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The mystery of a Chinese tycoon's disappearance

Wednesday, February 1st 2017, 9:10
related countries: China China

Xiao Jianhua, one of China's richest men, was staying at a five star hotel in Hong Kong when he vanished.
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Twenty years later

Thursday, January 19th 2017, 0:03
related countries: China China

Hong Kong has spent 20 years under Chinese sovereignty. What's changed?
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Kyrgyzstan plane crash: It crashed 'on top of the village'

Monday, January 16th 2017, 20:33
related countries: Kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan, Turkey Turkey

A Turkish cargo plane flying from Hong Kong has crashed in Kyrgyzstan, killing at least 37 people, most of them on the ground, say officials.
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Hungarian camerawoman who kicked migrants sentenced

Friday, January 13th 2017, 1:00
related countries: Hungary Hungary

Video of Petra Laszlo kicking or tripping up migrants near the Hungary-Serbia border went viral.
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How wholesalers are trying to spot the next big smart toy

Thursday, January 12th 2017, 9:28

Hundreds of toys have gone on display in Hong Kong, with wholesalers trying to spot what will be the next hit.
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Reporter who broke 1939 invasion story dies

Tuesday, January 10th 2017, 16:16
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

Clare Hollingworth, who broke the news of the Nazi invasion of Poland, dies aged 105.
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McDonald's agrees China franchise sale

Monday, January 9th 2017, 6:40
related countries: China China

McDonald's agrees to sell 80% of its China and Hong Kong business, as it focuses more on franchises.
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In pictures: The life of 'Old Master Q' creator Alfonso Wong

Wednesday, January 4th 2017, 9:48

Alfonso Wong, whose cartoons lampooning Hong Kong shaped the childhood memories of generations, has died.
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The 'Chinese burger' scooping awards

Monday, January 2nd 2017, 0:01

A reinvention of the humble steamed bun by Hong Kong's top female chef takes the culinary scene by storm.
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Hong Kong New Year's Day pro-democracy protest draws crowds

Sunday, January 1st 2017, 18:37

Thousands of protesters take to the streets of Hong Kong, demanding full democracy.
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Loved and reviled

Friday, December 30th 2016, 0:38

Hong Kong Chief Executive hopeful Regina Ip speaks to the BBC about her tough stance and blunt politics.
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No laughing matter

Thursday, December 22nd 2016, 0:00
related countries: India India

While the clown industry is in long-term decline in the West, it is booming in Hong Kong and India, as Kait Bolongaro reports.
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Hollywood star Zsa Zsa Gabor dies aged 99

Monday, December 19th 2016, 0:12

The Hungarian-born actress was more famous for her personal life than her on-screen roles.
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Hong Kong pro-democracy groups make record gains

Monday, December 12th 2016, 9:59

Hong Kong pro-democracy groups are set to take a record quarter of seats on the key Election Committee.
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Hong Kong holds election for panel to pick next leader

Sunday, December 11th 2016, 1:42

Voting is under way in Hong Kong in elections for the panel that chooses the next leader.
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Where now?

Sunday, December 11th 2016, 0:12

Hong Kong politics may be stormy, but it is a quiet, technical election that shows where things are really at.
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Hong Kong leader CY Leung not to seek re-election

Friday, December 9th 2016, 9:23

Hong Kong leader CY Leung says he will not seek re-election, citing "stress" on his family.
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Colourful campaign

Tuesday, December 6th 2016, 14:15

Why two rainbow-coloured lions have sparked a debate about LGBT rights in Hong Kong.
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Shenzhen-Hong Kong trading scheme kicks off

Monday, December 5th 2016, 5:15

Cross-border share trading between Shenzhen and Hong Kong gets underway after a one-year delay.
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'Pretty cancer cell'

Tuesday, November 29th 2016, 0:16

The BBC profiles Yau Wai-ching - the youngest woman to be elected to Hong Kong's parliament.
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Hong Kong pro-independence lawmakers disqualified from office

Tuesday, November 15th 2016, 15:33

Hong Kong's high court rules that two pro-independence lawmakers will not be allowed to take office.
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HK tycoon announces break-up in newspaper ads

Tuesday, November 15th 2016, 11:40

A flamboyant Hong Kong billionaire announces his break-up with a girlfriend in full-page newspaper adverts.
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Power Hungary?

Tuesday, November 15th 2016, 0:11

Hungarian political leader Gabor Vona abandons the far right and tries to replace Viktor Orban as PM.
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Hong Kong: Large pro-China rally against independence

Sunday, November 13th 2016, 12:18
related countries: China China

Tens of thousands of pro-China protesters rally in Hong Kong, expressing anger at calls for the territory's independence.
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'Rurik Jutting is an evil man'

Tuesday, November 8th 2016, 12:58
related countries: Indonesia Indonesia, United Kingdom United Kingdom

British banker Rurik Jutting has been found guilty of murdering two Indonesian women in Hong Kong.
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Rurik Jutting, British banker, guilty of Hong Kong murders

Tuesday, November 8th 2016, 10:19
related countries: Indonesia Indonesia, United Kingdom United Kingdom

British banker Rurik Jutting is found guilty of the sadistic murders of two women in Hong Kong.
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HK murders: 'We were lucky it wasn't us'

Tuesday, November 8th 2016, 8:11
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

A Filipino sex worker who met former British banker Rurik Jutting just months before he killed two women in Hong Kong says she feels lucky it wasn't her.
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Hong Kong lawmakers barred by Beijing from office

Monday, November 7th 2016, 7:00
related countries: China China
related places: Beijing

The Beijing government intervenes in Hong Kong politics to bar two elected lawmakers from taking office.
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Hong Kong police use pepper spray in China oath-taking protest

Sunday, November 6th 2016, 15:00
related countries: China China

Hong Kong police use pepper spray on protesters angry over China's involvement in political affairs.
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Oaths and the law

Wednesday, November 2nd 2016, 21:13
related countries: China China

There have been three weeks of chaos in Hong Kong's legislative council, at a particularly tense time for relations with mainland China, the BBC's Helier Cheung reports.
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Rurik Jutting had narcissistic disorder, defence says

Monday, October 31st 2016, 8:16
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

A British banker accused of killing two women in Hong Kong had a narcissistic personality disorder, the court has heard.
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Hong Kong parking space sold for £510,000

Friday, October 28th 2016, 9:33

A parking space in a prestigious residential area of Hong Kong sells for a record-breaking HK$4.8m ($0.62m; £0.51m).
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Hong Kong riled by latest tiny 'space capsule' homes

Wednesday, October 26th 2016, 11:06

Hong Kong is no stranger to tiny homes, but the “space capsule” pod has stirred up anger and incredulity.
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Crushed by tanks

Tuesday, October 25th 2016, 23:37

In October 1956, Hungarian workers and students protested against Soviet oppression. Peter Pallai was among the rebels.
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Rurik Jutting: Hong Kong murder trial shown 'torture' video

Tuesday, October 25th 2016, 6:21
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

Jurors in the Hong Kong murder trial of a British banker are shown mobile phone footage of the attack on one of the victims.
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Banker pleads not guilty to HK murders

Monday, October 24th 2016, 7:06
related countries: Indonesia Indonesia, United Kingdom United Kingdom

British banker Rurik Jutting, accused of murdering two Indonesian women in Hong Kong, pleads not guilty at the start of his trial.
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'Starbucks uncle' captures Hong Kong hearts during flooding

Thursday, October 20th 2016, 8:33

A photo of an elderly man quietly enjoying his newspaper and coffee in a flooded coffee shop has gone viral in Hong Kong.
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