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Hong Kong dropped from economic freedom index after crackdown
Hong Kong has been dropped from a prominent index of the world’s freest economies, underlining growing concerns over Beijing’s tightening grip on the Asian financial centre after it introduced a ... ( read original story ...)
China Moves to Curb Hong Kong Opposition’s Role in Elections
China advanced sweeping plans to curb the role of opposition activists in Hong Kong elections, with local media reports saying a vote for the city’s legislature would be delayed another year to ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 2-Hong Kong dropped from Economic Freedom Index as policies ‘controlled from Beijing’
Hong Kong has been excluded from the Heritage Foundation's Index of Economic Freedom because its economic policies are controlled from Beijing, the Washington-based think tank said, removing Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
China seeks Hong Kong election fix, tech pre-eminence as U.S. rivalry intensifies
Big increases in research and development spending, and purging opposition voices in Hong Kong are part of the latest plans. ( read original story ...)
‘Attack on Political Rights’: China Cracks Down on Hong Kong’s Electoral System
Only patriots’ will be allowed to govern the former British colony, Beijing announced Friday morning on its latest attempt to crack down on pro-democracy movements. ( read original story ...)
China plans to install ‘patriots’ friendly to Beijing in overhaul of Hong Kong’s electoral system
Beijing's latest move to crackdown on Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement and exact tighter control over the former British colony. ( read original story ...)
Analysis: End of the road for Hong Kong’s democratic dream as China ‘improves’ its voting system
Ever since Britain returned Hong Kong to Chinese rule in 1997, opposition activists have tried to bring full democracy to the city, believing that China would live up to its promise to one day allow ... ( read original story ...)
China moves to overhaul Hong Kong’s electoral system in ‘great leap backwards’ for city’s democracy
China's decision-makers could grant Beijing vetoing powers over selecting Hong Kong lawmakers in an effort to wipe out pro-democracy politicians. ( read original story ...)
‘Hong Kong is crumbling’: seven days that crushed city’s last resistance
Dozens of pro-democracy politicians and activists have been rounded up, charged and denied bail in fresh crackdown on opposition to China ... ( read original story ...)
China unveils Hong Kong electoral changes as it tightens grip on city
China’s top lawmaking body has formally unveiled plans to ensure only “patriots” can govern Hong Kong, as Beijing tightens its grip on the city with electoral changes including a vetting process for ... ( read original story ...)
5 things to know for March 5: Coronavirus, stimulus, immigration, Hong Kong, Ethiopia
It's not your imagination. Robocalls really are ramping up again after a pandemic lull. Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. (You can also get "5 Things You Need to ... ( read original story ...)
The Heritage Foundation Got Hong Kong Wrong From the Start
Hong Kong has a very liberal, free market economy in many ways, but its reliance on an artificially expensive land market inhibits its ability to foster a modern, entrepreneurial economy. ( read original story ...)
China proposes changes to Hong Kong’s electoral system
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said in his work report that China will "resolutely guard against and deter external forces' interference" in Hong Kong's affairs. ( read original story ...)