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Xi defends vision of Hong Kong while marking 25-year anniversary of handover

China's president says the "one country, two systems" framework is working — even as recent changes have all but eliminated dissenting voices in the territory.

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Hong Kong's Blurring Border with China a Sign of Things to Come

From the hill in northernmost Hong Kong where Jasper Law stood, the border with China was obvious -- a narrow river dividing farmlands and fishponds from the gleaming skyscrapers of megacity Shenzhen. Friday is the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's transition from British to Chinese rule, AFP said. While the…

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John Lee: the former Hong Kong cop Beijing trusts is sworn in

Hong Kong (AFP) - John Lee, a former beat cop who became Hong Kong's security chief and played a key role in suppressing democracy protests, became the business hub's new leader on Friday in a ceremony overseen by Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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Xi hails China's rule over Hong Kong at handover anniversary

Hong Kong (AFP) - President Xi Jinping hailed China's rule over Hong Kong on Friday as he led 25th anniversary celebrations of the city's handover from Britain, insisting that democracy was flourishing despite a years-long political crackdown that has silenced dissent.

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Enforcer of Hong Kong security law sworn in as city's new leader

China's president Xi Jinping on Friday swore in John Lee, 64, as the city's next chief executive - the first security policy expert to run the China-ruled international financial hub since its handover from Britain in 1997.

Reuters

‘Stay or go?’ Hong Kong’s handover generation faces tough choice

Nearly 60 percent of young Hong Kongers have expressed a desire to emigrate amid diminishing freedoms in the city.

Al Jazeera

Xi Jinping Swears In Hong Kong's New Leader Amid Tight Security, Says City Has 'Risen From Ashes'

Chinese President Xi Jinping swore in Hong Kong’s new leader, John Lee Ka-chiu, on Friday as a part of his two-day visit to the former British crown colony.

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Xi hails China's rule over Hong Kong at handover ceremony

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Hong Kong's new leader says rule of law is a fundamental value for city

Hong Kong's new leader, John Lee, said on Friday that the rule of law is a fundamental value for the global financial centre and that a national security law imposed on the city in 2020 has brought stability after anti-government protests in 2019.

Reuters

Asian markets struggle as traders gripped by recession fear

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets struggled again Friday following another selloff on Wall Street fuelled by recession fears, with warnings of a bleak outlook for the global economy as central banks slam on the brakes to battle soaring inflation.

AFP

Freedom has 'vanished', Taiwan says on Hong Kong anniversary

Freedom in Hong Kong has "vanished" and China has failed to live up to its promises of 50 years without change, Taiwan Premier Su Tseng-chang said on Friday, the 25th anniversary of the city's return to Chinese rule.

Reuters

Hong Kong’s new leader sworn in as Xi hails rule by ‘patriots’

Chinese leader Xi Jinping oversees ceremony on first trip outside mainland China since the pandemic began.

Al Jazeera

China's Xi presides over muted Hong Kong handover anniversary

Hong Kong (AFP) - Chinese leader Xi Jinping presided Friday over tightly choreographed celebrations marking the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's handover from Britain, with once annual demonstrations silenced and a massive security presence in force.

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Hong Kong leaders attend flag-raising marking Chinese rule

Hong Kong’s incoming and outgoing leaders attended a flag-raising ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the return to Chinese rule for the city pulled in recent years under much tighter Communist Party control

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We were too lenient on pro-democracy politicians, says senior Hong Kong legislator Regina Ip

A senior figure in John Lee’s incoming administration says opposition politicians ‘only have themselves to blame’ for being arrested

Reuters

In Hong Kong, Xi says 'one country, two systems' is here to stay

There is no reason to change Hong Kong's "one country, two systems" formula of governance, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on a rare visit to the global financial hub after swearing in the city's new leader, John Lee, on Friday.

Al Jazeera

As China tightens grip, Hong Kong’s luster as ‘world city’ dims

Tens of thousands of residents are exiting the former British colony as Beijing reshapes life in the city.

The Independent UK

Truss: UK will continue stand up for the rights of Hong Kong

Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived for a ceremony to mark the 25th anniversary of the handover of the ex-British colony.

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Bangkok Post

A tale of two cities, as Xi Jinping visits Hong Kong

'Manhattan meets Hawaii." That's how I described Hong Kong to outsiders when I first moved here 7 years ago, dazzled by glittering skyscrapers ringing lush green mountains next to the sea.

AFP

China's Xi to preside over muted Hong Kong handover anniversary

Hong Kong (AFP) - Chinese leader Xi Jinping was set to preside Friday over tightly choreographed celebrations marking the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's handover from Britain, with once annual demonstrations silenced and a massive security presence in force.

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Xi Jinping leaves mainland China for the first time in years as Hong Kong marks the halfway point for 'One Country, Two Systems'

As Xi Jinping embarks on his first trip outside of mainland China since the pandemic began, observers suspect the anniversary visit could be a chance to further strengthen Beijing's hold on Hong Kong.

Reuters

UK PM says China must be held to commitments made on Hong Kong

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Britain would do all it could to hold Beijing to its commitments on democratic rights made 25 years ago when Hong Kong was handed back to China.

AFP

Chinese leader Xi says Hong Kong 'reborn from the fire' as visit to city begins

Hong Kong (AFP) - Chinese President Xi Jinping said Hong Kong had been "reborn from the fire" as he arrived Thursday to mark the 25th anniversary of the city's handover, in his first visit since the business hub's democracy movement was crushed.

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Hong Kong activists say have been trailed, warned off protesting during Xi visit

Hong Kong (AFP) - Hong Kong opposition figures said Thursday police had trailed them, searched their homes and warned them not to protest during a visit by Chinese leader Xi Jinping for a key anniversary.

Los Angeles Times

‘Just another Chinese city’: Xi’s Hong Kong visit marks its new era under Beijing’s control

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Even before he set foot in Hong Kong, Chinese President Xi Jinping’s intent was clear: to usher in the city’s next chapter under the firm grip of Communist Party rule.

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