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Tuesday, March 9, 2021 The European Union (EU) continues to face COVID-19 vaccine production challenges in the bloc, along with increased COVID-19 infection cases driven by the mutating coronavirus.  Whereas the United Kingdom (UK) and United States (US) have seen declines in COVID-19 cases, which is allowing for some easing of restrictions.  Tension between the EU and UK remains heightened, particularly with respect to customs issues at Ireland/Northern Ireland’s border.  Nevert...

The weeklong meeting of the National Peoples Congress, which rubber stamps policies approved by the Communist Party leadership, provides a window into government priorities.

Midway through its annual session, China’s ceremonial parliament is focusing on boosting the economy, building self-reliance in technology and further squeezing room for political opposition in Hong Kong

Midway through its annual session, China’s ceremonial parliament is focusing on boosting the economy, building self-reliance in technology and further squeezing room for political opposition in Hong Kong.

HK back on its feet after protests, epidemic 1 Legal moves have helped investment and a sense of calm return to the city. Last year marked a turning point for Hong Kong. After the traumatic protests in 2019, society healed the wounds while battling a crippling epidemic, seeing positive signs of change on the streets, on campuses, and in peoples vision for the future. The changes have been sustained by the Hong Kong peoples resilience in times of hardship, together with timely su...

Chief Executive Carrie Lam said she is unsure if upcoming legislative elections will be delayed again, as Chinese lawmakers work behind closed doors in Beijing to curb opposition candidates’ influence over future votes.

Reforms will help stabilize HK 1 Citizens sign in support of the "patriots administering Hong Kong" principle and improving the electoral system in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in the Wan Chai district on Saturday. (ZHANG WEI/CHINA NEWS SERVICE) In a meeting with Hong Kongs Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor on Saturday, Vice-Premier Han Zheng underlined the importance of ensuring the "one country, two systems" practice in the Hong Kong Special Administrat...

Press release content from Business Wire. The AP news staff was not involved in its creation. CGTN: Improving Hong Kong’s Electoral System: What’s at Stake? March 8, 2021 GMT BEIJING--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 8, 2021-- China is mulling improving the electoral system of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) – but critics say it’s a plan to eliminate opposition forces in the city. Why are improvements imperative? When explaining the draft decision on improving the electoral syst...

China's plans to change Hong Kong's electoral system to restrict the region's democratic governance and freedoms has incited backlash from critics abroad.

China moved Friday to grant itself veto powers over selecting Hong Kongs lawmakers.