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Hong Kong activist arrested ahead of planned Olympics protest

Hong Kong (AFP) - A veteran Hong Kong activist was arrested for "incitement to subversion" on Friday ahead of a planned protest against Beijing's hosting of the Winter Olympics, hours before the opening ceremony was due to kick off.

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Asian markets up as Hong Kong returns with rally, eyes on US jobs

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets rose Friday as a surge in Hong Kong on its first day back from a break helped overcome a sharp drop on Wall Street, while forecast-beating earnings from Amazon added to the positive mood ahead of the weekend.

AFP

Why Alibaba And Tesla Rivals Xpeng, Li Auto Are Shooting Up In Hong Kong Today

Shares of U.S.-listed Chinese tech companies surged in Hong Kong on Friday as the market resumed trading after the Lunar New Year holidays.

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Asian markets mostly rise as Hong Kong reopens, eyes on US jobs

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets mostly rose Friday as a rally in Hong Kong on its first day back from a break helped overcome a sharp drop on Wall Street, though a surprisingly hawkish tilt from the European Central Bank added fuel to fears about the removal of pandemic-era…

AFP

Beijing Olympics: US legislators decry China human rights abuses

On eve of Winter Games opening ceremonies, Congress raises voices of human rights activists amid US diplomatic boycott.

Al Jazeera

Olympics in a bubble: How high are the stakes for Xi Jinping's China?

Can Xi Jinping's China pull it off? Can happy pictures of a torch relay reduced to 72 hours and tightly cropped images of top-level competitions make the world forget about the empty seats, the Covid bubble, the artificial snow, the tight security and the pressure on sponsors over human rights…

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Hong Kong expands government work-from-home plans as Omicron bites

The Hong Kong government said on Thursday it would extend a work-from-home plan for civil servants as health officials warned tougher measures could follow amid a worsening COVID-19 outbreak.

Reuters

Asia stocks mixed as profit-taking, tech woes offset catch-up play

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets were mixed Thursday, with profit-taking after a recent rally offsetting big gains in those where traders were playing catch-up after their midweek break.

AFP

Chinese exiles: Boycott Winter Olympics over Uighur ‘genocide’

Dissidents join rights groups in warning against any effort by Beijing to use Games as ‘sports-washing opportunity’.

Al Jazeera

How tiny living spaces affect our wellbeing – individually and societally

In cities around the world, tiny living spaces are becoming increasingly common. An estimated 200,000 people in Hong Kong live in what are called “coffin homes” – subdivided units so small that a person cannot even fully stretch out their legs.

The Conversation

US law scholar says Hong Kong denied him visa to teach at university

Hong Kong (AFP) - An American legal scholar specialising in LGBTQ rights said Wednesday he was denied a visa to teach at a Hong Kong university, as concerns deepen about academic freedom in the city.

AFP

Asian markets extend rally as optimism returns to trading floors

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian equities built on a rally across world markets Wednesday as investors become less worried about the Federal Reserve's plans to tighten monetary policy, while more strong corporate results lifted optimism about the outlook.

AFP

Pet owners go private to jet 'fur babies' out of Hong Kong

Hong Kong (AFP) - Bags packed and ready to go, Hong Kong house cats Teddy and Newman were all set for leaving on a private jet plane -- an expensive last resort for their owners as the city piles on pandemic restrictions.

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Asian markets rise as traders buoyed by latest Wall St rally

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets rose in limited trade Tuesday following another strong lead from Wall Street fuelled by a rebound in tech firms, while comments from Federal Reserve officials eased concerns that it will embark on an aggressive phase of policy tightening.

Al Jazeera

Hong Kong quarantine raised safety discussion at UK aviation body

Civil Aviation Authority officials discussed ‘safety implications’ of city’s ultra-strict pandemic rules, emails reveal

AFP

Japan parliament adopts resolution on China rights issues

Tokyo (AFP) - Japan's parliament on Tuesday passed a rare resolution expressing concern about rights issues in China, including the treatment of its Uyghur Muslim population and the city of Hong Kong, days before the Beijing Olympics open.

AFP

Asian markets rise as traders buoyed by another Wall St rally

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The Independent UK

Online ‘welcome hub’ launched for Hong Kong citizens moving to Scotland

The hub has information in both English and Cantonese.

Al Jazeera

Little cheer for Year of the Tiger in Hong Kong as COVID bites

The government’s zero COVID drive has left people with few options to celebrate their biggest holiday of the year.

Dynamite News

Hong Kong's Chief Executive to skip Beijing Olympics opening ceremony

Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam is set to skip the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympic and stay at home to manage the fight against a surge in untraceable COVID-19 cases.

AFP

Hong Kong sees first 'seditious publication' jailings since handover

Hong Kong (AFP) - Hong Kong's courts jailed two people for publishing seditious content on Monday, the first time the colonial-era law has been used to secure a conviction for printed content since the city's 1997 handover to China.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Savoring Lucky Lunar New Year’s Eve Dish at Home

Tighter COVID-19 restrictions, including a ban on dining in restaurants after 6 p.m., mean many Hong Kong families are eating their reunion dinner on Lunar New Year’s eve at home this year. The traditional dish known as “poon choi," or “basin food,” is a large dish filled with lotus root,…

The Independent UK

Top Hong Kong official resigns over birthday party fiasco

A top Hong Kong official has resigned after he attended a birthday party with 200 guests, at least one of whom later tested positive for the coronavirus

Asharq Al-Awsat

Hong Kong Cabinet Minister Steps Down over Tapas Party

A Hong Kong cabinet minister resigned on Monday for attending a birthday party alongside dozens of officials and lawmakers just days after the city's government had called on people to avoid large gatherings to fight a coronavirus outbreak. "I have today tendered my resignation to the Chief Executive and intend…

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