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53 arrested as Hong Kong marks first anniversary of pro-democracy protests
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Hong Kong, June 10 (ANI): The Hong Kong police on Wednesday said they had arrested 53 people during demonstrations on Tuesday evening which were called to mark the one-year anniversary of the protest against a bill proposing extraditions to mainland China. That protest grew into a pro-democr
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Hong Kong fears oblivion under Chinese dominion
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Hong Kong, June 10 (ANI): Hong Kong, despite assurances to the contrary from its government and Beijing, is facing an oppressive future as a satellite city of China, one where secret police operate with impunity and the territory's residents live in perpetual fear.
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Hong Kongers confronting 'largest, retiring regime' in the world: Activist
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Hong Kong, June 9 (ANI): Signalling the "comeback" of "labour strike and mass mobilisation" in Hong Kong against mainland China over the draconian national security law, pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong said the people of the financial hub of Asia are standing against the "largest and reti
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A look at China's military amid COVID-19-induced economic slowdown
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Hong Kong, June 08 (ANI): Many demobilized People's Liberation Army (PLA) soldiers in big and medium-sized cities are currently facing unemployment or under-employment because of slowing down of the economy, sources said.
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Hong Kongers defy police ban to commemorate Tiananmen Square massacre
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Hong Kong, June 5 (ANI): Streets and parks of Hong Kong were illuminated with candlelight as tens of thousands of people defied coronavirus restrictions on gatherings to commemorate the 31st anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square massacre on Thursday night, Al Jazeera reported.
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Hong Kong Legislature passes contentious national anthem bill
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Hong Kong, June 4 (ANI): The Hong Kong Legislature on Thursday passed its contentious national anthem bill with 41 in favour and one against.
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HK leader Carrie Lam slams Trump administration for 'double standards' ove
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Beijing [China], June 3 (ANI): Chief Executive Carrie Lam has slammed the United States for applying "double standards" regarding national security flagging the current unrest in America and contrasting it with how the US had sharply criticised police crackdowns on anti-government protests i
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Diamond markets return cautiously
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 2 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Diamond trading is starting to regain traction in Hong Kong with some demand from China.
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Hong Kong records first locally transmitted COVID-19 case in over 2 weeks:
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Hong Kong, May 31 (ANI): Hong Kong's 17-day run without a local coronavirus infection came to an end on Sunday as a woman with no recent travel history was confirmed infected.
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China pushes ahead agenda on India, Hong Kong and Taiwan using COVID cover
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Beijing [China], May 30 (ANI): China is rapidly pushing ahead its agenda on the border issue with India and other long-pending disputes like Hong Kong, Taiwan and the South China Sea using the global upheaval caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an analysis in the Wall Street Journa
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US, UK raise concerns on Hong Kong security law in UNSC
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New York [USA], May 30 (ANI): The United States and the United Kingdom on Friday (local time) raised concerns about China's plans to impose a new security law in Hong Kong at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
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China-US ties hit a rough patch as Trump announces measures to target Beij
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], May 30 (ANI): President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) announced a slew of measures against China, including the decision to suspend entry of certain Chinese nationals to American universities, while attacking Beijing for snatching Hong Kong's freedom and the Asian
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