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Security law offenders in Hong Kong won't be sent to China trial: Report

The new law permits for the first time Chinese security agencies to open their establishments in Hong Kong

China's rich moving out of Hong Kong to seek asset safety elsewhere: Report

More than half of Hong Kong's estimated private wealth of over $1 trillion is from mainland individuals who have parked money there, according to bankers

China extends olive branch to India after US seeks discussion on Hong Kong

The reconciliatory messages came after weeks of simmering tensions on both Eastern and Western frontiers between the two countries

Hong Kong no longer qualifies as autonomous under China, says Pompeo

Hong Kong, an economic powerhouse, is a Special Administrative Region of China

'I am just Hong Kong': A city's fate in China's hands

The new national security laws, outlined at the annual session of China's legislature on Friday, will likely curtail some of the civil liberties that differentiate Hong Kong from the rest of the count

UK, Australia, Canada condemn China's proposed security law for Hong Kong

The legislation would allow Beijing to take aim at the large often violent anti-government protests

'The end of Hong Kong'? China's new plan for the region has Trump fuming

China's action could spark fresh protests in Hong Kong, which enjoys many freedoms not allowed on the mainland

US may reassess Hong Kong status after China's attack on press: Pompeo

Mike Pompeo said he had been alerted to threats by the Chinese government to interfere with the work of American journalists in Hong Kong

World coronavirus dispatch: Some countries resume international travel

From Russia and Brazil becoming new epicentres, Hong Kong seeing new infections after 24-day clean sheet, and Chinese merchants taking to livestreaming - read these and more in today's world dispatch

Hong Kong eases lockdown as no local Covid-19 transmission seen in 19 days

While gyms, beauty salons, bars, restaurants and other such public places have been reopened, saunas, karaoke lounges, party rooms and nightclubs would remain closed for at least another two weeks

World coronavirus dispatch: US firms slashing costs; salary cuts at Disney

From Spain's death toll dropping, to Branson saying his airlines would go bust without govt support, and how using masks is altering the way we communicate - read these and more in today's dispatch

India's tweaked FDI rules aimed at China to include Hong Kong: Report

A substantial part of Chinese investments is routed through the Asian financial centre given its market expertise and deep pool of liquidity

Creative problem

The wait-and-watch tenterhooks of the art world is sending shivers down its collective spine

Passengers from Italy, Iran too will be screened for coronavirus: DGCA

Passengers from 10 countries -- China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, Nepal, Indonesia, Vietnam and Malaysia -- are already being screened at Indian airports

With economy reeling, Hong Kong to give big cash handouts to 7 mn residents

The cash handout alone will cost HK$71 billion but officials hope consumers will plough much of the money back into local businesses

Coronavirus: 8th Indian tests positive on cruise ship off Japan, says MEA

Amid the panic over travel to and from mainland China, the Ministry clarified that the govt has not imposed any restrictions yet

Coronavirus: Air India extends suspension of flights to China till June 30

The national carrier had also suspended its Delhi-Hong Kong flights due to the coronavirus epidemic that has killed more than 2,000 people in China till date

Coronavirus outbreak delays job offers in Asia's biggest financial hubs

Recruiting has become less of a priority as firms including DBS Group Holdings Ltd. have highlighted the revenue impact of worsening business conditions.

After political discord and recession, it's coronavirus in Hong Kong

The territory was already reeling from political discord and recession. Now the outbreak is worsening mistrust between citizens and their leaders