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Hong Kong leader proposes 'reverse quarantine' for China travel

Hong Kong hopes to introduce "reverse quarantine" for people going to mainland China as the financial hub seeks to open up to the neigbouring technology city of Shenzhen after months of restrictions, the city leader said on Thursday.

Reuters

Hong Kong leader cancels China trip in blow to reopening hopes

John Lee had been due to visit Shenzhen and Guangzhou to discuss ways to resume travel with the Chinese mainland.

Al Jazeera

Hong Kong leader cancels China trip over virus flareup

Hong Kong (AFP) - Hong Kong leader John Lee on Wednesday cancelled a trip to the Chinese mainland to discuss reopening travel as the coronavirus situation worsened on both sides of the border.

AFP

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Hong Kong leader exempted from penalty after breaching election rules

Hong Kong (AFP) - A Hong Kong court on Thursday decided not to penalise chief executive John Lee for late paperwork filed during the election bid where he ran unopposed for the city's top job.

AFP

Hong Kong to ease quarantine restrictions for travelers

Government officials in Hong Kong announced it would ease quarantine restrictions for international travelers visiting the region.

Tribune News Service

Cornwall mining industry playing 'big part' in A30 upgrade

The road is expected to be open to traffic in the winter of 2023

Birmingham Post

Hong Kong reduces Covid quarantine for arrivals

Hong Kong (AFP) - Hong Kong will cut its hotel quarantine for international arrivals from one week to three days from Friday, leader John Lee announced, in an easing of Covid restrictions that have severely curbed travel.

AFP

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New Hong Kong chief among world's highest-paid politicians

Hong Kong (AFP) - Hong Kong's new leader John Lee received a salary bump that would make him among the world's highest-paid politicians, according to figures provided by his office Wednesday, even as the financial hub's economy undergoes a downturn.

AFP

Alibaba, JD Surge Over 3% As Earnings Come Into Focus: Hong Kong Traders Shrug Off Pelosi-Linked Taiwan Tensions

Shares of Alibaba and JD.com rose over 3% in Wednesday morning opening trade, with Hong Kong’s benchmark Hang Seng Index also beginning on a positive note, gaining 0.91%. Alibaba is set to release its June-quarter earnings on Thursday.

Benzinga

Hong Kong economy tips into technical recession

Hong Kong (AFP) - Hong Kong has tipped back into a technical recession, new government figures showed Monday, weighed down by mounting interest rates, weakened global trade and the city's continued adherence to strict coronavirus controls.

AFP

Shocking moment huge screen crushes dancer on stage during performance

A back-up dancer for the Cantopop boy band Mirror is in intensive care while another is being treated following the gig in Hong Kong

Irish Mirror

Government should encourage smokers to turn to vapes instead, poll says

ALMOST half of Scots think Holyrood should encourage cigarette smokers to switch to vapes, a poll has suggested, after a consultation called on…

The National (Scotland)

Almost half of Scots think smokers should be urged to vape instead, according to poll

According to the new survey for the Scottish Grocers' Federation, 45 per cent said they tended to agree or strongly agree that the Government should encourage tobacco smokers to switch to e-cigarettes

Edinburgh Live

Scottish Government should encourage smokers to swap cigarettes for vapes, poll suggests

The survey comes after a consultation proposing in-store promotional displays of e-cigarettes to be banned.

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The Independent UK

Hong Kong leader defends health code plans to combat COVID

Hong Kong's leader is defending the city’s plans to implement health codes that would more accurately restrict the movements of inbound travelers and people infected with COVID-19

AFP

Hong Kong suspends 'not effective' Covid flight ban

Hong Kong (AFP) - Hong Kong's new government on Thursday suspended a longstanding flight route ban that penalised airlines for bringing in coronavirus cases and severely impeded travel into the city, saying it was "not very effective".

The Independent UK

Shanghai, Beijing order new round of mass COVID-19 testing

Residents of parts of Shanghai and Beijing have been ordered to undergo further rounds of COVID-19 testing following the discovery of new cases in the two cities

The Independent UK

Hong Kong's John Lee stresses balance in easing quarantine

Hong Kong’s new leader John Lee says he will work on easing restrictions for travelers while balancing the risks of a coronavirus outbreak overwhelming the health care system

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The Guardian - AU

Xi Jinping in Covid scare during Hong Kong handover trip

Hong Kong legislator tests positive after meeting Chinese president, and city-wide testing begins in Macau to contain its worst outbreak

ABC News

How Hong Kong's small business owners are helping protesters in this Beijing-ruled city

For three years, Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters have been inked by tattoo artist Kirian. She uses iconic symbols in her designs to preserve Hongkongers' memories of a tumultuous time.

AFP

'True democracy never started': Hong Kongers react to Xi's speech

Hong Kong (AFP) - As Chinese leader Xi Jinping left Hong Kong Friday after a rare visit to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the city's handover from Britain, reactions to his speech ranged from deeming it "reassuring" to terming his stance "delusional".

The Guardian - UK

Xi Jinping hails China’s rule over Hong Kong on 25th anniversary of handover

Chinese president says ‘one country, two systems’ will endure and democracy flourishes after unprecedented unpicking of freedoms

Evening Standard

Xi Jinping defends China’s rule of Hong Kong in 25th handover anniversary

Xi Jinping has defended China against accusations that it is undermining freedoms promised to Hong Kong since its handover 25 years ago.

The Independent UK

Timeline: Hong Kong under 25 years of Chinese rule

Hong Kong has marked the 25th anniversary of its handover from British to Chinese rule

Axios

China's Xi defends Hong Kong clampdown during visit marking 25th anniversary of handover

"It is a universal rule in the world that political power must be in the hands of patriots," Xi said.

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