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The city’s distinct character risks being crushed by Beijing’s zeal for control
Chinese president says territory can maintain capitalist system but warns against challenging Beijing
China has rewarded some of the local politicians and officials who have abetted its campaign
Military garrison reaffirms combat readiness as 25th anniversary of handover approaches
After three stormy years, Xi Jinping hails a ‘new era’ for the city. It is likely to be less international and closer to mainland China
FT investigation reveals student translators were targeted by front company for Beijing-backed hacking group APT40
Cyber campaign comes as Washington tries to boost self-sufficiency in critical minerals
Xi’s ideology drive is ensuring keen demand from companies and schools for graduates in communist theory
Hotel confinement for international visitors cut by half as Beijing tries to revive the economy
Western alliance set to agree 10-year ‘strategic concept’ that labels Beijing as ‘challenge to our security’
Officials used health code system to stop depositors from protesting over failing rural banks
Despite erosion of freedoms, companies and investors prioritise access to capital markets oasis
The new buzzword for Chinese people sick of being locked down is ‘runxue’: the study of leaving the country completely
President will attend swearing in of new leader on 25th anniversary of city’s handover to Beijing
Relations were strained by Canberra’s ban on Huawei and calls for an investigation into Covid’s origins
Xi Jinping orders public health policy to prioritise Covid control over all other diseases
The story of Claudia Mo is also that of Beijing’s tightening grip on Hong Kong
‘Silicon Valley Iron Man’ is under pressure over satellites as Chinese rivals close in on Tesla
Cartoon bear is often used to criticise President Xi Jinping and has been blacklisted by censors
Beijing is assembling a network of overseas port facilities to protect its global interests
SDIC has marketed its environmental credentials but has invested in controversial hydropower plant
Beijing and Shanghai residents have emerged from stringent lockdowns but the rest of the country remains wary
More defence outlays will benefit select local groups able to manufacture the latest technologies
Facilities used to house foreign athletes during February Games converted into isolation centres
Beijing hopes bulk purchases will secure lower prices for steel sector that is world’s biggest ore consumer
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