Tag #Hong Kong

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Hong Kong Rejects Same-Sex Couple Rights Bill

Hong Kong's legislature rejected a bill offering limited rights to same-sex couples whose marriages are registered overseas, defying a court order and prompting criticism from human rights groups.

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Gender Equality
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Typhoon Tapah Evacuates Tens of Thousands in Southern China

Typhoon Tapah made landfall in Guangdong province, China, on Monday morning, forcing the evacuation of an estimated 60,000 people and causing widespread flight cancellations and school closures.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Hong Kong's Cautious Embrace of Stablecoins: A Testing Ground for China

Hong Kong, aiming to become a global crypto hub, is cautiously rolling out a stablecoin licensing regime, attracting major players but facing challenges due to stringent regulations and a conservative financial culture.

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Hong Kong Court Concludes Jimmy Lai's National Security Trial

In Hong Kong, pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai's trial concluded on Thursday, facing charges of "conspiracy to collude with foreign forces" and "seditious publication" under the national security law, with a verdict pending and potential sentencing ranging from three years to life imprisonment.

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Frozen Pensions: China Blocks £1 Billion in Hong Kong Savings

Over £1 billion in pension savings belonging to British Hong Kong nationals have been frozen by Chinese authorities with the aid of UK banks, leaving thousands in financial hardship and fearing reprisals for trying to access their funds.

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theguardian.com
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Hong Kong Media Mogul Jimmy Lai Faces Life Imprisonment in National Security Trial

Jimmy Lai, a 77-year-old Hong Kong media mogul and activist, faces life imprisonment for allegedly conspiring to solicit foreign sanctions against China and Hong Kong through his pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily and connections with international figures like Donald Trump and Mike Pence; the 140-...

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Hong Kong's Bamboo Scaffolding Tradition Faces Uncertain Future Amidst Safety Concerns and Modernization Push

Amidst economic downturn and safety concerns, Hong Kong's traditional bamboo scaffolding, integral to the city's construction and visual identity, faces an uncertain future as the government promotes metal alternatives, impacting the livelihoods of skilled workers and potentially losing a cultural h...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
europe.chinadaily.com.cn
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Hong Kong Economy Shows Signs of Recovery Amidst Global Uncertainty

Hong Kong's economy is showing signs of recovery, with exporters' confidence reaching a 1-year high and private sector activity improving after 7 months of decline, driven by stronger regional economic ties, although concerns remain about future tariff hikes and supply chain risks.

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Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong: Luxury Hotel Review

The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong, located in Kowloon's West Kowloon Cultural District, offers 312 luxurious rooms with stunning city and harbor views, exceptional dining options, and world-class amenities including the world's highest infinity pool.

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Hong Kong Media Mogul Jimmy Lai Faces Life Sentence on National Security Charges

Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai faces life imprisonment on national security charges for allegedly using his now-closed Apple Daily newspaper to call for sanctions against Hong Kong and China, with the verdict to be decided by three judges in a trial that has drawn significant international attentio...

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Hong Kong Activist Jimmy Lai Faces Life Sentence in Landmark Sedition Trial

In Hong Kong, Jimmy Lai, a 77-year-old democracy activist and newspaper founder, faces a life sentence for sedition and colluding with foreign forces, a trial seen as a test of Hong Kong's judicial independence and press freedom; his lawyer argued that advocating for policy change isn't inherently w...

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Cathay Group Expands Mainland China Operations Amidst Soaring Travel Demand

Cathay Group is expanding its mainland China operations, increasing staff to 4,000 by year-end, adding new routes, and investing \$12.79 billion in fleet and infrastructure to meet growing travel demand, fueled by a 10 percent year-on-year increase in mainland Chinese visits to Hong Kong.

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