And online censorship by countries such as china. Richard gere chaired the International Campaign for tibet testifies at the Senate Finance subcommittee hearing. The Senate Committee on finance come subcommittee on International Trade cousins and Global Competitiveness will come to order. I know this seems a little strange with an empty room except for three witnesses live in front of me and many of our colleagues are going to be joining us virtually, but i want to welcome all of you nonetheless to this important hearing. This subcommittee continues to do its work in exploring the unfair trade practices of foreign governments, especially china and russia. The topic of censorship in china is a common one because its a growing effect on business in the United States. Last fall, for example, the National Association had its Market Access blocked in china because an individual american citizen using a media platform not even allowed in china expressed a political opinion. Now the topic has
In reopening europes 3rd largest economy british Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the loosening of coronavirus restrictions within the u. K. On tuesday speak i can tell the house. That we would all say. Restrooms and props here. Will be limited to Table Service and dog ill use would encourage minimalist off and Customer Contact close proximity venues such as. My cars. Soft play areas. Swimming pools and spawns who im afraid need to remain closed for. The Prime Minister also mentioned hairdressers in the country will be able to return to work as well all of this will take place starting on july 4th johnson also spoke about continuing measures to mitigate the spread of the virus. To stay in control of virus and save lives lets keep. Staying to me just going to feasible. The recent one me to where not avoiding public transport where possible where you mosque when you have to use public transport. Immediately if you have symptoms so why slate constructed to do so by any chance to som
The Prime Minister also mentioned hairdressers in the country will be able to return to work as well all of this will take place starting on july 4th johnson also spoke about continuing measures to mitigate the spread of the virus. We want to stay in control of virus and save lives lets keep hands staying to me just quote wherever feasible. The recent one me to where not avoiding public transport where possible where you mosque when you have to use public transport. Immediately if you have symptoms so why slate constructed to do say by n. H. S. Tests and trace. Meanwhile here in the United States the nations top Infectious Disease specialist dr anthony testified in front of Congress Tuesday and said while we are seeing a lower number of cases in areas like new york he is seeing a disturbing trend in other portions of the nation. In other areas of the country were now seeing a disturbing surge of infections that looks like its a combination but one of the things is an increase in Commun
Step forward looking forward to see what following steps will will be taken in order for our industry to thrive again and welcome over customers and that perhaps is a small price to pay to get back to this new normality if businesses like these that depend so much will social interaction want to survive now be hoping that everyone not just off the customers to get used to this new site a more antisocial way of life. Greatly appreciate your company throughout the afternoon this is the National Time for us to say goodbye we handed it to you all colleagues in london will be here. This is. The show you cant afford to miss or in washington coming up. Today. We can say. That on National High the nation is beginning to come to an end. Londons streets will soon see more people headed out of the government has announced an ease in lockdown measures but this comes as the u. S. Has seen a surge in some states and markets have rallied following shock comments on trade with china but will this rall
In your inboxes for some information about those events coming to you shortly. In the interim im so pleased to welcome my guest Douglas Murray to our event. This afternoon. Douglas is a journalist and im sure many of you if not all have read his work and the pages of the wall street journal, the National Review for a force in the spectator where he is an associate editor douglas is also an author most recently of the 2019 book the madness of crowds. And he was with us in person at the manhattan institute. I think in early 2018 and that was just after the publication of this book, that strange death of europe. Now, douglas is a Formidable Political critic and while he is an observer of all things uk and i think us, im not sure that he knew that the subject of both his most recent book and this one were coming to play so much during this particular moment in time but they have area and its for that reason and many others that it is my pleasure to welcome you to bless to our event this af