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Hong Kong leader aims to bolster prosperity, lure talent in policy address

Hong Kong leader John Lee will on Wednesday deliver his inaugural policy address that is expected to focus on reviving the city's credentials as an international business hub and on housing after extended COVID lockdowns and political upheaval.

Reuters

China claims pro-democracy protester ‘illegally’ entered consulate in Manchester

Foreign ministry declines to confirm if China’s consul general was involved in the incident

The Independent UK

UK tells Chinese envoy that peaceful protest must be respected

Britain told China's Charge d'Affaires in London that the right to peaceful protest must be respected, after he was summoned to explain an incident in which a protester was seen being pulled into the grounds of a Chinese consulate and beaten.

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Consulate attack in UK reflects China’s aggressive foreign policy, analysts say

Assault on protester in Manchester is seen as being consistent with Beijing’s hawkish rhetoric of recent years

The Guardian - UK

Violent treatment of Hong Kong democracy protest in Manchester sparks anger

Tory MP Iain Duncan-Smith and shadow foreign secretary David Lammy have called for the Chinese ambassador to be forced to explain what happened after the confrontation on Sunday

Daily Mirror

Police investigating assault on Hong Kong protester at Chinese consulate

The man suffered several injuries after he was dragged into the grounds of the official building in Manchester and beaten.

The Independent UK

Anger after ‘Hong Kong protester beaten in Manchester’

Tory MP Iain Duncan-Smith and shadow foreign secretary David Lammy called for the Chinese ambassador to be forced to explain what happened.

The Independent UK

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Hong Kong protester attacked at Chinese consulate in Manchester

Police have launched a probe after what appeared to be a pro-Hong Kong democracy demonstration

Evening Standard

UK police enter Chinese consulate in Manchester to rescue protester dragged inside and beaten by staff

Hong Kong demonstrator left with ‘bruises on neck and back’ as incident appears likely to spark diplomatic fallout

The Independent UK

Calls for UK response after protester attacked at Chinese consulate

Foreign secretary urged to take action after Hong Kong demonstrator punched and kicked in Manchester

The Guardian - UK

Investigation underway after Hong Kong protest erupts into violence outside Chinese Consulate in Manchester

Footage appeared to show one protester dragged beyond the gates as police swarmed to diffuse the escalating situation

Manchester Evening News

Xi Jinping’s vision for China’s next five years: key takeaways from his speech

President puts China’s expansionist foreign policy and control at home at heart of his plans in address to Communist party summit

The Guardian - UK

Factbox-Key Xi quotes at China's 20th Communist Party Congress

Here are key quotes from President Xi Jinping's speech on Sunday opening the 20th congress of China's ruling Communist Party, a week-long event where he is widely expected to win a third leadership term and cement his place as the country's most powerful ruler since Mao Zedong.

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Xi vows to strengthen China’s military as Party Congress begins

Chinese leader defends ‘zero-COVID’, lauds end of ‘chaos’ in Hong Kong and refuses to rule out force to take Taiwan.

Reuters

China must ensure Hong Kong is ruled by patriots - Xi

China must ensure Hong Kong is ruled by patriots and China will support Hong Kong in integrating with the mainland, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Sunday at the opening of the once-in-five-year Communist Party congress in Beijing.

Reuters

China's Xi says full control over Hong Kong achieved, determined on Taiwan

China has achieved comprehensive control over Hong Kong, turning it from chaos to governance, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in a speech on Sunday at the opening of the once-in-five-year Communist Party congress in Beijing.

The Conversation

Is it embarrassing to be an expat? Brits living abroad are distancing themselves from the term after Brexit

Of the 5.5 million British people living outside of the UK, many have long considered themselves expatriates – people living outside their country of birth, often with plans to return home. For a long time, I didn’t think twice about using the word “expat” to describe Brits who move to…

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Bangkok Post

Airports step up Covid surveillance on arrivals from Hong Kong, Singapore

Health officials at airports are conducting random Covid-19 tests on passengers with respiratory symptoms from Hong Kong and Singapore to detect Omicron's new XBB subvariant, according to disease control authorities.

Benzinga

Alibaba, Nio Jump Over 3%: Hong Kong Shares Rally With Asia On Strong Wall Street Cues, China Inflation Data Tepid

Hong Kong stocks opened in the green on Friday after major Wall Street indices closed over 2% overnight despite high consumer inflation data for September. China’s subdued inflation for September also seems to have lifted sentiments.

Bangkok Post

Hong Kong tries to stop brain drain

HONG KONG: Hong Kong is considering easing property taxes and visa restrictions as authorities seek to curb a pandemic brain drain that has threatened the city’s status as an international financial hub.

Financial Times

Global cities are fragile by nature. Here are some on their way down

Hong Kong, San Francisco and Moscow are losing, while today’s winners Dubai and Miami are at risk

Bangkok Post

Hong Kong eyes property tax cut, visa moves to reverse Covid brain drain

Hong Kong is considering easing property taxes and visa restrictions as authorities seek to curb a pandemic brain drain that’s threatened the city’s status as an international financial hub.

Benzinga

Alibaba, Nio Shares Fall: Hang Seng Merely 350 Points Away From 2009 Lows

Hong Kong stocks opened in the red on Thursday as investors shifted focus to U.S. inflation data due later in the day. The benchmark Hang Seng opened 1.11% down and was last seen trading at 16,538, just nearly 350 points away from hitting its 2009 lows.

Bangkok Post

Abundant, cheap airfares bode well for Taiwan in high season

With plentiful flights and cheaper prices than the most popular destination Japan, tourism exchanges between Thailand and Taiwan as well as Hong Kong could emerge stronger during the high season.

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