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Hong Kong's top court rejects bid to block British lawyer from defending democrat Jimmy Lai

Hong Kong's top court ruled on Monday that a British lawyer can represent pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai in a national security trial, rejecting an appeal by the government to bar foreigner lawyers from such cases.

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Hong Kong's top court lets UK lawyer defend publisher Lai

Hong Kong’s top court has upheld a ruling to let a veteran British lawyer defend pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai at his national security trial this week despite fierce opposition from the pro-Beijing camp

The Independent UK

China Evergrande winding-up lawsuit again adjourned

HONG KONG: China Evergrande Group, the world’s most indebted developer, said it expects to receive restructuring support from offshore creditors by as early as February, helping its plea to adjourn a winding-up hearing again.

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Asian shares fall as China protests, lockdowns cloud outlook

Shares have skidded in Asia, with Hong Kong dipping as much as 4% following weekend protests in various cities over China's strict zero-COVID lockdowns

The Independent UK

The Observer view on Britain’s feeble response to China’s assault on human rights

Xi Jinping’s repressive policy on dissent in the former colony is starting to resemble a vendetta as Jimmy Lai faces a new trial

The Guardian - UK

Investors seen heading north, leaving SE Asia behind

The nascent revival in North Asian equities is being touted as the start of a potential bull run as bets for China’s gradual reopening as well as the bottoming out of the chip industry intensify.

Bangkok Post

World Cup bid has fullback primed for Wildfires return

"I'm super keen to get stuck in. I have always been a competitor. I love being pushed."

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Hong Kongers are safe in London, deputy mayor pledges after Manchester Chinese consulate incident

It’s feared the alleged attack on a protester in Manchester ‘could be 10 times worse in London’

Evening Standard

Hong Kong airport launches new third runway

Hong Kong’s airport has officially launched a new third runway which is expected to boost the city’s status as an aviation hub

The Independent UK

Hong Kong’s Cardinal Zen found guilty over protester support fund

Senior Catholic, 90, one of six activists, including singer Denise Ho, fined for failing to register the fund.

Al Jazeera

Hong Kong's Cardinal Zen among six fined over fund for protesters

One of Asia's most senior Roman Catholic clerics, Cardinal Joseph Zen, 90, was found guilty of failing to register a now-disbanded fund for pro-democracy protesters and fined HK$4,000($512) on Friday by a Hong Kong court.

Reuters

Hong Kong court convicts Cardinal Zen, 5 others over fund to help arrested protestors

A 90-year-old Roman Catholic cardinal and five others were fined after being found guilty of failing to register a fund that aimed to help people arrested in widespread protests three years ago.

WEKU

Hong Kong court convicts Cardinal Zen, 5 others over fund

A 90-year-old Catholic cardinal and five others in Hong Kong were fined after being found guilty of failing to register a now-defunct fund meant to people arrested in the widespread protests three years ago

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak faces Tory backlash over record immigration figures

Numbers swollen by humanitarian arrivals from Ukraine, Afghanistan and Hong Kong

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Net migration to UK rises to record of half a million people

Net migration to the U.K. hit a record high of half a million people, driven by the arrival of international students following the end of COVID-19 restrictions, as well as resettlement programs for Ukrainians, Afghans and Hong Kongers.

The Guardian - UK

Migration to UK rises to record 504,000 with Ukraine and Hong Kong schemes

Jump in number of international students a factor in figure that is at least 400,000 higher than home secretary is aiming for

Fortune

Bill Ackman wants to break Hong Kong's peg to the U.S. dollar

But the city's financial secretary earlier said anyone betting against the Hong Kong dollar is "bound to lose."

The Independent UK

Hong Kong emigres crave taste of milk tea from home

As tens of thousands leave Hong Kong for new lives abroad, many are craving a flavor from childhood that’s become a symbol of the city’s culture: the heavy, sweet milk tea served at diner-like restaurants called cha chaan tengs

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Fighting an exodus, Hong Kong faces a tough task to lure back young people

New visas and other measures aim to entice people after 140,000 workers fled Hong Kong amid a security crackdown

Evening Standard

Hong Kong arrivals to London facing discrimination

More than 35,000 British National (Overseas) visa holders have emigrated to London since 2021

Glasgow Live

First look at Glasgow's newest Salt and Chilli restaurant as it opens in the southside

The Cantonese restaurant and bar is now open on Kilmarnock Road in Shawlands and is set over two floors offering a taste of Hong Kong’s vibrant and exciting street food.

Bangkok Post

Hong Kong's Tsim Sha Tsui dethroned as world's most expensive shopping district

Hong Kong can no longer lay claim to the world's most expensive shopping district after losing that crown to New York amid an economic slowdown and an ongoing lack of international visitors due to Covid-19, according to global real estate company Cushman & Wakefield.

Bangkok Post

Thai tour group in Hong Kong enjoys only 1 day at local restaurants

Members of a tour group from Thailand were unable to dine out at restaurants in Hong Kong until the final day of their four-day trip on Tuesday, as travel operators struggled to adjust to recent changes to the city's coronavirus restrictions.

The Guardian - UK

Hong Kong: City on Fire review – shocking violence in China’s city of dissent

A new and deeply moving documentary underscores the high price that Hong Kong’s young have paid for their social justice activism

Al Jazeera

Apple Daily ex-staff plead guilty to collusion in Hong Kong

Six former employees of pro-democracy newspaper admit conspiring to solicit sanctions against China.

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