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Xi Jinping Swears In Hong Kong's New Leader Amid Tight Security, Says City Has 'Risen From Ashes'

Chinese President Xi Jinping swore in Hong Kong’s new leader, John Lee Ka-chiu, on Friday as a part of his two-day visit to the former British crown colony.

Benzinga

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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Eknath Shinde is Maharashtra Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis his deputy

The Hindu

Hong Kong leaders attend flag-raising marking Chinese rule

Hong Kong’s incoming and outgoing leaders attended a flag-raising ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the return to Chinese rule for the city pulled in recent years under much tighter Communist Party control

The Independent UK

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.

Reuters

Truss: UK will continue stand up for the rights of Hong Kong

Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived for a ceremony to mark the 25th anniversary of the handover of the ex-British colony.

The Independent UK

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Morning mail: Pacific islands may pull troubled Australian boats, Ukraine retakes Snake Island, carbon credit review

Friday: Serious defects have been found in patrol boats provided as part of $2.1bn Pacific security deal. Plus: the top things to do to escape winter blues

The Guardian - AU

A tale of two cities, as Xi Jinping visits Hong Kong

'Manhattan meets Hawaii." That's how I described Hong Kong to outsiders when I first moved here 7 years ago, dazzled by glittering skyscrapers ringing lush green mountains next to the sea.

Bangkok Post

Xi Jinping leaves mainland China for the first time in years as Hong Kong marks the halfway point for 'One Country, Two Systems'

As Xi Jinping embarks on his first trip outside of mainland China since the pandemic began, observers suspect the anniversary visit could be a chance to further strengthen Beijing's hold on Hong Kong.

ABC News

Ukraine plans on summer counteroffensive to oust Russian forces

Ukraine makes tactical retreats before a Russian onslaught in the east, saying it is biding time to take back its land.

Al Jazeera

‘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

China to press on with 'zero Covid', despite economic risks, Xi Jinping says

HONG KONG: Chinese President Xi Jinping has reaffirmed the country's zero-tolerance approach to Covid-19 even though "it might hurt the economy".

Bangkok Post

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…

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The Independent UK

COVID restrictions ease in Shanghai as case numbers drop

Shanghai is reopening its Disney Resort theme park and getting ready to allow in-person dining

Al Jazeera

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.

The Independent UK

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Chinese leader Xi arrives in Hong Kong for 25th anniversary of handover

The Chinese leader is expected to speak about Hong Kong's future at a ceremony Friday marking the return of the former British colony to Chinese rule on July 1, 1997.

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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.

The Independent UK

Hong Kong gears up to welcome Xi for handover anniversary

Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to begin a two-day visit to Hong Kong to mark the 25th anniversary of the city’s handover to mainland China, with a raft of heightened security measures and thousands of guests put into quarantine ahead of the celebrations

Al Jazeera

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

Bangkok Post

A new era of BRICS cooperation

Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the opening ceremony of the BRICS Business Forum on June 22-24 with a keynote speech and chaired the 14th BRICS Summit and the High-level Dialogue on Global Development with important remarks via video link in Beijing.

The Guardian - UK

Human rights fears affecting China’s standing globally, Pew survey finds

Negative views of China at highest level in years in many of the 19 countries that took part in survey

Tribune News Service

Xi is finally leaving mainland China after 893 days at home

President Xi Jinping is set to finally leave mainland China after 893 days at home, even as he still trumpets a COVID zero policy that has isolated the world’s No. 2 economy diplomatically amid rising geopolitical tensions.

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