China’s Premier Li Qiang says differences in opinion with New Zealand must ‘not become a chasm’
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China’s Premier Li Qiang says differences in opinion with New Zealand must ‘not become a chasm’
Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Thursday his nation's differences with New Zealand must not become a "chasm."
Promote food waste reduction at source as well as recycling, Hong Kong green group urges government
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Promote food waste reduction at source as well as recycling, Hong Kong green group urges government
The government should encourage Hongkongers to reduce the amount of food waste they generate as well as promoting food waste recycling..
Hong Kong firms among hundreds hit with US sanctions for supporting Russia’s ‘war economy’
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Hong Kong firms among hundreds hit with US sanctions for supporting Russia’s ‘war economy’
At least 21 Hong Kong-based companies and four people associated with them were among hundreds hit by new US sanctions.
76% of applications for Hong Kong’s new investment visa scheme from residents of Vanuatu and Guinea-Bissau
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76% of applications for Hong Kong’s new investment visa scheme from residents of Vanuatu, Guinea-Bissau
Hong Kong has received 251 applications for its newly launched investment migration scheme, with most applicants residents Vanuatu and Guinea-Bissau.
China ‘reserves right’ to challenge planned EU electric car tariffs at World Trade Organization
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China ‘reserves right’ to challenge planned EU electric car tariffs at World Trade Organization
China said Thursday it "reserves the right" to file a suit with the WTO over planned new EU tariffs on imports of its electric vehicles.
Applications for new Hong Kong transitional housing scheme to open in late June
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Applications for new Hong Kong transitional housing scheme to open in late June
Applications for a transitional housing scheme described by the Hong Kong government as a "breakthrough" initiative will open later this month.
Hong Kong justice dept. will not appeal acquittal of democrat cleared in city’s largest national security case
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Hong Kong justice dept. will not appeal acquittal of democrat cleared in city’s largest national security case
Hong Kong's Department of Justice will not appeal the acquittal of Lee Tue-shun, who was last month cleared of conspiring to commit subversion.
US, Australia express ‘concern’ after Hong Kong cancels passports of 6 UK-based activists
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US, Australia express ‘concern’ after Hong Kong cancels passports of 6 UK-based activists
US and Australia expressed concern Friday over HK's invoking of a national security law to cancel the passports of six democracy activists.
Data of over 20,000 staff, students at Chinese University of Hong Kong stolen after school server hacked
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Data of over 20,000 staff, students at Chinese University of Hong Kong stolen after school server hacked
The personal data of over 20,000 CUHK staff and students has been stolen after a server at one of the institution's schools was hacked
China jails #MeToo journalist Sophia Huang for 5 years over ‘inciting subversion of state power’
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China jails #MeToo journalist Sophia Huang for 5 years over ‘inciting subversion of state power’
A Chinese journalist who popularised the country's stalled #MeToo movement was sentenced to five years in prison on Friday.
Beijing’s offices in Hong Kong hit out at British judge who quit top court, as another UK justice pledges to stay
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Beijing’s offices in Hong Kong hit out at British judge who quit top court, as another UK justice pledges to stay
Two of Beijing’s state offices in Hong Kong have hit back at a British judge who said the city was turning into a “totalitarian state.”
Fact that Hong Kong police green-lit all public event applications last year does not reflect full picture, activist says
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Fact that Hong Kong police green-lit all public event applications last year does not reflect full picture, activist says
Public events being green-lit by police were not the kind where "we show our strength and make demands of the gov't," activist Chan Po-ying has said.
New security law: Man denied bail under Article 23 over ‘seditious’ slogans on t-shirt and mask
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New security law: Man denied bail under Article 23 over ‘seditious’ slogans on t-shirt and mask
A Hong Kong man was denied bail under the city's new security law over wearing a t-shirt with a banned protest slogan and a yellow mask.
Hong Kong novelists find freedom to reflect, connect – both overseas and through their writing
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Hong Kong novelists find freedom to reflect, connect – both overseas and through their writing
Hong Kong's democracy movement lives on in several recent books published by Hong Kong authors, many of whom live and write abroad.
Explainer: Why do foreign judges sit on Hong Kong’s top court?
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Explainer: Why do foreign judges sit on Hong Kong’s top court?
Since its establishment in 1997, Hong Kong’s Court of Final Appeal (CFA) has sporadically extended invitations to judges from other common law jurisdictions to join its appeal panel. This pra…
China’s new coast guard rules allow detention of foreigners without trial in disputed South China Sea
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China’s new coast guard rules allow detention of foreigners without trial in disputed South China Sea
New China Coast Guard rules will allow officers to detain foreigners in disputed areas of the South China Sea for up to 60 days without trial.
China promoting authoritarian, single-party governance in developing world, report says
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China promoting authoritarian, single-party governance in developing world, report says
China has provided trainings for officials in Africa and Latin America, promoting its single-party system and Xi Jinping's worldview.
Don’t trash the tax: Ex-official, green groups say Hong Kong more prepared for waste tax than government thinks
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Don’t trash the tax: Ex-official, green groups say Hong Kong more prepared for waste tax than government thinks
Hong Kong's waste charging scheme has been indefinitely postponed. But experts say the public may be more ready to recycle than officials think.
3 swimmers in China doping scandal reportedly failed earlier tests, as Beijing says they consumed contaminated meat
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3 swimmers in China doping scandal reportedly failed earlier tests, as Beijing says they consumed contaminated meat
3 Chinese swimmers in a drug scandal ahead of the Tokyo Olympics had reported tested positive for banned substances in earlier cases.
HKFP Lens: Across Hong Kong, the streets bear the scars of a stubbornly weak retail sector – shuttered stores
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HKFP Lens: Across Hong Kong, the streets bear the scars of a stubbornly weak retail sector – shuttered stores
But since lifting all anti-epidemic measures early last year, Hong Kong has struggled to live up to its reputation as a "shoppers' paradise."