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Typhoon Saola

Typhoon Saola Makes Landfall In Southern China, Brings Hong Kong To A Standstill

After 90,000 people were moved to safety and everything in Hong Kong was suspended, Typhoon Saola hits southern China in the early hours of Saturday.

02 September 2023

China Covid-19 Surge

Chinese Travelers Rush To Take Advantage Of Reopening

The ability of residents of the semi-autonomous southern Chinese city to cross over is one of the most visible signs of China's easing of border restrictions, with travelers arriving from abroad also no longer required to...

08 January 2023

China Backs Away From Growth Goal, Sticks To Virus Controls

The announcement after a Communist Party planning meeting reflected the high cost President Xi Jinping's government has been willing to incur to stop the virus in a politically sensitive year when Xi is widely expected to...

29 July 2022

 China uses US debt battle to deflect pressure on Africa debt

Chinese Government Demands Inclusion Of Hong Kong Leader In Economic Conference Amid Diplomatic Spat With US

The Chinese government has demanded the US invite Lee to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting, raising concerns about the impact on bilateral relations and regional cooperation.

28 July 2023

Chinese President Xi Jinping

China Removes 6 Diplomats From UK After Protester Assaulted

China's government has removed a Chinese consul general and five of his staff following the assault on a Hong Kong pro-democracy protester at the Chinese consulate in Manchester, Britain's foreign secretary said Thursday.

15 December 2022

Chinese flag raising in Hong Kong

Timeline: How Hong Kong Has Fared Under A Quarter Century Of Chinese Rule

The Timeline explores the relationship up until the 25th Anniversary of the British handing over control of Hong Kong to the Chinese.

01 July 2022

Missing Agra Boy Found Buried In Forest

Uyghur Student Missing In Hong Kong For Over Two Weeks, Amnesty International Reports

Human rights group Amnesty International expresses deep concern over his unknown fate, highlighting the backdrop of human rights violations against Uyghurs and raising questions about the possible involvement of the Hong...

26 May 2023

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Flag Raising Ceremony in Hong Kong

Hong Kong: Leaders Attend Flag- Raising Ceremony Signaling Chinese Rule

Chinese President Xi Jinping did not attend the ceremony, albeit being in Hong Kong.

01 July 2022

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06 April 2022
Hong Kong's No. 2 Official Resigns, Seen As Next City Leader

Hong Kong's No. 2 Official Resigns, Seen As Next City Leader

John Lee, who is the city's chief secretary for administration, submitted his resignation to Hong Kong's leader Carrie Lam, according to a government...


20 March 2022
Hong Kong Will Review COVID-19 Restrictions As Cases Decline

Hong Kong Will Review COVID-19 Restrictions As Cases Decline

Hong Kong, although a part of China, is a special administrative region and counts its death toll separately.


24 February 2022
Hong Kong Starts Vaccine Requirement For Restaurants, Stores

Hong Kong Starts Vaccine Requirement For Restaurants, Stores

About 5.9 million people, or 87% of the population 12 years old and older, have gotten at least one dose, according to the government.


19 February 2022
Chinese Cities Announce Rewards For Tip-Offs On Hong Kongers Fleeing COVID-19

Chinese Cities Announce Rewards For Tip-Offs On Hong Kongers Fleeing COVID-19

Chinese cities Zhuhai and Dongguan have announced cash rewards capped at 100,000 yuan (USD 15,785) for tip-offs for suspected smuggling of Hong Kongers by...


28 December 2021
Hong Kong: Media Baron Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai Faces Fresh Sedition Charge

Hong Kong: Media Baron Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai Faces Fresh Sedition Charge

Jimmy Lai, the jailed Apple Daily founder from Hong Kong and six staff members have appeared in a court to hear charges of 'seditious publications'. The...


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18 December 2021
Hong Kong: 'China Patriots Only' Election Defines Dramatic Changes

Hong Kong: 'China Patriots Only' Election Defines Dramatic Changes

Hong Kong: The city was handed over from British to Chinese rule in 1997, with a promise by China to keep Western-style freedoms for 50 years, demands for...


14 December 2021
US To Expand Its Military, Economic Relationships In Asia: Antony Blinken

US To Expand Its Military, Economic Relationships In Asia: Antony Blinken

US will forge alliances with its partners in Asia to push back China's increasing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region, said US Secretary of State Antony...


13 December 2021
Hong Kong Tycoon Jimmy Lai Sentenced To 13 Months Jail For Tiananmen Vigil

Hong Kong Tycoon Jimmy Lai Sentenced To 13 Months Jail For Tiananmen Vigil

Hong Kong’s government has banned the candlelight vigil for the past two years on pandemic control grounds, although it is widely believed the ban is...


04 December 2021
China’s Didi to leave US stock market amid tech crackdown

China’s Didi to leave US stock market amid tech crackdown

China’s dominant ride-hailing service, Didi Global Inc., said Friday it will pull out of the New York Stock Exchange and shift its share trading to Hong Kong


19 November 2021
Beijing Winter Olympics: China Slams US President Joe Biden For 'Considering' Games Boycott

Beijing Winter Olympics: China Slams US President Joe Biden For 'Considering' Games Boycott

Joe Biden’s comment comes days after a virtual summit with Chinese counterpart XI Jinping, during which the two leaders said they should respect each other...


11 November 2021
Hong Kong's New M+ Museum Accused Of Censorship

Hong Kong's New M+ Museum Accused Of Censorship

As the M+ museum in Hong Kong opens, it is criticized for giving in to pressure from Beijing. It will not exhibit certain works by dissident artist Ai Weiwei.


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01 November 2021
US Urges China To Refrain From Unilateral Action On Taiwan

US Urges China To Refrain From Unilateral Action On Taiwan

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has called on Beijing to deescalate tensions in the Pacific during a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.


01 November 2021
Hong Kong: 8 Activists Including Jimmi Lai Under Trial For Tinananmen Vigil of 2020

Hong Kong: 8 Activists Including Jimmi Lai Under Trial For Tinananmen Vigil of 2020

Hong Kong: Pro-democracy activists including media baron Jimmi Lai and Lee Cheuk-yan, former chairman of Hong Kong alliance are under trial by China for...


26 October 2021
Hong Kong: China Convicts Second Person Under National Security Law

Hong Kong: China Convicts Second Person Under National Security Law

Critics say that the Chinese National Security Law recently extended to Hong Kong erodes freedom of expression and assembly. Chinese administration is now...


19 November 2020
Five Countries Call On China To Stop Undermining Rights Of People Of Hong Kong

Five Countries Call On China To Stop Undermining Rights Of People Of Hong Kong

The other countries include Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.


09 September 2020
Disney Criticised For Filming 'Mulan' In China's Xinjiang, Amid Reports Of Brutalities Against Uighurs

Disney Criticised For Filming 'Mulan' In China's Xinjiang, Amid Reports Of Brutalities Against Uighurs

Disney's live action movie 'Mulan', is facing criticism by various human rights activists as parts of the movie have been filmed in China's Xinjiang province.


03 July 2020
US Passes Bill Rebuking China Over Hong Kong Crackdown, To Impose Sanctions

US Passes Bill Rebuking China Over Hong Kong Crackdown, To Impose Sanctions

Critics say the new law effectively ends the 'one country, two systems' framework under which Hong Kong was promised a high degree of autonomy when it reverted...


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