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Hong Kong hands out cash, cuts duties in budget despite larger deficit

Hong Kong is set for back-to-back deficits but will give cash handouts and offer some help to first-time home buyers to help the economy recover from prolonged COVID-19 restrictions, the city's government announced in its budget on Wednesday.

Reuters

Scientist convicted of editing babies’ genes has Hong Kong visa revoked over ‘false statement’

Local media report inquiry launched over application by Chinese scientist He Jiankui, whose work sparked ethics storm

The Guardian - UK

Scientist who gene-edited human babies is out of jail, trying to start a comeback

Hong Kong's visa scheme for top talent has attracted an infamous applicant: He Jiankui, the Chinese scientist who controversially edited human embryos in 2018.

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Scientist behind gene-edited babies eyes work in Hong Kong

A Chinese scientist who set off an ethical debate five years ago with claims that he made the world’s first genetically edited babies says he hopes to research rare hereditary diseases in Hong Kong

The Independent UK

Disgraced gene-splicer gets Hong Kong 'top talent' visa

HONG KONG: The disgraced Chinese scientist who created the world’s first genetically altered babies has received a “top talent” visa to work in Hong Kong.

Bangkok Post

Beijing quietly backing HK crypto plans

HONG KONG: In October, Hong Kong rolled out the red carpet for cryptocurrency businesses to help revitalise the embattled financial hub. Signs are now emerging that the push has under-the-radar backing from Beijing, providing impetus for mainland Chinese firms to return.

Bangkok Post

Air France-KLM CEO says China carriers have 'unfair advantage': Flying over Russia

European carriers have to skirt around Russia, adding hours to trips between Europe and Asia. Some Asian airlines don't have that restriction.

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Poon Hiu-wing's murder set off a chain of events that resulted in mass protests. Five years later, her killer remains free

The murder of Amber Poon Hiu-wing at the hands of her partner set off a chain of events that resulted in mass protests in a city once known for its rule of law and civilisation.

ABC News

India enter semifinals, ensure first medal in continental badminton meet

DUBAI: India staged a remarkable comeback to down Hong Kong 3-2 and qualify for the semifinals of the Asia Mixed Team Badminton Championships and ensure a first-ever medal in the continental tournament here on Friday.

The Times of India

Hong Kong Debuts $102 Million Digital Green Bond

The transactions in the so-called tokenized notes will be performed and recorded on a private blockchain

Caixin Global

China’s top tech dealmaker Bao Fan goes missing

The billionaire investment banker is unreachable, according to the investment bank he founded.

Al Jazeera

China faces grilling in review of key rights by UN committee

China has come in for a grilling over its human rights record as a two-day hearing opened at the United Nations human rights office

The Independent UK

Hong Kong population drops for 3rd year under COVID shadow

Hong Kong’s government has announced that the territory's population dropped for a third straight year as deaths rose during the pandemic and anti-virus measures restricted the number of arriving workers

The Independent UK

Hong Kong sees more pro-Beijing voices at UN rights review

Hong Kong supporters of a tough national security law imposed by China’s ruling Communist Party have set their sights on a United Nations session, drawing concern from rights advocates

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The Guardian - AU

Trial of the ‘Hong Kong 47’ symbolises China’s attempts to dissolve civil society

Experts say Chinese authorities want to send the message that critical voices deemed a threat to the regime will be erased

Bangkok Post

'Benz Demon' returns, detained, denies charges

A prime suspect in the macau888 online gambling case returned to Bangkok from Hong Kong on Tuesday night and was immediately taken into police custody. He denied all charges.

Al Jazeera

‘It’s an emergency’: Homelessness on the rise in Hong Kong

In one of the world’s most expensive cities, the number of people without a home to call their own is soaring.

Reuters

Taiwan to reopen borders to Hong Kong, Macau residents next week

Taiwan will allow the entry of Hong Kong and Macau residents as part of a further easing of its COVID-19 prevention measures, Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council said on Tuesday, but stopped short of scrapping curbs on visitors from the mainland.

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The Independent UK

Beijing eases meeting rule for US top diplomat in Hong Kong

Beijing has dropped a requirement for the United States consul general to secure China’s approval before meeting officials in the semi-autonomous Chinese city of Hong Kong

Tribune News Service

Sanctioned Chinese balloon firm linked to ‘terminator of drones’

HONG KONG — One of the Chinese entities blacklisted by the United States for alleged links to a global espionage balloon program is part of a state-owned conglomerate that develops products including anti-drone systems and blimps.

Reuters

Hong Kong adds security law clauses to land sales, property stocks drop

Hong Kong's Lands Department has added national security clauses to all land sale and short-term lease tender documents in the Asian financial hub, the Development Bureau said on Monday, confirming an earlier media report that had sent property stocks tumbling.

Nottingham Post

Nottingham campaigners continue pushing council to end relationship with Chinese city

The Nottingham Stands with Hong Kong group is asking Nottingham City Council to consider human rights over 'economic concerns'

Bangkok Post

'Lucky' car number plate with letter 'R' sells for HK$25 million at auction in Hong Kong

A personalised car number plate featuring just the letter "R" has fetched more than HK$25 million (US$3.18 million) at a government auction, the second highest paid in Hong Kong.

Manchester Evening News

‘Please don’t forget us’: Manchester's newest residents bringing their uncomfortable new reality to the masses

'A Bouffon Play About Hong Kong' touches on the stories of the new Manchester community and the lives they've left behind

The Times of India

India drops 'Air Suvidha' requirement for 6 countries; 2 percent random testing to continue

As per the latest development, the Indian Government has announced to drop the requirement of COVID-19 testing and uploading of the ‘Air Suvidha’ form for international arrivals from Singapore, China, Korea, Hong Kong, Thailand, and Japan.

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