Hong Kong is, in fact, freer than the US in many ways, she said. Human rights are fully protected by the Basic Law, and the election of the chief executive and Legislative Council by universal suffrage is promulgated in the Basic Law as the ultimate goal, but to be implemented in a gradual, orderly manner, she added.
Hong Kong and Shenzhen have room for cooperation in fields such as innovation and technology, cultural and creative industries, higher education and medical care, Lam said at a media session before the Executive Council meeting, adding that she has asked relevant departments to conduct research and analysis on deepening Hong Kong-Shenzhen cooperation.
Historical records indicate that giant panda's first tour abroad may have happened in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907) when in the year 685, Wu Zetian, China's only empress, sent two "white bears" as a gift to Emperor Tenmu of Japan.
His elderly grandparents took the boy in, but they were in poor health.
His meager consolation was that his grandson had survived, and many people, including Xie Chunying, director-general of Luhuo County Health Bureau, tried to persuade him to adopt his orphaned grandson. He refused.
Hong Kong action choreographer and director Yuen Woo-ping was honored at the Star Asia Lifetime Achievement Award at the ongoing 18th New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF) in recognition of his substantial contribution to contemporary kung fu and action movies.
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His view was echoed by Qian Keming, China's vice-minister of commerce. "The Belt and Road Initiative will play a big role in boosting Asian economic integration. On top of closer infrastructure links, it will also promote more dialogue in policy, trade and institutional mechanisms," Qian said.
Holidays usually see a rise in gift-giving, banquets, ceremonies and other such activities in China. Spring Festival falls on Feb 16 this year.
Home to the source of China's major rivers, including the Yellow, Yangtze and Lancang, Qinghai has strong hydropower and solar supplies and is home to 5.8 million people.
His father died in late October, and he needed the document to apply for a place at Jilin Orphan School. However, netizens - and people involved in handling his case - were moved by his stoic attitude.