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June 16, 2025

Hong Kong

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As Beijing’s grip tightens, more Hong Kongers tune out news

September 9, 2024 The Associated Press

HONG KONG — Hannah Wong cried when the Hong Kong government forced Apple Daily and Stand News out of business three years ago. Among the last news outlets in the city willing to criticize the […]

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Hong Kong scraps vaccine pass, COVID-19 tests for travelers

December 29, 2022 Zen Soo, Associated Press

HONG KONG — Hong Kong will scrap some of its COVID-19 restrictions, including PCR tests for inbound travelers and vaccination requirements to enter certain venues, the city’s leader said Wednesday. For most of the pandemic, […]

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Hong Kong nixes US sanctions on Russian-owned superyacht

October 11, 2022 The Associated Press

HONG KONG — Hong Kong’s leader John Lee said Tuesday he will only implement United Nations sanctions, after the U.S. warned the territory’s status as a financial center could be affected if it acts as […]

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China’s Xi visits changed Hong Kong for handover anniversary

July 1, 2022 Zen Soo, Associated Press

HONG KONG — Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrived Thursday in Hong Kong to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the British handover of a city that his rule has transformed from a global hub known for […]

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Hong Kong confirms Chinese leader Xi’s visit for anniversary

June 28, 2022 Zen Soo, Associated Press

HONG KONG — Hong Kong police confirmed Tuesday that Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit the city this week for the 25th anniversary of the former British colony’s return to Chinese rule. Xi will attend […]

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Victim of pandemic, Hong Kong floating restaurant towed away

June 14, 2022 Katie Tam and Zen Soo, Associated Press

HONG KONG — A landmark floating restaurant that fed Cantonese cuisine and seafood to Queen Elizabeth II, Tom Cruise and millions of other diners was towed from the Hong Kong harborfront Tuesday after being closed […]

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Hong Kong leader says China patriots now firmly in charge

May 12, 2022 The Associated Press

HONG KONG — Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said Monday that Chinese patriots are now firmly in charge of the city following the election of its new leader, who ran unopposed in a process controlled […]

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Chinese virus cases climb, raise threat of trade disruption

March 18, 2022 Joe McDonald, Associated Press

BEIJING — Chinese authorities on Tuesday tightened anti-virus controls at ports, raising the risk of trade disruptions after some auto and electronics factories shut down as the government fights coronavirus outbreaks.  Stock prices in China […]

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Hong Kong orders mandatory COVID-19 tests for all residents

February 22, 2022 Zen Soo and Alice Fung, Associated Press

HONG KONG — Hong Kong will test its entire population of 7.5 million people for COVID-19 in March, the city’s leader said Tuesday, as it grapples with its worst outbreak driven by the omicron variant. […]

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Hong Kong to vaccinate 3-year-olds amid new COVID-19 surge

February 15, 2022 The Associated Press

HONG KONG — Hong Kong plans to offer COVID-19 vaccines to children as young as 3 as infections rage through the semi-autonomous Chinese city. The announcement late Sunday came ahead of another surge in cases. […]

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