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China accuses UK of protecting ‘fugitives’ after bounty put on Hong Kong democracy activists

Chinese embassy in London tells UK to ‘stop interfering’ in China’s affairs, as Hong Kong leader says overseas activists will be ‘pursued for life’

The Guardian - AU

Once ’empowered’ Hong Kong activists face new security law

China’s National Security Law has all but extinguished criticism, but more legislation on security is expected.

Al Jazeera

Hong Kong refuses to clarify law as uncertainty dims business hub

Officials are refusing to clarify what activities are legal, reflecting era of uncertainty under national security law.

Al Jazeera

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Hong Kong court rebuffs effort to dismiss Jimmy Lai national security trial

Lawyers acting for pro-democracy activist argued that proceedings could be biased due to judge selection

The Guardian - UK

Hongkongers opt out of organ registry ‘amid fear of Chinese donations’

Thousands of residents withdraw consent in apparent protest at potential donation agreement with the mainland

The Guardian - UK

Hong Kong leader condemns suspicious uptick in registration withdrawals from organ donation system

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee is condemning an unusual rise in the number of withdrawal requests to the city's organ donation system, saying police will investigate suspicious cases

The Independent UK

China’s war chest: how the fight for semiconductors reveals the outlines of a future conflict

US efforts to stifle China’s chip industry are thought to be part of a wider plan to hinder Beijing’s preparations for war

The Guardian - UK

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Coroner rules S Club 7 member Paul Cattermole died of natural causes

There will be no inquest into the death of Paul Cattermole, who died just weeks after the band announced a 25th anniversary tour.

ABC News

Hong Kong leader defends removal of politically sensitive books from libraries

Evening Standard

Tiananmen books disappear from Hong Kong library shelves

Chief executive John Lee says residents should not be exposed to ‘unhealthy ideas’.

Al Jazeera

Hong Kong leader defends removal of politically sensitive books in public libraries

Hong Kong's leader says the city’s public libraries would not recommend books featuring “bad ideologies” to residents after they pulled titles related to the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown and certain political figures

The Independent UK

Hong Kong leader says China's sentencing of US citizen exposes national security threats

Hong Kong’s leader says the sentencing on spying charges of a U.S. citizen in China who was also a permanent resident of the semi-autonomous city illustrates that the territory should stay vigilant to hidden national security risks

The Independent UK

Hong Kong leader says public libraries must ensure books don't violate laws

Hong Kong's leader said on Tuesday public libraries needed to ensure books don't violate local laws, amid criticism that many books and videos related to China's Tiananmen Square crackdown have now been removed from library shelves.

Reuters

UK official visits Hong Kong after years of strained ties

The first British minister visiting Hong Kong in five years said his country will not “duck” its historic responsibilities to people living in its former colony while engaging with China in areas they share common interests

The Independent UK

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Al Jazeera

Hong Kong reduces directly-elected seats in district polls

The latest changes are part of an effort to ensure only ‘patriots’ hold political office in the territory.

The Independent UK

Hong Kong to slash elected seats in setback to democracy

Hong Kong’s leader has unveiled plans to eliminate most directly elected seats on local district councils, the last major political representative bodies chosen by the public

The Guardian - AU

NSW government to consider reviving axed bus services, but won’t rip up private contracts

Taskforce to examine consequences of bus privatisation as well as other issues plaguing sector such as driver shortages

Newcastle Herald

Newcastle bus services under microscope as Labor launches industry taskforce

The review will examine whether Keolis Downer and other operators are meeting contractual obligations and, if not, whether they are being penalised for it.

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The Independent UK

Hong Kong plans electoral overhaul for district councils

Hong Kong's leader says the city is planning to overhaul its last major political representative body that is mostly comprised of popularly elected seats

The Guardian - UK

‘Microcosm of Brexit Britain’: Norfolk documentary is surprise German hit

Jens Meurer’s Seaside Special follows Brexit-divided Cromer as town prepares for annual variety show

Bangkok Post

KPMG alliance eyes decarbonisation

KPMG, a global professional services company, has formed an alliance with Maybank Singapore and three other partners to help businesses across Southeast Asia undergo decarbonisation to achieve their net-zero goals.

WEKU

One of the last places to have a COVID mask mandate says it will lift it Wednesday

The city's chief executive said the mask requirement will end outdoors and indoors, but some high-risk premises including hospitals and elderly homes can still require people to wear masks.

Reuters

Hong Kong to scrap COVID mask mandate from March 1

Hong Kong will drop its COVID-19 mask mandate, chief executive John Lee said on Tuesday, in a move to lure back visitors and business and restore normal life more than three years after stringent rules were first imposed in the financial hub.

The Independent UK

Hong Kong to lift COVID mask mandate on Wednesday

Hong Kong will lift its mask mandate Wednesday, ending the city’s last major restriction imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic

Reuters

Hong Kong's Lee faces stern test over $3.4 billion bid to ease housing shortage

A flagship $3.4 billion plan by Hong Kong to build temporary housing to ease a massive shortage is facing fierce criticism over its high cost and the absence of a longer-term solution in one of the world's most unaffordable property markets.

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