A worldwide coronavirus cases it topped 5000000 as brazil battles to control its spiraling outbreak the government is facing growing criticism over its handling of the crisis. Im Claire Richards and welcome to the show lawmakers in hong kong say new security laws that china wants to impose on the city are an attack on its autonomy the legislation is aimed at curbing the citys proDemocracy Movement after widespread violence that mass protests the legislation is one of the centerpieces of chinas annual National Peoples congress which is getting underway now in beijing theres outrage at the proposals in hong kong which is a special Administrative Region of china. Some 3000 delegates from all over china have gathered for the National Congress in beijing normally lasting 2 weeks the on your congress has been shortened this year to just one because of the corona virus pandemic so it straight down to business the National Committee chair says new security laws for hong kong will be discussed
Open skies treaty which was supposed to build trust. And the worldwide coronavirus cases it topped 5000000 and as brazil battles to control its spiraling outbreak the government is facing a growing criticism over its handling of the crisis. Im Claire Richardson welcome to the show lawmakers in hong kong say new security laws that china wants to impose on the city are an attack on its autonomy the legislation is aimed at curbing the territories proDemocracy Movement the proposals are one of the centerpieces of chinas annual National Peoples congress which has just opened in beijing theres outrage at the new measures in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of china. Some 3000. 00 delegates from all over china have gathered for the National Congress in beijing normally lasting 2 weeks the annual congress has been shortened this year to just one because of the coronavirus pandemic so its straight down to business the National Committee chair says new security laws for hong kong will be
Germanys holiday hotspots are enjoying a moment in the sun to a National Lockdown has been largely lifted. Im Claire Richardson welcome to the show lawmakers in hong kong say new security laws that china wants to impose on the city are an attack on its autonomy the legislation is aimed at curbing the territories proDemocracy Movement the proposals are one of the centerpieces of chinas annual National Peoples Congress Taking place in beijing theres outrage at the new measures in hong kong a special Administrative Region of china. Some 3000. 00 delegates from all over china have gathered for the National Congress in beijing normally lasting 2 weeks the on your congress has been shortened this year to just one because of the corona virus pandemic so its straight down to business the National Committee chair says new security laws for hong kong will be discussed on day one. But since i didnt i wouldnt go to ensure the policy of one country 2 systems is firmly held over the long term we wil
Politicians and activists are arrested in Hong Kong Well have a live report and wildfires rage near the site of the worlds Worst Nuclear Accident causing pollution levels to soar in ukraine. I am. The air. Thank you very much for joining us in many ways theyve been the forgotten victims of the corona virus pandemic but now the impact of the outbreak on elderly People Living in care homes is becoming painfully apparent and its fear many deaths are still going unreported a survey in new york state has found 90 Nursing Homes reported 20 or more deaths in recent weeks but the report only included a fraction of facilities in the states where the figure is believed to be in the thousands and much higher nationally in canada a nursing home in montreal is under investigation after 31. 00 desk. Uncovered the thought is found other residents dirty and unfed in their beds after some staff fled the facility in the u. K. Many deaths in care homes arent included in official figures its estimated the
The meeting will come to order. Good morning and welcome to todays hearing, the u. S. Policy responses. This is the second China Commission hearing on the situation hong kong. During the may hearing, the commission heard compelling testimony from prodemocracy advocates. They expressed serious concern about the extradition bill that was moving towards becoming law at that time. That legislation wouldve put anyone in hong kong including u. S. Citizens at risk of extradition to Mainland China. Where a lack of due process and custodial leos have been well documented. Over the last six weeks millions of people in hong kong have taken to the streets and unprecedented and sustained show of unity. The protesters have inspired the world and everest their lives, health, jobs and the education to fight for the future of hong kong. Thank you for your courage and thank you for your bravery, we stand in solidarity. As protests get continue, Hong Kong Police use unnecessary force to target those in p