a level playing field

The beauty of the convention, he said, was that it was global, theoretically creating a level playing field.

China will continue to open its financial sector in line with its WTO commitments and create a level playing field for foreign banks.

Mr Vestberg said Ericsson would not get distracted by a debate about whether it was competing on a level playing field with Huawei.

The fact that I engaged with the men under the premise of art created, to an extent, a level playing field: everyone was taking a risk.

It probably would have had the best chance of forcing the Chinese to return to a level playing field.

Until the Glazers' drain on our finances is removed, we will never be able to compete on a level playing field with the best in the world.

The main aim of the guidelines is to encourage fair and open campaigning by candidates and supporters on a level playing field.

better schools for a skilled workforce, clear rules and a level playing field for enterprises of all kinds.

Where else do Algeria and the U. S. meet on a level playing field? Uruguay and Ghana? North Korea and Brazil? Japan and Cameroon?

It would be one thing if these efforts were conducted on a level playing field, but the reality is they're not.

Many small businesses complain that they are not competing on a level playing field and that they are the ones who lose out.

But given the high risk premiums prevailing in Europe, this percentage is too low for a level playing field.

We support these reforms insofar as they create a level playing field that ensures that capital markets return to sustainable growth.

Expanding the availability of these vaccines creates a level playing field.

You may be above them in rank, but as a human being, you're on a level playing field.

Come down to be equals and join us on a level playing field instead of creating a new rival in the style of the Cold War.

Curbing these practices could help create a level playing field for manufacturers in the UK and around the world.

"It's not a level playing field, " said Thomas Briollet, one of the French judges and a wine import and export manager in China.

Geithner reflected those concerns when he urged the Chinese government to provide a 'level playing field' for all companies in its market.

His attack starts by insisting upon a "level playing field" across jurisdictions.

The competition text will promote a competitive business environment, protect consumers, and ensure a level playing field for TPP companies.

Our cities do not need favours, but they do deserve a level playing field.

"We would look at that as a form of double taxation, " Mr Torok said. "We are just looking for a level playing field in the industry. "

Ensure a level playing field for domestic manufacturing and secure significant actions to combat climate change by our trading partners.

And businesses are growing impatient to get a level playing field with Chinese competitors.

Instead governments should make sure that the two forms of software compete on a level playing field and can comingle efficiently.

We share an interest in improving governance and strengthening institutions to create a level playing field for business.

Mr Ibrahim, who is accused by opponents of race-baiting, says Malays are still not ready to compete on a level playing field.

The German public is a long way from accepting it; yet it is needed to re-establish a level playing field.

"Our key goal was to achieve a level playing field, " the official said.

The key question is whether China is providing a "level playing field" and meeting its WTO obligations, Schwab said.

This points out that contests really need clear guidelines and rules to ensure a level playing field for all participants.

European competition law will ensure a level playing field between public and private providers.

Nato has bombed Col Gaddafi's oilfields, creating a level playing field of sorts, given the rebels can no longer afford to import petrol.

A spokeswoman for Mr Kovacs said it was important to create "a level playing field" between big offshore centres.

The question is how are we going to have a level playing field so that new energy companies can compete fairly and kick some ass?

We need to create a level playing field for all American children with equivalent opportunities for health, nutrition, education and work.

That might simply sound like ensuring a level playing field, but for some market-minded Tories it signals a retreat.

As befits its economic global rank China is providing a level playing field for all firms, domestic or foreign alike.

The German public is a long way from accepting it; yet it is clearly needed in order to reestablish a level playing field in Europe.

And China sees the world as a level playing field of intertwined green energy destinies, and feels threatened by US solar competition.

"The new tax law provides a level playing field, " says Becky Lai, a tax services partner with Deloitte.

In this debate, many argue that global competition requires a "level playing field" .

We must also create a level playing field for employers that offer coverage by penalizing employers that are free riders.

Is it a level playing field?

Unfortunately, your competitors are all doing the same thing - it's a level playing field but there are a lot of players.

And most of those answers should be welcome news to anyone wishing to compete in China on a level playing field.

We are working closely with the Chinese government to ensure that trade takes place through open markets and on a level playing field.

On the one hand, women said in the survey they want a level playing field and the same advice and opportunities that men get.

Which team is favourite, or are both coming in on a level playing field?

Wenger's compatriot wants to create a 'level playing field' in football but the Arsenal manager thinks that a salary cap goes too far.

So, money doesn't interest Elizabeth Gray as much as a level playing field.

This is an important step towards increasing transparency and creating a level playing field.

The internet today is, mostly, a level playing field.

In short, there already is a level playing field.

BENJAMIN MKAPA, President of Tanzania: You see, we talk about a level playing field, but in fact it is very much tilted in their favor.

A level playing field makes more sense.

It does also mean, though, that we have a level playing field when it comes to our trading partners.

And those kinds of fair trade elements are very important to a level playing field.

It is time to raise tariffs on Chinese products. We need a level playing field.

We are competitors but we want a level playing field.

But even he doesn't believe a level playing field exists yet.

But here, everyone is on a level playing field of intuition.

A level playing field doesn't mean much if you don't know the rules or have the right sporting equipment.

Hong Kong welcomes and encourages the participation of foreign enterprises, and provides a level playing field for all.

Maintaining a level playing field for businesses is very important to Hong Kong.

continue to manage our economy on a free-market basis within a regulatory framework which creates a "level playing-field" for investors;

maintain a level playing field