China's Legislature to Amend Constitution On January 29, The National People's Congress Standing Committee, China's legislature, will consider a proposal by the Chinese Communist Party Central Committee on amending the country's Constitution.
		Expand Exports by Various Ways and Actively Develop International Market In this article Our Commentator says: Expanding exports by various ways is one of the most important tasks for 1999 set at the Central Economic Work Conference.
		Raised Tax Return Rates for Some Exports As is earlier reported, starting from January 1 some export commodities have come to be given by the Chinese Customs a higher tax return rate, aiming to promote the development of a stable economy in China.
		International Forum: Enlightenment of History January 27 will mark the 35th anniversary of the establishment of Sino-French diplomatic relations.