I think it is common practice. This is something that other countries have done in the past. The US put such a levy in place in 1972.

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His voice and tone were similar to the secretary-general.

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We suffered losses because the increase in the domestic price of oil products was much lower than the rise in international oil prices.

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If conditions are good, the group company will surely go public.

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It would happen within around two years' time according to my estimate.

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Great progress has been achieved in poverty alleviation for Chinese women in many fields, including improvements in education, employment and social participation, when compared to 10 years ago.

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