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In addition to taxing the wealthy and freezing some rents, he has pledged to offer free buses and child care and raise the hourly minimum wage to $30.

"The RSF have publicly pledged to protect civilians and they will be held accountable for these actions," he added.

Among his populist promises, he pledged not to accept a salary if elected president.

Chinese leaders reemphasized their commitment to technological self-sufficiency, pledging to pour more investment into advanced manufacturing and boosting exports.

To prove it, he’s pledged to retain the city’s tough-on-crime commissioner, but his vision for policing may give her plenty of reasons to turn down the offer.