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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
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Throughout its decades of independence, Myanmar has struggled with military rule, civil war, poor governance, and widespread poverty. A military coup in February 2021 dashed hopes for…
During the 2020 presidential campaign, Joe Biden promised that his administration would make a “historic effort” to reduce long-running racial inequities in health. Tobacco use—the leading cause of p…
Violence around U.S. elections in 2024 could not only destabilize American democracy but also embolden autocrats across the world. Jacob Ware recommends that political leaders take steps to shore up civic trust and remove the opportunity for violence ahead of the 2024 election season.
John Kerry discusses his work as U.S. special presidential envoy for climate, the challenges the United States faces, and the Biden administration’s priorities as it continues to address climate chan…
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with John F. Kerry and Michael Froman March 1, 2024
As protests have mounted in Hong Kong, with a possible violent resolution in sight, the U.S. Consulate in the SAR has done little more than issue tepid statements on the demonstrations, which had bee…
Hong Kong is not Beijing, 2014 is not 1989, and Civic Square is not Tiananmen Square. Still, the images of tens of thousands of Hong Kong Chinese demonstrating in the streets for democratic reform ca…
Blog Postby Elizabeth C. Economy September 29, 2014
Asia Unbound
Ashlyn Anderson, Lauren Dickey, Darcie Draudt, Andrew Hill, Will Piekos, and Sharone Tobias look at the top stories in Asia today.
1. Japan reshuffles Cabinet. Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe res…
Blog Postby Guest Blogger for Asia Unbound September 5, 2014
Asia Unbound
Lauren Dickey, Darcie Draudt, Charles McClean, Will Piekos, and Sharone Tobias look at the top stories in Asia today.
1. Hong Kong editor attacked. Kevin Lau, former chief editor of Ming Pao Daily N…
Blog Postby Guest Blogger for Asia Unbound February 28, 2014
Asia Unbound
Chief Executive Donald Tsang will discuss the latest political developments in Hong Kong as well as the importance of the successful implementation of the unique "One Country, Two Systems" formula for Hong Kong's reunification with Mainland China. Tsang will also share his thoughts on how Hong Kong can continue to prosper as an international gateway to Mainland China and as China's global financial center amid growing competition and global economic uncertainty.
Eventwith Donald Tsang and Maurice R. Greenberg November 7, 2011
Donald Tsang, chief executive of Hong Kong, reflects on Hong Kong's role in the international community, as well as the economic and health challenges the city has overcome.
This meeting is cosponsored with CFR's Asia Program.
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What’s the latest in the political sparring between Hong Kong and China?On December 21, Hong Kong politicians turned down a Beijing-backed proposal to reform Hong Ko…
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