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‘This feels so much like Hong Kong’: territory’s solidarity with Chinese uprising

Veterans of Hong Kong’s 2019 protests see echoes in mainland’s anti-Covid anger, but fear a similar outcome

The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2022

Hong-Kong company 'selling' plots of Scottish land prompts YouTube row

A HONG KONG-based company which sells so-called “souvenir plots” of Scottish land has become the subject of a row on YouTube.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 29, 2022

Britain Summons China’s Ambassador over Treatment of BBC Journalist

Britain summoned China's ambassador on Tuesday to raise the treatment of a British journalist whose employer, the BBC, said had been assaulted by Chinese police while he was covering a protest in Shanghai. The incident has deepened long-running diplomatic tension between Britain and China over a range of issues including…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 29, 2022

Cryptocurrency world rocked by 'unexpected' death of major founder, 30, in his sleep

Tiantian Kullander, co-founder of Hong Kong-based digital asset company Amber Group in 2017, 'unexpectedly' died in his sleep on November 23, according to a spokesperson for his company

Daily Mirror · Nov 28, 2022

China's Covid protests lead to uncertainty on stock markets

Nationwide protests against China's zero-Covid policy have left investors concerned about the outlook for the country's economy. On Monday morning, both the Shanghai Composite and Hang Seng in Hong Kong were posting losses. The price of oil was also affected, on the assumption that Chinese demand for crude will be…

France 24 · Nov 28, 2022

It’s a big world after all at Disneyland Resort this holiday season

SAN DIEGO — Since Disneyland Park opened in Anaheim in 1955, The Walt Disney Co. has opened 11 more theme parks around the world, including locations in France, Japan, Hong Kong and China.

Tribune News Service · Nov 28, 2022

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.

Reuters · Nov 28, 2022

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 · Nov 28, 2022

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.

Bangkok Post · Nov 28, 2022

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 · Nov 28, 2022