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In 2020, China introduced a wide-ranging new national security law (NSL) for Hong Kong, making it easier to prosecute protesters and reducing the city's autonomy. Critics called it "the end of Hong ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong private home prices eased in May after a short-lived bounce, latest official data showed on Tuesday, as potential homebuyers turned wary over higher borrowing costs. Home prices last month ... ( read original story ...)

As midnight struck on June 30, 1997 and Hong Kong transitioned from British to Chinese rule, pro-democracy lawmaker Lee Wing-tat stood with colleagues on the balcony of the city's legislature, holding ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong returned to China in 1997 after 156 years of British colonial rule. Here are some major milestones for the city's financial markets: ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong stocks opened slightly lower on Tuesday morning on profit-taking following a three-day advance, while inflation and recession concerns ... ( read original story ...)

In the late summer and early autumn of 2019, Hong Kong was engulfed in turmoil. In August, the territory’s airport was occupied by protesters, briefly halting its operations, an ... ( read original story ...)

Will he go or not? Chinese President Xi Jinping kept Hong Kong guessing on Monday about his possible appearance at the 25th anniversary of the former British colony’s return to Chinese rule. ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong on July 1 will mark its 25th anniversary under Chinese rule. The financial hub returned to China from Britain in 1997, with promises of wide-ranging freedoms and autonomy under "one country, ... ( read original story ...)

Questions continue to circle over whether Chinese leader Xi Jinping will attend the 25th year anniversary of Hong Kong’s handover from British to Chinese rule and the inauguration of of the ... ( read original story ...)

(Bloomberg) -- Days before Hong Kong’s landmark July 1 celebrations, President Xi Jinping is still keeping the city guessing over his in-person attendance, as the former British colony clocks some ... ( read original story ...)

When Hong Kong was returned to China 25 years ago, it was supposed to be a grand "reunification with the motherland" - the beginning of a new era. But relations between the island and the mainland ... ( read original story ...)

The Chinese government says President Xi Jinping will participate in next week’s celebrations of the 25th anniversary of the return of Hong Kong to China ... ( read original story ...)

Photo taken on June 22, 2022 shows the night view at the Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong, south China. This year marks the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai) A ... ( read original story ...)

The pledge came amid what some analysts described as "unprecedented national security threats" facing the country and Hong Kong in a tense geopolitical environment. Major General Peng Jingtang made ... ( read original story ...)