1886–1973)