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BEIJING -- The Chinese government on Monday effectively blocked two pro-independence politicians from serving in the Hong Kong legislature, sending a clear message to those not just in that autonomous territory but also in Taiwan and other regions th... [1]

Rakhine lawmakers who represented the Arakan National Party (ANP) in the 2015 general election but later resigned can only run as independent candidates in November’s general election, rather than representing another party. [2]

HONG KONG (Kyodo) -- An appeal hearing for two disqualified pro-independence lawmakers-elect in Hong Kong ended Friday with lawyers battling over the scope of the separation of powers and Beijing's constitutional interpretation. [3]

WASHINGTON -- Republican lawmakers have sent a letter to cabinet members in U.S. President Joe Biden's administration expressing doubt about the independence of a review into Nippon Steel's pending purchase of U.S. Steel. Business dealsU.S. [4]

RANGOON — An outspoken lawmaker recently shunned by Burma’s main opposition party has announced that she will contest upcoming elections as an independent, claiming the party’s decision not to include her as a candidate was based on a rift between he... [5]

NAYPYITAW—As fierce debate on constitutional amendment bills continued at Myanmar’s national legislature, Union Parliament Speaker T Khun Myat warned lawmakers on Thursday against making provocative remarks and said he would file lawsuits if their re... [6]

CHIANG MAI, Thailand—The Union Parliament on Tuesday voted in favor of the formation of a joint constitutional amendment committee, despite objections from the opposition Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) and military appointees. [7]

SEOUL -- South Korean opposition parties and independent lawmakers failed to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday after he briefly declared martial law just days before. [8]

Sources
[1] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2016-11-08 · 75% match

Beijing axes rebel HK lawmakers to quash independence movement

BEIJING -- The Chinese government on Monday effectively blocked two pro-independence politicians from serving in the Hong Kong legislature, sending a clear message to those not just in that autonomous territory but also in Taiwan and other regions th

[2] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2020-07-23 · 75% match

Politicians in Myanmar’s Rakhine Must Stop Fighting Each Other: Independent Candidate

Rakhine lawmakers who represented the Arakan National Party (ANP) in the 2015 general election but later resigned can only run as independent candidates in November’s general election, rather than representing another party.

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2016-11-25 · 75% match

Appeal hearing ends for disqualified Hong Kong lawmakers

HONG KONG (Kyodo) -- An appeal hearing for two disqualified pro-independence lawmakers-elect in Hong Kong ended Friday with lawyers battling over the scope of the separation of powers and Beijing's constitutional interpretation.

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2024-11-27 · 75% match

U.S. Steel deal review called into question over independence concerns

WASHINGTON -- Republican lawmakers have sent a letter to cabinet members in U.S. President Joe Biden's administration expressing doubt about the independence of a review into Nippon Steel's pending purchase of U.S. Steel. Business dealsU.S.

[5] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2015-08-07 · 75% match

Cast Aside by NLD, Nyo Nyo Thin Eyes Lower House as Independent

RANGOON — An outspoken lawmaker recently shunned by Burma’s main opposition party has announced that she will contest upcoming elections as an independent, claiming the party’s decision not to include her as a candidate was based on a rift between he

[6] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2020-02-28 · 73% match

Myanmar Parliament Speaker to MPs: Act Civil or Face Lawsuits

NAYPYITAW—As fierce debate on constitutional amendment bills continued at Myanmar’s national legislature, Union Parliament Speaker T Khun Myat warned lawmakers on Thursday against making provocative remarks and said he would file lawsuits if their re

[7] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2019-02-19 · 73% match

Green Light for Charter Amendment Committee Despite Objections

CHIANG MAI, Thailand—The Union Parliament on Tuesday voted in favor of the formation of a joint constitutional amendment committee, despite objections from the opposition Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) and military appointees.

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2024-12-08 · 71% match

South Korea's Yoon survives impeachment bid: 3 things to know

SEOUL -- South Korean opposition parties and independent lawmakers failed to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday after he briefly declared martial law just days before.

[9] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2019-07-17 · 70% match

Ethnic Parties, NLD at Odds over Pace of Military’s Exit from Politics

NAYPYITAW—Ethnic parties want the Tatmadaw (or Myanmar Army) to withdraw from politics and return to the barracks immediately, in contrast to the ruling National League for Democracy (NLD)’s goal of a gradual reduction in the Tatmadaw’s political rol

[10] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2017-03-15 · 69% match

Lower House Names Mon State Bridge After Gen Aung San Despite Protests

NAYPYIDAW — Politicians voted to name a bridge across the Salween River in Mon State after Burma’s independence hero Gen Aung San on Tuesday despite serious concerns and objections from locals.

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