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UK lawmakers urge govt to impose sanctions over Hong Kong police violence
UK lawmakers have urged the govt to sanction Hong Kong's leader for allowing excessive police violence toward humanitarian workers helping those injured in pro-democracy protests
 "UK lawmakers urge govt to impose sanctions over Hong Kong police violence")
How Beijing's security law transformed Hong Kong in one short month
Within a fortnight, authorities have outlawed select protest phrases and arrested activists for allegedly inciting secession
 "How Beijing's security law transformed Hong Kong in one short month")
'Clean Up This Mess': The Chinese Thinkers Behind Xi's Hard Line
Chinese academics have been honing the Communist Party's authoritarian response in Hong Kong, rejecting the liberal ideas of their youth.
 "'Clean Up This Mess': The Chinese Thinkers Behind Xi's Hard Line")
Covid-19 impact: HSBC H1 PBT plunges 65% to $4.32 bn on loan provisions
The profit was lower than the $5.67 billion average of analysts' estimates compiled by the bank
 "Covid-19 impact: HSBC H1 PBT plunges 65% to $4.32 bn on loan provisions")
'Freedom loving people of Hong Kong would prevail': Pompeo slams at China
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced on Friday that the Legislative Council elections scheduled for September 6 will be postponed over the COVID-19 threat
World Coronavirus Dispatch: Russia to start mass vaccination drive
South Africa cases cross half a million, China to help Hong Kong boost tests, Latin America death toll surges past 200,000, and other pandemic-related news across the globe
 "World Coronavirus Dispatch: Russia to start mass vaccination drive")
China criticises Germany's suspension of extradition treaty with Hong Kong
Germany's foreign minister announced the suspension Friday following the disqualification of 12 pro-democracy candidates from legislative elections and a subsequent decision to postpone the elections
Hong Kong postpones legislative elections by a year citing coronavirus
The Hong Kong government is invoking an emergency ordinance in delaying the elections
 "Hong Kong postpones legislative elections by a year citing coronavirus")
White House condemns Hong Kong's decision to delay elections for a year
"This action undermines the democratic processes and freedoms that have underpinned Hong Kong's prosperity," White House spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany told reporters
 "White House condemns Hong Kong's decision to delay elections for a year")
Germany suspends extradition agreement with Hong Kong after election delay
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam postponed a Sept. 6 election to the Chinese-ruled city's legislature by a year
Hong Kong may postpone September 6 elections amid surge in Covid-19: Report
A postponement would be a setback for the pro-democracy opposition, which was hoping to capitalise on disenchantment with the current pro-Beijing majority to make gains
Uber backtracks on plan to shift Asia-Pacific regional hub to Hong Kong
The company had announced in May that it was ready to relocate its Asian headquarters from Singapore
 "Uber backtracks on plan to shift Asia-Pacific regional hub to Hong Kong")
Hong Kong economy shrinks 9% in latest quarter over Covid-19, security law
Tourist arrivals fell following protests that began in June 2019 over a proposed extradition law and expanded to include demands for greater democracy and other grievances
 "Hong Kong economy shrinks 9% in latest quarter over Covid-19, security law")
Germany to stop exporting weapons to Hong Kong, says Foreign Minister
Germany will stop exporting weapons and dual-use goods to Hong Kong as part of the European Union's reaction to China's national security law for Hong Kong, Foreign Minister Heiko Mass said
India eyes surge in jewellery export as US special status to Hong Kong goes
Hong Kong enjoys a discounted rate of 3.3 per cent export duty for goods shipped to the US due to the special status, while shipments from the rest of the world suffer 7.5 per cent
 "India eyes surge in jewellery export as US special status to Hong Kong goes")
India eyes surge in jewellery export as US special status to Hong Kong goes
Hong Kong enjoys a discounted rate of 3.3 per cent export duty for goods shipped to the US due to the special status, while shipments from the rest of the world suffer 7.5 per cent
US taking ties on wrong path, says China embassy after consulate is shut
USA's 'abrupt' demand to close Chinese consulate in Houston is a 'political provocation', says Beijing
 "US taking ties on wrong path, says China embassy after consulate is shut")
US wants to build coalition to counter China's 'disgraceful' menace: Pompeo
US President Donald Trump identifies China as the United States' main rival, and has accused President Xi Jinping of taking advantage over trade and not telling the truth over the novel Covid outbreak
 "US wants to build coalition to counter China's 'disgraceful' menace: Pompeo")
Jack Ma's Ant seeks $200 billion value in landmark dual IPO: Report
Ant is planning to list on Shanghai's STAR market & Hong Kong
 "Jack Ma's Ant seeks $200 billion value in landmark dual IPO: Report")
UK suspends extradition arrangements with Hong Kong over new security law
As tensions grow with Beijing, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said he had concerns about the new law and about alleged human rights abuses in China
 "UK suspends extradition arrangements with Hong Kong over new security law")
