We must obey the
rule.
我们必须遵守规定。
The governor
ruled out a re-election.
州长拒绝考虑再选举。
The basic
rule of the game is that you can't touch the ground with your feet.
游戏的基本规则是你的脚不能触地。
In our school, it's a
rule that students must wear uniforms on weekdays.
在我们学校，学生在工作日必须穿校服是一条规定。
The golden
rule of public speaking is to know your audience.
公开演讲的黄金法则是了解你的听众。
According to Newton's third law of motion, for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
根据牛顿第三运动定律，每一个作用力都有一个等大且方向相反的反作用力。
The
rule of thumb in investing is diversify your portfolio.
投资的一般原则是分散投资组合。
It's a well-known
rule in business: don't mix personal relationships with work.
在商业领域有一条众所周知的规则：不要将个人关系与工作混为一谈。
The company has a strict
rule against using mobile phones during working hours.
公司有严格的规定，工作时间禁止使用手机。
In many countries, it's a traffic
rule to drive on the right side of the road.
在许多国家，靠道路右侧行驶是交通规则。
The
rule of law ensures that everyone is treated equally before the law.
法治确保每个人在法律面前一律平等。
The teacher reminded us of the
rule that all homework must be submitted by Friday.
老师提醒我们所有作业必须在周五前提交的规则。
JD said in a statement on its official WeChat account that the judgment is not only a fair ruling for JD's resistance against the monopolistic behavior known as "choosing one out of two", but also a landmark moment in ensuring fair market competition through the rule of law.
京东在其微信公众号上发表声明称，这一判决不仅是京东抵制“二选一”垄断行为的公正裁决，也是通过法治确保公平市场竞争的里程碑式时刻。
"It's good to see Evergrande seek solutions to the debt problem in a market framework and under the rule of law, instead of using administrative interference," said Li.
李说：“很高兴看到恒大在市场框架下，在法治的基础上，而不是利用行政干预来解决债务问题。”。
"The investment rule in China is that the targeted company or project should address the current pain points widely found within the industry.
“中国的投资规则是，目标公司或项目应解决当前行业内普遍存在的痛点。
Han Wenxiu, an official with the Central Committee for Financial and Economic Affairs, said at a conference on Saturday that more efforts will be made to guide government officials to "do practical things and solve real problems" for private enterprises to drive economic development based on the rule of law, and to protect the property rights of private enterprises as well as the rights and interests of private entrepreneurs.
中央财经委员会官员韩文秀在周六的一次会议上表示，将更加努力地引导政府官员为私营企业“办实事、解决实际问题”，以法治驱动经济发展，保护民营企业的产权和民营企业家的权益。
Some are playing by the classical management rule book and lowering costs and increasing efficiency.
一些公司正在遵循经典的管理规则，降低成本，提高效率。
It is the rule of law, clear policies and procedures, and the government's efforts to streamline processes that help make things run more smoothly for us," Chow said.
正是法治、明确的政策和程序，以及政府精简流程的努力，使我们的工作更加顺利。”周说。
Under the harmonized rule of origin and reduced tariffs among the RCEP countries, the cost of production and circulation of goods can be significantly reduced, thus creating a high volume of industrial logistics demand, said Chan.
陈说，在RCEP国家之间统一的原产地规则和降低的关税下，商品的生产和流通成本可以显著降低，从而创造大量的工业物流需求。
He said the company has set up a factory in Mexico and did not rule out the possibility of building plants in the US.
他表示，该公司已在墨西哥设立工厂，不排除在美国建厂的可能性。
Meanwhile, China will balance incentivizing and regulating the "platform economy" to bolster its healthy development over the long term, and the governance of the platform economy should abide by the principles of market orientation, rule of law and internationalization in a stable manner, it was decided at a recent meeting chaired by Vice-Premier Liu He.
同时，中国副总理刘鹤最近主持的一次会议决定，中国将在激励和规范“平台经济”以促进其长期健康发展之间取得平衡，平台经济的治理应稳定地遵循市场导向、法治和国际化的原则。
"Xu Wei, deputy general manager of the department of strategic development of CITIC Group, said the State-owned conglomerate will abide by market principles and the rule of law while promoting Huarong's proper market positioning, so that the latter could optimize its corporate governance and strengthen its risk control capabilities.
”中信集团战略发展部副总经理徐伟表示，这家国有企业集团将遵守市场原则和法治，同时促进华融正确的市场定位，使后者能够优化公司治理，加强风险控制能力。
Premier has virtual meeting with about 30 major international companiesChina is a marketplace "with huge potential", and it will continue working to create a business climate that is market-based, internationalized and follows the rule of law, Premier Li Keqiang told international business leaders, encouraging companies from all countries to continue to expand their investment in China.
李克强总理对国际商界领袖表示，中国是一个“潜力巨大”的市场，将继续努力营造市场化、国际化、法治化的商业环境，鼓励各国企业继续扩大在华投资。
"All types of companies, capital and entrepreneurs should operate under the rule of law," said Dong, who is also a contributing researcher at the Internet Economy Institute, a consultancy.
“所有类型的企业、资本和创业者都应当在法治下运行，”同时也是互联网经济研究所(一家咨询机构)贡献研究员的董先生说。
I don't rule out the possibility that Alibaba's business units may well face further heat," Dong said.
“我并不排除阿里各业务单元今后可能继续面临严厉监管,”董说。
What new trends do you expect to emerge as the country boosts its innovative ability to actualize the full potential of its productivity and also makes progress in improving rule of law and modern governance?
随着国家创新能力和生产力潜能的全面提升，以及法治和现代治理水平的不断提高，你认为会出现哪些新的趋势？
Asked whether Honor will adopt Huawei's self-developed operating system HarmonyOS in the future, Zhao said currently Android is still its preferred choice, but he did not rule out the possibility of switching the operating systems.
当被问及Honor未来是否会采用华为自主研发的操作系统HarmonyOS时，赵表示目前Android仍然是首选，但他没有排除更换操作系统的可能性。
"Together with our parent company Nipsea Group, we will continue to promote green and eco-friendly ideas and practices as long-term and sustained development is the ground rule that Nippon Paint China has adhered to," Xing said.
“与我们的母公司Nipsea集团一起，我们将继续推广绿色和环保的理念与实践。长久和可持续的发展是立邦中国始终坚守的原则，”邢总表示。
The company should firmly stick to the rule of specializing in something and never rushing blindly into certain areas.
公司应该坚决坚持专业化的原则，避免盲目涉猎不熟悉的领域。
China Construction First Group has been sticking to the rule of environment protection and made efforts in energy reservation.
中国建筑第一工程局一直坚持环保原则，并致力于节能工作。
Instead of working as an original equipment manufacturer or OEM for overseas brands, which is the practice adopted by many Chinese manufacturers seeking to enter new markets, M&G stuck to the rule of developing products under its own brand name.
与许多中国制造商通过成为海外品牌的原始设备制造商(OEM)来进入新市场不同，M&G坚持打造自家品牌产品。
Another ground rule is localization.
另一条基本原则是本地化。
Therefore, our product research and development as well as our management were all built on the ground rule of internationalization," said Guo.
“因此，我们的产品研究与开发以及管理都建立在国际化的基础之上。”郭台铭表示。
China's updated technologies export rule has given Beijing "a precise lever" to raise concerns over technology transfer deals that could jeopardize the nation's due rights and the lawful interests of Chinese companies overseas, according to experts.
"The updated rule, while not necessarily taking aim at the TikTok case, gives Beijing the legitimacy to act on similar cases with reasonable concerns and major national interests," said Shen Yi, professor and director of the Research Institution of Global Cyberspace Governance at Fudan University in Shanghai.
"We cannot at this point predict the outcome of the litigation with certainty, but a U. S. court will be reluctant to rule against the president on an issue of national security," Dan Roules, managing partner of the Shanghai office of law firm Squire Patton Boggs, told Xinhua on Tuesday.
"We cannot rule out the possibility that such business units would be spun off in the future.
"To ensure that the rule of law is not discarded, and that our company and users are treated fairly, we announce that we will officially file a lawsuit to safeguard our interests.
Meanwhile, TikTok's company spokesperson earlier noted that "to ensure that the rule of law is not discarded and that our company and users are treated fairly, we have no choice but to challenge the executive order through the judicial system.
Viruses as a rule do not like the dry environment in the chipmaking process, Zhong said.
According to a new rule released by the US Department of Commerce in late April, licenses will be needed for US companies to sell certain items, including semiconductors, to Chinese companies that Washington thinks have ties to the military, even if the products are meant for civilian use.
The rule will take effect on June 29.
A draft rule from the United States Department of Commerce that would allow US companies to work with Huawei Technologies Co on 5G standards will help accelerate the global rollout of 5G and promote transparency in international telecom cooperation if it is approved, experts said.
The comments came after Reuters reported that the US Department of Commerce is close to signing off on the rule, which will essentially allow US companies to participate in standards-setting meetings where Huawei is also a member.
Xiang Ligang, director-general of the Information Consumption Alliance, a telecom industry association, said,"The new rule, if adopted, will boost the efficiency in setting remaining 5G technical and security standards, and help speed up global 5G network construction.
But Andy Purdy, chief security officer of Huawei USA, said in a post on Twitter that the rule "may reopen possibilities for collaboration in standards efforts that are important for setting requirements and enabling independent certification and testing.
According to Reuters, the rule is designed to allow US firms to participate in international standards-setting meetings when Huawei is present.
The reported new US rule also comes as Washington faces obstacles in its attempt to dissuade Europe from using Huawei in 5G rollout.
The proposed rule change will require foreign companies that use US-made chipmaking technology and software to obtain a license from the US before selling designated chips to Huawei.
"The basic rule is not to incur losses for our clients.
基本准则就是不给客户造成损失。
"It would require a good rationale rooted in the rule of law and the national interest.
"It would require a good rationale rooted in the rule of law and national interest.
The rule will impede innovation and harm connectivity, particularly in rural areas.
We do not rule out the possibility that some investors may wait until the last minute to subscribe to the new shares.
It can also break the unspoken rule that the State-owned enterprises don't slash employees whose performance is not up to its standard.
The president of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd said on Thursday the bank will abide by the principles of marketization and the rule of law regarding its investment in Bank of Jinzhou Co Ltd, and ensure that the uncertainties associated with the investment are under control.
At a news conference held by the State Council Information Office on July 4, Liang Tao, vice-chairman of the commission, said the regulator has resolutely insisted on the disposal of Anbang's overseas assets that are not highly synergistic with its main business as well as its non-core financial licenses based on market principles and the rule of law.
Over the past two years, fines levied and assets confiscated by the regulator totaled more than 6 billion yuan with over 8,000 rule violators penalized, said Zhou Liang, another vice-chairman at the commission.
The rule was rescinded earlier this year.
"Restricted by the earlier rule, Hainan Airlines was unable to launch some flights such as the one that connects Beijing and New York, so it found a new and different path to grow and increased its market share," Lin said.
As the captain, I rule the ship.
"The fundamental rule of express services is that the service provider must deliver parcels to designated addresses and receivers.
Chinese tech firms Xiaomi and Meituan-Dianping listed on HKEX in July and September last year under the new rule, and Charles Li Xiaojia, CEO of HKEX, said many more companies are interested in filing applications, according to a report from finance.
"Mo, who was a New York deputy police commissioner in the 1980s, said if Liu fails to appear in court, the judge might automatically rule in favor of the plaintiff in the lawsuit, but Liu will not be arrested if he fails to appear in court because it's a civil case.
The combination of these two factors has made Porsche to rule out the possibility of Porsches made in China in a decade.
The fundamental requirement for any business or any investor is transparent regulation and rule of law, as well as addressing monopolies.
The rule stirred up heated discussions on whether theme parks and other recreational and entertainment venues should sell discounted entrance tickets to minors based on their age or height.
Officials are required to properly educate and manage their family members, relatives and others who are close to them and urge them to follow the new rule.
"Zhang told Caixin that he was worried that Blued's allegeduser registry rule, which bans minors, didn't work well.
According to Ding Hui, president of Ikea Centers China, one rule for the Shanghai project is that the shopping area should only take up less than 50 percent of the total space.
Analysts said the rule change underlines China's supply-side reform in the healthcare sector and will help to drive internet healthcare companies' development forward.
We do believe there is still more that can be done, particularly in the areas of intellectual property protection and administration, and in the consistent application of the rule of law to protect and encourage innovation and investment.
He promised to improve Guangdong's investment and business environment, and to promote the rule of law to support and offer better services for Exxon's investment and development in the province.
The government recently scrapped the rule that a Chinese partner must hold a majority share in a gas station chain with more than 30 outlets.
"Our rule is to invest very selectively and seek deep incubation," she said.
"We don't rule out the possibility of cooperating with ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing in the future.
While going into the foreign markets, Lu Guanqiu formulated a strict rule that the company's products "must be as good as those made by the US", which helped foster Wanxiang's reputation abroad.
The relaxation of the 50/50 rule for JVs in China uniquely benefits Tesla because they did not have an existing JV in China" as rivals do, said Tasha Keeney of ARK Invest.
Yang Xinmiao, a transportation expert at Tsinghua University, said although Chinese regulators said last September that they would not encourage the development of mobile-internet-based electric bicycles services, such a rule targets bicycles totally driven by batteries.
The MNCs that have sought success in China have all followed this rule, Ai said.
"Lu set a rule for us: if American companies can do it, then we can do it too," he said.
The minister explained that many of the underground pipelines in Sri Lanka were built under the British rule and were over 150 years old.
According to the company, this was in violation of its "no waste" rule regarding food records.
We don't rule out any possibilities," Xu said.
BMW said, "The successful strategy for expansion of the BMW Group’s global production network obeys a clear rule: Production follows the market.
"JD's rule is that once we decide to do something, we never limit the money," Liu said in Davos, Switzerland, where he was attending the World Economic Forum.
The same attention now needs to be paid to the broader services sector, including deregulation, investment in human capital, incentives for local government reform and strengthening the rule of law.
Currently most of the restaurants are rented, but we shall not rule out the possibility of buying land and developing our properties in lower-tier cities for drive-thru restaurants," she said.
Broadcom Chief Executive Hock Tan, who turned a small, chipmaker into a $100 billion company based in Singapore and the United States, told Reuters he would not rule out a proxy fight to convince shareholders to replace the board and accept the offer.
"Didi said it would not rule out creating other joint ventures in the future to develop new energy vehicle programs.
He did not rule out the possibility that Kobe might be liable for compensation.
Under a rule issued by the top court in July 2015, courts of execution could report blacklisted parties to government departments, financial regulatory bodies, financial institutions, relevant administrations and industry associations, which might issue credit warnings or render punishments to the blacklisted parties according to law regarding government procurement, tendering and bidding, administrative approval, government support, finance and credit, market access, and qualification accreditation.
The government should ensure that future practices are in line with the spirit of rule of law and companies are treated on equal basis," Liu added.
ZHONG MIN / FOR CHINA DAILYMajor crude firms plan to change their strategies as demand for traditional energy declinesChina's oil majors are preparing for the day when gasoline demand dwindles and electric-powered cars rule the roads.
Currently, Chinese banks issuing products through their UK subsidiaries can distribute them to investors in the European Union, through the "passporting" rule, but the UK may lose that right post-Brexit.
"Uncertainties with the passporting rule have prompted many Chinese banks to consider adding offices inside EU countries, so they may continue to distribute products among EU investors.
The event is a professional platform for pioneering artists who are bold rule breakers, challenge takers and independent thinkers.
The company said it did not rule out the possibility of seeking independent financing and being listed in the future, but added there were no detailed plans at present.
In terms of industry supervision and regulation, transparency and the rule of law should be further promoted, providing foreign suppliers with full, fair and transparent opportunities for market participation.
We need to further promote rule of law and policy consistency to enhance business climate and boost confidence of foreign investors.
Noting that promoting institutional opening-up is a key move for China to expand high-standard opening-up, Li said the country will continue to push forward rule alignment.
We are pleased to see that China strives to create a first-class business environment that is market-oriented, based on rule of law and internationalized, making greater efforts to attract foreign investment, and continuing to promote high-standard opening-up.
In another development, the US Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security released a rule on Monday to add 28 entities, including 10 Chinese companies and one individual, such as Asia Pacific Links Ltd, Hangzhou Fuyang Koto Machinery Co Ltd and Nanjing Institute of Astronomical Optics and Technology, to its Entity List, alleging their involvement in supplying drone parts to the Russian side in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
China will also focus on strengthening rule alignment and high-quality implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership pact, advancing its accession to the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement, and progressing in the process of joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, said Chen.
It keeps promoting reforms in the global system and pushing forward international political and economic stability by continuously reinforcing images of emerging markets and developing countries and advocating for international rule systems that favor their market access, competition, commodity pricing, trade settlements and technical standards.
A three-year work plan on promoting Beijing's digital economy by rule of law was unveiled on Thursday in a bid to help the capital meet its practical needs in the data industry.
But the ground rule is adherence to the country's laws and regulations to ensure data security, he added.
The ministry will continue creating a market-oriented, international business environment based on the rule of law, one that deepens international cooperation in industrial chain and supply chain, digital economy, green manufacturing, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises, Jin said at an event named Ambassadors Face to Face with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology last week.
The report underscores that the measures contributed to implementing the central leadership's requirement to take a coordinated approach toward promoting the rule of law at home and in matters involving external affairs.
While a deficit-to-GDP ratio of 3 percent is traditionally considered a technical red line, the experts said it is unreasonable to rigidly adhere to the 3 percent rule as long as China's economic growth is sufficiently fast to pay for the deficit.
Ye Pengju, director of Changning district's development and reform commission, said the district pays special attention to eight areas, including governance service, trade and investment, high-quality service for corporations, talent services to fair market competition, and the rule of law.
To implement the central leadership's requirement to take a coordinated approach to promoting the rule of law at home and in matters involving foreign parties, Huang Jin, a professor at the China University of Political Science and Law, said that it is also crucial to help prevent international commercial disputes while resolving relevant cases.