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Hong Kong Ordinance Opens Door for Renminbi-Backed Stablecoins

Hong Kong's new Stablecoins Ordinance, effective August 1, creates a legal pathway for offshore renminbi-backed stablecoins, potentially challenging the US dollar's dominance and reshaping the global digital currency landscape, as the US also seeks to regulate stablecoins domestically.

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Hong Kong to Partially Recognize Overseas Same-Sex Partnerships

Hong Kong proposed a registration system for same-sex couples married or in civil partnerships overseas, granting them limited rights such as medical decision-making and handling after-death affairs, following a 2023 court ruling and ongoing social debates.

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Gender Equality
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Hong Kong Schools Warned Against US Independence Day Events

Hong Kong school principals warned staff against attending US Independence Day events, citing potential national security law violations; the education bureau affirmed its commitment to suppressing threats to national security in schools, reflecting a broader trend of tightening restrictions and cen...

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Quality Education
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Canadian Groups Urge G7 Action for Jailed Hong Kong Publisher

Ten Canadian human rights groups are urging G7's Mark Carney to advocate for the release of jailed Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai, who has been in solitary confinement for 4½ years due to violating a Beijing-imposed national security law; the UK and other allies have also called for his release, whil...

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Meta Sues Maker of Deepfake App CrushAI for Violating Advertising Policies

Meta is suing the Hong Kong-based maker of the deepfake app CrushAI, Joy Timeline HK Limited, for running over 87,000 ads violating its policies on its platforms, primarily targeting users in the US, Canada, Australia, Germany and the UK, showcasing the challenges tech platforms face in regulating A...

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Gender Equality
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Surge in A-Share Dual Listings in Hong Kong

Around 30 A-share companies announced Hong Kong listings in 2024, accelerating in April, driven by outbound expansion, supportive policies, and Hong Kong's market advantages, including higher liquidity and streamlined approvals.

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Hong Kong Marks 28th Anniversary of Handover, Emphasizing Stability and Integration with China

Hong Kong celebrated the 28th anniversary of its handover to China on July 1st, with Chief Executive John Lee emphasizing the city's stability and opportunities while highlighting achievements in national security, housing, and economic growth, and outlining future priorities focused on balancing se...

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Hong Kong's Last Protest Group Disbands Amidst Growing Political Repression

Hong Kong's League of Social Democrats, the last major protest group, disbanded due to intense pressure, becoming the third major opposition party to disband this year, just days ahead of the fifth anniversary of the Beijing-imposed national security law.

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UK Govt Considers Doubling Settled Status Waiting Period for Hong Kong BNO Visa Holders

The UK government is considering extending the settled status waiting period for Hong Kong BNO visa holders from five to ten years, prompting outrage among those who relocated to the UK under the scheme due to the significant financial and emotional implications, including increased university fees ...

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Joint Hong Kong-China Operation Targets National Security Suspects

Hong Kong authorities conducted a joint operation, raiding six individuals' homes and an organization's office for suspected collusion with foreign forces, seizing bank documents and devices, amid ongoing concerns over national security.

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Canada to Vote on Honorary Citizenship for Jailed Hong Kong Activist

The Canadian Parliament is voting on a motion to grant honorary Canadian citizenship to jailed Hong Kong businessman Jimmy Lai, who faces charges under a Beijing-imposed national-security law, in a bid to secure his release from four and a half years of solitary confinement.

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Joshua Wong Faces New National Security Charges in Hong Kong

Hong Kong pro-democracy leader Joshua Wong, already serving a prison sentence, faces new national security charges for allegedly colluding with foreign entities to endanger national security, potentially extending his imprisonment for up to a decade or life.

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