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Hong Kong doesn't warrant special status as China dismantling freedom: US

The Biden administration reaffirmed a determination that Hong Kong does not warrant preferential treatment under US law owing to the erosion of its autonomy at the hands of Beijing

China sharply cuts elected seats in Hong Kong legislature after 2-day meet

China has sharply reduced the number of directly elected seats in Hong Kong's legislature in a setback for the territory's already beleaguered democracy movement

China's top legislature approves changes to Hong Kong election laws

China's top legislature approved amendments to Hong Kong's constitution on Tuesday that will give Beijing more control over the make-up of the city's legislature

Two from India in Asia's 50 best restaurants: Check details here

The Chairman in Hong Kong was named the No 1 restaurant in the region by World's 50 Best Restaurants, which is owned by William Reed Business Media Ltd

Hong Kong coronavirus vaccination drive struggles to gain public trust

Hong Kong's sudden suspension of a Covid-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech is another blow to a vaccination program already struggling against a wall of public distrust

China's Didi leans towards NY over HK for IPO, eyeing $100 bn valuation

China's top ride-hailing firm Didi Chuxing is leaning toward picking New York over Hong Kong for its IPO, eyeing a valuation of at least $100 billion via the float, two sources said

Hong Kong suspends Pfizer-BioNTech Covid vaccines over packaging defects

Hong Kong suspended vaccinations using Pfizer shots known as BioNTech shots in the city on Wednesday after they were informed by its distributor Fosun that one batch had defective bottle lids

China rejecting '1 country, 2 systems' with HK's electoral system overhaul

As China plans to rewrite election rules in Hong Kong to ensure the city is run by 'patriots', the lingering question is over the concern it might be rejecting the 'one country two systems'

China's Baidu raises $3.1 billion from Hong Kong secondary listing

The deal showed that the desire of Hong Kong's retail investors to buy into new stock market transactions shows no signs of slowing.

US sanctions 24 Chinese, HK officials over crackdown on political freedoms

The US sanctioned an additional 24 Chinese and Hong Kong officials over Beijing's crackdown on political freedoms in the semi-autonomous city, including a decision to overhaul its electoral system

China's Baidu raises $3.08 billion from Hong Kong listing: Report

Chinese internet search giant Baidu Inc is set to raise $3.08 billion by pricing its shares at $HK252 each in its Hong Kong secondary listing, according to sources with direct knowledge of the matter

Jack Ma's SCMP joins Hong Kong media groups facing China control

Beijing has moved to stifle Hong Kong's democracy motion over the previous 12 months

Hong Kong faces brain drain as educated people plan to move abroad

A new survey revealed that a quarter of university-educated people under the age of 35 were planning to leave the city to work elsewhere, amid easing of immigration schemes by foreign countries

Infants among hundreds in Hong Kong quarantine amid Covid-19 outbreak

About 750 close contacts of people infected have been sent to quarantine

China fires back at UK govt charges of Hong Kong treaty violation

The statement came after UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab on Saturday said China is in a "state of ongoing non-compliance"

Japan slams Beijing over electoral changes in Hong Kong, terms it 'setback'

Japan has said that it "cannot overlook" the resolution passed by China's Congress to change the electoral system in Hong Kong, with Tokyo calling the new laws as a major setback

Blinken calls on China to uphold obligations and commitments on Hong Kong

Condemning China's continuing assault on democratic institutions in Hong Kong Blinken called on Beijing to uphold its international obligations, commitments and to act with Hong Kong's Basic Law

China approves 'patriotic' plan to control elections in Hong Kong

The NPC's passage of the "draft decision" was all but assured, even though it was only placed on the agenda a week ago and the full text wasn't published before the vote

Baidu looks to raise $3.03 billion in Hong Kong listing

The final price for Baidu's shares will be set on March 17

Chinese lawmakers endorse tighter control over Hong Kong

China's ceremonial legislature on Thursday endorsed the Communist Party's latest move to tighten control over Hong Kong