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Hong Kong issues new national security law Bill with tougher jail terms
The European Union, in a statement to Reuters, said it had made clear in a diplomatic note its “grave concerns”…
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Article 23: What you need to know about Hong Kong’s new national security laws
In the draft, the definition of state secrets appears quite broad, some lawyers said, saying it includes military, security and…
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Hong Kong government issues draft of new national security law
HONG KONG: The Hong Kong government on Friday (Mar 8) published its draft of a new national security law, a…
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China slams foreign criticism of upcoming Hong Kong’s Article 23 national security law
HONG KONG: China on Thursday (Feb 29) criticised British Foreign Secretary David Cameron and other foreign politicians for “smearing” an…
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Hong Kong agents say property deals jump after big policy moves
HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s property market immediately celebrated the removal of decade-long curbs with a jump in transactions, property agents…
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Commentary: Has Hong Kong faltered in hosting mega events?
This is not the only event that has turned into a PR crisis for the Hong Kong government. The city…
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Hong Kong scraps property cooling measures to revive sluggish market
Hong Kong’s housing prices, once among the most expensive in the world, have plunged 20 per cent since their 2021…
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Hong Kong moves towards enacting tougher security law amid concerns about freedoms
Hong Kong authorities, however, say the new law is necessary as “threats posed by external forces and local terrorism remain”,…
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‘Hong Kong is over’? Scholar defends article; Xinhua slams ‘so-called experts’
Still, clouds remained on the horizon given the low probability of a sharp rebound in the mainland’s economy, Hong Kong’s…
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Hong Kong property players hope authorities lift cooling measures in upcoming Budget
CALLS TO SCRAP PROPERTY CURBS The demand from mainland clients has also slowed along with China’s economy. There have been…
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