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China's annual congress: What's happened so far

The weeklong meeting of the National People’s Congress, which rubber stamps policies approved by the Communist Party leadership, provides a window into government priorities.

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China announces 'over 6%' economic growth target, tech plans

China’s premier announced plans to make the nation self-reliant in technology amid tension with Washington and Europe over trade, Hong Kong and human rights.

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Hong Kong detains 47 activists in sweeping use of new security law

The 47 now in detention were among 55 arrested in police raids last month in the largest use yet of the territory's new security law.

China

Lam backs Hong Kong electoral changes excluding opponents

Hong Kong's chief executive gave support to electoral changes that would likely cement Beijing's control over the city's politics.

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Europe Decoded

Czech arms company denies selling weapons to Hong Kong police

A weapons dealer in the Czech Republic has firmly denied rumours it has sold arms to police in Hong Kong.

China

Thousands flee Hong Kong for UK, fearing China crackdown

Thousands of Hong Kongers are moving to Britain since Beijing imposed a strict national security law on the Chinese territory last summer.

China

China withdraws passport recognition amid Hong Kong UK visa row

Britain says it will open a visa scheme to Hong Kongers from Sunday, but China says it 'interferes in China's internal affairs'

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Hong Kong puts 10,000 people into lockdown - the city's first

The lockdown in the Yau Tsim Mong district will be in place until every resident is tested - something expected to take around 48 hours.

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Thousands in Hong Kong locked down to contain coronavirus

Thousands of residents in Hong Kong were locked down on Saturday to contain a worsening COVID outbreak.

Green News

3D printing is being used to regenerate Hong Kong’s coral reefs

This biodiversity hotspot is using new technology to help coral reefs grow.

China

EU calls for immediate release of over 50 detained Hong Kong activists

53 former lawmakers and democracy activists were arrested in Hong Kong on Wednesday for allegedly violating a national security law imposed by Beijing.

China

China condemns new US sanctions over Hong Kong security law

China has lashed out at the United States over its new sanctions against 14 Chinese officials for their actions in Hong Kong.

Denmark

China criticises Danish politicians in feud over Hong Kong activist

Ted Hui, a former lawmaker, visited Denmark this week after receiving an invitation from Danish lawmakers to travel to the Scandinavian country.

China

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai denied bail on fraud charge

Jimmy Lai of Next Digital, which publishes the Apple Daily newspaper, was among 10 people arrested Aug. 10 on what police said was suspicion of violating a national security law and collusion with a foreign country.

China

Hong Kong pro-democracy activists Joshua Wong, Agnes Chow jailed

Hong Kong pro-democracy activists Joshua Wong, Agnes Chow and Ivan Lam were sentenced to jail on charges related to an unauthorised anti-government protest last year.

China

Hong Kong’s Joshua Wong taken into custody after guilty plea

Wong, together with fellow activists Ivan Lam and Agnes Chow, pleaded guilty to charges related to organising, taking part in and inciting protesters to join an unauthorised protest outside police headquarters last June.

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Hong Kong students chant pro-democracy slogans in rare act of defiance

A new national security law has all but wiped out the mass democracy protests that rocked the city last year and has left swathes of the population too scared to speak out.

China

UK & allies demand China reinstate Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers

Australia, Britain, Canada, New Zealand and the US accused China of orchestrating a concerted campaign to silence all critical voices in Hong Kong and breaching international obligations.

Travel News

Novel ways airlines are giving passengers their travel fix

For some the experience of boarding a plane, watching a film and having food and drink served is almost as exciting as the destinations themselves, so airlines are offering passengers just that, despite being grounded.

China

Hong Kong: Seven pro-democracy lawmakers arrested

Police said the arrests are part of an investigation into a May 8 committee meeting in which pro-democracy lawmakers rushed toward the chairperson’s seat and security guards shoved back.