China’s leader Xi Jinping marked the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return with a speech Friday that emphasized Beijing’s control over the former British colony under its vision of “one country, two ... ( read original story ...)
Xi Jinping visits Hong Kong to mark China’s “comprehensive jurisdiction” 25 years after U.K. handover
The Chinese leader marked the 25th anniversary of Britain handing the former colony back to Beijing by stressing that nobody would ever "seize power" over it. ( read original story ...)
Xi hails Hong Kong’s autonomy but with a major caveat: Beijing has final say
In a speech celebrating the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to China, Chinese President Xi Jinping strongly reaffirmed the territory’s autonomy. ( read original story ...)
China’s Xi Jinping Says Hong Kong’s Loyalty to Beijing Will Ensure Prosperous Future
Chinese leader Xi Jinping urged Hong Kong to show more patriotic fervor and rally around his vision of a strong and unified China as he prepares to extend his rule. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s new leader pledges to shore up city’s global business role
Hong Kong's new leader John Lee on Friday vowed to strengthen the city's standing as a global business hub, but he gave no hint of diverging from Beijing's insistence on strict zero-Covid rules. ( read original story ...)
Xi Jinping crushed Hong Kong’s opposition. Now he claims handover to China marked ‘beginning of true democracy’
Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Friday claimed "true democracy" began in Hong Kong 25 years ago when China assumed control, as he marked a symbolic anniversary for the city transformed by his political ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong fishermen keep old ways, 25 years after handover
Ng Koon-yau calmly pilots his small fishing boat through the azure waters of the South China Sea. The 79-year-old has been fishing ever since he can remember. Ng and his 76-year-old brother Ng ... ( read original story ...)
Xi Jinping visits a Hong Kong changed by Covid, protests to swear in new leader
The Chinese leader’s rare trip to the former British colony, which is marking 25 years under Beijing’s rule, is seen as a victory lap amid a crackdown on dissent. ( read original story ...)
Xi Jinping returns to Hong Kong for first trip outside of mainland China in two years
Chinese President Xi Jinping traveled to Hong Kong on Thursday to mark the 25th anniversary of its return from British rule and to inaugurate the administration of its new chief executive, John Lee. ( read original story ...)
China’s Xi swears in new Hong Kong leader John Lee
Chinese President Xi Jinping officiated the swearing-in ceremony of Hong Kong's new leader John Lee on Friday as the city marked the 25th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule after being pulled ... ( read original story ...)
Live Updates: Xi Swears in Security-Focused Leader for Hong Kong
China’s leader, Xi Jinping, is taking a victory lap in the city after Beijing imposed a crackdown that has transformed the city and crushed dissent. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leaders attend flag-raising marking Chinese rule
Hong Kong’s incoming and outgoing leaders attended a flag-raising ceremony Friday marking the 25th anniversary of the return to Chinese rule for the city pulled in recent years under much tighter ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong marks 25th handover anniversary
Xi Jinping is visiting Hong Kong in his first trip outside mainland China since the pandemic began as the city marks the 25th anniversary of its handover to Chinese rule on July 1. Follow live updates ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: How is it run, and what is the Basic Law?
While Hong Kong is part of China, the policy has given the Special A Region (SAR) a high degree of autonomy. Here is a breakdown of how this unique system works. The "one country, two systems" ... ( read original story ...)