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Hong Kong boat activists: China jails group for up to three years

Wednesday, December 30th 2020, 11:07
related countries: Taiwan Taiwan

The pro-democracy youngsters were caught at sea as they tried to escape by speedboat to Taiwan.
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How a lockdown 'sex party' doomed a Hungarian Euro MP

Sunday, December 6th 2020, 0:15

It was not just breaching Covid rules that did for Hungarian Jozsef Szajer but claims of hypocrisy too.
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Jozsef Szajer: Hungary MEP quits after allegedly fleeing gay orgy

Tuesday, December 1st 2020, 21:22

A top member of a party hostile to LGBT rights is said to have attended a "gay sex party" in Brussels.
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Covid-19: Hong Kong-Singapore travel corridor postponed

Saturday, November 21st 2020, 10:41
related countries: Singapore Singapore

The decision is a blow to the two financial hubs' attempts to revive their battered travel industry.
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Hong Kong: 'Eyes will be plucked out,' China warns West

Thursday, November 19th 2020, 15:09
related countries: China China, United Kingdom United Kingdom

Beijing rebukes the Five Eyes Western alliance for accusing it of trying to silence critics in Hong Kong.
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Covid-19 shakes up world’s most expensive city list

Wednesday, November 18th 2020, 4:57
related countries: France France, Singapore Singapore
related places: Paris

Hong Kong, Zurich and Paris now top the list pushing down Singapore and Osaka due to virus impact.
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Hong Kong: China condemns defiant opposition lawmakers

Thursday, November 12th 2020, 12:56
related countries: China China
related places: Beijing

Before they resigned in protest, pro-democracy lawmakers unfurled a banner in a final act.
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Milk Tea Alliance: Thai and Hong Kong activists on fight for democracy

Sunday, November 8th 2020, 0:11
related countries: Thailand Thailand

Thai and Hong Kong pro-democracy youth activists have joined forces, even sharing protest tactics.
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Jack Ma's Ant Group: World's biggest market debut suspended

Wednesday, November 4th 2020, 3:08
related countries: China China
related places: Shanghai

The mega listing of China's Ant Group suspended in Shanghai and Hong Kong at eleventh hour.
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China warns UK not to offer citizenship to Hong Kong residents

Friday, October 23rd 2020, 9:31
related countries: China China, United Kingdom United Kingdom
related places: Beijing

The UK plans to offer a path to citizenship to many in Hong Kong after Beijing's new security law.
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Thailand protest: Why young activists are embracing Hong Kong's tactics

Wednesday, October 21st 2020, 23:11
related countries: Thailand Thailand

Thailand’s activists are increasingly adopting methods used last year by demonstrators in Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong protesters facing prison after being shot by police

Friday, October 9th 2020, 8:35

Hong Kong has seen more than 1,000 underage protesters arrested in mass anti-government protests.
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HK commerce chief: security law 'good for stability'

Friday, October 9th 2020, 4:18
related countries: China China
related places: Beijing

Controversial law imposed by Beijing will boost Hong Kong's status as global financial hub says Edward Lau.
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Hong Kong's last authentic junk in troubled waters

Friday, October 9th 2020, 2:56
related countries: China China

The image of a Chinese junk boat is a popular symbol of Hong Kong and recognised around the world.
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Stolen Mao Zedong scroll 'worth millions' found cut in half

Thursday, October 8th 2020, 8:00

The 2.8m-long (9ft) artwork was cut up as it was too long to display, say Hong Kong police.
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Hong Kong's dolphins make pandemic comeback

Tuesday, September 15th 2020, 9:08

Travel restrictions have cut down maritime travel, bringing vulnerable dolphins back to the waters around Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong: Police tackle 12-year-old to the ground in Hong Kong

Monday, September 7th 2020, 18:59

The girl's family said she went out to buy school supplies and panicked when confronted by police.
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Chinese chip giant SMIC 'in shock' after US trade ban threat

Monday, September 7th 2020, 13:05
related countries: China China, United States United States

SMIC's Hong Kong shares sank 23% after the Pentagon said it could be added to a trade blacklist.
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Hong Kong security law: UN experts voice deep concerns

Friday, September 4th 2020, 4:42
related countries: China China

In a letter to China experts say the law poses a serious risk to Hong Kong's freedoms.
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Jimmy Lai: Hong Kong tycoon found not guilty in intimidation trial

Thursday, September 3rd 2020, 7:58

The court ruled the Hong Kong entrepreneur was not guilty over an incident three years ago.
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Hong Kong: China arrests 10 after intercepting boat 'fleeing Hong Kong'

Thursday, August 27th 2020, 13:54

Activists were among those detained off Guangdong province on Sunday, Hong Kong media say.
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Yuen Long attack: Hong Kong police accused of 're-writing history'

Wednesday, August 26th 2020, 14:04

The 2019 attack shocked Hong Kong, as masked men were seen attacking protesters and passers-by.
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Hong Kong protest singers fear for their future

Tuesday, August 25th 2020, 0:08

Has the new national security law pulled the plug on Hong Kong's pro-democracy musicians?
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Hong Kong: US suspends extradition treaty over national security law

Thursday, August 20th 2020, 5:16
related countries: China China, United States United States

Three treaties between the US and Hong Kong were suspended, the latest move to pressure China.
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Apple Daily: Company sees huge rise in stock after crackdown

Tuesday, August 11th 2020, 17:49

Jimmy Lai, owner of Hong Kong's Apple Daily newspaper, has been bailed after his arrest on Monday.
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Apple Daily: The Hong Kong newspaper that pushed the boundary

Tuesday, August 11th 2020, 10:33
related countries: China China
related places: Beijing

China has arrested the founder of the Apple Daily, a rare paper unafraid to openly criticise Beijing.
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China imposes sanctions on US senators over Hong Kong

Monday, August 10th 2020, 10:55
related countries: China China, United States United States
related places: High, Trump

High-profile US officials are sanctioned but China avoids targeting anyone in the Trump administration.
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China sends first Covid-19 medical testing team to Hong Kong

Monday, August 3rd 2020, 3:49
related countries: China China

Local councillors fear China could use the trip to collect DNA samples for surveillance purposes.
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Hong Kong postpones elections for a year 'over virus concerns'

Friday, July 31st 2020, 16:38
related countries: China China

The move comes weeks after China imposed a controversial national security law on Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong's new security law explained

Thursday, July 30th 2020, 15:50
related countries: China China

China’s new security law in Hong Kong has caused alarm. But what’s it all about?
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Hong Kong security law: Four students arrested for 'inciting secession'

Thursday, July 30th 2020, 1:21

Those arrested include Tony Chung, the ex-leader of a group that called for Hong Kong independence.
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Coronavirus: Hong Kong on verge of 'large-scale' outbreak, says Carrie Lam

Wednesday, July 29th 2020, 9:43

Hong Kong's leader Carrie Lam says a major outbreak may lead to the "collapse" of the city's hospitals.
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Benny Tai: Hong Kong university fires professor who led protests

Tuesday, July 28th 2020, 16:22

Benny Tai, a law professor, called the move "the end of academic freedom" in Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong security law: China hits back in extradition row

Tuesday, July 28th 2020, 10:50
related countries: Australia Australia, China China, New Zealand New Zealand, United Kingdom United Kingdom

China accuses the UK, Canada and Australia of "wrong actions" in a row over a new security law.
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Secret Morse code tune sees game removed in China

Tuesday, July 21st 2020, 14:34
related countries: China China

A hidden message about Hong Kong has led to a game being taken offline.
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China warns UK of 'consequences' over Hong Kong 'interference'

Tuesday, July 21st 2020, 6:56
related countries: China China, United Kingdom United Kingdom
related places: London

The Chinese ambassador in London says the UK has "blatantly interfered" in China's internal affairs.
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UK suspends extradition treaty with Hong Kong

Monday, July 20th 2020, 19:43
related countries: China China, United Kingdom United Kingdom

The foreign secretary says China's national security law is a "serious violation" of international obligations.
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