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The U.S. State Department’s recent Hong Kong Policy Act Report shows the PRC is tightening its viselike grip on the city as the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s handover to Beijing approaches. ( read original story ...)

"Disappointing to see so many of my own unable to acknowledge the problem of brown facing, stereotyping, and the overwhelming amount of casual racism," a user wrote ... ( read original story ...)

Health authorities on Friday reported 946 new Covid-19 infections – the first time in around two months the number of new cases has dropped below ... ( read original story ...)

Former No 2 official became Beijing’s favourite almost overnight, leaving many wondering what the central government saw in the police officer-turned-minister. ( read original story ...)

City leader Carrie Lam marks National Security Education Day by calling for next administration to further promote subject to 'safeguard' Hong Kong, nation Online activities held for this year's event ... ( read original story ...)

Sole election hopeful says he supports incumbent leader's plan for a reshuffle centred on housing and culture He reiterates push for local national security law as required by city's mini-constitution ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong will ease some of its COVID-19 restrictions later this month. City officials said Thursday that, from April 21, restaurants will be able to operate until 10 p.m. with a maximum of four ... ( read original story ...)

Lawyers for Jimmy Lai appeal to U.N. human rights office, calling charges against their client “legal harassment” ... ( read original story ...)

Animoca Brands is investing aggressively to beat technology giants including Meta, Microsoft and Tencent in building a Web3 that decentralizes digital assets. ( read original story ...)

A Hong Kong TV series has sparked controversy over the use of "brownface" after one of its actors darkened her skin with makeup to play the role of a Filipina domestic worker. ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong will ease some social distancing measures later this month, allowing people to dine in at restaurants in the evening and lifting restrictions on private gatherings, as the number of COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong confirmed on Thursday it will ease some of the world's most stringent COVID-19 restrictions, allowing beauty parlours, cinemas and gyms to reopen from April 21 as infections in the global ... ( read original story ...)

To fight COVID, Hong Kong shut schools and businesses, nearly sealed its borders for two years, banned more than two people from gathering and quarantined whole buildings. Still the draconian ... ( read original story ...)

We’ll send you a myFT Daily Digest email rounding up the latest CLSA Ltd news every morning. CLSA, an institutional broker and investment group, has proposed moving its flagship investors’ forum from ... ( read original story ...)