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Tiananmen books disappear from Hong Kong library shelves

Chief executive John Lee says residents should not be exposed to ‘unhealthy ideas’.

Al Jazeera

Hong Kong leader defends removal of politically sensitive books in public libraries

Hong Kong's leader says the city’s public libraries would not recommend books featuring “bad ideologies” to residents after they pulled titles related to the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown and certain political figures

The Independent UK

Hong Kong leader says China's sentencing of US citizen exposes national security threats

Hong Kong’s leader says the sentencing on spying charges of a U.S. citizen in China who was also a permanent resident of the semi-autonomous city illustrates that the territory should stay vigilant to hidden national security risks

The Independent UK

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Hong Kong leader says public libraries must ensure books don't violate laws

Hong Kong's leader said on Tuesday public libraries needed to ensure books don't violate local laws, amid criticism that many books and videos related to China's Tiananmen Square crackdown have now been removed from library shelves.

Reuters

UK official visits Hong Kong after years of strained ties

The first British minister visiting Hong Kong in five years said his country will not “duck” its historic responsibilities to people living in its former colony while engaging with China in areas they share common interests

The Independent UK

Hong Kong reduces directly-elected seats in district polls

The latest changes are part of an effort to ensure only ‘patriots’ hold political office in the territory.

Al Jazeera

Hong Kong to slash elected seats in setback to democracy

Hong Kong’s leader has unveiled plans to eliminate most directly elected seats on local district councils, the last major political representative bodies chosen by the public

The Independent UK

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NSW government to consider reviving axed bus services, but won’t rip up private contracts

Taskforce to examine consequences of bus privatisation as well as other issues plaguing sector such as driver shortages

The Guardian - AU

Newcastle bus services under microscope as Labor launches industry taskforce

The review will examine whether Keolis Downer and other operators are meeting contractual obligations and, if not, whether they are being penalised for it.

Newcastle Herald

Hong Kong plans electoral overhaul for district councils

Hong Kong's leader says the city is planning to overhaul its last major political representative body that is mostly comprised of popularly elected seats

The Independent UK

‘Microcosm of Brexit Britain’: Norfolk documentary is surprise German hit

Jens Meurer’s Seaside Special follows Brexit-divided Cromer as town prepares for annual variety show

The Guardian - UK

KPMG alliance eyes decarbonisation

KPMG, a global professional services company, has formed an alliance with Maybank Singapore and three other partners to help businesses across Southeast Asia undergo decarbonisation to achieve their net-zero goals.

Bangkok Post

One of the last places to have a COVID mask mandate says it will lift it Wednesday

The city's chief executive said the mask requirement will end outdoors and indoors, but some high-risk premises including hospitals and elderly homes can still require people to wear masks.

WEKU

Hong Kong to scrap COVID mask mandate from March 1

Hong Kong will drop its COVID-19 mask mandate, chief executive John Lee said on Tuesday, in a move to lure back visitors and business and restore normal life more than three years after stringent rules were first imposed in the financial hub.

Reuters

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The Independent UK

Hong Kong to lift COVID mask mandate on Wednesday

Hong Kong will lift its mask mandate Wednesday, ending the city’s last major restriction imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic

Reuters

Hong Kong's Lee faces stern test over $3.4 billion bid to ease housing shortage

A flagship $3.4 billion plan by Hong Kong to build temporary housing to ease a massive shortage is facing fierce criticism over its high cost and the absence of a longer-term solution in one of the world's most unaffordable property markets.

Evening Standard

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…

Al Jazeera

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.

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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…

The Independent UK

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

Bangkok Post

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.

Wales Online

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

Evening Standard

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

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.

Al Jazeera

UK says Hong Kong freedoms continue to erode, drawing China anger

Former colonial power in the territory says it is in China’s interests that Hong Kong maintain its distinctiveness.

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