US National Security Senior Director of Russian and Eurasian Affairs until recently, Michael McFaul, a 48 year old Stanford University professor, was appointed US ambassador to Russia at the end of last year. He’s widely…
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Political activists expressed mixed feelings on Wednesday after Shanghai writer Xia Shang announced he is giving up on participating in the local people’s congress election as an “independent candidate.” “I have experienced unforseen problems and…
Source: CNTV
BEIJING – China said Wednesday that there is no such a thing as an “independent candidate,” as it’s not recognized by law, amid ongoing elections starting this year of lawmakers at the county and township legislatures….