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Sotheby’s Hong Kong postpones auction of Buddha jewels after India threatens legal action

Auction of sacred Buddha relics paused to allow discussion between parties contesting ownership

The Independent UK

Auction of gems linked to Buddha postponed after India legal threat

Ministry of culture tells Sotheby’s it would be ‘participating in continued colonial exploitation’ if sale of gems goes ahead

The Guardian - UK

India demands halt to Hong Kong auction of sacred Buddha relics

Government urges return of items excavated in 1898, calling their sale a violation of global heritage laws

The Independent UK

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YouTube is rolling out a special subscription tier just for select users inIndia, France, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.

Android Central

India tries to halt auction of Piprahwa gems found with Buddha’s remains

Ministers claim sale in Hong Kong is unlawful and are demanding repatriation of relics buried in third-century BC

The Guardian - UK

Crowds flock to celebrate the century-old Bun Festival in Hong Kong

Crowds flocked to the outlying Cheung Chau Island in Hong Kong to celebrate the Bun Festival, held each year in a century-old tradition to ward off evil and pray for peace and blessings.

The Independent UK

“Monster Mom” Forces 4YO To Eat, Sleep And Go To The Bathroom In Car To Attend Two Preschools

Online users slammed actress for sending her four-year-old daughter to two kindergartens.

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Peg o’ My Heart review – Hong Kong’s disordered dream life is focus of Lynchian thriller

Set in the aftermath of the 2008 crash, Nick Cheung’s film follows a loose-cannon psychiatrist through a city deranged by stock-market storms

The Guardian - UK

Traditional Culture, Fancy Dress Meet At Hong Kong's Raucous Bun Festival

Kids dressed as real and fantasy heroes, drummers pounding a beat and sweet treats offered to powerful gods -- thousands of visitors poured onto a small island in Hong Kong for its annual Bun Festival on Monday.

International Business Times

Rights groups condemn arrest of Hong Kong activist Anna Kwok’s father and brother

Arrests are the first case of the city’s national security law being used to target the relatives of pro-democracy campaigners

The Guardian - UK

Father of US-based pro-democracy activist reportedly arrested by Hong Kong police

This is the first time the city’s national security law has been used to prosecute a family member of an ‘absconder’

The Independent UK

Hong Kong ex-lawmaker describes ‘Kafka-esque’ prison experience

Claudia Mo says she read more than 300 books and brushed up on her French while in prison.

Al Jazeera

Hong Kong Releases Former Opposition Lawmakers Jailed For Subversion

Several former Hong Kong opposition lawmakers jailed in the city's largest national security case were released on Tuesday after over four years in prison, the first among dozens convicted last year to regain their freedom.

International Business Times

Why Chinese Australian voters could be key in a close race between teals and Liberals

In the seat of Bradfield, in Sydney’s north, one in three voters is of Chinese heritage. Former Liberal turned independent Andy Yin is campaigning hard to win them over

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Four pro-democracy lawmakers from ‘Hong Kong 47’ group freed after four years in jail

Claudia Mo, Kwok Ka-ki, Jeremy Tam and Gary Fan among those released on Tuesday after prosecution criticised as politically motivated

The Independent UK

Hong Kong frees pro-democracy lawmakers after years in prison under China-imposed law

Claudia Mo, Jeremy Tam, Kwok Ka-ki and Gary Fan were among 47 activists arrested in 2021 for their roles in an unofficial primary election

The Independent UK

Hong Kong's business, political elite turn out for funeral of property Lee Shau-kee

Hong Kong political and business leaders paid tribute to the city’s late billionaire property tycoon Lee Shau-kee, who led one of the biggest real estate empires in the former British territory

The Independent UK

Connecting flights at Amsterdam? KLM demands you have an EU-compatible passport

Exclusive: Gavin McDermott, flying to Hong Kong via Amsterdam on the Dutch airline, was denied boarding and had to spend £1,000 on a replacement nonstop flight

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I Captured How Workers Build Bamboo Scaffoldings And Their Skills Are Undeniable (22 Pics)

Bamboo scaffolding is a remarkable feature of Hong Kong’s construction tradition, particularly for renovations within the city’s dense residential areas. The skilled workers who specialise in this craft are essential, providing access to individual units while prioritising safety and efficiency.

The Guardian - UK

Revealed: online campaign urged far right to attack China’s opponents in UK

Social media incitement following last summer’s riots appears to be new tactic against Hong Kong exiles

The Guardian - AU

Meet the man who keeps the world’s busiest railways running from a shed in Melbourne

From Dubai to the Hong Kong metro, train operators rely on this service to maintain reliability. So why is it so hard to get a contract in Australia?

The Independent UK

Hong Kong allows outspoken Cardinal Joseph Zen to attend Pope Francis’ funeral

Zen is among the critics in recent years who have said the Vatican’s agreement with Chinese authorities on the appointment of bishops betrays pro-Vatican Chinese Catholics

The Independent UK

Coldplay draws 200,000 fans as Hong Kong bets big on concert tourism boost

The British band were the first major international act to perform at the newly-opened Kai Tak Sports Park

The Independent UK

China to retaliate with sanctions on US officials, NGO leaders over Hong Kong issues

China will sanction U.S. officials, lawmakers and leaders of non-governmental organizations who Chinese officials say have performed poorly on Hong Kong issues in a retaliatory move against Washington

Evening Standard

The Upper House, Hong Kong: Is this the best city hotel in the world?

This boutique bolthole was voted the world’s fifth best hotel, so does it live up to the hype? Joel Porter finds out

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