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Heavy police presence deployed while members of public queued overnight in support
The territory’s growing reliance on China has turned into a distinctly mixed blessing — with questions of how long hallmarks of its own system can endure
One of Chinese Communist party’s most outspoken critics faces prospect of life in prison
Poll seen as test of public support for political order imposed by China’s President Xi Jinping
Authorities hope higher turnout will demonstrate public support for the political order imposed by Xi Jinping
Policies come as Beijing increases control over international financial hub
Airline discounts for residents in China intended to boost turnout in election after pro-democracy candidates banned
Non-partisan campaign to prioritise community’s concerns on China targets marginals ahead of election
Rejection of Rowena He’s visa application means she cannot return to teaching post in the city
John Lee announces $2,556 cash handouts for new parents in bid to boost world’s lowest birth rate
Shrinking freedom and fears of falling foul of sweeping security law push researchers to leave Chinese territory
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
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