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US sanctions 24 Chinese, Hong Kong officials ahead of Blinken's Alaska mee
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 18 (ANI): Ahead of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's meeting with top Chinese diplomats in Alaska later this week, Washington has imposed sanctions on 24 Chinese and Hong Kong officials over Beijing's ongoing crackdown on the city.
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By overhauling Hong Kong's electoral system, China rejecting 'one country,
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Hong Kong, March 18 (ANI): As China's national legislature plans to rewrite election rules in Hong Kong to ensure that the city is run by 'patriots', the most lingering question of this move is over the concern that Beijing might be rejecting the 'one country two systems' made to Hong Kong i
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Japan lambasts Beijing over electoral changes in Hong Kong
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], March 14 (ANI): Japan has said that it “cannot overlook” the resolution passed by China’s National People’s Congress on Thursday to change the electoral system in Hong Kong, with Tokyo calling the new laws requiring all political candidates to be &ld
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China non-compliant with joint declaration on Hong Kong: UK
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London [UK], March 13 (ANI): The United Kingdom on Saturday said it considers China to be in a "state of ongoing non-compliance" with the Sino-British joint declaration after Beijing approved sweeping changes for tighter control over Hong Kong.
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G7 expresses 'grave concern' over electoral changes in Hong Kong
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Paris [France], March 13 (ANI): - The top diplomats of the G7 (Group of Seven) group of countries expressed "grave concerns" about China's national legislature approving a resolution to drastically overhaul Hong Kong's electoral system to ensure only 'patriots' can rule the city, a move whic
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US condemns Beijing's move to overhaul Hong Kong's electoral system
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Washington [US], March 12 (ANI): The United States has condemned China's national legislature approving a resolution to drastically overhaul Hong Kong's electoral system to ensure only 'patriots' can rule the city, a move which is feared to further clamp down on opposition voices in the city
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Despite international criticism, China approves resolution to overhaul Hon
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Beijing [China], March 11 (ANI): Despite fierce international condemnation, China's national legislature has approved a resolution to drastically overhaul Hong Kong's electoral system to ensure only 'patriots' can rule the city, a move which is feared to further smother opposition voices in
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ADR moves to SC seeking stay on sale of electoral bonds ahead of polls in
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New Delhi [India], March 9 (ANI): The NGO Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) on Tuesday approached the Supreme Court seeking a stay on the sale of electoral bonds ahead of state assembly elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Union Territory Puducherry.
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International Women's Day -2021 Highlights
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New Delhi [India], March 8 (ANI/India PR Distribution): Indian Youth Leader ParvatiJangid wins ROW Presidency with the Beauty on Earth Titles, Says Nothing is impossible with "Positive Expectation, hard work, and passion". Parvati gets the first rank with 882 Electoral Points, which affirm
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'Totally constitutional', China justifies altering Hong Kong's electoral r
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Beijing [China], March 8 (ANI): Despite worldwide condemnation of China for altering Hong Kong's electoral reforms, Beijing has justified its moves as "totally constitutional, lawful and justified".
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China slams EU for remarks on Hong Kong electoral reforms
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Brussels [Belgium], March 6 (ANI): In a development reflecting growing tensions between China and the European Union, Beijing has slammed the 27-country bloc for its comments on the controversial Hong Kong electoral reforms.
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EU warns Beijing to tread carefully on Hong Kong electoral reform
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], March 6 (ANI): As China prepares to alter Hong Kong's electoral system, the European Union has warned Beijing to "carefully consider the political and economic implications" of any decision to reform the electoral system of Hong Kong saying that the bloc is "ready to take
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