The rural land system is the crucial factor of Chinese rural reform, and the key point lies in property rights.

农地制度历来是中国农村变革的关键，其要义在于产权。

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But mark my words, a key turning point in this year's debates -- perhaps the single most crucial point, in fact -- will come on the issue of preemption, and Democrats will be hoping that John Kerry can rise to the challenge.

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Klein also makes another key point, namely that the lame-duck session after the November election could be crucial for tax (and budget) issues.

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