query: who is the current leader of china today?

title: President of the People's Republic of China

text: the legislature, and is not legally vested to take executive action on its own prerogative. The current President is Xi Jinping, who took office in March 2013. Since 1993, apart from brief periods of transition, the top leader of China simultaneously serves as the President, the leader of the party, and the commander-in-chief of the military (as Chairman of the Central Military Commission). This individual then carries out different duties under separate titles. For example, the leader meets foreign dignitaries and receives ambassadors in his capacity as President, issues military directives as Chairman of the Central Military Commission, and upholds

title: Succession of power in the People's Republic of China

text: will be. The office of Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC) is seen by many as the last stop before becoming the leader of China. Appointment to this position is so crucial that when Xi Jinping, the current General Secretary failed to achieve this office at the 4th Plenum in 2009, many analysts suggested that he had fallen from favor and would not be the next leader of the PRC. His ultimate appointment to Vice Chairman of the CMC was seen as evidence that he had begun to consolidate his power and would ultimately succeed Hu Jintao when

title: The Governance of China

text: The Governance of China The Governance of China is a Chinese political book in two volumes written by Xi Jinping, the general secretary of the Communist Party of China and current president of the People's Republic of China. The first volume was published in 2014, and the second volume was published in 2017. The work is a collection of several dozen speeches and writings by Xi on a variety of topics, which present an official party line for China's development in the 21st century. In these respects, "Governance of China" is a literary successor to Mao Zedong's "Quotations from Chairman

title: China Today (CCTV)

text: Dong is responsible for special visual effects needed in some of the reports. The current opening and headline sequences of "China Today" are designed by Fox News of the United States. The logo music is also a re-composed version with an emphasis on the "erhu", a Chinese traditional musical instrument. The studio's background is designed by CCTV-9's own graphic staff. China Today (CCTV) China Today is CCTV-9's only news program that focuses on news issues and current affairs around China. The 30 minute program broadcasts at 2200 China Standard Time (UTC+8), or 1400 UTC everyday, and rebroadcasts twice at 0100

title: China Current

text: on January 1, 2013 and International Edition was opened on September 1, 2013. It is a parent company of China Central Television, formerly "Beijing Today." China Current China Current is an independent news agency which publishes articles in both Chinese and English to cater to its different target audiences. While its core focus is on China, it covers news from all across the world. Its bases are on the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, and Macau, North America and the United Kingdom. China Current is in the process building a leading public platform for independent news coverage. In addition to concentrating

title: China Today (CCTV)

text: China Today (CCTV) China Today is CCTV-9's only news program that focuses on news issues and current affairs around China. The 30 minute program broadcasts at 2200 China Standard Time (UTC+8), or 1400 UTC everyday, and rebroadcasts twice at 0100 and 0700 UTC+8 the next morning, or 1700 and 2300 UTC. The Sunday edition of "China Today" is called "China This Week", which takes a look back at major issues happen around the country within the previous 6 days. All of "China Today"s programs are available on CCTV's English website. From April 26, 2010, "China Today" was replaced by a

title: China Today

text: China Today China Today (), formerly titled China Reconstructs (), is a monthly magazine founded in 1952 by Soong Ching-ling in association with Israel Epstein. It is published in Chinese language, English, Spanish, French, Arabic, German and Turkish, and is intended to promote a knowledge of China's culture, geography, economy and social affairs as well as positive view of the People's Republic of China and its government to people outside of China. Foreign advisor and naturalized Chinese citizen Israel Epstein was editor-in-chief of "China Today" from 1951, later he returned to China at the request of Soong Ching-ling. The magazine

title: China Today

text: was renamed "China Today" in 1990. "China Today" is usually published the first week of the month. In the pages of the magazine, the editors usually showcase what they characterize as the growing modernization and development which has happened in China since the reform and opening up policies of Deng Xiaoping began in December 1978. Acclaimed novelist, playwright and translator Gao Xingjian, who received the Nobel Literature Prize in 2000, worked in the magazine as the chief of its French edition from 1975 to 1977. Renowned actor, translator and politician Ying Ruocheng briefly worked for the English edition of the

title: China Current

text: the profile of the plight of those who have suffered due to the market economy. China Current is a trailblazer in digging up “the stories behind the news”, and works to observe social trends in an objective and specialized manner. China Current has more than 60 volunteers, and almost 20 paid employees. Some hold positions in international media organisations or international companies. Some are graduate students from a wide range of fields. Most of these students have held internships at market media organisations or have contributed to research projects. Others are undergraduate students who have been carefully selected for high

title: China Current

text: China Current China Current is an independent news agency which publishes articles in both Chinese and English to cater to its different target audiences. While its core focus is on China, it covers news from all across the world. Its bases are on the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, and Macau, North America and the United Kingdom. China Current is in the process building a leading public platform for independent news coverage. In addition to concentrating on current affairs, the economic environment and advances in science and technology, it also pays attention to the dark side of modern society and raise

title: Leader of the Communist Party of China

text: never served as Chairman or General Secretary, his highest post being Chairman of the CPC Central Military Commission. References for when the individuals were elected to the office of CPC leader, the name of the offices and when they established and were abolished are found below: Leader of the Communist Party of China The leader, now officially the General Secretary of the Central Committee (CC) of the Communist Party of China (CPC), is "by right of office" the Chairman of the Central Military Commission and the President of the People's Republic of China. Since its formation in 1921, the leader's

title: Leader of the Communist Party of China

text: Leader of the Communist Party of China The leader, now officially the General Secretary of the Central Committee (CC) of the Communist Party of China (CPC), is "by right of office" the Chairman of the Central Military Commission and the President of the People's Republic of China. Since its formation in 1921, the leader's post has been titled as Secretary of the Central Bureau (1921–1922), Chairman (1922–1925, 1928–1931, and 1943–1982), and General Secretary (1925–1928, 1931–1943, and 1982 onwards). By custom the party leader has either been elected by the Central Committee or the Central Politburo. There were several name changes

title: China Current

text: levels of academic achievement. These volunteers come from Oxford University, Harvard University, The University of British Columbia, The University of Hong Kong, Tsinghua University, and other well-known universities from across the world. China Current operates under two separate banners: China Current Connect and China Current Society. The former hopes to run salon-style events and forums to raise the level of social awareness with help from platforms provided by elite universities. China Current Connect also aspires to launch partnerships with well-regarded market media organisations from across Greater China, independent media, and campus media. The Chinese edition of China Current was established

title: China Today

text: magazine in the 1970s. He went on to serve as China's vice minister of culture in the 1980s and played a supporting role in the 1987 Oscar-winning film "The Last Emperor". China Today China Today (), formerly titled China Reconstructs (), is a monthly magazine founded in 1952 by Soong Ching-ling in association with Israel Epstein. It is published in Chinese language, English, Spanish, French, Arabic, German and Turkish, and is intended to promote a knowledge of China's culture, geography, economy and social affairs as well as positive view of the People's Republic of China and its government to people

title: The Asian Today

text: relating to Mahfooz Bibi were published after the Asian Leader Midlands broke the story and the subsequent follow-up. The Asian Today The Asian Today is a free fortnightly community newspaper published and distributed in the Midlands, England. It is a community newspaper providing the region's south-Asian community access to important news stories, current events and encouraging community interaction and dialogue as well as provoking debate and discussion. "The Asian Today" began in September 2002 under its original name, "The Asian Leader", before briefly adopting "Your Leader" in August 2005 and then permanently rebranding itself as "The Asian Today" in September

title: The Asian Today

text: The Asian Today The Asian Today is a free fortnightly community newspaper published and distributed in the Midlands, England. It is a community newspaper providing the region's south-Asian community access to important news stories, current events and encouraging community interaction and dialogue as well as provoking debate and discussion. "The Asian Today" began in September 2002 under its original name, "The Asian Leader", before briefly adopting "Your Leader" in August 2005 and then permanently rebranding itself as "The Asian Today" in September 2005. The newspaper is one of the few English-language newspapers circulated in the Asian community but is said

title: The Man Who Changed China

text: The Man Who Changed China The Man Who Changed China: The Life and Legacy of Jiang Zemin a biography of former Chinese leader Jiang Zemin by Robert Lawrence Kuhn was published in 2005, in English and Chinese. It has generated both attention and controversy. It was published worldwide except in China by Random House imprints (Crown Publishers in English, Random House Kodansha in Japanese, Random House JoongAng in Korean). In China, it was published under the title "Ta Gai Bian Le Zhong Guo: Jiang Zemin Zhuan" (《他改变了中国：江泽民传》, literal translation "He Changed China: The Biography of Jiang Zemin") by Shanghai Century

title: Leader of the Opposition (Jamaica)

text: Leader of the Opposition (Jamaica) The Leader of Her Majesty's Opposition in Jamaica is the leader of the largest political party which has not formed the current government. The Leader of the Opposition is seen as the alternative Prime Minister and leads the Shadow Cabinet of Jamaica. As of January 2012, Jamaica has had no Leader of the Opposition who has not also served as Prime Minister. P. J. Patterson and Donald Sangster are the only two of Jamaica's nine Prime Ministers who has not also served as Leader of the Opposition. The current holder of the post of Leader

title: Today Is the Day

text: onto Black Market Activities in 2010. Current Guest appearances Former Timeline Today Is the Day Today Is the Day is an American avant-garde metal band from Nashville, Tennessee. The band's diverse sound combines influences from areas such as noise music, heavy metal, hardcore punk, and psychedelia. Many of the band's recordings make extensive use of dissonance and sampling and lyrical themes such as violence, altered states of consciousness, and mental disorders. The band was founded by Steve Austin and Brad Elrod in Nashville, Tennessee in the early 1990s. The band released its debut EP, entitled "How to Win Friends and

title: Today Is the Day

text: Lethargy and current members of Atlanta, Georgia's Mastodon. This new lineup first appeared live at the Milwaukee Metalfest and the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival. Having moved to Massachusetts in 1998, this was the first Today Is the Day album to be recorded at Austin Enterprise's new location in Clinton, Massachusetts. The years 2000 and 2001 were relatively quiet for Today Is the Day in terms of releasing new material. "Live Till You Die" was released in August 2000, and included live tracks recorded during the tours in support of "Temple of the Morning Star" and "In the Eyes

title: Premier of the People's Republic of China

text: Premier of the People's Republic of China The Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, sometimes also referred to informally as the "Prime Minister", is the Leader of the State Council of China (constitutionally synonymous with the "Central People's Government" since 1954), who is the head of government and holds the highest rank (Level 1) in the Civil Service. This position was originally known as Premier of the Government Administration Council of the Central People's Government () and changed to its current name in 1954. The Premier is formally approved by the National People's Congress upon

title: Leader of the Opposition (Mauritius)

text: Leader of the Opposition (Mauritius) The Leader of the Opposition () of the Republic of Mauritius is the Member of Parliament who leads the Opposition party in the National Assembly. This office is a constitutional one guaranteed by the laws of the country. The current office holder becomes automatically 7th in the order of precedence. The current Leader of the Opposition is Xavier-Luc Duval who was appointed by President Ameenah Gurib on December 20, 2016. The political party or party alliance which wins the majority of seats in Parliament forms the government and its leader usually becomes the Prime Minister.

title: The Man Who Changed China

text: upfront "Publisher's Note," that "Certain viewpoints and opinions of the author, as a Westerner, bear a definite distance from those of our own. Hopefully the reader will understand." When asked his own opinion of Kuhn's biography, Jiang Zemin told his close friend, Shen Yongyan (a primary source in the book), who then told the Chinese media that Jiang said: “He [Kuhn] wrote objectively; he didn’t try to beautify me. But he got my wedding date wrong.” The Man Who Changed China The Man Who Changed China: The Life and Legacy of Jiang Zemin a biography of former Chinese leader Jiang

title: Today Is the Day (Today Is the Day album)

text: Day Live". Adapted from the "Today Is the Day" liner notes. Today Is the Day Today Is the Day (Today Is the Day album) Today Is the Day is the third studio album by American noise rock band Today Is the Day. It was released on March 26, 1996 by Amphetamine Reptile Records. It was the band's only album to feature keyboardist Scott Wexton. In 2008, a remastered version of the album containing two bonus tracks that originated from the Amphetamine Reptile "Clusterfuck '94" compilation was released through Steve Austin's SuperNova Records. A live performance DVD was released a year

title: How Is Your Fish Today?

text: good ratings by reviewers, but still remains fairly unpopular. On its release, "How Is Your Fish Today?" was received well by critics, who applauded the film as an impressive debut from Guo. How Is Your Fish Today? How Is Your Fish Today?, also known as Jin Tian De Yu Zen Me Yang?, is a 2007 Chinese film written by Xiaolu Guo and Hui Rao. It was directed by Xiaolu Guo. The film is a drama set in modern China, focusing on the intertwined stories of two main characters; a frustrated writer (Hui Rao) and the subject of his latest work,

text: Today Is the Day (Today Is the Day album) Today Is the Day is the third studio album by American noise rock band Today Is the Day. It was released on March 26, 1996 by Amphetamine Reptile Records. It was the band's only album to feature keyboardist Scott Wexton. In 2008, a remastered version of the album containing two bonus tracks that originated from the Amphetamine Reptile "Clusterfuck '94" compilation was released through Steve Austin's SuperNova Records. A live performance DVD was released a year earlier. It was filmed during the tour for the self-titled album, titled "Today Is the

title: Leader of the Opposition (Mauritius)

text: the Opposition, he shall in his own deliberate judgment appoint – Leader of the Opposition (Mauritius) The Leader of the Opposition () of the Republic of Mauritius is the Member of Parliament who leads the Opposition party in the National Assembly. This office is a constitutional one guaranteed by the laws of the country. The current office holder becomes automatically 7th in the order of precedence. The current Leader of the Opposition is Xavier-Luc Duval who was appointed by President Ameenah Gurib on December 20, 2016. The political party or party alliance which wins the majority of seats in Parliament

title: China Today (CCTV)

text: new program "China 24" since the CCTV-9 was changed to "CCTV News". The main sources of "China Today" are news programs previously broadcast within the day in CCTV's News Channel and CCTV 4, the international service in Chinese. This is because all the news programs of CCTV have to share the same agenda. CCTV's Chinese and English news services have very different writing and editing styles. Therefore, China Today's reporters usually use archive pictures, international news agencies and China's local televisions' news feeds to expand the stories with a style that is more fluent, professional and acceptable for western audience.

title: The Man Who Changed China

text: Publishing Group, one of China’s largest publishing groups. Virtually overnight, the Chinese edition became the number one bestselling book in China with sales of over one million and substantial publicity across the country including front-page features and magazine cover stories. The book is recognized as the first time that a biography of a living Chinese leader has been published on the Chinese mainland, and stories of its success and influence in China have run in the international press. "The Wall Street Journal" wrote: “His [Kuhn’s] new book is a blockbuster in China, selling more copies here in a single month

title: Communist Youth League of China

text: Communist Youth League of China The Communist Youth League of China, also known as the Young Communist League of China or simply the Communist Youth League, is a youth movement of the People's Republic of China for youth between the ages of fourteen and twenty-eight, run by the Communist Party of China (CPC). The league is organized on the party pattern. Its leader is its First Secretary, who is an alternate member of the CPC Central Committee. The current First Secretary(appointed June 2018) is He Junke(born February 1969). The Communist Youth League is responsible also for guiding the activities of

title: Leader of the Opposition (United Kingdom)

text: Leader of the Opposition (United Kingdom) The Leader of Her Majesty's Most Loyal Opposition (more commonly known as the Leader of the Opposition) is the politician who leads the official opposition in the United Kingdom. The Leader of the Opposition by convention leads the largest party not within the government: where one party wins outright this is the party leader of the second largest political party in the House of Commons. The current Leader of the Opposition is Jeremy Corbyn, leader of the Labour Party, who was elected to the leadership of the Labour Party on 12 September 2015. The

title: Leader of the Opposition (Jamaica)

text: of the Opposition is Peter Phillips as a result of his party's loss in the 2016 general election and his ascension to leader of the main opposition party in Jamaica in 2017, succeeding Portia Simpson Miller. Leader of the Opposition (Jamaica) The Leader of Her Majesty's Opposition in Jamaica is the leader of the largest political party which has not formed the current government. The Leader of the Opposition is seen as the alternative Prime Minister and leads the Shadow Cabinet of Jamaica. As of January 2012, Jamaica has had no Leader of the Opposition who has not also served

title: Leader of the Liberal Democrats

text: two parties which merged to form the Liberal Democrats, the Liberal Party and the SDP, served as joint interim leaders. In the event that the leader dies, resigns or loses his or her seat in Parliament, the deputy leader (if there is one) serves as interim leader until a leadership election takes place. This has occurred twice, with Menzies Campbell serving as interim leader following the resignation of Charles Kennedy (Campbell was elected leader in the ensuing election) and Vince Cable serving as interim leader following Campbell's resignation. The current leader is Vince Cable, who was elected unopposed following the

title: Four-Stage Theory of the Republic of China

text: stance on the existence of the Republic of China on Taiwan as "...the Republic of China has lost the land on which it was originally established. It only exists in Taiwan. It has merged into the land and people of Taiwan. Today, the majority of the people in Taiwan can agree that Taiwan is the Republic of China, and the Republic of China is Taiwan.", "Taiwan is a sovereign and independent country", and "...after we began directly electing our president, the current Republic of China government is no longer a foreign government. It is now the government of Taiwan." Chen

title: Leader of the Opposition (Dominica)

text: Leader of the Opposition (Dominica) The Leader of the Opposition of the Commonwealth of Dominica is the Member of Parliament who leads the Official Opposition in the House of Assembly of Dominica. The current Leader of the Opposition is Hector John of the United Workers' Party, sworn in 19 July 2010; John is the youngest to hold the position. Chapter IV Section 66 of The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Dominica provides: The House of Assembly did not have a Leader of the Opposition in early 2010, following the results of the 2009 general election. The leader of the opposition

title: How Is Your Fish Today?

text: How Is Your Fish Today? How Is Your Fish Today?, also known as Jin Tian De Yu Zen Me Yang?, is a 2007 Chinese film written by Xiaolu Guo and Hui Rao. It was directed by Xiaolu Guo. The film is a drama set in modern China, focusing on the intertwined stories of two main characters; a frustrated writer (Hui Rao) and the subject of his latest work, Lin Hao (Zijiang Yang). "How Is Your Fish Today" won 4 international awards and was well received by critics, but was not commercially successful. "How Is Your Fish Today?" was consistently given

title: Leader of the Opposition (Solomon Islands)

text: Leader of the Opposition (Solomon Islands) The Leader of the Opposition (or Leader of the Official Opposition) in Solomon Islands is a Member of Parliament who commands a large minority of his peers, united in loyal opposition to government. The title of "Leader of the Opposition" is common to the Commonwealth realms and several other Commonwealth countries, though in Solomon Islands it is specifically defined by the Constitution. The Leader of the Opposition appoints and leads a Shadow Cabinet. The current Leader of the Opposition, since December 2014, is Jeremiah Manele. The position of "Leader of the Official Opposition" is

title: Leader of the Opposition (Dominica)

text: United Workers' Party, Ronald Green, lost his seat, and the three UWP Representatives elected boycotted the House of Assembly. This ended with the swearing in of Hector John as Leader of the Opposition on 19 July 2010. Leader of the Opposition (Dominica) The Leader of the Opposition of the Commonwealth of Dominica is the Member of Parliament who leads the Official Opposition in the House of Assembly of Dominica. The current Leader of the Opposition is Hector John of the United Workers' Party, sworn in 19 July 2010; John is the youngest to hold the position. Chapter IV Section 66

title: Leader of the Official Opposition (Canada)

text: Leader of the Official Opposition (Canada) The Leader of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition () is the leader of Canada's Official Opposition, the party possessing the most seats in the House of Commons but is not the governing party or part of the governing coalition. The current Leader of the Opposition is Andrew Scheer, M.P., who was elected Leader of the Conservative Party on May 27, 2017. Though the Leader of the Opposition must be a member of the House of Commons, the office should not be confused with the Leader of the Opposition in the House of Commons, which is

title: Today Is the Day

text: Day also released their second live album, entitled "Blue Blood", in 2002. Today Is the Day returned in June 2004 with a new album entitled "Kiss the Pig", which featured the debut of new drummer Mike Rosswog, previously of Circle of Dead Children. Rosswog replaced Anal Cunt's John Gillis, who performed live with the band in 2003. "Kiss the Pig" was the last album released by Today Is the Day on Relapse Records. In December 2006 it was announced that former Hate Eternal drummer Derek Roddy had joined the band and would appear on their next studio album, "Axis of

text: from the Prime Minister. Leader of the Official Opposition (Canada) The Leader of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition () is the leader of Canada's Official Opposition, the party possessing the most seats in the House of Commons but is not the governing party or part of the governing coalition. The current Leader of the Opposition is Andrew Scheer, M.P., who was elected Leader of the Conservative Party on May 27, 2017. Though the Leader of the Opposition must be a member of the House of Commons, the office should not be confused with the Leader of the Opposition in the House

title: Today Is the Day

text: Amphetamine Reptile Records (AmRep) who signed the band (at this time consisting of Austin on vocals and guitar, Brad Elrod on drums, and Mike Herrell on bass guitar) in February 1993. The full-length "Supernova" was released later that year. In September 1994, Today Is the Day saw its popularity in the metal underground increase with the release of their second album, entitled "Willpower". That same year, "Willpower" was followed by the "Clusterfuck '94" split EP with labelmates Chokebore and Guzzard. Today Is the Day also contributed to the tenth volume of AmRep's "Dope Guns and Fucking in the Streets" 7"

text: Yaobang, the Party General Secretary; Zhao Ziyang, the Premier; Li Xiannian, the President; and Deng Xiaoping, the "Paramount Leader", holding title of the Chairman of the Central Military Commission and was overall commander-in-chief of the armed forces. The current political structure of Vietnam is similar to the structure China followed in the 1980s. In the 1990s, the experiment of separating party and state posts, which led to conflict during the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989, was terminated. In 1993, the post of President was taken by Jiang Zemin, who as General Secretary of the Communist Party and Chairman of the

title: China Today (CCTV)

text: Unlikely other news production teams of CCTV-9, "China Today" is only in charge of one broadcasting in a day. This brings its reporters more time and energy to make their stories more interesting and of a better quality. Zhang Ling is the producer and regular presenter of the show, James Chau, Yu Ze, Vimbayi Kajese, Li Dongning, Wei Sue Loke and some other hosts or hostesses on CCTV International(CCTV-9) also present the show, with Wang Xiqing, Yuan xiaoyuan, Ren Ting directing. Yuan qifei, Shen Le, Qian Fang report, and the show is edited by Sun Li and Niu Bing. Wang

title: Leader of the Opposition (Costa Rica)

text: current Constitution is in place: Leader of the Opposition (Costa Rica) The Leader of the Opposition is the unofficial term that is generally used in Costa Rica in reference to the leader of the second largest party in the presidential ticket after an election, who is often a very influential person in the political environment. As the country has a presidential system, and not a parliamentary one, the title is purely symbolic and given by the press. It is also not always the biggest party in Parliament, nevertheless such leader is often referred to as such by the media and

title: Leader of the Communist Party of China

text: until Mao Zedong finally formalised the office of Chairman of the Central Committee. Since 1982, the CPC National Congress and its 1st CC Plenary Session has been main the institutional setting in which the CPC leadership are elected. From 1992 onwards every party leader has been elected by a 1st CC Plenary Session. In the period 1928–45 the CPC leader was elected by conference, meetings of the Central Committee or by decisions of the Politburo. The last exception to this rule is Jiang Zemin, who was elected at the 4th Plenary Session of the 13th Central Committee in the aftermath

title: Beijing Today

text: Beijing Today Beijing Today () is a weekly English newspaper catering to expatriates and embassies that covers current events, art, cinema, music, dining, and shopping in Beijing. The newspaper is run by the publisher of Beijing Youth Daily. It is assigned the Chinese Issue Number () CN11-0120. "Beijing Today" began publication in May 2001 as a 16-page broadsheet newspaper. Its initial incarnation focused on hard news and was positioned to compete with "China Daily" in the Beijing market. In May 2005, the paper was redesigned as a 32-page compact with a stronger focus on art and culture, as well as

title: China Medical Board

text: development. In total, China Medical Board is estimated to have invested $1–5 billion in fostering public health in Asia. The current president of China Medical Board is Dr. Lincoln Chen, who is compensated over $400,000 annually plus benefits. Currently, China Medical Board has over $200 million in asset. Today, China Medical Board focuses on health policy and systems reform and medical professional education reform. It works with 24 medical universities throughout China and in parts of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and Myanmar. China Medical Board China Medical Board, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that promotes health education and

title: Paramount leader

text: Paramount leader In modern Chinese politics, the paramount leader () of the Communist Party of China and the government of China is an informal term for the most prominent political leader in the People's Republic of China. The paramount leader is not a formal position nor an office unto itself and the term gained prominence during the era of Deng Xiaoping (1978–1989), who was able to wield power without necessarily holding any official or formally significant party or government positions at any given time (head of state, head of government or General Secretary). There has been significant overlap between paramount

title: Paramount leader

text: anyone since Deng. These bodies were tasked with establishing the general policy direction for national security as well as the agenda for economic reform. Both groups are headed by the General Secretary. Paramount leader In modern Chinese politics, the paramount leader () of the Communist Party of China and the government of China is an informal term for the most prominent political leader in the People's Republic of China. The paramount leader is not a formal position nor an office unto itself and the term gained prominence during the era of Deng Xiaoping (1978–1989), who was able to wield power

title: Leader of the House of Commons

text: Leader of the House of Commons The Leader of the House of Commons is generally a member of the Cabinet of the United Kingdom who is responsible for arranging government business in the House of Commons. However, the current incumbent, Andrea Leadsom, is not a member of the cabinet but does attend cabinet meetings. This office does not attract a ministerial salary, and as such it is usually held jointly with another ministerial position (often a sinecure). Historically, the position was usually held by the Prime Minister if he or she sat in the House of Commons; in more recent

title: Leader of the Government in the Senate (Australia)

text: Leader of the Government in the Senate (Australia) The Leader of the Government in the Senate (historically also known as the Leader of the Senate) is the most senior cabinet minister in the Australian Senate. The title is given to the leader of the governing party (or the largest party in a governing coalition), irrespective of whether the government has a majority or plurality in the Senate. His or her Opposition counterpart is the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate. The current Leader of the Government in the Senate is Mathias Cormann. The current Deputy Leader of the Government

title: The Men Who Lost China

text: The Men Who Lost China The Men Who Lost China is a documentary film created by Mitch Anderson. Released in 2013, the documentary explores the United States' attitude towards China following the 1911 Chinese Revolution and the First World War and how the attitude of other Western nations then helped shape China's national identity, particularly its foreign policy and alignment with the former Soviet Union. As today's China is gaining its undisputed superpower status, the world press still speculates over its intentions. The documentary suggests that any worthy prediction must be rooted in the diligent study of past events and

title: Leader of the New Zealand National Party

text: Leader of the New Zealand National Party The Leader of the National Party is the highest ranked politician within the National Party in New Zealand. Under the constitution of the party, he or she is required to be a member of the House of Representatives. The current Leader is Simon Bridges, who has served since his election on 27 February 2018. Bridges has been described as the first Māori leader of a major political party in New Zealand. Following a general election, or when a vacancy arises, the Parliamentary Section of the National Party (the Caucus) elect a "Leader of

title: Leader of the Opposition (Israel)

text: the role of the Leader of the Opposition. The law stipulates the selection of the Opposition Leader, his replacement, regulates his ceremonial role in various official events, and obliges the prime minister to update him on current state affairs once a month. The law also stipulates that the Opposition Leader's salary will be determined by Knesset committee, and shall not be lower than a salary of a Cabinet minister. As long as the role of the Leader of the Opposition was an honorary role, the Knesset members of the opposition didn't care much who will be the Leader of the

title: Politics of China

text: increasingly difficult for the central government to assert its authority. Political power has become much less personal and more institutionally based than it was during the first forty years of the PRC. For example, Deng Xiaoping was never the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China, President, or Premier of China, but was the leader of China for a decade. Today the authority of China's leaders is much more tied to their institutional base. The incident of Hong Kong’s Missing Booksellers had alarmed the public that political confrontation of different political cadre in the senior level of the Chinese

title: Today Is the Day

text: Records announced that they were welcoming Today Is The Day to its roster. Black Market Activities released Today Is The Day's ninth studio album, "Pain Is a Warning," in 2011. This album saw the debut of Curran Reynolds on drums and Ryan Jones on bass, and was produced by Kurt Ballou of Converge. In November 2013 Austin announced on the band's Facebook page that work had commenced on their 10th studio album with a new lineup featuring Sean Conkling on Bass (Burn Your Halo, Sidra). In June 2014, Austin announced that Today Is The Day has joined Southern Lord Records,

title: Leader of the Opposition (New Zealand)

text: challenged for the leadership. The current Leader of the Opposition is Simon Bridges, who was elected by the National Party caucus on 27 February 2018. New Zealand has a parliamentary system based on the Westminster model. The term "Opposition" has a specific meaning in the parliamentary sense; it is an important component of the Westminster system, with the Opposition directing criticism at the Government and attempts to defeat and replace the Government. The Leader of the Opposition leads a Shadow Cabinet, which scrutinises the actions of the Cabinet led by the Prime Minister. The Opposition leader may be viewed as

title: Today Is the Day

text: of God", covers of songs by The Beatles, Bad Company, and Chris Isaak, and various songs compiled from studio sessions held at Austin Enterprise during the late-1990s. In 2001, new Today Is the Day songs were released on splits with Metatron and 16, the first new material since 1999. The new songs put out on the split releases later appeared on Today Is the Day's double album "Sadness Will Prevail", released in 2002. This album kept with Steve Austin's habit of rotating band personnel, and Kelliher and Dailor were replaced by Chris Debari and Marshall Kilpatric, respectively. Today Is the

title: Today Is the Day

text: series with Brainiac and Steel Pole Bath Tub. Today Is the Day's self-titled album was released in March 1996. This album was the first of the band's releases recorded at Austin's own studio, Austin Enterprise, in Nashville. For this release, Steve Austin shifted the band's sound slightly and opted to replace bassist Mike Herrell with keyboardist Scott Wexton. "Today Is the Day" was the band's final recording for AmRep. In 1997, Today Is the Day left AmRep and signed with Philadelphia-based metal label Relapse Records and released "Temple of the Morning Star" in September 1997. For this release, the band's

title: Leader of the House (Australia)

text: Minister. Since 18 September 2013, Leader of the House has been Christopher Pyne, and the current Deputy Leader of the House is Luke Hartsuyker. The duties of the Deputy Leader of the House is largely contingent, coming into play only when the Leader of the House is absent from the House or is on leave, when he or she is referred to as Acting Leader of the House. The following individuals have been appointed as Leader of the Australian House of Representatives: Note: For terms during the period 1951 to 1972, exact dates are taken from changes in Prime Minister.

title: Leader of the government in parliament (Quebec)

text: this position must be familiar with both the rules of parliamentary procedure and with parliamentary custom. The current leader of the government in parliament is Jean-Marc Fournier. Leader of the government in parliament (Quebec) The Leader of the government in parliament (also known as the Government House Leader) is a position in the Executive Council of Quebec. The minister who holds this position does not oversee a government department or agency, but rather leads the governing party in the National Assembly of Quebec. The relevant minister sets the order of business for the assembly, acts as the governing party's main

title: Leader of Alderney

text: Leader of Alderney The Leader of Alderney is the civil leader of Alderney. Alderney is a dependency of the Bailiwick of Guernsey. Its leader has traditionally been appointed by the British Crown and has been known by various titles including "Lord of Alderney", "Governor of Alderney", and the current "President of the States of Alderney". The President the States of Alderney is directly elected every four years and there is no constitutional limit to the number of terms served. The current president, Stuart Trought, has held the post since 2011. The Leader of Alderney is the highest civil figure in

title: Spouse of the President of China

text: Spouse of the President of China The Spouse of the President of the People's Republic of China, also known as the First Lady of China, is the spouse or wife of the President of China. To date there have been 7 women who have been married to the Chinese president while in office. The role of the Presidential Spouse is not an official office, as they are not given a salary or official duties. Most spouses have remained very much in the background. However, the current spouse Peng Liyuan has gained public attention through her own independent careers and achievements.

title: Spouse of the President of China

title: Leader of the Opposition (Singapore)

text: Leader of the Opposition (Singapore) The Leader of the Opposition of Singapore is usually the leader of the second largest political party represented in the Parliament of Singapore. During the 1955 Legislative Assembly election, the late Lee Kuan Yew was the "de facto" Leader of the Opposition, as the People's Action Party was then the second largest political party represented in the Legislative Assembly. The current de facto Leader of Opposition is Pritam Singh of the Workers' Party of Singapore. The Leader of the Opposition sits on the left side of the Parliament chamber, directly opposite the Prime Minister of

title: The Men Who Lost China

text: the comprehension of the Western and Chinese perception of these events. The US involvement in the Chinese Revolution of 1911 and the perceived Western betrayal in the aftermath of First World War are the two most pivotal points in Chinese modern history that the documentary examines, subtitled into English, Chinese, and Spanish. The Men Who Lost China The Men Who Lost China is a documentary film created by Mitch Anderson. Released in 2013, the documentary explores the United States' attitude towards China following the 1911 Chinese Revolution and the First World War and how the attitude of other Western nations

title: Who You'd Be Today

text: included on Chesney's 2009 compilation album "Greatest Hits II". "Who You'd Be Today" is a song to a person who died before their time ("It ain't fair, you died too young / Like a story that had just begun / But death tore the pages all away"). The narrator describes how much he has missed that person and questions what their life would be like if they were still alive ("Sometimes, I wonder who you'd be today"). The song ends with the narrator saying that the only hope that comes from the death is knowing they'll see each other again

title: Today is Friday

text: the play within a play formula utilised by Hemingway. Christopher Dick argues that most critics, aside from inaccurately identifying the genre of "Today is Friday" as a short story, also fail to notice Hemingway's "use of the dramatic as the controlling metaphor in the text." Critics often interpret the repeated line, "He did good in there today," as the soldiers' apparent treatment of the crucifixion as a boxing match. An example of such a critic is Paul Smith, who insists that the conversation between the soldiers: "treats the 'main event' of Christianity as just that... a prizefight..." Indeed, such a

title: Today Is the Day

text: Today Is the Day Today Is the Day is an American avant-garde metal band from Nashville, Tennessee. The band's diverse sound combines influences from areas such as noise music, heavy metal, hardcore punk, and psychedelia. Many of the band's recordings make extensive use of dissonance and sampling and lyrical themes such as violence, altered states of consciousness, and mental disorders. The band was founded by Steve Austin and Brad Elrod in Nashville, Tennessee in the early 1990s. The band released its debut EP, entitled "How to Win Friends and Influence People", in 1992. This self-financed release garnered the attention of

title: Who You'd Be Today

text: Who You'd Be Today "Who You'd Be Today" is a song written by Aimee Mayo and Bill Luther and recorded by American country music singer Kenny Chesney. It was released in September 2005 as the first single from Chesney's 2005 album "The Road and the Radio". It was also Chesney's highest-debuting single at the time, having entered the U.S. "Billboard" Hot Country Songs chart at number 26. This record has since been broken by "Don't Blink", which debuted at number 16 two years later. Despite reaching number 2 on the U.S. "Billboard" Hot Country Songs chart, this song is not

title: Leader of the Official Opposition (Ontario)

text: Leader of the Official Opposition (Ontario) The Leader of the Official Opposition () in Ontario, officially Leader of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition (), is the leader of the largest party in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario which is not part of the government. The current Leader of the Opposition is Andrea Horwath, leader of the Ontario New Democratic Party, because the NDP won the second largest number of seats as a result of the 2018 election. This is the third time the NDP has formed Ontario's official opposition, and the first time since the 1987 general election. Ontario's first Leader

title: Today Is the Day

text: lineup changed significantly, adding bassist and keyboardist Christopher Reeser and drummer Mike Hyde to the band. In addition to "Temple of the Morning Star", Today Is the Day also contributed to the "In These Black Days" 7" series, released by Hydra Head Records, with their rendition of "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath", which can also be found as a secret track at the end of "Temple of the Morning Star". For Today Is the Day's July 1999 release, entitled "In the Eyes of God", Reeser and Hyde were replaced with bassist Bill Kelliher and drummer Brann Dailor, formerly of Rochester, New York's

title: Today Is the Day

text: for the awards for Best Director and Best New Filmmaker. In 2006 Steve Austin launched his own record label, SuperNova Records, which was founded in order to properly release material by Today Is the Day, among others. As of April 2007, SuperNova has released DVDs of live Today Is the Day shows from 1995 and 1996, as well as reissuing a remastered version of their "Willpower" record, previously released on Amphetamine Reptile Records. The label also released a film Axis of Eden based on the album of the same name. The label has been inactive ever since the band signed

title: Majority Floor Leader of the Senate of the Philippines

text: Majority Floor Leader of the Senate of the Philippines The Majority Floor Leader of the Senate of the Philippines (also called as the Senate Majority Floor Leader) is the leader elected by the majority party of the Senate of the Philippines that serves as their official leader in the body. He also manages the business of the majority part in the Senate. By tradition, the Senate President or any Presiding Officer gives the Majority leader priority in obtaining the floor and also, he is the traditional Chairman of the Committee on Rules. The current Majority Floor Leader of the Senate

title: Minority Floor Leader of the Senate of the Philippines

text: Minority Floor Leader of the Senate of the Philippines The Minority Floor Leader of the Senate, also called as the Senate Minority Floor Leader, is the leader elected by the minority political grouping of the Senate of the Philippines to serve as their official leader in the body and fulfill the responsibilities of a Floor Leader. He manages the business of the minority in the Senate. He is expected to defend the minority’s parliamentary rights, to criticize the policies and programs of the majority, and to use parliamentary tactics to defeat, pass, or amend legislation. The current Minority Floor Leader

title: Leader of the Opposition (Tasmania)

text: in 1927 and formal recognition in the parliamentary standing orders in 1937. The current Leader of the Opposition is Rebecca White of the Labor Party. She has been in the role since 17 March 2017, having been elected unopposed after the resignation of Bryan Green. Leader of the Opposition (Tasmania) The Leader of the Opposition in Tasmania is the title of the leader of the largest minority party in the state lower house, the Tasmanian House of Assembly. He or she acts as the public face of the opposition, leads the opposition on the floor of parliament. They thus act

title: Who You'd Be Today

text: imply the man died in the fire. The boys playing basketball are also seen playing at the same court as kids, then cutting to serving in the military. As the boys run up the basketball court, one of them disappears, revealing the other one to be playing alone and reflecting on the past with his friend. The song debuted at number 26 on the U.S. "Billboard" Hot Country Songs for the week ending October 1, 2005. Who You'd Be Today "Who You'd Be Today" is a song written by Aimee Mayo and Bill Luther and recorded by American country music

title: Supreme Leader of Iran

text: 1989, and Ali Khamenei, who has held the position since Khomeini's death. In theory, the Supreme Leader is appointed and supervised by the Assembly of Experts. However, all candidates to the Assembly of Experts, the President and the Majlis (parliament), are selected by the Guardian Council, whose members are selected by the Supreme Leader of Iran. Also, all directly-elected members after the vetting process by the Guardian Council still have to be approved by the Supreme Leader. As such, the Assembly has never questioned the Supreme Leader. There have been instances when the current Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has publicly

title: Today Today

text: Robson's appearance on dancing with the stars in 2007. Today Today Today Today was a drivetime radio show on Australia-wide radio station Triple J, broadcast between 3:00pm and 5:30pm weekdays during 2004 and 2005. The title is a parody of the Australian current affairs program "Today Tonight" on Channel Seven. It was hosted by Chaser members Chris Taylor and Craig Reucassel ("Chris and Craig"). The theme music to the show was the opening riff to the song "She Says What She Means" by Canadian band Sloan The show combined political satire, comedic discussion of the days events, and talkback from

title: Today Today

text: Today Today Today Today was a drivetime radio show on Australia-wide radio station Triple J, broadcast between 3:00pm and 5:30pm weekdays during 2004 and 2005. The title is a parody of the Australian current affairs program "Today Tonight" on Channel Seven. It was hosted by Chaser members Chris Taylor and Craig Reucassel ("Chris and Craig"). The theme music to the show was the opening riff to the song "She Says What She Means" by Canadian band Sloan The show combined political satire, comedic discussion of the days events, and talkback from listeners with funny anecdotes on a given topic. Reucassel

title: President of the Republic of China

text: reflect the PRC's official stance of not recognizing the ROC as an independent state. The PRC media does not use the terms ""President of Taiwan"" nor ""President of the Republic of China"", which could be inferred as implying recognition of Taiwan as a country, or of Two Chinas. Hence, the term ""Leader of the Taiwan Area"" is used- with "Area" to show that Taiwan is not a country; while "Leader" does not equal "President". According to criteria set by the authorities in Beijing, media in mainland China generally are not allowed to use terms related to the Republic of China

text: Vice-Premiers since Deng Xiaoping's reform in 1983. The First-ranked Vice Premier will act in the premier's capacity in their absence. As of 2019, there are three living former premiers: Premier of the People's Republic of China The Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, sometimes also referred to informally as the "Prime Minister", is the Leader of the State Council of China (constitutionally synonymous with the "Central People's Government" since 1954), who is the head of government and holds the highest rank (Level 1) in the Civil Service. This position was originally known as Premier of

title: Leader of the Opposition (Western Australia)

text: Leader of the Opposition (Western Australia) In the Australian state of Western Australia, the Leader of the Opposition is the leader of the largest minority political party or coalition of parties in the Legislative Assembly of the Parliament of Western Australia. By convention, the leader is generally a member of the Legislative Assembly. The current Leader of the Opposition is Mike Nahan of the Liberal Party. Prior to 1911, the Western Australian political system had neither organised political parties (apart from the Labor Party) nor an organised opposition. The notion of leader of the opposition was well understood, however, and

text: on occasions was applied to members. Maitland Brown, for example, was often referred to as "Leader of the Opposition" during his period as an outspoken critic of Governor Robinson's Government. Leader of the Opposition (Western Australia) In the Australian state of Western Australia, the Leader of the Opposition is the leader of the largest minority political party or coalition of parties in the Legislative Assembly of the Parliament of Western Australia. By convention, the leader is generally a member of the Legislative Assembly. The current Leader of the Opposition is Mike Nahan of the Liberal Party. Prior to 1911, the

title: Leader of the Opposition in the Senate (Australia)

text: lower house. The current leader is Penny Wong. She is assisted by a Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, currently Don Farrell. Leader of the Opposition in the Senate (Australia) The Leader of the Opposition in the Senate is a party office held by the Opposition's most senior member of the Shadow Cabinet in the Australian Senate, elected to lead the opposition party (or parties) in the body. Though the leader in the Senate does not have the power of the office of Leader of the Opposition (i.e. the leader in the House of Representatives and overall party

title: The Asian Today

text: cited by national and international press and in religious and cultural forums and even picked up by the Muslim Voice UK. Most recently, the newspaper featured the threat of violent protests from prominent UK Sikh leader, Sewa Singh Mandla, after the Sikh community was angered by the Bollywood film, Jo Bole So Nihaal, which they believed committed sacrilege and also exposed the case of a Blackheath imam who was suing a lottery-funded mosque. The newspaper is published by Birmingham-based Urban Media Ltd. who also produce "Desi Xpress". The editor of "The Asian Today" is Zakia Yousaf. All of the stories

title: Who is a Jew?

text: brought on by the Taiping Rebellion and Boxer Rebellion. There are a small number of Chinese people today who consider themselves to be descendants of these Jews. Despite their isolation from the rest of the Jewish diaspora, the Jews of Kaifeng preserved Jewish traditions and customs for many centuries. In the 17th century, assimilation began to erode these traditions. The rate of intermarriage between Jews and other ethnic groups, such as the Han Chinese, and the Hui and Manchu minorities in China, increased. The destruction of the synagogue in the 1860s led to the community's demise. However, J.L. Liebermann, the

text: the nomination of the President. In practice, the candidate is chosen through an informal process within the Communist Party of China. Both the President and the Premier are selected once every five years. The Premier has always been a member of the powerful Politburo Standing Committee of the Communist Party of China. The current Premier is Li Keqiang, who took office on 15 March 2013. The Premier is the highest administrative position in the Government of the People's Republic of China. The Premier is responsible for organizing and administering the Chinese civil bureaucracy. For example, the Premier is tasked with

title: President of the Republic of China

text: Cooperation leaders' summit, the ROC President is forbidden from attending personally and must send a special envoy to represent him or her at the event. However, on December 2, 2016, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump accepted a congratulatory telephone call from the ROC President, a clear break from prior protocol. The Government of the People's Republic of China uses the terms Leader of the Taiwan Area, Leader of the Taiwan Region () and Leader of the Taiwanese Authorities () to describe the head of state of the Republic of China (ROC) in Taiwan. These terms are used by PRC media to

title: Leader of the Opposition (British Virgin Islands)

text: of any other opposition party, or if no such person exists, the member of the House of Assembly who in the judgement of the Governor is best able to command the support of the members of the House in opposition to the Government. Prior to the introduction of the current Constitution, which codified the position, the Leader of the Opposition by convention led the largest party which is not part of the government: where one party wins outright this is the party leader of the second largest political party in the House of Assembly. However, in 1990 Cyril Romney was

title: Leader of the Opposition (Portugal)

text: Party, and People–Animals–Nature. The current Leader of the Opposition is Rui Rio, since 18 February 2018, after having been elected President of the Social Democratic Party on the previous 13 January. Due to its workings being based mostly on custom and convention, the Leader of the Opposition has a small official role, even though it is legally, honorifically, and nominally recognised. Law No. 40/2006, that establishes the order of precedence of public authorities in general official acts, places the Leader of the Opposition in eighth place in the list of precedences, only behind the President of the Republic, the legislative

title: Christ the Lord Is Risen Today

text: tunes used for "Christ the Lord Is Risen Today" are "Orientis Partibus," Savannah," and "Resurrexit". One of these could potentially have been the original tune when it was first performed by Wesley, but this is unknown. "Christ the Lord Is Risen Today" has also had music arranged for it based upon its existing tunes from composers such as John Rutter. In the 21st century; NCC Worship, working with Integrity Music, composed a modern tune to accompany "Christ the Lord is Risen Today". Christ the Lord Is Risen Today "Christ the Lord Is Risen Today" is a Christian hymn associated with

title: Leader of the Opposition (South Africa)

text: a feasible alternate government. The current Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly is Mmusi Maimane of the Democratic Alliance. He is also the national party leader. Former national party leader Helen Zille is not a member of the National Assembly, but is the Premier of the Western Cape. In the list below, when the office is said to be vacant, there was no opposition party with more than ten seats and no clear Leader of the Opposition has been identified. This was the case between the formation of the Hertzog-Smuts coalition in 1933 and the breakaway of the

title: Today Is Vintage

text: a top contender for Hungary in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013, ending up as the runner-up in the Hungarian qualifiers. In mid 2014 it was announced that Gambian recording artist Saint has signed to the label. On December 18 2016, Rebstar revealed LE SINNER as the latest signee to Today Is Vintage. On January 13, they released LE SINNER's debut single "Paris". Within 2 weeks of its release "Paris", peaked #1 on Spotify's Viral Charts in USA. Today Is Vintage is also known for arranging concerts and events in Sweden under the brand Le Fest. Today Is Vintage Today Is

title: Today Is Vintage

text: Today Is Vintage Today Is Vintage is a Swedish entertainment company founded in 2012 by hip hop mogul Rebstar. Spearheading the "Swedish invasion", Today Is Vintage is the country's leading record label in urban export with its headquarters in Malmö, Sweden. Today Is Vintage was founded by Swedish artist Rebstar in 2012 to serve as a platform for creative minds with international potential. In late 2012, American-Hungarian Kállay Saunders became the first artist to sign to the label with his first single My Baby peaking #1 on the Hungarian Top 40 chart.. Following up with international success, My Baby was

title: Constitution of the Republic of China

text: Republic of China until 1928. It provided a Western-style parliamentary system headed by a weak president. However, the system was quickly usurped when Song Jiaoren, who as leader of the KMT was to become prime minister following the party's victory in the 1913 elections, was assassinated by the orders of President Yuan Shikai. Yuan regularly flouted the elected assembly and assumed dictatorial powers. Upon his death in 1916, China disintegrated into warlordism and the Beiyang Government operating under the Constitution remained in the hands of various military leaders. The Kuomintang under Chiang Kai-shek established control over much of China by

title: National Flag Anthem of the Republic of China

text: a dispute about the author of lyrics. Some earlier publications was printed as the lyrics was an anonymous work. Later publications attributed it to Tai Chi-tao, who also wrote a song with the title "National Flag Anthem" in 1928 but it was totally different from the current version. Liang Desuo with his work published in 1929 with the title "Blue Sky, White Sun, and a Wholly Red Earth." is said to be the author as his work much resembles the current lyrics. National Flag Anthem of the Republic of China The National Flag Anthem of the Republic of China (),

title: Foreign relations of China

text: China were established on 30 May 1977. China began providing Barbados with diplomatic aide with the construction of the Sir Garfield Sobers Gymnasium (1986), and other projects such as: construction assistance for the Sir Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre (1994), and renovating Bridgetown's Cheapside Market building (2005). In 2005, China exported US$19.19 million worth of goods, while importing only $211,000 from Barbados. The current Chinese Ambassador to Barbados is Xu Hong, who heads the embassy in Christ Church, Barbados. Hong replaced the former Ambassador Wei Qiang in 2012. The current Barbadian Ambassador to Beijing, China is the country's former Prime Minister

title: Leader of the Opposition (South Africa)

text: Africa Act 1909, was amended by Section 1 (b) of the South Africa Act Amendment Act 1946. A salary was provided for the Leader of the Opposition and the office was given an official definition. The current Constitution of South Africa makes provision for recognition of the Leader of the Opposition in section 57(2): Rule 21 of the rules of the National Assembly provides in similar words that: Leader of the Opposition (South Africa) The Leader of the Opposition in South Africa is a title held by the leader of the largest party, not forming part of the government, in