This year a new media law went into effect in China.

今年，中国颁布了一项新的法律。

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With the new rules taking effect within two years, tour operators are promoting 2010 as the last year to visit Antarctica, while, at the same time, procuring lighter vessels that would be permitted.

由于新的限制条令将会在两年内实行，行程组织人员推销说2010将会是最后一年可以进入南极洲。 然而，于此同时，更轻型的旅游船只将会得到许可进入。

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A new federal law that takes effect next year tightens rules governing credit-card issuance for people under 21.

明年生效的最新联邦法律将严格限制向年龄在21岁以下的人士发行信用卡。

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In 2007, Trent Lott, a Republican leader in the Senate less than a year into his fourth term, abruptly resigned and formed a lobbying firm with former Senator John Breaux, just a few weeks before a new law took effect requiring a two-year waiting period between serving and lobbying.

NEWYORKER: The Empty Chamber

Merck's (nyse: MRK - news - people ) decision is based on new three-year data from a clinical trial designed to test the effect of Vioxx on preventing colorectal polyps.

FORBES: Merck Withdraws Vioxx

New sunscreen labels in effect this year require a pass-fail test for UVA and UVB protection.

WSJ: European Sunscreen Roadblock on U.S. Beaches