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Hong Kong reports highest daily COVID-19 spike since December 19
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Hong Kong [China], January 18 (ANI): Hong Kong health authorities confirmed 107 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, marking the highest daily caseload since December 19.
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China's J-20 fighter turns ten: Analysis
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Hong Kong [China], January 18 (ANI): China, particularly the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF), is extremely proud of its beefy J-20 stealth fighter. Significantly, the aircraft recently celebrated its tenth birthday as a flying machine within the world's third-largest air force, th
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Beijing to bar British overseas passport holders from public office in Hon
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Beijing [China], January 17 (ANI): In order to put a check on dissenting voices, China is planning against British National (Overseas) passport [BN (O)] owners from holding public office in Hong Kong, reported South China Morning Post (SCMP).
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Hong Kong calls US sanctions over opposition arrests 'insane, shameless an
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Hong Kong, January 16 (ANI): The Hong Kong government on Saturday hit out at the United States for imposing stringent sanctions against six officials for their role in implementing the Beijing-imposed draconian National Security Law as "insane, shameless and despicable".
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Four suspects accused of helping Hong Kong activists escape, released on b
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Hong Kong, January 16 (ANI): At least four suspects were released on bail on Friday after being accused of helping Hong Kong pro-democracy protestors who tried to escape to Taiwan in wake of the draconian National Security Law imposed by Beijing.
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US sanctions 6 officials for their role in Hong Kong mass arrests under ne
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 16 (ANI): The United States on Friday (local time) has designated six Chinese and Hong Kong officials in connection with the National Security Law imposed in Hong Kong.
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Trudeau, Macron express concern over Human rights situation in Hong Kong,
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Toronto [Canada], January 15 (ANI): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday expressed concern over the human rights situation in Hong Kong and Xinjiang, the Canadian Prime Minister's office said on Thursday.
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Hong Kong internet service provider admits blocking pro-democracy website
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Hong Kong, January 15 (ANI): As China continues to crack down on dissent, a telecom company has admitted to blocking one of the most popular websites devoted to the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong police detain 11 for aiding pro-democracy activists' escape atte
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Hong Kong, January 14 (ANI): The Hong Kong national security police have arrested a lawyer, a Ukrainian man and nine others on suspicion of bankrolling an attempt by 12 Hong Kong pro-democracy protestors to flee the city in order to escape to Taiwan amid Beijing's imposition of the draconian
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COVID-19 effect: Hong Kong Film Festival makes plans for hybrid edition
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 13 (ANI): The Hong Kong International Film Festival, delayed last year by the coronavirus outbreak, has announced plans to return to its normal Springtime slot. But with a lingering virus impact, the 2021 edition will be a hybrid, combining both in-theatre and online
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Taiwan becomes the meat in Biden-Xi sandwich
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Hong Kong, January 12 (ANI): Taiwan should be ready for a rough ride as its importance in China-US bilateral ties grows. Outgoing President Donald Trump upped the stakes yet again when his administration lifted restrictions on US officials visiting the democratically ruled East Asian island.
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China condemns US decision to lift restrictions on diplomats visiting Taiw
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Beijing [China], January 11 (ANI): China on Monday strongly condemned United States' decision to lift restrictions on American officials visiting Taiwan, saying Beijing would resolutely fight back against any attempts to "sabotage its interests".
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