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Xi defends vision of Hong Kong while marking 25-year anniversary of handover

China's president says the "one country, two systems" framework is working — even as recent changes have all but eliminated dissenting voices in the territory.

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John Lee: the former Hong Kong cop Beijing trusts is sworn in

Hong Kong (AFP) - John Lee, a former beat cop who became Hong Kong's security chief and played a key role in suppressing democracy protests, became the business hub's new leader on Friday in a ceremony overseen by Chinese President Xi Jinping.

AFP

Enforcer of Hong Kong security law sworn in as city's new leader

China's president Xi Jinping on Friday swore in John Lee, 64, as the city's next chief executive - the first security policy expert to run the China-ruled international financial hub since its handover from Britain in 1997.

Reuters

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Hong Kong's new leader says rule of law is a fundamental value for city

Hong Kong's new leader, John Lee, said on Friday that the rule of law is a fundamental value for the global financial centre and that a national security law imposed on the city in 2020 has brought stability after anti-government protests in 2019.

Reuters

Hong Kong’s new leader sworn in as Xi hails rule by ‘patriots’

Chinese leader Xi Jinping oversees ceremony on first trip outside mainland China since the pandemic began.

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We were too lenient on pro-democracy politicians, says senior Hong Kong legislator Regina Ip

A senior figure in John Lee’s incoming administration says opposition politicians ‘only have themselves to blame’ for being arrested

The Guardian - AU

In Hong Kong, Xi says 'one country, two systems' is here to stay

There is no reason to change Hong Kong's "one country, two systems" formula of governance, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on a rare visit to the global financial hub after swearing in the city's new leader, John Lee, on Friday.

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As China tightens grip, Hong Kong’s luster as ‘world city’ dims

Tens of thousands of residents are exiting the former British colony as Beijing reshapes life in the city.

Al Jazeera

Chinese leader Xi says Hong Kong 'reborn from the fire' as visit to city begins

Hong Kong (AFP) - Chinese President Xi Jinping said Hong Kong had been "reborn from the fire" as he arrived Thursday to mark the 25th anniversary of the city's handover, in his first visit since the business hub's democracy movement was crushed.

AFP

‘Just another Chinese city’: Xi’s Hong Kong visit marks its new era under Beijing’s control

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Even before he set foot in Hong Kong, Chinese President Xi Jinping’s intent was clear: to usher in the city’s next chapter under the firm grip of Communist Party rule.

Los Angeles Times

Hong Kong Has ‘Risen from the Ashes’, China’s Xi Says on Rare Visit

Hong Kong has overcome its challenges and "risen from the ashes", China's President Xi Jinping said on Thursday, as he arrived in the former British colony to celebrate 25 years since its return to Chinese rule. Xi is to swear in the global financial hub's new leader, John Lee, on…

Asharq Al-Awsat

China’s Xi arrives in Hong Kong ahead of anniversary

President Xi Jinping will take part in ceremony marking 25 years since Hong Kong’s return to Chinese rule.

Al Jazeera

Chinese President Xi arrives in Hong Kong for handover anniversary- state TV

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Hong Kong on Thursday for events to celebrate 25 years since the former British colony returned to Chinese rule and the inauguration of the city's new leader John Lee, state media reported.

Reuters

Business leaders say new Hong Kong chief must open up city, rebuild its image

Business executives in Hong Kong have a wish list for its new leader: scrap COVID-19 quarantine rules, and promote the rule of law and transparent regulations to revive foreign investor confidence - before the territory becomes a hardship posting.

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Hong Kong: 25 years under Chinese rule

Hong Kong has been through immense changes since it was returned to Chinese rule in July 1, 1997.

The Guardian - UK

Hong Kong tightens security as Xi visits for 25th anniversary of handover

China’s president makes first trip outside mainland since pandemic began as territory prepares to mark milestone

The Independent UK

Hong Kong burnishes China ties as luster as global hub fades

As it marks the 25th anniversary of its return to China, the former British colony of Hong Kong is transforming itself from a global business hub to nurture its ties with the communist-ruled mainland

Bangkok Post

Hong Kong's Struggle to Lure Bankers Dims Its Role as a Global Finance Hub

Before the Covid-19 pandemic, the Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament was for years a highlight on Asia's networking calendar for global bankers and their clients.

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Explainer-Hong Kong's rocky political road since the 1997 handover

Hong Kong on July 1 will mark its 25th anniversary under Chinese rule. The financial hub returned to China from Britain in 1997, with promises of wide-ranging freedoms and autonomy under "one country, two systems" governance.

AFP

Chinese leader Xi Jinping to attend Hong Kong handover celebration

Beijing (AFP) - Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend events to celebrate 25 years since Hong Kong's handover to China, state media reported Saturday, with the Communist Party looking to showcase its control over the city after crushing a democracy movement.

Tribune News Service

Xi’s trip to Hong Kong in doubt after top officials get COVID

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s rumored visit to Hong Kong to mark the city’s 25th anniversary of Chinese rule was cast into doubt, after top officials in the city were infected with COVID-19.

Bangkok Post

Hong Kong could start quarantine-free business travel corridor with China, advisers urge

HONG KONG: Hong Kong should aim for a quarantine-free business travel corridor as a precursor to a full-scale reopening of its borders, as the city's reconnection with mainland China and other parts of the world is ranked high among Beijing's priorities, government advisers have said.

Reuters

Factbox-Hong Kong's new cabinet to focus on national security

Hong Kong's incoming leader John Lee has announced a cabinet that includes a number of officials with a background in security, calling it a "results-oriented" governing team that will usher in a new chapter after protracted pro-democracy protests in 2019.

AFP

New Hong Kong cabinet includes four under US sanctions

Hong Kong (AFP) - Beijing on Sunday appointed a new Hong Kong administration that includes four senior officials under US sanctions its incoming leader has decried as an attempt to "bully" China.

Reuters

China announces new Hong Kong leader's cabinet

China and Hong Kong issued a list of cabinet members on Sunday for incoming Hong Kong leader John Lee's new administration, according to the official Xinhua news agency and a statement from the special administrative region's government.

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