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Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, 9 others sentenced to prison over violat
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Hong Kong, May 28 (ANI): Amid China's crackdown, Hong Kong pro-democracy leaders were sentenced to jail over violation of National Security Law.
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China continues to undermine Hong Kong's democratic institutions, says Bli
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], May 27 (ANI): The Chinese government continues to undermine the democratic institutions of Hong Kong and denies the residents the rights that China itself has guaranteed, said US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday after the city's Legislative Council approved t
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Hong Kong Police bans Tiananmen crackdown vigil
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Hong Kong, May 27 (ANI): Hong Kong Police have officially banned the annual candlelight vigil to commemorate victims of China's 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre.
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China sees polar regions as new strategic frontier, its satellite plan to
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Hong Kong, May 27 (ANI): With climate change continuing to affect the Arctic and the region being increasingly seen as area of emerging economic importance, the perception of Arctic waters as an arena for great power rivalry has gained traction. China is a factor in these debates as it has
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Hong Kong clears new electoral law reducing voting rights
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Hong Kong, May 27 (ANI): The Hong Kong Legislative Council has approved the controversial bill to reform the city's electoral system, which is set to increase the number of pro-Beijing lawmakers in the city and reduces the public's ability to choose elected representatives.
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Fitch affirms Indian Railway Finance Corp at BBB-minus
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Hong Kong, May 27 (ANI): Fitch Ratings has affirmed Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd's (IRFC's) long-term foreign and local currency issuer default ratings at BBB-minus.
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Hikvision, world's largest surveillance-gear maker, has ties to Chinese mi
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Hong Kong, May 26 (ANI): Hikvision, the world's largest maker of surveillance equipment, has long-established links with the Chinese military, including conducting a study with weapons experts in China and supplying cameras and drones to the country's air force, according to a report.
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EU moves closer to India amid deteriorating relations with China
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Hong Kong, May 26 (ANI): The tug-of-war with China has accelerated the European Union's (EU) efforts to reinforce its strategic partnership with India.
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China to expand top office in Hong Kong with national security and propaga
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Hong Kong, May 25 (ANI): As the Chinese government continues to reform Hong Kong's legislative process, Beijing's top office overseeing the city's affairs will be expanded to create two new departments covering national security and propaganda in the communist country's bid to win the "ideol
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PLA aims to roam the world
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Hong Kong, May 25 (ANI): The year 2008 was a seminal one for the Chinese military, as in December the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) dispatched a naval task force to the Gulf of Aden on what has turned out to be continuous presence. It was a watershed, as China proceeded to establish t
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Jack Ma to step down as head of business school he founded, amid clampdown
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Hong Kong, May 25 (ANI): Chinese billionaire Jack Ma will be stepping down as the President of Hupan, an elite business school he founded, suggesting a further retreat from public life by Beijing's most prominent entrepreneur in the face of government pressure on the tech industry.
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China's state pension system crisis: Hong Kong insurance sector eyes USD 1
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Beijing [China], May 21 (ANI): China’s ageing population, with years of experience in underwriting medical and retirement products has snow-balled into crisis of its state pension system and Hong Kong insurance sector is seeking this opportunity to unlock USD 15.3 trillion of Beijin
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