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Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Tuesday defended herself against criticism for not wearing a mask at newsconferences, saying it was so people could see how "solemn" she was when talking about the coronavirus.

Shares of U.S.-listed Chinese tech companies traded notably lower in Hong Kong on Tuesday, dragging the benchmark Hang Seng Index into negative territory for the second straight day. Why Is It Moving? The Hang Seng Index was down 1.4% at the time of writing, as investors remained cautious ahead of…

Hong Kong's top judge on Monday said the city's vaunted judicial independence was "a fact", acknowledging international and local concerns as prosecutions mount under a Chinese-imposed national security law.

Hong Kong plans cull of thousands of hamsters and other small animals

UK transport secretary says testing rules for travellers into country will change from 4am on 11 February; new France rules come into force

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Hong Kong authorities said on Sunday one hamster surrendered to authorities by pet owners had tested positive for COVID-19 and that over 2,200 hamsters had been culled as the city struggled to contain an outbreak.

Hong Kong authorities close down a second apartment block in an attempt to halt a COVID-19 outbreak as Chief Executive Carrie Lam defends a pet hamster cull that has angered animal rights activists.

For decades, Macau has pledged its loyalty to Beijing in exchange for a longer leash and a steady influx of cashed-up gamblers. But the dramatic arrest of a high-flying casino owner leaves many wondering what lies in this port city's future.

Thousands of people in Hong Kong have volunteered to save hamsters who are set to be culled by the authorities after a Covid outbreak.

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