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Hong Kong slams US report alleging ‘repressive policies’ against dissidents
Annual report of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China also calls on Washington to sanction city officials.
22 Dec 2024 - 5:19PM
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‘One country, two systems’ belongs to world, not just to China: Xi Jinping
20 Dec 2024 - 11:11PM
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Xi’s speech tasks Macau and Hong Kong with ‘one country, two systems’ mission
20 Dec 2024 - 11:44PM
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Xi Jinping stresses projects in Hengqin zone must align with Beijing policies
Central government developing Hengqin to promote diversification of Macau’s economy and give convenience to residents, president says at inauguration of city’s new leader.
20 Dec 2024 - 11:52PM
The Macau Tower and Hengqing in the distance. Photo: Xinhua
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Xi Jinping lays out 3 expectations for Macau as new leader set to take reins
President urges city to embrace reforms, attract a broad pool of talent and increase its presence on the global stage.
20 Dec 2024 - 12:32PM
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Too early to think about retirement, president of Hong Kong’s legislature says
Andrew Leung notes current lawmakers passed nearly 50 per cent more bills than their predecessors did.
19 Dec 2024 - 8:55PM
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Xi Jinping tells Hong Kong leader country has ‘very high expectations’
Pair meet for second time in a week as John Lee travels to Macau for celebrations marking 25th anniversary of return to Chinese administration.
22 Dec 2024 - 4:10PM
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Hong Kong leader John Lee (left) and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet on Thursday. Photo: Xinhua
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Hong Kong shelves plan to use ‘smart ballot boxes’ for elections
Legco welcomes government’s decision to heed concerns raised by lawmakers that machines would undermine privacy and vote secrecy.
18 Dec 2024 - 9:27PM
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Macau
Macau ‘gradually unleashing deep potential’ in push for better future: Xi
President and his wife Peng Liyuan arrive in Macau on visit to mark 25th anniversary of the city’s return to Chinese administration.
18 Dec 2024 - 10:03PM
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Hong Kong’s John Lee to lead delegation to Macau for anniversary celebrations
Gaming hub prepares for visit by President Xi Jinping, who will inaugurate Macau’s new leader Sam Hou-fai on Friday.
17 Dec 2024 - 11:41PM
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Lawyer group has ‘frank’ talk with Beijing about Hong Kong post-Article 23
Bar Association speaks with officials from Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office about areas of concern among general public, legal sector.
17 Dec 2024 - 10:29PM
The Hong Kong Bar Association last year resumed its ice-breaking trips to Beijing after a five-year pause. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
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‘Treat them nicely,’ John Lee tells Hongkongers amid rise in mainland tourists
City leader also promises smooth border crossing for mainland Chinese tourists ahead of Christmas holiday.
17 Dec 2024 - 10:07PM
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Hong Kong lawmakers raise privacy concerns over ‘smart ballot boxes’ for elections
Government aims to introduce technology that would check ballots as they are submitted and sound alarm if any irregularity is found.
16 Dec 2024 - 8:45PM
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Innovation, fostering unity among top tasks for Hong Kong’s John Lee: observers
Chief Executive John Lee ends duty visit to Beijing on Saturday after meeting President Xi Jinping the previous day.
15 Dec 2024 - 1:14AM
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2 men linked to Hong Kong trade office case deny spying charges in UK
Trial of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office’s Bill Yuen and UK Border Force officer Peter Wai set to start in March of next year.
13 Dec 2024 - 6:41PM
Hong Kong currently operates 14 overseas offices, including the one in London, to help liaise with stakeholders and promote the city’s trade and economic interests. Photo: Google Maps
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Xi Jinping pledges full support for Hong Kong’s John Lee to reform economy
Lee later says he briefed the president on the city’s budget deficit, pledging to spend three to five years to balance the books with ‘a series of strategies’.
13 Dec 2024 - 11:24PM
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Hong Kong’s John Lee urges Beijing-based firms to take lead on integration
Chief Executive John Lee met 15 Hong Kong business representatives during his duty visit to capital.
12 Dec 2024 - 8:48PM
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Hong Kong leader departs for Beijing duty visit, set to brief Xi Jinping on Friday
Sources say John Lee to meet Beijing-based Hong Kong business leaders on Thursday, a day before briefing Xi on city’s development.
11 Dec 2024 - 8:34PM
President Xi Jinping meets Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu in Beijing in December of last year. Photo: Handout
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Washington slams China’s visa curbs on US officials over Hong Kong interference
‘We condemn retaliatory actions by the People’s Republic of China against US officials,’ America’s Department of State says.
11 Dec 2024 - 5:23PM
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Beijing to slap visa curbs on US officials for ‘behaving poorly’ on Hong Kong
Foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning says Beijing has stated its position to the US.
10 Dec 2024 - 11:30PM
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Hong Kong’s new culture minister vows to turn commercial spaces into arts venues
Rosanna Law pledges to examine restrictions related to fire safety, building structure and land use preventing factory spaces from being used for performances.
9 Dec 2024 - 9:04PM
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23 Dec 2024 - 2:30PM
Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty
22 Nov 2024 - 12:38PM
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China’s evolving role in Middle East conflicts, according to an academic
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This economist says China’s property oversupply is far from over. Here’s why
6 Aug 2024 - 9:19AM
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Ex-World Bank economist on why ‘China will not be misled’, dodging Japan’s fate
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China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024
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