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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
 "Baidu looks to raise $3.03 billion in Hong Kong listing")
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
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index set for biggest overhaul in 51 years
In 2019, the information technology sector overtook financials as the index's largest industry by market value
 "Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index set for biggest overhaul in 51 years")
US calls on Beijing for release of Hong Kong democracy campaigners
The United States called on Beijing to release pro-democratic leaders detained in Hong Kong, who are charged under the stringent national security law
Hong Kong begins Covid vaccinations for 7.5 mn residents with Sinovac jab
A poll published in January by the University of Hong Kong found respondents concerned about the Chinese vaccine''s efficacy
 "Hong Kong begins Covid vaccinations for 7.5 mn residents with Sinovac jab")
Higher share trading tax clouds outlook for Hong Kong stock exchange
The city's budget deficit is expected to hit a record HK$257.6 billion ($33.2 billion) for 2020/21
 "Higher share trading tax clouds outlook for Hong Kong stock exchange")
Hong Kong to spend $15.4 billion to stabilise Covid-ravaged economy
The budget for 2021 "aims to alleviate the hardship and pressure caused by the economic downturn and the epidemic," Chan said