The HKSAR government had announced in November that it would establish the Independent Review Committee to look into the causes of unrest and improve policymaking. But Lam admitted it was not easy to get people to join the committee as actions taken by radicals, such as the publication of people's personal information online as an act of vengeance, as well as threats and physical attacks, had remained strong deterrents since June.
The House approved the measure by 224-201, passing it for the second time in two days after a procedural mistake forced another vote on Wednesday. The Republican-led Senate had passed it 51-48 in the early hours of Wednesday.
The Great Wall at Qinhuangdao, Hebei province, file photo. [Photo/IC]
The Forbidden City, known today as the Palace Museum, was China's imperial palace during the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties.
The Hainan free trade port and reform plan is another example of market-oriented reform policies implemented throughout China in recent years. There has been strong emphasis on strengthening the rule of law, which is necessary for an efficient commercial system. At the two sessions meetings this year, the government announced strong steps to aid private businesses, especially small and medium-sized businesses. Last year, further steps were taken to ensure equal treatment for foreign businesses.
The Hang Seng Index gained 1.8 percent while the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index, which tracks large-cap mainland companies, rose 2.3 percent. Agricultural Bank of China surged 4.2 percent and China Petroleum & Chemical Corp was up 3.7 percent at the close.
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The G5 institutions are Oxford University, Cambridge University, Imperial College London, the London School of Economics and Political Science, and University College London.
The Forbidden City, known today as the Palace Museum, was China's imperial palace during the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties.
The Gabonese president also appreciated the Chinese foreign policy that features friendly cooperation and mutual respect, adding that Gabon also welcomes the important role that China plays in African affairs.
The Heilongjiang People's Congress, the provincial legislature, said it found multiple violations of consumer rights regulations during inspections of such activities in September.