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Eighth Term Legislative Council First Meeting - Hong Kong

This photo shows a scene at the first meeting of the eighth-term Legislative Council in Hong Kong, south China, Jan. 14, 2026. TO GO WITH "Hong Kong pledges all-out efforts in fire aftermath, mulls reform to strengthen building safety" Photo by Chen Duo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eighth Term Legislative Council First Meeting - Hong Kong

John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), attends the first meeting of the eighth-term Legislative Council in Hong Kong, south China, Jan. 14, 2026. TO GO WITH "Hong Kong pledges all-out efforts in fire aftermath, mulls reform to strengthen building safety" Photo by Chen Duo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SOUTH AFRICA-CAPE TOWN-CHINA-PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

(240119) -- CAPE TOWN, Jan. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People visit the "Our New Era -- Cities Vitality" photography exhibition in Cape Town, South Africa, Jan. 18, 2024. A photo exhibition showcasing the changes of urban life as well as the achievements of China's reform and opening-up kicked off on Thursday in Cape Town, the legislative capital of South Africa. The "Our New Era -- Cities Vitality" photography exhibition, hosted by China Federation of Literary and Art Circles (CFLAC) and organized by Shenzhen Federation of Literary and Art Circles (SFLAC), displays a total of 60 photographic works and runs until Jan. 21. (Xinhua/Wang Lei)

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SOUTH AFRICA-CAPE TOWN-CHINA-PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

(240119) -- CAPE TOWN, Jan. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man visits the "Our New Era -- Cities Vitality" photography exhibition in Cape Town, South Africa, Jan. 18, 2024. A photo exhibition showcasing the changes of urban life as well as the achievements of China's reform and opening-up kicked off on Thursday in Cape Town, the legislative capital of South Africa. The "Our New Era -- Cities Vitality" photography exhibition, hosted by China Federation of Literary and Art Circles (CFLAC) and organized by Shenzhen Federation of Literary and Art Circles (SFLAC), displays a total of 60 photographic works and runs until Jan. 21. (Xinhua/Wang Lei)

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SOUTH AFRICA-CAPE TOWN-CHINA-PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

(240119) -- CAPE TOWN, Jan. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People visit the "Our New Era -- Cities Vitality" photography exhibition in Cape Town, South Africa, Jan. 18, 2024. A photo exhibition showcasing the changes of urban life as well as the achievements of China's reform and opening-up kicked off on Thursday in Cape Town, the legislative capital of South Africa. The "Our New Era -- Cities Vitality" photography exhibition, hosted by China Federation of Literary and Art Circles (CFLAC) and organized by Shenzhen Federation of Literary and Art Circles (SFLAC), displays a total of 60 photographic works and runs until Jan. 21. (Xinhua/Wang Lei)

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SOUTH AFRICA-CAPE TOWN-CHINA-PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

(240119) -- CAPE TOWN, Jan. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People visit the "Our New Era -- Cities Vitality" photography exhibition in Cape Town, South Africa, Jan. 18, 2024. A photo exhibition showcasing the changes of urban life as well as the achievements of China's reform and opening-up kicked off on Thursday in Cape Town, the legislative capital of South Africa. The "Our New Era -- Cities Vitality" photography exhibition, hosted by China Federation of Literary and Art Circles (CFLAC) and organized by Shenzhen Federation of Literary and Art Circles (SFLAC), displays a total of 60 photographic works and runs until Jan. 21. (Xinhua/Wang Lei)

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Hong Kong to lower stamp duty on stock transfer

STORY: Hong Kong to lower stamp duty on stock transfer DATELINE: Oct. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of speech scene 2. various of Hong Kong-related footage STORYLINE: China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) will reduce stamp duty on stock transfer as part of efforts to bolster the stock market, HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee said Wednesday. The stamp duty will be cut from the current 0.13 percent to 0.1 percent of the consideration or value of each transaction payable by buyers and sellers, respectively, he said. The target is to complete legislative procedures by the end of November, he added. He also proposed other measures to strengthen the competitiveness of the stock market, including reducing market data fees and exploring cutting trading spreads. The HKSAR is also planning to reform the growth enterprise market, Lee said, adding that the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) has proposed to streamlin

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Hong Kong demonstration

HONG KONG, China - A demonstration is held in Hong Kong on Jan. 1, 2014, calling for reform in the Chinese territory's upcoming legislative and leadership elections.

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Chinese premier says change in currency may come unexpectedly

BEIJING, China - Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao speaks at a press conference at the end of the country's annual legislative session in Beijing on March 14. Wen warned the timing and method of reform in the nation's exchange rate mechanism may take place ''unexpectedly,'' as speculation continued over when and how China plans to make the mechanism more flexible.

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(1)China announces shortest legislative session in reform era

BEIJING, China - Armed policemen stand on guard near the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 4 on the eve of a session of the National People's Congress (NPC). The country's parliament will this year hold its shortest session in memory in a bid to boost efficiency.

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EU ministers discuss joint gas purchases, electricity market reform

STORY: EU ministers discuss joint gas purchases, electricity market reform DATELINE: Oct. 13, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:16 LOCATION: Prague CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Prague 2. various of energy 3. various of Jozef Sikela 4. various of energy STORYLINE: European Union (EU) energy ministers held an informal meeting in Prague on Wednesday to discuss solutions for high gas prices, preparing for the energy situation this winter, and a possible revision of the electricity market. According to a statement issued by the Czech Presidency of the EU after the meeting, discussions aimed to define the European Commission's legislative proposals on joint gas purchases and possible price capping. Czech Minister of Industry and Trade Jozef Sikela said that he hoped that the European Commission would take this discussion into account during the preparation of the legislative proposal on this issue. Sikela added that the legislative proposal should be published by the European Commission next week, and he believe

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MEPs reject crucial "Fit For 55" draft climate laws

STORY: MEPs reject crucial "Fit For 55" draft climate laws DATELINE: June 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:13 LOCATION: Brussels CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. Outside views of the EU Parliament in Strasbourg, France 2. Shots of the vote session in the Parliament 3. shots of gas emission 4. shots of green energy 5. shots of the EU flag STORYLINE: Members of the European Parliament on Wednesday sent back to the drawing board three draft laws forming part of the European Commission's "Fit For 55" climate legislation package, referring them back to Parliament's committee on environment (ENVI) for further consideration. The draft legislations were on the reform of the Emissions Trading System (ETS), the European Union's (EU) Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and the Social Climate Fund. Parliament was meant to adopt its position on legislative proposals that aim to deliver on the EU's climate action ambitions. The measures are part of the "Fit for 55" package and seek to reduce the EU's greenhouse gas emis

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Oversight and Reform hearing on Democracy in Danger - Washington

Nicole Collier, Texas State Representative, Chair, Texas Legislative Black Caucus, appears before a House Committee on Oversight and Reform hearing on Democracy in Danger: The Assault on Voting Rights in Texas, in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC, Thursday, July 29, 2021. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Oversight and Reform hearing on Democracy in Danger - Washington

Nicole Collier, Texas State Representative, Chair, Texas Legislative Black Caucus, appears before a House Committee on Oversight and Reform hearing on Democracy in Danger: The Assault on Voting Rights in Texas, in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC, Thursday, July 29, 2021. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Oversight and Reform hearing on Democracy in Danger - Washington

Nicole Collier, Texas State Representative, Chair, Texas Legislative Black Caucus, appears before a House Committee on Oversight and Reform hearing on Democracy in Danger: The Assault on Voting Rights in Texas, in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC, Thursday, July 29, 2021. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Oversight and Reform hearing on Democracy in Danger - Washington

Nicole Collier, Texas State Representative, Chair, Texas Legislative Black Caucus, appears before a House Committee on Oversight and Reform hearing on Democracy in Danger: The Assault on Voting Rights in Texas, in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC, Thursday, July 29, 2021. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Oversight and Reform hearing on Democracy in Danger - Washington

Nicole Collier, Texas State Representative, Chair, Texas Legislative Black Caucus, appears before a House Committee on Oversight and Reform hearing on Democracy in Danger: The Assault on Voting Rights in Texas, in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC, Thursday, July 29, 2021. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Oversight and Reform hearing on Democracy in Danger - Washington

Nicole Collier, Texas State Representative, Chair, Texas Legislative Black Caucus, appears before a House Committee on Oversight and Reform hearing on Democracy in Danger: The Assault on Voting Rights in Texas, in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC, Thursday, July 29, 2021. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Oversight and Reform hearing on Democracy in Danger - Washington

Nicole Collier, Texas State Representative, Chair, Texas Legislative Black Caucus, appears before a House Committee on Oversight and Reform hearing on Democracy in Danger: The Assault on Voting Rights in Texas, in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC, Thursday, July 29, 2021. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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H.K. legislature rejects Beijing-backed electoral reform package

A monitor at Hong Kong's Legislative Council shows a Beijing-backed electoral reform package for the territory's upcoming leadership race being voted down on June 18, 2015. All 27 pro-democracy camp lawmakers stuck to their words and rejected what they called a "sham democracy" proposal. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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H.K. legislature rejects Beijing-backed electoral reform package

Pro-Beijing protesters, who had gathered in front of the legislative building in Hong Kong on June 18, 2015, pack up to leave after a Beijing-backed electoral reform package for the territory's upcoming leadership race was voted down. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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H.K. legislature rejects Beijing-backed electoral reform package

Pro-establishment camp lawmakers leave the Legislative Council in Hong Kong on June 18, 2015, before the council votes on a Beijing-backed electoral reform package for the territory's upcoming leadership race. Pro-democracy camp lawmakers voted down the package, despite last-ditch efforts by the government and pro-establishment forces to ensure its passage. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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H.K. legislature rejects Beijing-backed electoral reform

A pro-democracy lawmaker holds up a yellow umbrella at the Legislative Council in Hong Kong on June 18, 2015, after all 27 pro-democracy camp lawmakers stuck to their words and rejected what they called a "sham democracy" proposal. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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H.K. legislature rejects Beijing-backed electoral reform package

Pro-democracy lawmakers pose with a yellow umbrella and a banner at the Legislative Council in Hong Kong on June 18, 2015, after they voted down a Beijing-backed electoral reform package for the territory's upcoming leadership race. All 27 pro-democracy camp lawmakers stuck to their words and rejected what they called a "sham democracy" proposal. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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H.K. legislature rejects Beijing-backed electoral reform

Pro-democracy lawmakers speak to reporters after they voted down a Beijing-backed electoral reform package for the territory's upcoming leadership race at the Legislative Council in Hong Kong on June 18, 2015. All 27 pro-democracy camp lawmakers stuck to their words and rejected what they called a "sham democracy" proposal. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Chinese premier says change in currency may come unexpectedly

BEIJING, China - Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao speaks at a press conference at the end of the country's annual legislative session in Beijing on March 14. Wen warned the timing and method of reform in the nation's exchange rate mechanism may take place ''unexpectedly,'' as speculation continued over when and how China plans to make the mechanism more flexible. (Kyodo)

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H.K. sends political reform report to Beijing

HONG KONG, China - Hong Kong leader Leung Chun-ying (C) and officials unveil consultation reports on the territory's political reform for Beijing's top legislative body to review, at a press conference in Hong Kong on July 15, 2014. (Kyodo)

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(1)China announces shortest legislative session in reform era

BEIJING, China - Armed policemen stand on guard near the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 4 on the eve of a session of the National People's Congress (NPC). The country's parliament will this year hold its shortest session in memory in a bid to boost efficiency. (Kyodo)