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Boosters increase protection against death from Omicron in over-50s to 95% – UKHSA; UK records 338 deaths – as it happened

Protection against death increases to around 95% two weeks after receiving a booster dose, UK health agency says; UK reports another 96,871 Covid cases

The Guardian - UK

From Tiananmen to Hong Kong, China's crackdowns defy critics

From the crushing of Beijing’s 1989 pro-democracy protests to the suppression of Hong Kong’s opposition four decades later, China’s Communist Party has demonstrated a determination and ability to stay in power that is seemingly impervious to Western criticism

The Independent UK

Why Alibaba And Other Tech Stocks Are Dragging The Hang Seng Index Lower Today

Shares of U.S.-listed Chinese tech companies traded notably lower in Hong Kong on Thursday, dragging the benchmark Hang Seng Index into negative territory.

Benzinga

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‘Assumed as criminals’: Hong Kong defendants find bail elusive

Courts are taking a more stringent approach to bail, leaving many behind bars even before their trial begins.

Al Jazeera

New Energy Lands as Hottest Category Among Chinese Concept Stocks in 2021 – Bamboo Works Special Report

Investors kept a close look at China’s solar and wind power stocks last year, but were least interested in the hobbled education sector By Bamboo Works team

Benzinga

British judges have no place in Hong Kong

Letters: British judges are lending credibility to an increasingly anti-democratic justice system in Hong Kong, argues Siobhain McDonagh

The Guardian - UK

Beijing Urges Integration of Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Macao Insurance Markets

Regulators have been working to develop a connect program in a bid to solve problems in cross-border services

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Hong Kong may maintain Covid isolation until 2024, 'risking exodus'

HONG KONG: Hong Kong may only reopen in early 2024 because of its stringent Covid-19 policies, which could trigger an exodus of foreign firms and staff and jeopardise its role as a financial hub, the city's European Chamber of Commerce said in a draft report.

Bangkok Post

Hong Kong security chief says new laws will reflect "importance of spies"

Hong Kong's security chief said on Wednesday that his government would strengthen laws against espionage as part of extra national security legislation now being drafted.

Reuters

Hotels in Asia-Pacific likely to see surge in investment as Covid-19 restrictions ease

HONG KONG: Hotels in Asia-Pacific are likely to receive investment of more than US$9 billion this year, a 30% increase from 2021, as countries begin to ease their Covid-19 restrictions and some confidence returns to the hospitality sector, according to JLL.

Bangkok Post

Hong Kong risks exodus over extended COVID isolation, Euro chamber says

Hong Kong may not reopen until early 2024 because of its strict COVID-19 policies, which could trigger an exodus of foreign firms and staff and jeopardise the city's role as a financial hub, its European Chamber of Commerce said in a draft report.

Reuters

Hong Kong may maintain Covid isolation until 2024

Hong Kong may only reopen in early 2024 because of its stringent Covid policies, which could trigger an exodus of foreign firms and staff and jeopardise its role as a financial hub, the city's European Chamber of Commerce said in a draft report.

Evening Standard

Nio Said To Be Exploring Secondary Listing In Singapore Amid Hong Kong Delay

U.S. listed Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio Inc (NYSE: NIO) is exploring a secondary listing in Singapore as early as this year, cnEVpost reported.

Benzinga

Why Alibaba, Baidu And Other Tech Stocks Are Rebounding In Hong Kong Today

Shares of U.S.-listed Chinese tech companies traded mostly higher in Hong Kong on Wednesday, lifting the benchmark Hang Seng Index into positive territory. Why Is It Moving? The Hang Seng Index was up 0.2% at the time of writing — rising after two straight days of losses — amid optimism…

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Tribune News Service

China offers Hong Kong COVID test help as outbreak spreads

China has offered Hong Kong help to ramp-up a mass-testing blitz to stem an omicron outbreak in the financial hub, the city’s leader said, adding that broader lockdowns were not yet necessary.

Reason

When the CCP Threatens International Students' Academic Freedom

Pandemic-era technologies like Zoom hold great promise, but also create unexpected problems for international students sent back to their home countries.

Caixin Global

Tencent-Backed Car Maintenance Startup Eyes Hong Kong Listing

Shanghai-based Tuhu is looking to build up capacity amid growing demand in the world’s largest auto market

Bangkok Post

Passenger capacity for Cathay Pacific forecast to remain at just 2% of pre-pandemic levels

HONG KONG: Beleaguered Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific's passenger capacity is forecast to remain at just 2% of pre-pandemic levels, hampered by the city's strict Covid-19 travel curbs, while rivals such as Singapore Airlines recover to almost 50%.

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The Independent UK

Hong Kong virus cluster in housing prompts partial lockdown

Hong Kong has expanded a partial lockdown and tightened pandemic restrictions after more than 200 cases of COVID-19 were discovered at a public housing estate

Reuters

Face time: 'Solemn' Hong Kong leader ditches mask to show how she feels about COVID

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Tuesday defended herself against criticism for not wearing a mask at newsconferences, saying it was so people could see how "solemn" she was when talking about the coronavirus.

Benzinga

Why Are Alibaba, Baidu And Other Tech Stocks Extending Losses In Hong Kong

Shares of U.S.-listed Chinese tech companies traded notably lower in Hong Kong on Tuesday, dragging the benchmark Hang Seng Index into negative territory for the second straight day. Why Is It Moving? The Hang Seng Index was down 1.4% at the time of writing, as investors remained cautious ahead of…

Reuters

Hong Kong's top judge defends city's rule of law in face of international concern

Hong Kong's top judge on Monday said the city's vaunted judicial independence was "a fact", acknowledging international and local concerns as prosecutions mount under a Chinese-imposed national security law.

Wales Online

Dr Hilary Jones tells GMB viewers risk of human Covid-19 transmission to pets is 'very unlikely'

Hong Kong plans cull of thousands of hamsters and other small animals

The Guardian - UK

Testing for fully vaccinated travellers to UK to be scrapped; new vaccine pass rules in France – as it happened

UK transport secretary says testing rules for travellers into country will change from 4am on 11 February; new France rules come into force

The Guardian - UK

74,799 more cases reported in UK; Russia breaks daily infection record – as it happened

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