Critics say that the government’s reluctance to impose meaningful lockdown measures sooner resulted in much unnecessary death and suffering. Naturally, Boris Johnson’s announcement to begin easing lockdown restrictions has been met with much confusion and anger.
Pandemics have historically shown to be fertile breeding grounds for the spread and acceptance of bizarre conspiracy theories.
How long the metaphorical trench lasts for, or indeed, how deep it goes, will ultimately be decided by the length of time it takes world leaders to bring the pandemic under control. A look to China offers some hope. COVID-19 can and will be beaten.
I will remain here in Beijing and support Chambers members in the best way possible.
In this exclusive interview with China Focus, Mr. Leterme shares his views on China’s poverty eradication efforts, how Belgium ports are benefiting from investment via the Belt and Road Initiative and why closer EU-China relations are needed in an increasingly volatile world.
Whilst the outcome of the 2019 General Election may be the first step towards uniting a bitterly divided British public over Brexit – it could also mark the first step towards the break-up of the United Kingdom.
The act was supposed to curtail any attempt by Johnson to leave the EU without a deal, making it law for the prime minister to seek an extension from the EU.
In any event, there is likely to be a general election in Britain soon. Boris Johnson will present himself to electors as the democrat who either honored the pledge to deliver Brexit or failed in a valiant effort and therefore needs a bigger mandate.
The anti-Brexit forces will claim to be defending “parliamentary sovereignty,” while many Brexit supporters see prorogation as a necessary tactic to uphold the sovereignty of the people as expressed in the 2016 EU referendum vote to leave the EU.
China’s views on Europe and its policy toward Europe are consistent.
Theresa May’s long-awaited resignation announcement opened the race for her successor.
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