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The article presents projections on the politics in Hong Kong, China for 2008-2009. It states that Donald Tsang was elected on March 25, 2007 as chief executive. The local government aims to implement a universal suffrage in the region. Meanwhile, it is expected that pollution and poverty will dominate politics in 2007-2008.

The article presents an overview on the economic and political scenes, outlook, and policy in China for May 2009. It notes that despite on augmented social agitation on the amplified unemployment rate, the government's main concern is to support the economy. It mentions that the relationship between U.S. and China will stay positive in 2009-10 with U.S. President Barack Obama scheduled to visit China later in 2009.

The article discusses the political condition in China. The appointments made by President Hu Jintao on Yuan Chunqing, Liu Qibao and Lin Shusen in the provincial positions is believed to strengthen his political power. There will be a full-scale re-election process for provincial, municipality, county and township government officials under central leadership starting July 2006. The Central Party School confirmed political reform as remaining government agenda.

A country report which provides information on the political and economic outlook for Tonga for 2006 to 2007 is presented. It describes the country's form of governance and details events that led to its political structure. It discusses the country's economic policies that affect its domestic economy and foreign trade. It gives an analysis of its economic performance and mentions the involvement of China to its economic performance.

The article presents socio-economic and political forecasting for China for the year 2005-06. On January 17, 2005 Zhao Ziyang, a reforming leader of the Chinese Communist Party who fell from grace when he refused to back the 1989 Beijing Massacre, died at his home in the capital. In March 2005 the government accepted the resignation of Hong Kong's unpopular chief executive, Tung Chee-hwa. Conditions in 2005 for improved cross-Strait relations are, in some respects, the best that they have been for several years.

The article presents information on the socio-political and economic forecasting for China as of May 2005. It is suggested that the fourth-generation leadership under China's President, Hu Jintao, will strengthen its hold on power in 2005-06. Despite a weaker global economy, gross domestic product growth will remain strong at 9.1% in 2005 and 8.1% in 2006. Exports and imports will continue to perform well. China will maintain a healthy surplus on the current account. China's surging exports are triggering a rise in protectionist sentiment in some of its most important overseas markets.

The article focuses on the political and economic conditions in Hong Kong, China. It is looking likely that Hong Kong's thief executive, Tung Chee-hwa, will retire early some time in 2005. Proposals for constitutional reform are due to be published in 2005, although how this will be affected by Tung's exit remains uncertain. However, a more competent head of government may be better placed to reach a middle-ground consensus with the democratic parties. The economic recovery is continuing, but gross domestic product growth will slow to 4.6% this year from 7.6% in 2004 in line with trends in the U.S. and China.

The article presents information on the economic and political conditions in Hong Kong, China as of January 2005. It is suggested that Hong Kong's chief executive, Tung Chee-hwa, is likely to remain in his post until the end of his second term in 2007. Gross domestic product growth will slow during the next two years, although economic performance will be strong compared with the late 1990s. After several years of deflation the consumer price index is expected to rise by an average of 0.4% in 2005 and 1.2% in 2006.

Offers an outlook at the economic and political condition in Hong Kong, China, as of January 2003. Domestic politics; International relations; Fiscal and monetary policies; Gross domestic product; Inflation; Exchange rates; External sector.

Presents an overview of the political sector in Hong Kong, China, including elections, government, top public officials, rights and religious controversies and legislation.

Reports on political developments in China, as of the fourth quarter of 1996. Stability of the collective leadership under President Jiang Zemin; Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference chairman Li Rhuiman's bid for the premiership; Mayoralty changes in Guangzhou and Beijing.

Presents an overview of the political sector in Hong Kong, China, including elections, government, top public officials, rights and religious controversies and legislation.

Presents an overview of the political sector in Hong Kong, China, including elections, government, top public officials, rights and religious controversies and legislation.

The article reports on the political scene of the islands of the Pacific. Some countries in the region are still coming to terms with the results of the election held earlier in 2006 and major political issues remain unresolved. China's aid contributions have less impact on development than those from the more established aid donors. The U. S. also provided the significant Millennium Challenge Compact funds in Vanuatu.

The article reports an outlook for 2006-2007 in the Pacific island countries. Political problems in the region have deep roots and can be traced back to colonial decisions on national boundaries and the region's political situation is in a state of transition. China is increasing its presence in the region accompanied by a number of funding initiatives. Increased aid could create difficulties such as corruption among political leaders and an uneven distribution of aid may result to internal tensions.

Forecasts the political conditions in China for 2004-2005. Overview of the country's domestic politics; Outlook in the area of foreign relations; Insights on political policies.