Chinese lawmakers on Tuesday voted to adopt a decision for the sixth Legislative Council (LegCo) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) to continue performing duties. The decision was passed at the 21st session of the Standing Committee of the 13th National People’s Congress, China’s top legislature. Chief Executive of the HKSAR Carrie Lam submitted a report to the …
Taiwan vote, Western politicians’ comments can’t cancel one-China principle, Wang Yi says CHINA ECONOMIC NET BEIJING, China – State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday that the one-China principle cannot be changed by local election results in Taiwan and will not be shaken by the erroneous statements and actions of Western politicians. The rejuvenation of the Chinese …
CHINA ECONOMIC NET BEIJING, China – The “one country, two systems” principle is Hong Kong’s greatest advantage, Luo Huining, the new director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) has said here. While Hong Kong compatriots have made significant contribution to China’s reform, opening-up and modernization, the motherland has been …
Protests losing steam as situation improves, for now BEIJING, China – Hong Kong looks peaceful for now as the demonstrations are losing steam. A visit to Hong Kong reveals that the situation is under control here and the Hong Kong administration looks confident of dealing with the matter prudently and effectively. A progression of large-scale demonstrations broke out in June …
By Ambassador Yao Jing Hong Kong is well-known to the world. It is not only an important international financial, trade, shipping hub and international innovation and technology center, but also one of the freest economies and the most competitive cities in the world. Its unique position bridges mainland China and West world. Hong Kong enjoys the reputation as the Pearl …
Spokesman advise Britain not to meddle into affairs of sovereign states BEIJING – China has hit back at Britain, lodging a strong and firm criticism against the recent comments made by British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt and advised Britain not to meddle into affairs of sovereign states. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang told a daily press briefing that Mr …