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Premiere of a great revival

Beginning of the Great Revival, the epic nationalistic film produced by Emperor Motion Pictures, premieres today at the Convention and Exhibition Centre. The movie chronicles the rise of the Chinese Communist Party. Coinciding with the 90th anniversary of the party's founding, it stars Chow Yun-fat, Liu Ye, Nick Cheung Ka-fai and model Angelababy.

Lawmakers tackle issue of illegal structures

Lawmakers will hold a special meeting in the legislature today to address the widespread problem of illegal structures and poorly maintained buildings following the recent collapse of a canopy on an industrial building in Tuen Mun. Revelations that various tycoons and government officials have illegal structures have added urgency to the problem, as has the Heung Yee Kuk's assertion that New Territories villagers deserve special treatment.

Tsai Ing-wen puts diplomatic skills to test

Taiwan's DPP presidential candidate Tsai Ing-wen is wrapping up her Philippines trip. Taiwan and the Philippines claim sovereignty in the South China Sea, where tension is escalating. How Tsai handles the complicated foreign relations will help her in the presidential race.

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