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Thousands rally in Taiwan to protest China's military buildup

Thousands rally in Taiwan to protest China's military buildup

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Tens of thousands of supporters of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party rallied in Taipei on March 18 to protest at rival China's anti-secession law and its growing military buildup against the island.

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(3)China enacts Taiwan anti-secession law

(3)China enacts Taiwan anti-secession law

BEIJING, China - The electronic voting board at the National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People on March 14 shows that the National Anti-Secession Law was passed by a 2,896-0 vote with two abstentions. The law confirms Beijing's pledge to use military force if Taiwan declares independence from China or if all possibilities of peaceful reunification fail.

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(7)China enacts Taiwan anti-secession law

(7)China enacts Taiwan anti-secession law

BEIJING, China - Chinese President Hu Jintao (back) offers a hand to Wu Bangguo, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, after the congress voted unanimously for enacting a law that confirms Beijing's pledge to use military force if Taiwan declares independence from China or if all possibilities of peaceful reunification fail.

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(6)China enacts Taiwan anti-secession law

(6)China enacts Taiwan anti-secession law

BEIJING, China - Chinese President Hu Jintao (L) and Premier Wen Jiabao (R) applaud after the National People's Congress voted unanimously for enacting a law that confirms Beijing's pledge to use military force if Taiwan declares independence from China or if all possibilities of peaceful reunification fail.

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(4)China enacts Taiwan anti-secession law

(4)China enacts Taiwan anti-secession law

BEIJING, China - The Chinese National People's Congress on March 14 voted unanimously for enacting a law that confirms Beijing's pledge to use military force if Taiwan declares independence from China or if all possibilities of peaceful reunification fail.

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(2)China enacts Taiwan anti-secession law

(2)China enacts Taiwan anti-secession law

BEIJING, China - Chinese President Hu Jintao presses a button during a National People's Congress session on March 14 to vote on a bill that confirms Beijing's pledge to use military force if Taiwan declares independence from China or if all possibilities of peaceful reunification fail.

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(1)China enacts Taiwan anti-secession law

(1)China enacts Taiwan anti-secession law

BEIJING, China - Chinese President Hu Jintao (L, front) and Premier Wen Jiabao (R, front) press buttons during a National People's Congress session on March 14 to vote on a bill that confirms Beijing's pledge to use military force if Taiwan declares independence from China or if all possibilities of peaceful reunification fail.

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(8)China enacts Taiwan anti-secession law

(8)China enacts Taiwan anti-secession law

BEIJING, China - Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao speaks during a news conference at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 14 after the National People's Congress voted unanimously for enacting a law that confirms Beijing's pledge to use military force if Taiwan declares independence from China or if all possibilities of peaceful reunification fail.

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(5)China enacts Taiwan anti-secession law

(5)China enacts Taiwan anti-secession law

BEIJING, China - Chinese President Hu Jintao (2nd from L, front) and other Chinese leaders applaud on March 14 after the National People's Congress voted unanimously for enacting a law that confirms Beijing's pledge to use military force if Taiwan declares independence from China or if all possibilities of peaceful reunification fail.

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China's parliament meets to discuss anti-secession law

China's parliament meets to discuss anti-secession law

BEIJING, China - Wang Zhaoguo, vice chairman of the National People's Congress, briefs the Chinese parliament on a draft anti-secession law at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 8.

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H.K. leadership race hopefuls vow to uphold press freedom

H.K. leadership race hopefuls vow to uphold press freedom

Retired judge Woo Kwok-hing, one of three chief executive candidates, attends a symposium held by the Hong Kong Journalists Association on March 10, 2017, together with two other candidates -- former financial chief John Tsang and former Chief Secretary Carrie Lam. They promised to defend press freedom in Hong Kong and not to force through the enactment of an anti-secession law before reaching a public consensus. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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H.K. leadership race hopefuls vow to uphold press freedom

H.K. leadership race hopefuls vow to uphold press freedom

Former Chief Secretary Carrie Lam, one of three chief executive candidates, attends a symposium held by the Hong Kong Journalists Association on March 10, 2017, together with two other candidates -- retired judge Woo Kwok-hing and former financial chief John Tsang. They promised to defend press freedom in Hong Kong and not to force through the enactment of an anti-secession law before reaching a public consensus. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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H.K. leadership race hopefuls vow to uphold press freedom

H.K. leadership race hopefuls vow to uphold press freedom

Former financial chief John Tsang, one of three chief executive candidates, attends a symposium held by the Hong Kong Journalists Association on March 10, 2017, together with two other candidates -- retired judge Woo Kwok-hing and former Chief Secretary Carrie Lam. They promised to defend press freedom in Hong Kong and not to force through the enactment of an anti-secession law before reaching a public consensus. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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China's parliament meets to discuss anti-secession law

China's parliament meets to discuss anti-secession law

BEIJING, China - Wang Zhaoguo, vice chairman of the National People's Congress, briefs the Chinese parliament on a draft anti-secession law at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 8. (Kyodo)

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Thousands rally in Taiwan to protest China's military buildup

Thousands rally in Taiwan to protest China's military buildup

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Tens of thousands of supporters of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party rallied in Taipei on March 18 to protest at rival China's anti-secession law and its growing military buildup against the island. (Kyodo)

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(8)China enacts Taiwan anti-secession law

(8)China enacts Taiwan anti-secession law

BEIJING, China - Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao speaks during a news conference at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 14 after the National People's Congress voted unanimously for enacting a law that confirms Beijing's pledge to use military force if Taiwan declares independence from China or if all possibilities of peaceful reunification fail. (Kyodo)

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(5)China enacts Taiwan anti-secession law

(5)China enacts Taiwan anti-secession law

BEIJING, China - Chinese President Hu Jintao (2nd from L, front) and other Chinese leaders applaud on March 14 after the National People's Congress voted unanimously for enacting a law that confirms Beijing's pledge to use military force if Taiwan declares independence from China or if all possibilities of peaceful reunification fail. (Kyodo)

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(4)China enacts Taiwan anti-secession law

(4)China enacts Taiwan anti-secession law

BEIJING, China - The Chinese National People's Congress on March 14 voted unanimously for enacting a law that confirms Beijing's pledge to use military force if Taiwan declares independence from China or if all possibilities of peaceful reunification fail. (Kyodo)

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(6)China enacts Taiwan anti-secession law

(6)China enacts Taiwan anti-secession law

BEIJING, China - Chinese President Hu Jintao (L) and Premier Wen Jiabao (R) applaud after the National People's Congress voted unanimously for enacting a law that confirms Beijing's pledge to use military force if Taiwan declares independence from China or if all possibilities of peaceful reunification fail. (Kyodo)

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(1)China enacts Taiwan anti-secession law

(1)China enacts Taiwan anti-secession law

BEIJING, China - Chinese President Hu Jintao (L, front) and Premier Wen Jiabao (R, front) press buttons during a National People's Congress session on March 14 to vote on a bill that confirms Beijing's pledge to use military force if Taiwan declares independence from China or if all possibilities of peaceful reunification fail. (Kyodo)

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(7)China enacts Taiwan anti-secession law

(7)China enacts Taiwan anti-secession law

BEIJING, China - Chinese President Hu Jintao (back) offers a hand to Wu Bangguo, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, after the congress voted unanimously for enacting a law that confirms Beijing's pledge to use military force if Taiwan declares independence from China or if all possibilities of peaceful reunification fail. (Kyodo)

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(3)China enacts Taiwan anti-secession law

(3)China enacts Taiwan anti-secession law

BEIJING, China - The electronic voting board at the National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People on March 14 shows that the National Anti-Secession Law was passed by a 2,896-0 vote with two abstentions. The law confirms Beijing's pledge to use military force if Taiwan declares independence from China or if all possibilities of peaceful reunification fail. (Kyodo)

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(2)China enacts Taiwan anti-secession law

(2)China enacts Taiwan anti-secession law

BEIJING, China - Chinese President Hu Jintao presses a button during a National People's Congress session on March 14 to vote on a bill that confirms Beijing's pledge to use military force if Taiwan declares independence from China or if all possibilities of peaceful reunification fail. (Kyodo)

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Former security chief-turned-Cabinet member to run for H.K. top post

Former security chief-turned-Cabinet member to run for H.K. top post

Regina Ip, Hong Kong's former security chief, tells a press conference at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center on Dec. 15, 2016, that she will run in the territory's leadership election slated for March 2017. Ip was vilified by pro-democracy activists for spearheading failed anti-secession legislation and was forced to quit politics in 2003. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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