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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hong Kong govt calls for tighter supervision of city's public broadcaster

Last week, RTHK announced that it would no longer relay the British Broadcasting Company (BBC) programmes, shortly after China banned the British public broadcaster "within Chinese territory"

Hong Kong approves Sinovac Biotech's Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use

After taking the advice of the panel as a reference, Chan believes that the approval is necessary and in line with public interests, according to the statement

China retaliates to UK's citizenship offer for Hong Kong residents

China is expected to step up retaliation in March against the UK's scheme to offer citizenship to millions of Hong Kong people through British National (Overseas) (BNO) passport, reported Asia Times.Hong Kong residents will now be required to declare if they hold British citizenship under the BNO passport scheme, according to Asia Times.Since last July, analysts suggested that Beijing may strip the Chinese citizenship and Hong Kong permanent residency of BNO passport holders.On January 29, China said that it will de-recognise BNO as a travel and identity document for Hong Kong people from January 31 and reserved the right to take further measures against the UK citizenship scheme.The UK offered a pathway to eventual citizenship for Hong Kong residents. London unveiled its plan in July last year to take eligible Hong Kongers after Beijing's imposition of the draconian National Security Law.Tian Feilong, an associate professor at Beijing's Beihang University Law School and director of ..

Tencent Music Entertainment taps banks for $5 billion Hong Kong listing

More banks could be added to the share sale and details including size and timeline could still change