In fact, he wrote, China's human rights record remained far below basic international standards.

"The wage levels here are below national standards by 20 to 40 percent, and that includes top management," he said.

But two years later, she is still reading below standards, a low Level 2, on the state test.

One reason is that drinking water quality is often below standards.

But we have a general whose conduct was found to be below standards.

Over all we believe service is still below basic decent standards.

During the 2000s, Nadderud was below standards for play in the top national league.

"Whatever the number, the total is well below historic standards," he said.

The river is generally below standards for E.coli, clarity and nitrogen.

Social services in many developing countries fall far below Western standards.