Xiongjing – The Bai Emperor Fengyang has “reluctantly” decided to pull out of the Royal Opening of the Imperial Congress over health concerns, according to a press release by the Imperial Palace. Instead, heiress-apparent Princess Yu Shenghui will open Congress on her father’s behalf. She will read the Imperial Speech that will set the agenda for the Bai legislature in the months ahead. The Emperor had authorised his daughter to open Congress on his behalf in an Edict issued today. The Royal Opening of the Imperial Congress marks the start of the parliamentary year on 1 August. The lower-house Yihuiting … Continue reading Bai Crown Princess Yu Shenghui to open Imperial Congress