Hong Kong

Special administrative region of China

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Hong Kong, officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China (HKSAR), is a metropolitan area and special administrative region of the People's Republic of China on the eastern Pearl River Delta of the South China Sea. With over 7.5 million residents of various nationalities in a 1,104-square-kilometre (426 sq mi) territory, Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated places in the world.

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Hong Kong airline to cut thousands of jobs amid pandemic Cathay Pacific has announced a major restructuring plan as it struggles to deal with travel restrictions and a big drop in demand. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:04Published 9 hours ago

Cathay Pacific to cut 5,900 jobs Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd said on Wednesday it would slash 5,900 jobs and end its regional Cathay Dragon brand, joining peers in cutting costs as it grapples with a plunge in demand due to.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:33Published 17 hours ago

Thailand, Hong Kong activists form alliance Thousands have rallied for six straight days in Bangkok and the movement is finding support in Hong Kong. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:36Published 1 day ago

Cathay Pacific to cut 6,000 jobs - report Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways will cut around 6,000 jobs, or 18% of its workforce, and axe regional brand Cathay Dragon to help it weather the coronavirus pandemic, the South China Morning Post.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:22Published 1 day ago

Hand signals only: The language of Thai protests Thai protesters are learning a whole new language, developed within days to co-ordinate among crowds of thousands of people at demonstrations that have swollen in defiance of a government ban and.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:03Published 1 day ago

Impossible Foods launches in Asian grocery stores Impossible Foods' faux beef burgers will be sold in grocery stores in Hong Kong and Singapore starting Tuesday, the company said as it vies to bolster its presence in Asia and before entering the.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:06Published 2 days ago

HK activist Grandma Wong speaks out against China Notable pro-democracy Hong Kong protester "Grandma Wong" has been speaking out for the first time since she says she was detained by Chinese authorities for over a year and prevented from returning.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:14Published 4 days ago

'Something close' to genocide in China's Xinjiang: WH Robert O'Brien, the U.S. national security adviser, on Friday during an online event said that China was perpetrating 'something close to' a genocide with its treatment of Muslims in its Xinjiang.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:49Published 5 days ago

Equity indices close higher after RBI keeps key rates unchanged Equity benchmark indices maintained an upward trajectory on Friday after the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) kept repo rate unchanged and continued with accommodative stance. Though the central bank sees.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:15Published 2 weeks ago

Equities trim early gains but close in green, Wipro spurts 7.3% Equity benchmark indices shaved off early gains but closed in the positive zone on Thursday following a rally in IT stocks amid dynamic global cues. The BSE SandP Sensex closed 304 points or 0.76 per.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:19Published 2 weeks ago

Sensex spurts by 600 points, financial and auto stocks gain Equity benchmark indices witnessed smart gains on Tuesday led by a jump in financial, private bank and auto stocks while Asian stock markets rose to a two-week high. The bounce on bourses came after US.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:11Published 2 weeks ago

How does the Nobel Peace Prize work? Greta Thunberg, Edward Snowden, and the people of Hong Kong are all potential contenders for this year's Nobel Peace Prize. Megan Revell runs through some of the other nominees and explains how they.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 03:00Published 2 weeks ago

Watch: Massive anti-China protest outside Chinese Consulate in Toronto A massive anti-China protest was held outside the Chinese Consulate in Canada's Toronto. The protest was organised on the 71st National Day of People's Republic of China. Members of Hong Kong, Tibetan,.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 01:48Published 3 weeks ago

Dozens arrested as Hong Kong marks China’s National Day Riot police make arrests to prevent anti-government protests, as Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam hails ‘return to peace’. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:32Published 3 weeks ago

Hong Kong sees heavy police presence to deter protests on China's national day Last year clashes broke out between protesters and police during the event, but China has since imposed a security law that has mostly quelled dissent.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published 3 weeks ago

While China celebrates, Hong Kong activists fear police crackdown Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:53Published 3 weeks ago

China tightens grip on Hong Kong for national celebration Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:47Published 3 weeks ago

Hong Kong leader slams 'brutal' foreign sanctions Hong Kong Chief Executive on Thursday (October 1) described foreign sanctions imposed against Hong Kong government officials as "brutal" while defending the need to continue implementing a contentious.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:27Published 3 weeks ago

Hong Kong marks China's National Day with flag raising Hong Kong on Thursday (October 1) marked the 71st anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China with a flag raising ceremony and a reception hosted by Chief Executive Carrie Lam. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:55Published 3 weeks ago

Vatican denies Pompeo audience with Pope U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo slammed what he called China's "repressive" regime on Wednesday, as Vatican officials accuse him of trying to drag the Catholic Church into the U.S. presidential.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:36Published 3 weeks ago

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Central agencies monitoring over 2500 social media accounts spreading Chinese propaganda in India: Sources These accounts have their IP addresses traced in the countries of Pakistan, Hong Kong, UK, Russia and China. This comes a day after reports of snooping on some Indian leaders by China-based companies,.. DNA - Published on September 17, 2020

No need to be alarmed immensely over Covid-19 reinfection case reported in Hong Kong: ICMR The apex health research body, ICMR, on Tuesday said there is "no need to be alarmed immensely" over the reinfection case of Covid-19 reported in Hong Kong, but at the same time maintained that it is.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 25, 2020
Air India flights to Hong Kong barred till August-end after 14 passengers test COVID-19 positive A passenger from India could only arrive in Hong Kong if he/she could provide a COVID-19 negative certificate from a test done 72 hours prior to the journey, as per the rules issued by the Hong Kong.. DNA - Published on August 21, 2020
'Vande Bharat' Mission: Hong Kong bans Air India flights over COVID-19 related issues The Hong Kong authorities have cited restrictions placed due to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic outbreak, as a reason. DNA - Published on August 18, 2020

Cyberattack on NHAI traced to Taiwan and Hong Kong IP addresses IndiaTimes - Published on August 17, 2020
Multiple compromise of NHAI’s internal IT system; suspicious logins made from IP addresses in Taiwan & Hong Kong IndiaTimes - Published on August 14, 2020
Air India planning to operate two Vande Bharat Mission flights from Hong Kong to Delhi Air India is planning to operate two Vande Bharat Mission flights from Hong Kong to Delhi on August 18 and 21, the Consulate General of India, Hong Kong said on Thursday. The Vande Bharat Mission.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 13, 2020
Hong Kong not allowing flights from India; discussions on with Kuwait on bilateral air bubble: Govt IndiaTimes - Published on July 29, 2020

In a first, India speaks up on Hong Kong After its ban on 59 Chinese apps, the government Wednesday seemed to launch a fresh diplomatic offensive against China by breaking its silence on China's new security law for Hong Kong... IndiaTimes - Published on July 1, 2020
'Keeping close watch': India calls to address situation in Hong Kong properly India on Wednesday spoke for the first time on the situation in Hong Kong, saying that it has taken note of "several statements expressing concerns on these developments." DNA - Published on July 1, 2020
India keeping a close watch on recent developments in Hong Kong, says permanent representative to UN IndiaTimes - Published on July 1, 2020	LAC stand-off: China-India border clash stokes contrasting domestic responses China is already locked in diplomatic combat over a host of disputes, from the United States and Australia to Taiwan and Hong Kong, and its handling of the coronavirus outbreak. It is loath to engage.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 24, 2020
Hong Kong store owner rejects call to remove protest statue The owner of a children's clothes shop in Hong Kong has refused a request from his landlord to remove a statue celebrating anti-government protests saying he wanted to teach children about democracy.. Reuters - Published on June 18, 2020	Taiwan to set up office to help people fleeing Hong Kong Taiwan said on Thursday it will set up a dedicated office to help those thinking of fleeing Chinese-ruled Hong Kong as Beijing tightens its grip on the former British colony. Reuters - Published on June 18, 2020
Hong Kong's Disneyland reopens after five-month coronavirus break Hong Kong's loss-making Disneyland theme park reopened on Thursday to a limited number of local visitors and with enhanced health measures after the coronavirus outbreak forced it to close in late.. Reuters - Published on June 18, 2020	Hong Kong security law draft to be put before China's top parliament body The top decision-making body of China's parliament will review a draft of national security legislation for Hong Kong during a session in Beijing that began on Thursday, the official Xinhua news agency.. Reuters - Published on June 18, 2020
China tells G7 to stop interfering in Hong Kong affairs China said on Thursday that the Group of Seven nations should stop interfering in Hong Kong affairs, responding to a joint statement issued by G7 foreign ministers calling for a halt to the national.. Reuters - Published on June 18, 2020	UK says China and Russia trying to exploit coronavirus crisis The United Kingdom said on Thursday that China, Russia and Iran were looking to exploit weaknesses shown by the coronavirus outbreak, amid suggestions Beijing had used the crisis to push through new.. Reuters - Published on June 18, 2020
Top China parliament body to review Hong Kong security legislation The top decisionmaking body of the Chinese parliament will review a draft Hong Kong national security legislation during its session in Beijing that began on Thursday, the official Xinhua news agency.. Reuters - Published on June 18, 2020	China tells U.S. to stop interfering in its affairs, work to repair relations China's top diplomat told his U.S. counterpart that Washington needed to respect Beijing's positions on key issues, halt its interference in issues such as Hong Kong, Taiwan and Xinjiang and work to.. Reuters - Published on June 18, 2020
G7 foreign ministers urge China not impose security law on Hong Kong The G7 foreign ministers issued a joint statement on Wednesday calling on China not to follow through with plans to impose national security legislation on Hong Kong. Reuters - Published on June 17, 2020	Group of 86 NGOs issue letter calling for scrapping of planned Hong Kong security law A group of 86 non-government organisations issued a joint letter on Wednesday asking Chinese authorities to scrap plans to introduce national security legislation in Hong Kong, saying it threatens.. Reuters - Published on June 17, 2020
Britain warns at UN rights forum against security law for Hong Kong Britain said on Tuesday that China's plan to impose national security legislation on Hong Kong would undermine the autonomy and freedoms of the former British colony. Reuters - Published on June 16, 2020	Britain warns against security law for Hong Kong as North Korea defends China Britain said on Tuesday that China's plan to impose national security legislation on Hong Kong would undermine the autonomy in the former British colony and could threaten its rights and freedoms. Reuters - Published on June 16, 2020
Hong Kong leader says opponents of security law are "enemy of the people" Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Tuesday urged opponents of Beijing's plan to impose national security legislation in the financial hub to stop "smearing" the effort, saying those who did were "the enemy.. Reuters - Published on June 16, 2020	Hong Kong to allow gatherings of up to 50 people as COVID-19 curbs ease Hong Kong will let groups of up to 50 people meet from Friday, easing an earlier limit of eight people, after reporting only a small number of coronavirus cases in recent weeks, Health Secretary Sophia.. Reuters - Published on June 16, 2020
Hong Kong government considers further relaxation of coronavirus restrictions Hong Kong is moving towards a further relaxation of social gathering restrictions related to the coronavirus, Chief Executive Carrie Lam said before a cabinet meeting on Tuesday. Reuters - Published on June 16, 2020	Hong Kong security law will not be retroactive: Chinese official Hong Kong's national security legislation will not punish people retroactively, a senior Chinese official said on Monday, touching on a key question raised by local residents, diplomats and foreign.. Reuters - Published on June 15, 2020
Hong Kong riot cop rebuked for chanting 'black lives matter' A Hong Kong riot cop who was filmed chanting "black lives matter" and "I can't breathe" on patrol during a demonstration on Friday has been reprimanded by authorities, according to media reports. Reuters India - Published on June 14, 2020Also reported by •Reuters	Hong Kong, China governments reject UK 'interference' and 'biased' criticism The Hong Kong government and China's foreign ministry branch in the city hit back on Friday at a report by Britain criticising Beijing's plans for national security legislation, saying it was "biased".. Reuters - Published on June 12, 2020
Hong Kong government rejects UK criticism of new security law as biased The Hong Kong government hit back on Friday at a report by Britain criticising Beijing's move to impose national security legislation on the global financial hub, saying the report was "inaccurate and.. Reuters - Published on June 12, 2020	U.S. looking at various responses to China's law on Hong Kong: Mnuchin The Trump administration is looking at various responses to China's national security law on Hong Kong through the president's working group on capital markets, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.. Reuters - Published on June 11, 2020
Only Hong Kong can solve unrest, British foreign minister says The British government has said any solution to the unrest in Hong Kong must come from the former colony itself and not from Beijing, and it urged China to reconsider a new security law that has.. Reuters - Published on June 11, 2020	Taiwan scrambles to ready for influx from Hong Kong protests Taiwan is gearing up to welcome Hong Kong people fleeing their city as China tightens its grip, but the island has little experience of handling refugees and is scrambling to prepare and to keep out.. Reuters - Published on June 11, 2020
China says it expressed grave concerns to Japan over Abe's HK remarks China said on Wednesday it expressed grave concerns to Japan after Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Tokyo wants to take the lead among the Group of Seven nations to issue a statement about the.. Reuters - Published on June 10, 2020	Hong Kong police arrest 53 pro-democracy activists, more rallies planned Hong Kong police arrested 53 people during protests on Tuesday evening that saw hundreds of activists take to the streets, at times blocking roads in the heart of the global financial hub, before.. Reuters India - Published on June 10, 2020Also reported by •Reuters
Hong Kong police arrest 53 during fresh pro-democracy protests Hong Kong police arrested 53 people during protests on Tuesday evening that saw hundreds of activists take to the streets, at times blocking roads in the heart of the global financial hub, before.. Reuters - Published on June 10, 2020Also reported by •Reuters India	Japan wants to take lead for G7 statement on Hong Kong: Abe Japan wants to take the lead among Group of Seven nations on issuing a statement about the situation in Hong Kong, where China has imposed a new security law, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on.. Reuters - Published on June 10, 2020
Protesters gather to mark "million-people" march anniversary in Hong Kong Hundreds of protesters gathered in central Hong Kong on Tuesday to mark a year of sustained pro-democracy rallies as fears over looming national security legislation have reignited unrest in the global.. Reuters India - Published on June 9, 2020Also reported by •Reuters	A year on, Hong Kong democracy protesters torn between hope and fear Medical sector worker Tana has attended peaceful lunchtime rallies in Hong Kong regularly for months along with thousands of others protesting Beijing's influence and calling for greater democracy in.. Reuters India - Published on June 9, 2020Also reported by •Reuters
Hong Kong to let some students from mainland China return to resume classes Hong Kong will let some students from mainland China return to resume classes from June 15, the government said on Tuesday, in a selective easing of coronavirus border restrictions. Reuters - Published on June 9, 2020	Hong Kong cannot afford more protest 'chaos', says leader Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam warned on Tuesday that the Chinese-ruled city cannot afford further "chaos" as activists marked a year of pro-democracy rallies with lunchtime protests in several shopping.. Reuters - Published on June 9, 2020
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Hong Kong

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