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It’s a summer evening in central London, the last straggling office workers are drifting home and I’m sitting on a park bench, waiting for Nathan Law to arrive at the quiet square where we have ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong police arrested on Friday pro-democracy politician Tam Tak-chi, who is expected to run for a seat in the legislature in September's election, on charges including incitement to participate ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan officials in Hong Kong have been told their visas will not be renewed if they don't sign a document supporting Beijing's claim to Taiwan under its "one China" policy, a person with direct ... ( read original story ...)

China is now requiring those arriving on the mainland from Hong Kong show a negative coronavirus test taken within the previous three days and undergo 14 days of supervised quarantine in order to gain ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong’s new coronavirus outbreak is set to surpass the magnitude of its previous wave of infections on Friday, in a cautionary tale that the worst may be yet to come in the pandemic. ( read original story ...)

China has been angered by Taiwan's support for the city's pro-democracy protests and the government's decision to open an office to help Hong Kongers who want to relocate to the island. Beijing's new ... ( read original story ...)

"I don't care who does the electing, so long as I get to do the nominating." So said Boss Tweed, head of 19th century New York's infamous Tammany Hall political machine. By the same token, it matters ... ( read original story ...)

Let's dispense with the idea that Donald Trump cares about democracy in Hong Kong. The US President spent three years dazzled by Xi Jinping, and told the Chinese President last year that he'd keep ... ( read original story ...)

The biggest problem with China's controversial new security law for Hong Kong is that Beijing has free reign to impose draconian penalties if it pleases. The future looks bleak, says DW's . ( read original story ...)

At least three virtual private network providers, which let internet users circumvent censorship and protect their privacy, are suspending their Hong Kong operations, citing concerns over Beijing’s ... ( read original story ...)

China accused the U.S. of using "gangster logic" on Wednesday after President Trump directed an end to Hong Kong's special economic treatment due to China's national security law.China's Liaison ... ( read original story ...)

China accused the United States of "gangster logic" after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered an end to Hong Kong's special status under U.S. law in response to Beijing's imposition of new security ... ( read original story ...)

Initial public offerings in Hong Kong have got a nice pop to them. Listings since June 1 have opened an average of 25.6% above their offering price, data compiled by Bloomberg show. That’s set to make ... ( read original story ...)

Passengers wear surgical masks in an MTR train, following the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Hong Kong, China July 15, 2020. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu/File Photo R ... ( read original story ...)