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Tuesday, December 2, 2025
TopicHong Kong

Topic: Hong Kong

Why Hong Kong’s free coronavirus tests for all is an experiment in trust

Hong Kong’s campaign, which kicks off on 1 September, will be the largest global attempt to test an entire city on a voluntary basis.

US sanctions one of world’s most ‘significant’ drug traffickers — 32-year-old Chinese national

US imposed sanctions against Zhang Taotao and his Hong Kong-based Allyrise Technology Group Co. Ltd for trafficking fentanyl and other synthetic opioids.

Hong Kong reports first confirmed Covid-19 re-infection

Researchers at University of Hong Kong have determined that the patient, who recovered from an initial bout in April, was infected by 2 different strains of coronavirus.

US ends extradition & tax pacts with Hong Kong as Trump mounts pressure on China

The move follows an executive order to end preferential trading treatment for Hong Kong, which Trump and his team say was now essentially just another Chinese city.

With Hong Kong in trouble, Gujarat’s GIFT City hopes to emerge as Asia’s new forex hub

PM Modi wants to pitch GIFT City in his home state Gujarat as a new Asian destination for global fund flows, rivalling the likes of Singapore & Hong Kong.

The Chinese publishing empire that’s helping Beijing silence dissent in Hong Kong

Chinese govt entity, the Liaison Office, owns at least 30 publishing houses & brands, a big commercial printing company in greater China and 60 retail bookstores in Hong Kong and Macau.

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam can’t use her credit cards after US sanctions

Lam was one of 11 officials sanctioned earlier this month by President Donald Trump for their roles in curtailing political freedoms in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong’s big investors stay put, but keep flight option open

Rich investors are still assessing how the Chinese government’s tighter grip on Hong Kong will impact asset prices and the long-term business environment.

Media tycoon’s arrest shows why the West lost faith in Hong Kong’s courts

For decades, Hong Kong’s legal system underpinned its position as Asia’s top financial centre as well as a trusted neutral jurisdiction for international arbitration.

Hong Kong media tycoon arrested in latest blow to democracy camp

Tycoon Jimmy Lai was among 7 people arrested on suspicion of 'breaches' of security law, with offences including collusion with a foreign country to endanger national security.

On Camera

Media ownership isn’t perfect. It’s worse under Trump: Martin Baron, ex-Washington Post editor

Project Syndicate Deputy Managing Editor Rachel Danna sat down with Martin Baron, former executive editor of the Washington Post, to discuss the state – and fate – of journalism today.

India picks up non-sanctioned Russian oil as discounts widen

The purchases confirm a cautious return to Russian oil, though overall spot purchases remain limited. Trade talks between US and India are ongoing.

Op Sindoor hit Pakistan’s economy hard, we forced their navy to stay restricted to ports—Navy chief

Admiral Dinesh Tripathi at annual media interaction ahead of Navy Day celebrations announced that an operational demonstration is expected at Thiruvananthapuram, President Murmu to attend.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.