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London beats Hong Kong to keep HSBC headquarters

HSBC has decided to keep its headquarters in Britain. The unanimous decision by the board of Europe's biggest bank rejected the idea of shifting to Hong Kong.

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Lighting up love in Hong Kong

Love was in the air in Hong Kong as 25,000 LED roses lit up the harbour front to coincide with Valentine’s Day. Originating in Seoul, South Korea

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Hong Kong fireworks herald the start of the year of the Monkey

New Year celebrations take place across China

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Violent clashes in Hong Kong as police crackdown on street vendors

There has been a night of violent clashes in Hong Kong – the worst since pro-democracy protests in late 2014. The trouble began when police tried to

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'Doga' world record set in Hong Kong

A new world record for the biggest dog yoga class was made in Hong Kong with 270 pairs of doggies and yogis practising for just over half and hour

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Hong Kong: why are there fears over fundamental freedoms?

Five publishers disappear in two months

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Domestic workers: debunking the myths

Often vulnerable and exploited, domestic workers around the world have long faced discrimination, low wages, extremely long hours and poor working

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Outspoken Canadian beauty queen denied transfer flight to China for Miss World

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Blue Moon Diamond sells for a new world record at auction

The rare and flawless Blue Moon Diamond has sold for $48.4 million to a buyer from Hong Kong, setting a world record for the sale of a gemstone at

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Asian stocks tumble to lowest level in three years

Asian stocks have slumped to their lowest levels in three years. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng was down over five percent, while China’s Shanghai index lost

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Bra protest in Hong Kong

Men and women wearing and brandishing bras protested in Hong Kong after a woman was jailed for assaulting a policeman with her breasts The woman had

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Hong Kong giant panda Jia Jia becomes oldest ever

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Hong Kong marks 18 years of uneasy China rule

A flag raising ceremony signalled the start of celebrations in Hong Kong marking the 18th anniversary of its return to mainland China. It was

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Hong Kong police clear last remaining protesters

Pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong were given an hour to pack up their belongings before being cleared from the front of the territory’s

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Pro-democracy revolt scuppers China's reform plans for Hong Kong

Pro-Chinese members of Hong Kong’s legislature attempted to foil a revolt by pro-democracy members by walking out of the electoral reform debate

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Hong Kong lawmakers reject Beijing backed proposal for electoral reform

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Hong Kong wants 'two systems' promise honoured

For 79 days last autumn, thousands of citizens blocked Honk Kong’s main streets. The Umbrella Movement beginning late 2014 opposed Beijing’s plan for

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Protesters slam Hong Kong's electoral reform debate as a sham

Until Friday (June 19) Hong Kong’s Legislative Council is debating the political reforms that will shape the next elections. In the lead-up to the

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14 new cases of MERS confirmed in South Korea

Fresh cases of MERS are reported as South Korea's Central Bank cuts interest rates to record low

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Thousands attend Tiananmen Square vigil in Hong Kong