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Hong Kong tightens security as Xi visits for 25th anniversary of handover

China’s president makes first trip outside mainland since pandemic began as territory prepares to mark milestone

The Guardian - UK

The Hong Kong ‘unofficials’ who advised Britain on the handover – and were ignored

Reviled by Beijing and dismissed by London, a group of local advisers tried and failed to ensure the interests of Hongkongers would be protected after 1997

The Guardian - AU

Wealth Manager Noah Banks on Hong Kong to Revive Fortunes

Key Takeaways: Noah Holdings was approved for a secondary listing in Hong Kong, offsetting the risk of its shares being ousted from New York The company posted record profits last year from a super-rich client base, but revenues and profits fell more than 30% in the first quarter in a…

Benzinga

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Hong Kong's handover 25 years on: why human rights eroded so dramatically in the past two years

July 1 marks the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s handover from British colonial rule to the People’s Republic of China.

The Conversation

Xi is finally leaving mainland China after 893 days at home

President Xi Jinping is set to finally leave mainland China after 893 days at home, even as he still trumpets a COVID zero policy that has isolated the world’s No. 2 economy diplomatically amid rising geopolitical tensions.

Tribune News Service

First look around Nottingham cafe Kofuku opened by two former university students

Traditional Hong Kong food is served

Nottingham Post

Hong Kong daily COVID cases rise above 2,000, highest since April

Hong Kong reported more than 2,000 new coronavirus infections on Wednesday, the highest since April, as daily COVID-19 cases rise ahead of celebrations to mark the city's 25th anniversary of its handover to China.

Reuters

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Hong Kong bars some journalists from handover anniversary

More than 10 journalists are barred from covering events this week marking the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to China

The Independent UK

50 costliest places for expats to live, work

Hong Kong is the world’s most expensive place for employees sent abroad to work, according to a new study comparing the prices of 200 goods and products in more than 400 cities.

Bangkok Post

Nio Says Short-Seller Report 'Misleading, Speculative' As Stock Slides 10% In Hong Kong

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA), rival Chinese EV maker Nio Inc (NYSE: NIO), refuted short-seller bearish claims on its stock that alleged the company of inflating its revenue and profitability.

Benzinga

Some media blocked from covering Xi's handover anniversary visit to Hong Kong

Journalists from more than seven organisations, including Reuters, have been blocked from covering official ceremonies to mark the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's handover from British to Chinese rule that President Xi Jinping is due to attend.

Reuters

Typhoon warning issued ahead of Hong Kong handover anniversary

Hong Kong's weather forecaster released a typhoon warning late on Wednesday, urging the public to stay away from the coast, as rain and unsettled weather moves across southern China, ahead of the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's handover to the mainland.

Reuters

Hong Kong in limbo 25 years after British handover to China

Twenty-five years after Britain handed Hong Kong over to mainland China, the city is in limbo

The Independent UK

Why Alibaba, Nio, Chinese Peers Are Sliding In Hong Kong Today

Shares of major U.S.-listed Chinese companies were trading lower for a second straight session in Hong Kong on Wednesday, as major tech stocks like Alibaba Group Holdings (NYSE: BABA), Tencent Holdings (OTC: TCEHY),

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The Independent UK

Hong Kong confirms Chinese leader Xi's visit for anniversary

Hong Kong police have confirmed that Chinese president Xi Jinping will visit the city this week for the 25th anniversary of the former British colony’s return to Chinese rule

Reuters

What's changed - or stayed the same - since Hong Kong returned to China

Hong Kong returned to China in 1997 after 156 years of British colonial rule. China promised the city wide-ranging freedoms denied to those in mainland China for 50 years, although some say China has reneged on those promises, especially since 2020 under a new national security paradigm.

The Independent UK

Hong Kong burnishes China ties as luster as global hub fades

As it marks the 25th anniversary of its return to China, the former British colony of Hong Kong is transforming itself from a global business hub to nurture its ties with the communist-ruled mainland

Reuters

Quotes - As Hong Kong marks 25 years since handover, people discuss highs and lows

Hong Kong has weathered financial crises, mass demonstrations and COVID-19. As the city prepares to mark the 25th anniversary of its handover to Chinese rule, Reuters spoke to five people who described the highs and lows since 1997.

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Reuters

The transformation of Hong Kong in five charts

Hong Kong returned to China in 1997 after 156 years of British colonial rule. Here are some major transformations the financial hub has witnessed during the past 25 years.

Benzinga

Alibaba Loses 2%, Nio Tumbles 9%: What's Dragging Down Hong Kong Stocks Today?

Shares of major U.S.-listed Chinese companies were trading lower in Hong Kong on Tuesday, with major tech stocks like Alibaba Group Holdings (NYSE: BABA), Tencent Holdings (OTC: TCEHY), Baidu Inc (NASDAQ: <

Caixin Global

Evergrande Faces Creditor Petition in Hong Kong for Liquidation

Samoan Islands-registered company seeks court ruling as troubled real estate giant works to restructure $300 billion of liabilities

Bangkok Post

Hong Kong's Struggle to Lure Bankers Dims Its Role as a Global Finance Hub

Before the Covid-19 pandemic, the Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament was for years a highlight on Asia's networking calendar for global bankers and their clients.

Bangkok Post

Cathay Pacific back on hiring spree in anticipation of take-off in global air travel

HONG KONG: When Jasmine Lau received an email from Cathay Pacific Airways last month asking if she wanted to return to her old job as a flight attendant, she contemplated the proposition, but eventually decided against applying.

Reuters

Explainer-Hong Kong's rocky political road since the 1997 handover

Hong Kong on July 1 will mark its 25th anniversary under Chinese rule. The financial hub returned to China from Britain in 1997, with promises of wide-ranging freedoms and autonomy under "one country, two systems" governance.

Bangkok Post

China Evergrande faces winding-up lawsuit in Hong Kong

HONG KONG: A winding-up petition has been filed against giant property developer China Evergrande Group at the Hong Kong high court, the judiciary's website showed.

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