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Hong Kong Begins Consultation on Controversial National Security Law

Hong Kong begins public consultation on a local National Security Law, sparking concerns over potential erosion of civil liberties and crackdown on dissent.

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Hong Kong begins legislative push to pass new national security laws

New offences covered under the proposed laws will include treason, insurrection and espionage.

Al Jazeera

Hong Kong’s article 23: what is the new national security law and what will it mean for human rights?

The city’s chief executive, John Lee, announced a public consultation period after claiming advocates of independence are ‘still lurking in our society’

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Hong Kong To Create Own Version Of National Security Law

Hong Kong will create its own national security law "as soon as possible", city leader John Lee said Tuesday, adding insurrection and other crimes not covered by existing legislation imposed by Beijing four years ago.

International Business Times

In search of the world's best club jersey: Bourne Wheelers v Icknield Road Club

Every week we pit two club kits against each other and you get to vote on the best designs

Cycling Weekly

Hong Kong court begins Day 2 of activist publisher Jimmy Lai's trial

The national security trial of Hong Kong’s famous activist publisher Jimmy Lai entered its second day with the expectation that judges will rule by the end of the week on his lawyers' bid to throw out a sedition charge that has been increasingly used to target dissidents

The Independent UK

China steps up competition with first international flight of homegrown aircraft

China's domestically produced passenger jet, the C919, made its debut outside the mainland on Wednesday in Hong Kong. The flight is a step for China towards competing with international aircraft manufacturers like Boeing and Airbus.

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China-made C919, ARJ21 passenger jets on display in Hong Kong

Chinese aerospace company COMAC has showcased its domestically-developed C919 passenger jet in Hong Kong, giving officials and media a close-up look at the narrow-bodied aircraft

The Independent UK

Hong Kong leader praises election turnout as voter numbers hit record low

Hong Kong leader John Lee has praised the 27.5% voter turnout in the city’s weekend election, a record low since the territory returned to Chinese rule in 1997

The Independent UK

Turnout slumps to record low of 27.5% in Hong Kong ‘patriots-only’ poll

Voters avoid polls overhauled to limit number of directly elected seats and keep those deemed disloyal out of office.

Al Jazeera

Voter turnout plunges below 30% in Hong Kong election after rules shut out pro-democracy candidates

Voter turnout plunged below 30% in Hong Kong’s first district council elections since new rules introduced under Beijing’s guidance effectively shut out all pro-democracy candidates

The Independent UK

Hong Kong 'patriots only' election falls flat with record low turnout

Hong Kong's "patriots only" district election saw a record low turnout of 27.5%, as many voters spurned what was seen as an undemocratic poll. Beijing imposed a sweeping national security law and overhauled the electoral system to shut out democrats and other liberals. Security was tight, with over ten thousand…

The Hindu

Hong Kong 'Patriots Only' Elections See Lowest-ever Turnout

Hong Kong's first "patriots only" district council elections saw a turnout of 27.5 percent, the government said Monday, a record-low number for a race that had shut out all opposition candidates.

International Business Times

Hong Kong holds first council elections under new rules that shut out pro-democracy candidates

Residents are going to the polls in Hong Kong’s first district council elections since an electoral overhaul was implemented under Beijing’s guidance of “patriots” administering the city, effectively shutting out all pro-democracy candidates

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‘It’s just a show’: Hong Kong voters likely to stay away as ‘patriots only’ local elections loom

Despite a big push by authorities to get out the vote in Sunday’s district council elections, many people see little point in choosing from a list of heavily vetted candidates

The Independent UK

Democracy activist Agnes Chow says she still feels under the Hong Kong police's watch in Canada

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow says she feels she's still under the watch of the Chinese territory’s police even after moving to Toronto

Inverse

20 Years Ago, a Twisted Revenge Thriller Exposed a Painful Truth About Human Psychology

Fortune

Hong Kong hopes a one-off $2500 check for new parents will help lift one of the developed world's lowest birth rates

Hong Kong's chief executive announced the 'baby bonus' on Wednesday—but much larger checks elsewhere in Asia haven't lifted birth rates.

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Parting the ‘Red Sea’: Sydney buses would sail through intersections under automated lights plan

NSW white paper finds traffic jams are deterring workers from taking the bus and weighing on the state’s economy

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Nasdaq Futures Plunge as Alphabet’s Cloud Business Revenue Disappoints, Meta Earnings on Tap

December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ23) are trending down -0.61% this morning as disappointing results from Alphabet’s cloud business overshadowed upbeat earnings results from Microsoft while investors looked ahead to the next round of corporate earnings.

The Independent UK

Hong Kong cuts taxes for foreign home buyers and stock traders as it seeks to maintain global status

Hong Kong’s leader has cut taxes for some homebuyers and stock traders to boost markets as the city seeks to maintain its reputation as a global financial hub

The Independent UK

Australia state visit to feature talk of submarines and tech partnerships — and a lavish dinner

President Joe Biden is hosting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for a state visit that's intended to deepen the partnership between the two allies

Al Jazeera

Hong Kong to introduce own national security law in 2024

The move follows Beijing’s move to impose a national security law following the 2019 mass protests for democracy.

The Independent UK

Live updates | 18 Thais feared dead as the latest Israel-Hamas war reaches its fourth day

Eighteen Thais are feared dead based on reports from employers, while the numbers of those injured and abducted stand at 9 and 11 in the fourth day of the latest Israel-Hamas war

The Independent UK

Hong Kong eyes stronger economic and trade ties with Thailand to expand its role in Southeast Asia

Hong Kong's leader says the city will seek to strengthen its economic and trade ties with Thailand after a meeting with the country’s prime minister

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