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Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam responds to denial of visa for Victor Mallet, British journalist at Financial Times

At a press conference on Tuesday morning, Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam reacted to questions regarding the denial of a visa renewal for Financial Times’ journalist Victor Mallet.

October 9, 2018
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Hong Kong's political parties marched on October 1, China's National Day, with pro-independence and pro-Beijing supporters clashing over the banned Hong Kong National Party. ...02:22
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National Day rallies bring out pro- and anti-Beijing camps
October 1, 2018
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The Hong Kong government has banned a separatist political party on grounds of national security. It’s the first time a political party has been banned since Hong Kong reverted to Chinese rule in...01:59
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Hong Kong issues unprecedented ban on Andy Chan’s separatist National Party
September 24, 2018
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In an exclusive interview with the South China Morning Post, Andy Chan Ho-tin, convenor of the Hong Kong National Party discusses the ban his party is facing over its independence agenda. The party...04:13
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Hong Kong independence activist addresses possible ban
August 13, 2018
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20-year-old Hongkonger Dice is a fan of Kitchee Football Club and is passionate about Hong Kong. For many young football supporters like him, the football stadium provides both a sense of community...03:37
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Local football fan's loyalties lie with club and Hong Kong
September 29, 2017
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Hong Kong’s National Party and six university student unions had planned to hold a ‘20 Years of Chinese Occupation’ rally to mourn the ‘fall’ of Hong Kong in the handover to China. ...01:20
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Hong Kong National Party and student unions call off rally after police issues verbal warning
June 30, 2017
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Hong Kong police used pepper spray Sunday to drive back hundreds of protesters angry at China's decision to intervene in a row over whether two pro-independence lawmakers should be barred from the...02:06
Hong Kong Basic Law
Hong Kong police clash with anti-China protesters
November 7, 2016
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The trouble began after Hongkongers, who opposed to an interpretation of the Basic Law by Beijing’s top lawmaking body, took to the streets for the second time in less than a week to voice their...01:22
Hong Kong Basic Law
Hong Kong police disperse crowds protesting Beijing’s interpretation of the Basic Law
November 6, 2016
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Two newly elected, pro-independence lawmakers have taken to court by the city government when they failed to take their oaths properly and instead used derogatory terms and expletives. (Photo: SCMP...00:34
Hong Kong localism and independence
Hong Kong government takes rebel lawmakers to court over oath
November 3, 2016
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Legislative Council President Andrew Leung Kwan-yuen adjourned the council meeting today as lawmakers Sixtus ‘Baggio’ Leung and Yau Wai-ching attempted to retake their oaths today. ...02:31
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Legco oath-taking crisis continues as meeting adjourned amid chaos
October 26, 2016
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A tumultuous second meeting ended when the pro-establishment side prevented localist legislators from taking the LegCo oat by walking out of the session.01:27
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Pro-establishment camp walks out before localists can take oaths
October 19, 2016
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Hong Kong's leader has sparked fury after he launched a court bid against two pro-independence lawmakers which could block them from taking up their parliamentary seats. (Photo: SCMP's Dickson Lee)01:24
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Hong Kong leader court battles with pro-independence lawmakers
October 19, 2016
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A localist rally in Mong Kok which some feared could have descended into violence had an anti-climatic ending on Friday night, with about 200 participants dispersing peacefully after watching China...01:02
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Hundreds attend localists' live screening of Hong Kong-China Olympic badminton match
August 12, 2016
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Thousands of localism supporters gathered at Tamar Park near the government headquarters to protest against the "political screening" for September's Legislative Council election. ...00:56
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Hong Kong localists vow to press on despite election ban
August 5, 2016
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Thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators joined an annual march in Hong Kong on January 1, 2019, calling for political reform and protesting what they described as shrinking freedoms in the city. ...02:25
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Hong Kong New Year’s Day march
January 1, 2019
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The US move came a day after President Trump imposed a 10% US tariff on Chinese goods01:40
United States & Canada
US stops accepting parcels from mainland China, Hong Kong
February 5, 2025
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The church group that purchased the theatre plans to convert the building into a community centre  15:14
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Sunset for Hong Kong’s Sunbeam Theatre
March 23, 2025
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A gym manager and former rugby player is attempting to run 50km (31 miles) daily for seven days straight to raise money for a Hong Kong charity. Kevin Field, who has been training for the...03:39
SCMP Originals
Running 50km a day for 7 days straight
March 22, 2025
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For more on this story: https://sc.mp/319pi ...01:32
Australia
Hong Kong denies sending anonymous reward letters
March 19, 2025
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Read more about this: https://sc.mp/ab4zj  ...01:02
Hong Kong weather
Hong Kong construction worker stranded in mid-air
March 17, 2025
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A quirky, rubber-coated plush character has become a favourite among young adults in Asia. Labubu was created by Hong Kong-born artist Kasing Lung. Speaking exclusively to the Post, Lung shared...02:08
Hong Kong
Meet the creator of the trending Labubu
March 16, 2025
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Disneyland is being recommended on social media as not just a place for rides and attractions, but also a venue for studying or even remote work03:18
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What is it like to study or work in the ‘happiest place on Earth’?
March 15, 2025
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Read more: https://sc.mp/vhc3x ...04:23
Mahjong
What is it like inside a Hong Kong mahjong parlour?
March 8, 2025