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Hong Kong's largest national security trial to begin with 47 in dock

HONG KONG - The trial of 47 of Hong Kong's most prominent pro-democracy figures begins Monday, in the largest prosecution under a national security law that has crushed dissent in the city.

Bangkok Post

Hong Kong 47: trial of dozens in pro-democracy movement set to begin under national security laws

Group of legislators, activists and community workers are accused of holding unofficial pre-election primaries that authorities say constitutes subversion

The Guardian - AU

Fugitive Hong Kong Mogul Auctions Up to $2 Million in Luxury Handbags

Joseph Lau Luen-hung is selling 77 rare Hermès bags in the largest single-owner handbag sale ever held in Asia, according to Sotheby’s

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Lucky Brits could grab one of 500,000 free flights to Hong Kong - here's how to do it

The free plane tickets to Hong Kong will be handed out in three waves, with entrants from South East Asia first in line, followed by those living in mainland China, and then the rest of the world from May 1.

Daily Mirror

Hong Kong offers 500,000 free flights to lure back visitors

Hong Kong on Thursday unveiled a promotion campaign that will include 500,000 free flights to lure back visitors, businesses and investors to the financial hub after more than three years of tough Covid-19 curbs. Hong Kong leader John Lee hailed the campaign as “probably the world's biggest welcome ever,” and…

Evening Standard

China to reopen borders with Hong Kong, Macau after COVID closure

Borders have been closed for nearly three years, separating families and disrupting tourism and other businesses.

Al Jazeera

China to Fully Reopen Borders with Hong Kong, Macau

China said on Friday it will fully restore travel across its borders with Hong Kong and Macau next week, dropping Covid testing requirements and daily quotas after a lengthy pandemic separation. The semi-autonomous cities have both stuck to Beijing's zero-Covid strategy for nearly three years, splitting families, cutting off tourism…

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China, Hong Kong scrap cross-border travel quota, COVID test

Travel between Hong Kong and China will no longer require COVID-19 PCR tests nor be held to a daily limit as both places seek to drive economic growth

The Independent UK

Democracy ‘on trial’ as Hong Kong 47 prepare to face court

Picked up in a dawn raid two years ago, the activists and politicians are charged over an unofficial primary.

Al Jazeera

Beijing to Fully Reopen Border Between Mainland and Hong Kong, Macao

Covid test requirements and quotas will be scrapped starting Feb. 6 for travel to and from the two special administrative regions

Caixin Global

China to fully resume travel with Hong Kong, Macau on Feb 6

China's Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office said on Friday that cross border travel between the mainland, Hong Kong and Macau would fully resume from Feb. 6, dropping existing quotas and scrapping a mandatory COVID-19 test that was required before travelling.

Reuters

Hong Kong offers 500,000 free flights

Hong Kong is ready to welcome the world back, its leader said on Thursday, as he pitched an offer of 500,000 free flights and positive publicity to resurrect the once-vibrant global hub after three years of Covid-enforced isolation.

Bangkok Post

Hong Kong giving away 500,000 free air tickets to tempt tourists back

Strict Covid measures have kept tourists away, but they have recently relaxed the rules

Wales Online

Hong Kong offers 500,000 free flights from March to lure back visitors after tough Covid curbs

Airlines Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Express and Hong Kong Airlines will receive the free flight tickets to be distributed to overseas visitors for six months

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The Independent UK

Hong Kong woos tourists with air tickets and vouchers

Hong Kong will give away air tickets and vouchers to woo tourists back

Reuters

Hong Kong says 'hello' to woo back visitors after COVID

Hong Kong leader John Lee unveiled on Thursday a promotion campaign that will include 500,000 free flights to lure back visitors, businesses and investors to the financial hub after more than three years of tough COVID-19 curbs.

Bangkok Post

Hong Kong bans CBD, with stiff penalties

 A new law criminalising the possession, consumption and selling of cannabidiol (CBD) in Hong Kong came into effect on Wednesday, placing the substance on par with heroin in terms of legal classification.

France 24

ExxonMobil rakes in record net profits in 2022, leading to backlash

US oil company ExxonMobil recorded a net profit of $56 billion last year, beating its previous 2008 record. It benefitted from a surge in prices following the Russian invasion of Ukraine and a cost-cutting drive during the pandemic. The White House has called these profits "outrageous", leading to further calls…

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Hong Kong bans CBD, a move that forces businesses to shut down or revamp

Hong Kong banned cannibidiol, also known as CBD, as a "dangerous drug" and imposed harsh penalties for possession on Wednesday, forcing fledging businesses to shut down and revamp.

The Independent UK

Hong Kong bans CBD, forcing businesses to shut or revamp

Hong Kong has banned CBD as a “dangerous drug” and imposed harsh penalties for its possession, forcing fledging businesses to shut down or revamp

Al Jazeera

Making a point: Hong Kong journalists regroup abroad

Journalists find it difficult to report in Hong Kong after imposition of national security law and crackdown on media.

France 24

Hong Kong's last democrats: Activists fight for freedom despite Beijing's crackdown

What's left of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement? Since the implementation of the 2020 National Security law, police have been arresting anti-regime activists en masse. Most are now in prison or in exile. Authorities dissuade and crack down on all forms of protest. But discreetly, some activists are determined to make…

Bangkok Post

Hong Kong doctors report people chasing Covid antivirals 'for family members'

Some people in Hong Kong have been acting suspiciously to get their hands on Covid-19 antiviral drugs, the Post has learned, with one person going to six doctors in a single day asking for the same medicine.

The Guardian - UK

Hongkongers in UK ask Suella Braverman to ditch ‘repressive’ anti-protest bill

Exclusive: Letter to home secretary says bill echoes ‘dangerously broad laws’ that result in jailing of protesters

The Independent UK

Hong Kong protests Biden extension of deportation protection

Hong Kong has protested President Joe Biden's two-year extension of a program that protects residents of the semi-autonomous Chinese city living in the U_S_ from deportation, accusing Washington of “demonstrating sinister intentions and hegemonic bullying."

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