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Hong Kong police seize statue in "incitement to subversion" probe

Hong Kong police seized an exhibit on Friday in connection with what they said was an attempt to incite subversion, with media reporting it was a statue commemorating Beijing's Tiananmen Square crackdown on democracy protesters in 1989.

Reuters

Hong Kong rises as Europe, US attempt rebounds

Hong Kong (AFP) - Hong Kong stocks finished higher on Friday as major markets elsewhere attempted a rebound following a day of losses driven by interest rate hikes and a banking sector sell-off.

AFP

Asian stocks mixed after slide on Wall Street

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian stocks were mixed on Friday following a slide on Wall Street driven by renewed fears of banking sector turmoil.

AFP

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Canada mulls expelling China diplomat for targeting lawmaker

Canada’s foreign minister said Thursday the country is considering the expulsion of Chinese diplomats over an intelligence agency report saying one of them plotted to intimidate the Hong Kong relatives of a Canadian lawmaker

The Independent UK

End ‘megaphone diplomacy’ between UK and Hong Kong, says British diplomat

Consul general calls for ‘constructive engagement’ with territory as Chinese vice-president says he will attend king’s coronation

The Guardian - UK

International real estate management firm invests £8.9m in South West properties

AEW, which has offices in Boston, London, Paris and Hong Kong, has bought properties in Bath and Bristol

Birmingham Post

Chinese vice-president at coronation shows how China sees UK, says Lord Patten

Han Zheng’s attendance is a sign that China does not give ‘two hoots’ about the UK, the last British governor of Hong Kong said.

The Independent UK

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Asian markets rise after shrugging off US rate hike

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets rose on Thursday, shrugging off the sour mood surrounding the Federal Reserve's announcement that it was raising interest rates yet again and likely keeping them high for the foreseeable future.

AFP

Asian markets mixed after US fed hikes rates again

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets were mixed in early trade on Thursday, after the Federal Reserve soured the mood on Wall Street by not only raising rates but also indicating that it would not cut them any time soon.

AFP

'A gnawing fox hidden in the woods': Hong Kong writing, 2023

A final report from our special series on Hong Kong literature.

Newsroom.co.nz

A big Apple Maps upgrade is coming to Hong Kong, Slovakia, and Taiwan

Apple Maps is testing the latest expansion of its upgraded features this time in Hong Kong, Slovakia, and Taiwan.

iMore

European stocks rise, bucking slides in Asia, US

Hong Kong (AFP) - European markets advanced in early trade on Wednesday, bucking slides in Asia and the United States driven by fears of banking sector turmoil and jitters over interest rates.

AFP

Asian stocks down after Wall Street losses

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian stocks were down on Wednesday following losses on Wall Street fuelled by fears of banking sector turmoil and jitters over interest rates.

AFP

Hong Kong reduces directly-elected seats in district polls

The latest changes are part of an effort to ensure only ‘patriots’ hold political office in the territory.

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Hong Kong court considers journalist appeal on press freedom day

Bao Choy is appealing her conviction over her investigation into a brutal mob attack at the Yuen Long station in 2019.

Newsroom.co.nz

Hong Kong's unacceptable genius

Part three of our special report on Hong Kong writing

AFP

Hong Kong cuts elected seats on municipal bodies

Hong Kong (AFP) - Hong Kong dramatically slashed the number of elected seats in its local district councils on Tuesday, effectively gutting the city's last remaining set of democratic institutions.

AFP

Hong Kong reports Q1 GDP growth after 2022 contraction

Hong Kong (AFP) - Hong Kong's economy grew in the first quarter of 2023, the city's leader said Tuesday, ending a disastrous year-long spell in which the finance hub was effectively closed for business due to pandemic restrictions.

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The Independent UK

Cleverly set for talks with Chinese vice-president when he attends coronation

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said it would be counterproductive not to have talks with China despite differences with Beijing.

Daily Mirror

Controversial guests at King Charles' Coronation - former PM, Chinese deputy, wealthy sultan

There will be 2,200 guests packed into Westminster Abbey on Saturday to see the Coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla - but it seems there are some surprising names on the guest list

The Independent UK

Hong Kong to slash elected seats in setback to democracy

Hong Kong’s leader has unveiled plans to eliminate most directly elected seats on local district councils, the last major political representative bodies chosen by the public

AFP

Asian markets swing as investors weigh Wall Street losses

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian equities fluctuated Tuesday as investors digested losses on Wall Street and eyed this week's interest rate decisions.

Bangkok Post

Hong Kong embraces crowds of tourists during Workers' Day holiday

HONG KONG: Outside the Peak Tram ticket office at Central in downtown Hong Kong, was a stream of tourists queuing for tickets to the Peak, one of Hong Kong's top attractions.

Bangkok Post

'Worst is over', Citi official says as bank looks to increase staff in Hong Kong

Citigroup, the biggest foreign lender in Hong Kong, will increase staff at its commercial banking unit in the city by 100 to tap growing opportunities in the Greater Bay Area, according to a senior executive.

AFP

Asian markets open higher as investors weigh Wall Street losses

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian equities rose at the open on Tuesday following a holiday weekend, as investors digested losses on Wall Street after the takeover of First Republic Bank.

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