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The Latest Breaking News from Hong Kong

Meeting John Lee, China’s Xi welcomes ‘new chapter’ for Hong Kong

Lee is the first security chief to hold Hong Kong’s top job with previous leaders mostly business tycoons.

Al Jazeera

China’s Xi exalts next Hong Kong chief on national security

Chinese President Xi Jinping praised Hong Kong’s next leader for defending national security and upholding stability at their first meeting since John Lee was selected as chief executive earlier this month.

Tribune News Service

Hong Kong's next leader John Lee meets Chinese premier

Hong Kong’s next leader John Lee on Monday received an official letter of appointment from Beijing, a month before he is due to take over the leadership reins of the semi-autonomous city

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Hong Kong’s new leader heads to Beijing for official approval

John Lee is due to take office on July 1, the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to Chinese rule.

Al Jazeera

Stormont releases record of controversial Chinese consul meeting after two-year transparency battle

Michelle O'Neill and Arlene Foster faced questions after a report claimed they had endorsed draconian security laws in Hong Kong

Belfast Live

Moment two men brawl in MMA-style fight on packed train shocking passengers

Images from video footage of the fracas, which goes on for about one minute, show two men punching one another other in the centre of the train carriage

Daily Mirror

Las Vegas Vs. Macau – Ultimate Sin City Comparison!

Original or copy? Which gambling metropolis can do more? Las Vegas or Macau? About swimming trunks in the casino and diamonds in a plastic bag. If there were a copy World Cup, the People's Republic of China would have been the undisputed champion ...

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Here's Why DiDi Shares Are Trading Higher Premarket

State-owned biggest automobile conglomerate automaker China FAW Group Co is looking to scoop a significant stake in the troubled DiDi Global Inc (NYSE:DIDI), Bloomberg reports. FAW aspired to be a significant shareholder and help Didi pave the way for a Hong Kong listing. Previously Beijing Tourism Group division Shouqi Group and other Beijing-based…

Benzinga

Art Basel Hong Kong 2022 opens with online and onsite engagement

Artist Ellen Pau’s Shape of Light video installation, projected onto Hong Kong’s M+ Museum, sends out a message of healing during the pandemic

The Hindu

Would-be Hong Kong travellers flock to agents to find out about Japan packages

HONG KONG: Travel agencies have seen a surge in inquiries about tours to Japan after the foreign ministry announced that tourists from Hong Kong could enter the country quarantine-free on a package tour basis from June 10.

Bangkok Post

Cathay Pacific to rehire hundreds of cabin crew ahead of global aviation recovery

HONG KONG: Cathay Pacific Airways will rehire hundreds of cabin crew who were previously laid off or resigned ahead of plans to ramp up its flight services.

Bangkok Post

Exclusive-Evergrande discussing staggered payments, debt-to-equity swaps for $19 billion offshore bonds-sources

China Evergrande Group is considering repaying offshore public bondholders owed around $19 billion with cash instalments and equity in two of its Hong Kong-listed units, two sources said, as the world's most indebted developer struggles to emerge from its financial crisis.

Reuters

Hong Kong's incoming leader John Lee to travel to Beijing

Incoming Hong Kong leader John Lee is heading to Beijing on Sunday to accept a letter that officially approves his appointment as the city’s next chief executive

The Independent UK

Hong Kong seeks to revive global banking status with major summit

Hong Kong's central bank plans to hold a major conference in November it hopes will draw global banking bosses, sources said, as the financial hub seeks to welcome back international business following two gruelling years of closed borders.

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Why Alibaba, Nio, Chinese Peers Are Surging In Hong Kong Today

Shares of U.S.-listed Chinese companies rallied in Hong Kong on Friday morning, with major tech names like Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE: BABA), JD.com Inc (NASDAQ: JD), Tencent Ho

Bangkok Post

Japan eases travel advisory for Thailand, 35 others nations

TOKYO: Japan on Thursday eased its travel warning for 36 countries and areas, including Thailand, the United States, Britain, Canada and Hong Kong, over the Covid-19 pandemic, no longer asking Japanese citizens to avoid non-essential trips to the areas.

Benzinga

CanSino's Covid Vaccine Gets WHO Nod. But Is It Too Little, Too Late?

Key Takeaways: CanSino’s Covid-19 vaccine Convidecia will be admitted to the global Covax program following its approval by the WHO The approval could have limited benefits for the company as the pandemic fades and other products are widely available By Jony Ho

The Guardian - UK

Hong Kong judicial independence under systematic attack, legal figures warn

Signatories of legal opinion say territory’s government is using continued presence of overseas judges as ‘vote of confidence’

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Manchester one of the first cities to host ‘friendship festival’

The welcome event for newly arrived people from Hong Kong takes place on Saturday

Benzinga

Why Alibaba, Nio, Chinese Peers Are Sliding In Hong Kong Today

Shares of U.S.-listed Chinese companies traded marginally lower in Hong Kong on Thursday morning.

Bangkok Post

Hong Kong grants Greater Bay Airlines status to open talks with foreign countries

HONG KONG: Greater Bay Airlines was awarded designated status from the Hong Kong government, allowing the company to open negotiations with foreign countries to fly 104 routes, the head of the start-up carrier told the South China Morning Post on Tuesday.

Benzinga

Why Alibaba, Nio And Other Stocks Are Sliding In Hong Kong Today

Shares of U.S.-listed Chinese firms traded significantly lower in Hong Kong on Wednesday morning, with major tech names like Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE: BABA), JD.com Inc (NASDAQ: JD), Baidu Inc (NASDAQ: <

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Hong Kong Catholic cardinal criticises China deal after national security arrest

Hong Kong's Cardinal Joseph Zen - in his first public remarks since he was arrested in a national security case earlier this month - on Tuesday criticised the Vatican for its "unwise" deal with China that is due for renewal in September.

Benzinga

One-Trick Pony Boan Biotech Files for Hong Kong IPO Into Tough Market

Key Takeaways: Boan Biotechnology sells only one product so far and is facing stiff competition from other similar drugs Luye Pharma bought Boan in 2020 and is taking it public at a time when markets are bearish By Molly Wen

The Independent UK

Hong Kong Catholic cardinal denies charges over relief fund

Former Hong Kong Catholic leader Cardinal Joseph Zen and five others have denied charges for allegedly failing to register a relief fund aimed at financially assisting protesters who faced legal costs during the 2019 anti-government protests

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