autonomy

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Xi himself visited Xinjiang and Tibet in 2025 to mark major anniversaries of Beijing giving some nominal political autonomy in those areas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Some states, for instance, order doctors to “make every reasonable effort to promote the welfare, autonomy and best interests of” their patient.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

“Most of the money and most of the neo-primes are actually software first,” Thornton said, adding that automation, autonomy and advanced software is needed to match the sheer scale of Chinese manufacturing.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

“As students gain more knowledge and confidence, gradually increasing their autonomy can be a valuable part of the learning process.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

However, there was an element of autonomy in the younger girl’s unhappiness.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan