International conventions such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights explain what a "democratic society" is or should be. In general, a democratic society should be pluralistic and inclusive, and have space for different points of view, which should be expressed in a peaceful manner.
Ip described that climate, coming before the District Council elections and right up to the election day, "horrifying" and "upsetting", as many people were afraid to speak openly about their political views.
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Innocent Drinks has also collaborated with food service channels to sell their wares at cafes. It will enter new urban markets when its current presence is further enhanced, Innocent Drinks said.
Initiated in early November and officially launched on June 13, the STAR Market has so far received applications from 131 companies by Thursday, among which six have passed the revision of the SSE.
Integrated measures must be adopted for its prevention and control, including use of pesticides, monitoring, early warning and blocking its migratory routes, he said.
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Inspectors discovered waste was dumped along the Yangtze River
International financial institutions such as banks, insurers, securities and fund firms, as well as professional service organizations covering the fields of accountancy, audits, assessments and credit are welcome to set up regional headquarters or affiliated agencies in Beijing.
Iran has raised the concentration of its enriched uranium to 4.5 percent, crossing the limit of 3.67 percent set by the landmark nuclear pact, further endangering the 2015 nuclear deal and escalating tensions in the region.
Investment in infrastructure grew 9.2 percent year-on-year in the first quarter, up from 8.1 percent over the same period of last year, signaling that investor confidence is picking up. The report predicted that private investment and infrastructure investment will continue to grow from the later half of 2017 and in 2018.