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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Equity indices on firm footing, realty stocks surge Equity benchmark indices were upbeat during early hours on Tuesday with fresh buying from foreign and domestic buyers amid firm cues from their Asian peers. At 10:15 am, the BSE SandP Sensex was up by.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:12Published 2 hours ago

This Michelin-starred chef makes West Bengal 'soul food' Chef Palash Mitra has mastered a range of South Asian delicacies in his Hong Kong restaurants. But for the West Bengal-born chef, one dish is closer to the heart: Bengali fish curry. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 02:19Published 18 hours ago

Paraplegic climber scales Hong Kong skyscraper Strapped into his wheelchair, climber Lai Chi-wai pulled himself up the 980ft-tall Nina Tower, becoming the first man in Hong Kong's history to scale a building in a wheelchair. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:26Published 20 hours ago

In wheelchair, paraplegic Lai Chi-wai climbs up skyscraper in Hong Kong Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 00:33Published 21 hours ago

This New Robo-Trash Hunter Could Clear Up The World's Waterways A newly launched robot is designed to autonomously collect garbage from waterways. Clearbot uses ‘AI-Vision’ to detect & collect trash. The robots are solar-powered & work as a team to remove.. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:58Published 4 days ago

Hk police arrest 11 for aiding activists' escape: media Hong Kong police have arrested 11 people over suspected crimes related to assisting a group of 12 pro-democracy activists accused of attempting to flee the city by boat for Taiwan last year, local.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:14Published 5 days ago

See Hong Kong police arrest former pro-democracy lawmakers Hong Kong police said they arrested 55 former pro-democracy lawmakers and opposition activists for the crime of “subverting state power” in connection with an informal primary election that took.. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 03:15Published 2 weeks ago

Hong Kong arrests raise fears opposition's survival in question The arrest of many opposition figures means that there should be protests, but demonstrations, for now, are outlawed. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:52Published 2 weeks ago

Hong Kong crackdown: police arrest 53 in raids on democracy activists Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 05:14Published 2 weeks ago

Dozens arrested in sweeping Hong Kong crackdown Dozens of Hong Kong opposition politicians and activists have been arrested under the territory’s national security law. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 07:51Published 2 weeks ago

Hong Kong crackdown: Over 50 pro-democracy activists and politicians arrested Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:33Published 2 weeks ago

China says Hong Kong arrests to stop 'external forces' undermining stability Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 00:44Published 2 weeks ago

Hong Kong authorities ramp up their campaign to stamp out opposition Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:44Published 2 weeks ago

Dozens arrested in Hong Kong under security law Hong Kong police arrested dozens of democracy activists on Wednesday on suspicion of violating a new security law by planning to "paralyse" and "overthrow" the city government, Secretary for Security.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:36Published 2 weeks ago

Hong Kong exodus: More residents flee tough new security laws From January 31, Hong Kong residents can move to Britain for up to five years and apply for permanent residency. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:35Published 3 weeks ago

Hong Kong livestreams virtual fireworks display amid pandemic Virtual fireworks livestreamed in Hong Kong to mark the arrival of 2021, afterthe traditional pyrotechnic display over Victoria Harbour was called off dueto coronavirus. It is the second year running.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:52Published 3 weeks ago

Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai ordered back to jail pending trial Lai, a vocal Beijing critic, is one of the highest-profile figures charged under a sweeping security law that China imposed on the financial hub. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:55Published 3 weeks ago

Hong Kong activists, who tried to flee, sentenced to prison The 10 given jail terms were part of a group of 12 caught trying to escape to Taiwan in August, after Beijing imposed its sweeping naitonal security law on Hong Kong. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 01:51Published 3 weeks ago

Hong Kong activists 'not given fair trial' Pro-democracy activists accused of fleeing to avoid jail sentences, with their families describing their treatment as 'inhumane'. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:18Published 3 weeks ago

Christmas in Hong Kong: Foreign workers unable to return home A Christmas far from loved ones. Pandemic restrictions make life even harder for foreign domestic workers in Hong Kong. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:29Published on December 25, 2020

Rare pink dolphins return to Hong Kong amid lockdown Around the world, sightings of endangered animals are increasing due to the limited movement of humans amid lockdowns. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:39Published on December 23, 2020

Leaving Hong Kong: a family's journey Every mid-autumn festival, Asa Lai and her daughters make mooncakes for the extended family. This year will be their last one in Hong Kong before the Lais uproot and emigrate to Scotland. Libby Hogan.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 03:40Published on December 21, 2020

Uncertain future awaits HK young dissidents as they self-exile Al Jazeera meet one of the many young political activists in Hong Kong choosing to go into political exile, as authorities crackdown on dissent. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:29Published on December 14, 2020

China revokes U.S. diplomat exemptions for HK China said on Thursday it would revoke visa exemption treatment for U.S. diplomatic passport holders visiting Hong Kong and Macau after the United States imposed financial sanctions and a travel ban on.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:51Published on December 10, 2020

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Hong Kong activist Wong arrested in prison after 53 Democrats detained Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong has been arrested in jail on a new charge, while a detained American lawyer has been granted bail. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
Hong Kong: Dozens of arrests look more like a purge than law enforcement Critics of the National Security Law (NSL) imposed by Beijing on Hong Kong have described its powers as sweeping - and today authorities swept wide. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
Hong Kong bars Air India, Vistara flights till October 30 after passengers test positive for Covid-19 IndiaTimes - Published on October 16, 2020

23 yrs on, Hong Kong woman gets molestor-tutor arrested IndiaTimes - Published on October 15, 2020
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
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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
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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
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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
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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, 2020
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Hong Kong

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