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New HK security law ‘unduly limits’ rights and freedom - UN experts
Hong Kong’s new homegrown national security law will “unduly limit” human rights and freedom in the...
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South China Sea: Beijing blames Manila for 'provocations'
China on Thursday blamed Philippine actions for recent rising tension between the two sides in the...
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Pro-gov't lawmaker disables Facebook to review 'sensitive' posts
A Hong Kong pro-establishment lawmaker who came in for criticism from the city’s leader has deactivated...
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HKU seeks to limit mainland tourist flow on campus
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is to introduce measures on tourist flow management on campus...
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Article 23: Hong Kong again blasts BBC over security law coverage
The Hong Kong government has for the second time this month condemned the BBC’s reporting on...
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China axes punitive tariffs on Australian wine
China said Thursday it would lift punitive tariffs on Australian wine, as trade ties improve between...
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Pro-democracy Civic Party officially folds after 18 years
Hong Kong’s Civic Party, which was once the city’s second-largest pro-democracy party, has officially shut down...
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Hong Kong Art Week: Art Central 2024 returns to harbourfront
As one of the central events of Hong Kong’s Art Week, Art Central 2024 will open to...
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8 weeks jail for student who withdrew TVB actor from organ registry
A Hong Kong student has been jailed for eight weeks over impersonating a TVB actor and...
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Jimmy Lai trial: Activist Andy Li floated sanctions ideas, court hears
Sanctions against individuals – or economic sanctions at the country level – were among the “immature...
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HK condemns NYTimes op-ed on city's 'lost freedom.'
The government has condemned an opinion piece about the city’s “lost freedom” published by the New...
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Footballer Son Jun-ho returns to Korea after China detention
Son Jun-ho said he was grateful to be safely home with his family after the South...
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Hong Kong carer support hotline sees 14,600 calls since launch
A Hong Kong government hotline designed to support carers for elderly and disabled people has received...
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15-year-old arrested over suspected link to HK$1.75m phone scam
A 15-year-old girl has been arrested by police on suspicion of involvement in seven “guess who...
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Hong Kong mulls compulsory surveillance & dash cameras in taxis
Hong Kong will consult the taxi industry as to whether surveillance and dash cameras will be...
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Chinas Xi Jinping meets US business reps
Chinese President Xi Jinping met Wednesday with representatives of US businesses, state media reported, as Beijing...
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Art Basel Hong Kong 2024 returns with 242 local and int'l galleries
Art Basel Hong Kong has returned to Wan Chai’s exhibition centre at full-scale, welcoming 242 galleries...
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Hong Kong MTR fares to rise by 3%, despite HK$7.8 billion profit
Hong Kong MTR fares will increase by about 3 per cent in June, the city’s railway...
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Gay Games Hong Kong generated HK$200 million for economy
Organisers of the Gay Games Hong Kong (GGHK) have said that its event last year generated...
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Life in jail for ex-China football chief over US$$11m bribery
By Matthew Walsh The former chairman of the Chinese Football Association has been sentenced to life...
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UK, US, NZ say China targeted 'democratic institutions'
By Ryland James with Stuart Graham in London The United States, Britain and New Zealand have...
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HK's Chinese University removes 'unauthorised' student publication
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has removed copies of the University Community Press from...
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Trial run for HK waste tax will 'test' understanding of law: John Lee
A trial run for Hong Kong’s pay-as-you-throw waste tax will inform the government of how the...
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Hong Kong activist denied early release days after new security law axed eligibility | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
Hong Kong activist Ma Chun-man has been denied early release after being jailed in 2020 over...