Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1000 GMT, Oct. 1
HONG KONG– Chief Executive of China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Carrie Lam said Friday that Hong Kong has truly got on the right track of “one country, two systems” under the double safeguards of the national security law in Hong Kong and the improved electoral system. Hong Kong is now in the best position ever since its return to the motherland to…
HONG KONG — Chief Executive of China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Carrie Lam said Friday that Hong Kong has truly got on the right track of “one country, two systems” under the double safeguards of the national security law in Hong Kong and the improved electoral system.
Hong Kong is now in the best position ever since its return to the motherland to leverage its unique advantages under “one country, two systems” in seeking to integrate into the national development and create a bright future, Lam said at a reception celebrating the 72nd anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. (Hong Kong-Lam-National Day)
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TOKYO — Fumio Kishida, the new leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and presumed next prime minister, unveiled a lineup of party executives on Friday.
Kishida was elected LDP president on Wednesday and will be guaranteed to be installed as the new prime minister when parliament convenes for an extraordinary session on Monday, with the ruling coalition controlling both chambers. (Japan-LDP-Executive Lineup)
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MANILA — The Philippines’ Department of Health (DOH) reported 15,566 new COVID-19 infections on Friday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the Southeast Asian country to 2,565,487.
The DOH also reported that 199 more people died from COVID-19 complications, pushing the country’s death toll to 38,493. (Philippines-COVID-19)
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SEOUL — South Korean President Moon Jae-in vowed on Friday to create a lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula, according to the presidential Blue House.
Moon made the remarks during his speech to mark the 73rd anniversary of Armed Forces Day, saying his foremost and biggest responsibility as the country’s commander-in-chief is to create and maintain a permanent peace on the peninsula. (South Korea-presidential speech) Enditem
