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Chinese territory’s long-cherished reputation as a global legal hub is now in question
China says John Lee should get invite to economic gathering after report suggests he would be barred entry
John Lee’s tough-guy stance on self-exiled activists at odds with the jovial face of a campaign to attract foreign visitors
Chinese territory offered a combined $1mn for information leading to activists’ arrests
UK and US politicians express ‘deep concern’ over bank curbing withdrawals from clients trying to emigrate
Residents rush to download ‘Glory to Hong Kong’, which was taken up by 2019 pro-democracy movement
Once home to massacre’s largest commemoration in China, city finds space for dissent has narrowed
New security laws have left the flourishing stand-up scene in the territory plagued with worse than stage fright
Immigration influx brings a highly skilled workforce that is eager to integrate
Law giving city’s chief executive discretion over defendants’ representation sends chill through legal sector
Local leaders cut number of elected district councillors in Chinese territory
City’s government is ‘punishing’ former residents by locking up funds, says activist group
Post-Covid charm offensive comes as Rishi Sunak seeks thaw in trade relations with China
Beijing denied at least one delegate a parliamentary seat because they held a foreign travel document
Government drops most visible pandemic control as it seeks to revive financial hub
Delayed proceedings against 47 defendants could extinguish city’s opposition
Missing programme on streaming platform mentions ‘camps where children make smartphones’
String of new rail and real estate plans will deepen integration with Greater Bay Area
Decision to extend programme follows pressure from progressive lawmakers and human rights groups
Territory’s national security law used to justify surveillance abroad with consequences for family back home
Territory drops mandatory testing for arrivals as it follows Beijing’s exit from virus controls
Directors say territory’s once-acclaimed movie industry is under threat from Beijing’s crackdown
Beijing’s zero-Covid policy fuels increase in people moving to former British colony
Intervention ‘flies in the face’ of city’s attempt to reclaim status as financial centre
City will ‘trawl the world for talent’, says chief executive John Lee in maiden policy address
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