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Hong Kong residents rush to get vaccinated ahead of China border reopening

Hong Kong residents have swamped clinics to get vaccinated against COVID-19 ahead of the expected reopening of the city's border with mainland China, which some people fear will bring a surge of infections to the financial hub.

Reuters

Hong Kong cardinal, Taiwan at papal funeral, but not China

The attendance of both the former bishop of Hong Kong and an adviser to Taiwan’s leader at this week’s funeral for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI highlights the Vatican’s uneasy relationship with communist-ruled China

The Independent UK

Meliá Chiang Mai launches doughnut set

Meliá Chiang Mai has introduced a mouthwatering traditional glazed doughnut and Spanish coffee combo set at Ruen Kaew Lounge.

Bangkok Post

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What it was like on flights in the 1930s from wicker seats to in-flight sandwiches

Imperial Airways was founded in the mid 20s and would go on to fly from its Croydon, London base to cities across the world including Brisbane, Bermuda, New York and Hong Kong

Daily Mirror

Asian markets mixed as traders consider China reopening

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets were mixed Wednesday as investors weighed China's reopening moves against its surging Covid cases, while recession concerns and a drop on Wall Street kept sentiment grounded.

AFP

Asian markets rise again as traders consider China reopening

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets built on their positive start to the year Wednesday as investors brushed off a drop on Wall Street and weighed China's reopening moves with surging Covid cases, while recession concerns kept any rally in check.

AFP

China arrivals banned from England without negative Covid test from 5 January, No 10 confirms

Government promises to set out full details of new rules for travellers from China and Hong Kong

The Independent UK

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Hong Kong's Cardinal Zen to attend Benedict's funeral Mass

Hong Kong’s outspoken Roman Catholic Cardinal Joseph Zen will leave the southern Chinese city this week to pay his respects to the late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI in Vatican City

The Independent UK

Hong Kong court allows cardinal to attend Benedict funeral: source

Hong Kong (AFP) - A 90-year-old Hong Kong cardinal arrested last year under the city's national security law received court permission on Tuesday to attend the funeral of former pope Benedict XVI, a source told AFP.

AFP

Markets mostly rise at start of new year, but worries persist

Hong Kong (AFP) - Most markets bounced from early losses and the yen hit a seven-month high Tuesday to start the year on a positive note, but ongoing worries about interest rates, China's growth and the Ukraine war continue to dampen the mood.

AFP

South Korea to require COVID tests for Hong Kong, Macau travellers

South Korea's health authorities said on Tuesday it will impose mandatory COVID-19 tests on travellers from Hong Kong and Macau, after Beijing's decision to lift stringent zero-COVID policies.

Reuters

Asian markets struggle out of gate for new year

Hong Kong (AFP) - Most Asian markets bounced from early losses and the yen hit a seven-month high Tuesday to start the year on a positive note, but ongoing worries about interest rates, China's growth and the Ukraine war continue to dampen the mood.

AFP

FIA chief gives major update on 11th F1 team with announcement of new process

The announcement from FIA president Mohammed ben Sulayem will be good news for those who want to launch a new F1 team, including Andretti Autosport and Hong Kong billionaire Calvin Lo

Daily Mirror

Hong Kong's actual Covid count could be up to 200,000 daily

Coronavirus: Hong Kong's actual Covid count could be up to 200,000 daily, HKU expert says while arguing risks from reopening border with mainland China are small.

Bangkok Post

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Manchester Evening News

The well-off families who've fled Hong Kong and come to Greater Manchester for freedom, top schools and property

Our public services may be in turmoil but Chung said: "I don't see much of a problem. The freedom here is priceless."

The Guardian - UK

Xi Jinping’s reputation in China and his standing in the world may not survive this Covid disaster

Having forced draconian lockdowns on his people, China’s supreme leader is now expecting them to believe that the virus is no worse than a cold

Reuters

Hong Kong eyeing Jan 8 to resume cross-border travel with mainland China

Hong Kong is working to resume quarantine-free travel with mainland China by as early as Jan. 8, Chief Secretary Eric Chan Kwok-ki said in a Facebook post on Sunday.

Reuters

China gives Hong Kong leader power to bar overseas lawyers in national security cases

China's top lawmaking body has given Hong Kong leader John Lee the power to bar foreign lawyers from national security cases, removing the decision from the city's courts, in a move likely to further fuel concerns over judicial independence.

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China's COVID vaccines: Do the jabs do the job?

As case counts surge in China, rumors circulate about the effectiveness and safety of the made-in-China vaccines in use there. Here's what we know about CoronaVac and Sinopharm.

The Independent UK

Beijing gives Hong Kong leader more power in security cases

Hong Kong's leader will have the power to decide whether foreign lawyers can be involved in national security cases in the city

AFP

Asia-Pacific stocks track Wall Street higher

Hong Kong (AFP) - Most Asia-Pacific stocks rose on Friday as a Wall Street rebound brought some cheer to the region's markets on the last trading day of the year.

Dynamite News

Covid-19: RT-PCR Tests Mandatory For International Fliers Travelling To India From 6 Countries

All international passengers travelling from China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand to India will have to undergo mandatory RT-PCR tests before departure and upload a report on the Air Suvidha portal from January 1, 2023. Read on for details:

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Hong Kong Expecting Influx of Tourists From Mainland China

Hong Kong has canceled quarantine requirements for arrivals. The only measure remaining is the mask mandate.

Al Jazeera

Growing list of countries imposing COVID rules on China arrivals

Malaysia, South Korea join the US, Italy and others in introducing restrictions after infections surge in China.

Al Jazeera

Japan eases COVID curbs on flights from Hong Kong after backlash

Hong Kong travellers will be able to fly into three more Japanese airports than previously as measures eased.

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