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China rejecting '1 country, 2 systems' with HK's electoral system overhaul
As China plans to rewrite election rules in Hong Kong to ensure the city is run by 'patriots', the lingering question is over the concern it might be rejecting the 'one country two systems'
 "China rejecting '1 country, 2 systems' with HK's electoral system overhaul")
China's Baidu raises $3.1 billion from Hong Kong secondary listing
The deal showed that the desire of Hong Kong's retail investors to buy into new stock market transactions shows no signs of slowing.
 "China's Baidu raises $3.1 billion from Hong Kong secondary listing")
US sanctions 24 Chinese, HK officials over crackdown on political freedoms
The US sanctioned an additional 24 Chinese and Hong Kong officials over Beijing's crackdown on political freedoms in the semi-autonomous city, including a decision to overhaul its electoral system
 "US sanctions 24 Chinese, HK officials over crackdown on political freedoms")
China's Baidu raises $3.08 billion from Hong Kong listing: Report
Chinese internet search giant Baidu Inc is set to raise $3.08 billion by pricing its shares at $HK252 each in its Hong Kong secondary listing, according to sources with direct knowledge of the matter
Jack Ma's SCMP joins Hong Kong media groups facing China control
Beijing has moved to stifle Hong Kong's democracy motion over the previous 12 months
 "Jack Ma's SCMP joins Hong Kong media groups facing China control")
Hong Kong faces brain drain as educated people plan to move abroad
A new survey revealed that a quarter of university-educated people under the age of 35 were planning to leave the city to work elsewhere, amid easing of immigration schemes by foreign countries
 "Hong Kong faces brain drain as educated people plan to move abroad")
Infants among hundreds in Hong Kong quarantine amid Covid-19 outbreak
About 750 close contacts of people infected have been sent to quarantine
 "Infants among hundreds in Hong Kong quarantine amid Covid-19 outbreak")
China fires back at UK govt charges of Hong Kong treaty violation
The statement came after UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab on Saturday said China is in a "state of ongoing non-compliance"
 "China fires back at UK govt charges of Hong Kong treaty violation")
Japan slams Beijing over electoral changes in Hong Kong, terms it 'setback'
Japan has said that it "cannot overlook" the resolution passed by China's Congress to change the electoral system in Hong Kong, with Tokyo calling the new laws as a major setback
Blinken calls on China to uphold obligations and commitments on Hong Kong
Condemning China's continuing assault on democratic institutions in Hong Kong Blinken called on Beijing to uphold its international obligations, commitments and to act with Hong Kong's Basic Law
 "Blinken calls on China to uphold obligations and commitments on Hong Kong")
China approves 'patriotic' plan to control elections in Hong Kong
The NPC's passage of the "draft decision" was all but assured, even though it was only placed on the agenda a week ago and the full text wasn't published before the vote
Baidu looks to raise $3.03 billion in Hong Kong listing
The final price for Baidu's shares will be set on March 17
Chinese lawmakers endorse tighter control over Hong Kong
China's ceremonial legislature on Thursday endorsed the Communist Party's latest move to tighten control over Hong Kong
 "Chinese lawmakers endorse tighter control over Hong Kong")
China's Baidu to sell around 4% of shares in Hong Kong listing: Report
Baidu Inc will launch its Hong Kong secondary listing on Friday and will sell around 4% of its shares, which at current price will raise at least $3 billion, two sources said
US lawmakers call on President Biden to help defend Hong Kong's autonomy
A group of bipartisan US lawmakers overseeing congressional China policy have lambasted Beijing's recently announced plans to overhaul Hong Kong's election system
 "US lawmakers call on President Biden to help defend Hong Kong's autonomy")
Totally lawful: China justifies altering Hong Kong's electoral reforms
Despite worldwide condemnation of China for altering Hong Kong's electoral reforms, Beijing has justified its moves as "totally constitutional, lawful and justified"
Subversion Case: Hong Kong court denies bail to pro-democracy activists
A group of 11 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists accused of subversion will stay in jail for at least another five days while judges consider whether to release them on bail, a court said Saturday
 "Subversion Case: Hong Kong court denies bail to pro-democracy activists")
US condemns China's move to alter Hong Kong's electoral system
As China prepares to alter Hong Kong's electoral system, the United States has condemned the continued assaults on the city's democratic institutions
 "US condemns China's move to alter Hong Kong's electoral system")
China tightens Hong Kong grip, sets modest GDP target as parliament begins
Beijing unveiled its next five-year plan, pledging to lift annual research and development spending by more than 7% until 2025
 "China tightens Hong Kong grip, sets modest GDP target as parliament begins")
Court hearing for 47 Hong Kong democracy activists enters fourth day
The bail proceedings ongoing since Monday have lasted often a full day and at times into the morning, and several defendants have fallen ill