What dilemmas is the EU facing amidst a collective outpouring of public discontent?
Following France, Belgium, Italy, Poland, and Albania have all experienced widespread public discontent, protests, and riots. This wave is sweeping across Europe, and next year is a super election year. What major changes will occur in politics, economics, and people's livelihoods?
The Election Commission's sectoral group election nomination process has concluded, and research indicates increased competition, reflecting that the system is entering a consolidation phase.
The general elections for the 2026 Election Committee's sectoral sub-committees will be held on September 22nd, with the nomination period ending yesterday. Returning officers for the relevant sectoral sub-committees received a total of 1,155 candidate nomination forms and 40 nomination forms from designated organizations. Of the 36 sectoral sub-committees with elected members, 31 have exceeded their quotas, and the remaining 5 are also full. In the last election, 23 sectoral sub-committees did not require voting, with candidates automatically elected. This year, the number of sectoral sub-committees requiring competition is far greater than the 13 in the previous election. Pan Xuezhi, Research Director of the Institute for Public Policy Research, said that the significantly increased competition in this election reflects that after the improvement of the electoral system, it has moved from the "system establishment period" to the "consolidation period," and the role of the Election Committee members has become more significant, including connecting the executive and legislative branches, thus attracting more candidates.
Saudi Arabia's doors wide open, civilian airport attacked by Houthis
Tensions in the Middle East have escalated further as the Houthi rebels in Yemen continue their advance, with Saudi Arabia's civilian airport becoming a target of attack. Has Saudi Arabia left its defenses wide open and is powerless to resist? Three experts analyze the latest developments.
With the midterm elections approaching, Trump is extremely anxious.
The United States will import 1.8 million tons of diesel oil from Russia to alleviate its high domestic oil prices, reneging on its commitment to join its allies in imposing economic sanctions on Russia. The US has also accused Ukraine of attacking Russian oil refining facilities, leading to the price increase. Three experts provide a detailed analysis of this accusation.
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French student demonstrations intensify
Hundreds of thousands of French high school students took to the streets—how was this sparked? Is it purely an educational issue, or are there deeper social roots? With only six months left in his term, how will Macron handle this unrest?
Eight-point consensus reached between China and the United States during Xi Jinping's visit to the United States
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Xi Jinping concludes his visit to the United States; both China and the US want to manage conflicts and create an atmosphere of interaction.
Before returning to China, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with US President Donald Trump for tea. Xi said he expects two more meetings with Trump this year: one at the APEC summit in China and the other at the G20 summit in the US. Trump tweeted that the summit was productive and that American farmers would be very happy. Pan Xuezhi, Assistant Director of the Joint Institute for Shanghai-Hong Kong Development Studies at CUHK, analyzed the key points of the Xi-Trump meeting.
The five-year plan will accelerate the construction of the northern capital, with 900 hectares of developed land within five years.
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee's first five-year plan for Hong Kong and his 2026 Policy Address both focus on the Northern Metropolitan Area, which is closely related to every Hong Konger, Hong Kong's future development, and the country's development.
The Houthis control a third of Yemen and are a powerful force.
The US-Iran conflict has escalated into a full-blown clash between the Houthi rebels in Yemen and Saudi Arabia. Given Saudi Arabia's superior military capabilities and the backing of the Mecca Treaty, why is it finding itself at a disadvantage against the Houthis? Is the US abandoning its allies or orchestrating a complex strategic maneuver?
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