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Former buffer zone to deter smugglers is now part of Beijing’s hopes for greater integration with mainland
Experts warn proposed measure targeting espionage and state secrets could harm financial hub’s standing
China says John Lee should get invite to economic gathering after report suggests he would be barred entry
UK and US politicians express ‘deep concern’ over bank curbing withdrawals from clients trying to emigrate
Residents rush to download ‘Glory to Hong Kong’, which was taken up by 2019 pro-democracy movement
Law giving city’s chief executive discretion over defendants’ representation sends chill through legal sector
Government drops most visible pandemic control as it seeks to revive financial hub
Delayed proceedings against 47 defendants could extinguish city’s opposition
Chinese territory has gradually eased restrictions that have hammered the financial hub’s economy
Chinese territory will ignore ‘unilateral’ sanctions against boat’s Russian owner Alexei Mordashov
City leaders stoke speculation on full reopening as financial hub struggles to recapture allure
Senior staff exempted from up to two weeks in designated hotel faced by ordinary travellers on return to city
Davis Polk criticised for agreeing to appear at commemoration of measure used in opposition crack down
Popular singer, scholar and barrister also detained amid crackdown in Chinese territory
Restrictions on John Lee’s campaign presence based on sanctions imposed by Washington in 2020
City’s standing was already damaged by security law and Covid restrictions that isolated territory
Business fears flip-flopping by city’s leader on pandemic policies is fuelling outflow of talent
Experts warn that a third of city’s population will be in isolation within weeks as case numbers surge
Pressure from Beijing to eradicate Omicron spread raises prospect of stricter controls in city
Chinese government worried officials in financial hub are not doing enough to quash outbreak
Asian financial hub vows to implement tougher controls as new infections mount
Omicron chaos abroad bolsters commitment to zero-Covid policy despite isolation, commerce secretary says
Auditing firm urges staff to vote in poll for legislature that critics say is a ‘sham’
Prison terms for Jimmy Lai and seven activists mark tightening restrictions on free expression
City records a 1.2% decline in residents for first half of year as young people and families depart
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