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China Urges Hong Kong to Prioritize National Security for Economic Growth
China's top official on Hong Kong affairs, Xia Baolong, has called on the city to "tightly hold" onto the bottom line of national security to safeguard its development. In a speech marking an annual national security day, Xia, the director of Beijing's Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, emphasized the importance of maintaining stability to ensure Hong Kong's continued prosperity. 
China's top official on Hong Kong affairs, Xia Baolong, has called on the city to "tightly hold" onto the bottom line of national security to safeguard its development. In a speech marking an annual national security day, Xia, the director of Beijing's Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, emphasized the importance of maintaining stability to ensure Hong Kong's continued prosperity. -
Hong Kong Advances Spot-Crypto ETFs, Eyes Financial Hub Status
Hong Kong has taken significant steps towards establishing itself as a global digital-asset hub by conditionally approving the launch of spot Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs), setting the stage for what could be a major shift in the cryptocurrency landscape in Asia. 
Hong Kong has taken significant steps towards establishing itself as a global digital-asset hub by conditionally approving the launch of spot Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs), setting the stage for what could be a major shift in the cryptocurrency landscape in Asia. -
Hong Kong's New Security Law Stirs Global Concern and Local Apprehension
Hong Kong's newly enacted national security legislation, known as Article 23, has ignited a wave of apprehension both within the city and internationally, marking a significant moment in the city's ongoing political saga. 
Hong Kong's newly enacted national security legislation, known as Article 23, has ignited a wave of apprehension both within the city and internationally, marking a significant moment in the city's ongoing political saga. -
Hong Kong Legislature Unanimously Passes Sweeping New National Security Law
Hong Kong's legislature has unanimously passed a sweeping new national security law, known as Article 23, which critics and analysts warn will align the city's security laws more closely with those used on the Chinese mainland and deepen an ongoing crackdown on dissent. Hong Kong's legislature has unanimously passed a sweeping new national security law, known as Article 23, which critics and analysts warn will align the city's security laws more closely with those used on the Chinese mainland and deepen an ongoing crackdown on dissent. -
Hong Kong Court Sentences 12 for 2019 Legislature Storming Amid Pro-Democracy Protests
A local court has handed down prison sentences to 12 individuals involved in the 2019 storming of the city's legislative council. 
A local court has handed down prison sentences to 12 individuals involved in the 2019 storming of the city's legislative council. -
Hong Kong Sees Population Rebound Since Pandemic Amid Return of Residents
Hong Kong has witnessed a population increase for the second consecutive year. 
Hong Kong has witnessed a population increase for the second consecutive year. -
Deepfake Scam Defrauds Multinational of $25.6 Million in Hong Kong
The deepfake technology employed was so advanced that it convincingly replicated the appearance and voice of the CFO, compelling the employees to initiate 15 transactions amounting to approximately HK$200 million (US $25.5 million) into fraudulent bank accounts. 
The deepfake technology employed was so advanced that it convincingly replicated the appearance and voice of the CFO, compelling the employees to initiate 15 transactions amounting to approximately HK$200 million (US $25.5 million) into fraudulent bank accounts. -
Hong Kong Voters Shun 'Patriots Only' Election in Historic Low Turnout
Hong Kong witnessed a record low voter turnout in its latest district council elections, marked by the implementation of China's "patriots only" policy. This electoral system, which essentially barred opposition democrats from standing, received a cold reception from the city's residents, with the lowest voter participation since the 1997 handover of Hong Kong from Britain to China. 
Hong Kong witnessed a record low voter turnout in its latest district council elections, marked by the implementation of China's "patriots only" policy. This electoral system, which essentially barred opposition democrats from standing, received a cold reception from the city's residents, with the lowest voter participation since the 1997 handover of Hong Kong from Britain to China. -
Hong Kong Real Estate Prices: A Battle Rages On as Li Ka-shing Unleashes Stunning Property Discounts
Li Ka-shing's new property development has witnessed a selling frenzy. 
Li Ka-shing's new property development has witnessed a selling frenzy. -
Hong Kong Dismisses US Report Condemning Security Law Impact on Freedoms
Hong Kong has "firmly rejected" the conclusions of a recent US government report claiming that Beijing's national security crackdown has jeopardized US interests and continues to undermine the rule of law and freedoms in the territory. 
Hong Kong has "firmly rejected" the conclusions of a recent US government report claiming that Beijing's national security crackdown has jeopardized US interests and continues to undermine the rule of law and freedoms in the territory.
