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China tells International Olympic Committee of concerns about 'politicising' sport

China has expressed its concerns about the "politicisation of sports events" to the International Olympic Committee after a series of incidents that have alarmed Beijing, including a US-led diplomatic boycott of the Winter Games and recent anthem blunders involving Hong Kong teams.

Bangkok Post

First UK ministerial trip to Hong Kong since 2018

Britain has condemned the national security law imposed by Beijing on the former British territory in 2020.

The Independent UK

Labour criticised for giving global banks access to parliament

Exclusive: HSBC and NatWest staffers seconded to shadow business secretary Jonathan Reynolds’s team

The Guardian - UK

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Chinese vice-president among dignitaries invited to Westminster Abbey

The presence of Han Zheng at the ceremony is controversial because of his role in the crackdown on civil liberties in Hong Kong.

The Independent UK

Experts downplay spike in severe Covid cases in HK

HONG KONG: The number of fatal and severe Covid-19 cases in Hong Kong last week was almost double the tally recorded in the previous seven days, health authorities have said.

Bangkok Post

Cleverly raises areas of ‘deep disagreement’ in talks with China vice-president

The Foreign Secretary said he ‘made plain the UK’s views on Hong Kong, Xinjiang and Taiwan’ during the discussions.

The Independent UK

UK's Cleverly raises Xinjiang and Taiwan with Chinese vice president

British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said on Friday he had "made plain" Britain's views on Hong Kong, Xinjiang and Taiwan in a meeting with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng during the latter's visit to London for King Charles' coronation.

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Hong Kong police seize statue in "incitement to subversion" probe

Hong Kong police seized an exhibit on Friday in connection with what they said was an attempt to incite subversion, with media reporting it was a statue commemorating Beijing's Tiananmen Square crackdown on democracy protesters in 1989.

Reuters

Canada mulls expelling China diplomat for targeting lawmaker

Canada’s foreign minister said Thursday the country is considering the expulsion of Chinese diplomats over an intelligence agency report saying one of them plotted to intimidate the Hong Kong relatives of a Canadian lawmaker

The Independent UK

End ‘megaphone diplomacy’ between UK and Hong Kong, says British diplomat

Consul general calls for ‘constructive engagement’ with territory as Chinese vice-president says he will attend king’s coronation

The Guardian - UK

International real estate management firm invests £8.9m in South West properties

AEW, which has offices in Boston, London, Paris and Hong Kong, has bought properties in Bath and Bristol

Birmingham Post

Chinese vice-president at coronation shows how China sees UK, says Lord Patten

Han Zheng’s attendance is a sign that China does not give ‘two hoots’ about the UK, the last British governor of Hong Kong said.

The Independent UK

'A gnawing fox hidden in the woods': Hong Kong writing, 2023

A final report from our special series on Hong Kong literature.

Newsroom.co.nz

A big Apple Maps upgrade is coming to Hong Kong, Slovakia, and Taiwan

Apple Maps is testing the latest expansion of its upgraded features this time in Hong Kong, Slovakia, and Taiwan.

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Al Jazeera

Hong Kong reduces directly-elected seats in district polls

The latest changes are part of an effort to ensure only ‘patriots’ hold political office in the territory.

Al Jazeera

Hong Kong court considers journalist appeal on press freedom day

Bao Choy is appealing her conviction over her investigation into a brutal mob attack at the Yuen Long station in 2019.

Newsroom.co.nz

Hong Kong's unacceptable genius

Part three of our special report on Hong Kong writing

The Independent UK

Cleverly set for talks with Chinese vice-president when he attends coronation

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said it would be counterproductive not to have talks with China despite differences with Beijing.

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Daily Mirror

Controversial guests at King Charles' Coronation - former PM, Chinese deputy, wealthy sultan

There will be 2,200 guests packed into Westminster Abbey on Saturday to see the Coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla - but it seems there are some surprising names on the guest list

The Independent UK

Hong Kong to slash elected seats in setback to democracy

Hong Kong’s leader has unveiled plans to eliminate most directly elected seats on local district councils, the last major political representative bodies chosen by the public

Bangkok Post

Hong Kong embraces crowds of tourists during Workers' Day holiday

HONG KONG: Outside the Peak Tram ticket office at Central in downtown Hong Kong, was a stream of tourists queuing for tickets to the Peak, one of Hong Kong's top attractions.

Bangkok Post

'Worst is over', Citi official says as bank looks to increase staff in Hong Kong

Citigroup, the biggest foreign lender in Hong Kong, will increase staff at its commercial banking unit in the city by 100 to tap growing opportunities in the Greater Bay Area, according to a senior executive.

Newsroom.co.nz

Hong Kong, c/- China

Part two of our special report on the Hong Kong international writers festival.

The Guardian - UK

Visitors to Commons forced to hand over leaflets on press freedom in Hong Kong

Officials claim material on Jimmy Lai constituted political slogans but David Davis calls heavy-handed approach ‘completely daft’

Al Jazeera

‘Not enough’: Hong Kong’s low-paid get $0.32 minimum wage bump

Increase of 6.25 percent after four-year freeze draws criticism from social welfare groups.

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