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Schools were shut when the novel coronavirus first became a concern. Here's how Hong Kong handled re-opening — and now, a second closing due to a spike in cases. ( read original story ...)

The Chinese Communist Party’s new security law has criminalized subversion, secession, terrorism, and collusion with foreign entities in Hong Kong. The new law spells an abrupt end to the political ... ( read original story ...)

China promised to maintain Hong Kong's democratic system and civil liberties for 50 years. But many believe a new security law imposed upon Hong Kong by Beijing effectively means the end of democracy ... ( read original story ...)

Beijing’s push to impose tighter legal control over the territory has generated a strong international backlash ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong police on Friday seized computers at the office of a prominent opinion pollster that was helping the city's pro-democracy opposition to conduct a primary election planned for the weekend. Th ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong officials announced Friday that they are suspending classes in kindergarten, primary, and secondary schools after a recent spike in new coronavirus cases. ( read original story ...)

Germany summoned China's ambassador to the Foreign Ministry on Friday for a discussion about the new Hong Kong security law, Sueddeutsche Zeitung newspaper reported. The newspaper cited a ministry ... ( read original story ...)

Americans fought a revolution in defense of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Today, the people of Hong Kong are revolting against an oppressive tyranny. ( read original story ...)

Bolivia leader and Venezuelan Socialist party boss test positive; Tokyo pays nightclubs to close; global cases reach 12.3m ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong's biggest names came out to say goodbye to Stanley Ho, the King of Gambling, marking the end of an era. But the most powerful presence at the funeral may have been his second wife's clan, ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong's Education Bureau on Friday announced the suspension of all schools from Monday after a sharp rise in locally transmitted coronavirus cases fuelled fears of renewed community spread. ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong politicians, tycoons and celebrities joined grieving relatives Friday at the funeral of Stanley Ho, the flamboyant gaming magnate who made his fortune in neighbouring Macau. It was the third ... ( read original story ...)

Industrial output in France begins recovery as restrictions eased. Singaporeans go to the polls wearing gloves and masks. Universities consider testing students every two days, study suggests. ( read original story ...)

TikTok, which is owned by Beijing-based ByteDance, flagged earlier this week it would be exiting Hong Kong "in light of recent events," referencing the national security law passed at the end of June. ( read original story ...)