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Topic: Hong Kong

Toilet paper is the hot new currency in Singapore and Hong Kong

As fears of the novel coronavirus spread and supermarkets run short of basic supplies, it’s the thought - and thickness of the toilet tissue — that counts.

How to protect hospital assistants from coronavirus? Use robots

Telepresence bots on hospital floors in urban China are now acting as a safe go-between that helps curb the spread of the coronavirus.

Coronavirus ‘infodemic’ – people spreading fake news about disease arrested across Asia

Arrests of more than 20 people across 6 countries show extent to which governments are policing social media as they seek to prevent panic.

After face masks, Hong Kong could run out of toilet paper

The cause of the toilet paper shortage wasn’t immediately clear, but speculation was rife on social media about possible holdups involving the supply chain in mainland China.

Pirates release 18 Indians abducted from Hong Kong vessel

The India High Commission in Nigeria announced the release of the crew, who were on a ship hijacked by pirates on 3 December.

Harsh Pant cautions against ‘Chinese misadventure’, Patwardhan tells an Ayodhya tale

The best of the day’s opinion, chosen and curated by ThePrint’s top editors.

Trump signs Hong Kong bill that will strain relations with China

The bill requires annual reviews of Hong Kong’s special trade status as well as sanctions against officials deemed responsible for human rights abuses.

Landslide victory for pro-democracy camp in Hong Kong district elections

A record 71 per cent people voted in the elections and the pro-democracy parties won a majority in 17 out of 18 councils.

The 10-point checklist on how to be an autocrat — and here’s how Modi fits the bill

Most would-be autocratic leaders exploit existing tensions in societies to solidify their support. Modi's use of religious-based nationalism is an example.

Why protesters around the world are wearing the same masks

The grinning faces of Guy Fawkes from the film V for Vendetta and of the Joker have become ubiquitous.

On Camera

My grandmother saved her children in Bhopal gas tragedy—and sacrificed her own life

‘Mother kept pouring water in our eyes whenever the burning became unbearable. She pushed our bodies deep into the blanket, making sure not a single part was exposed,’ my father said.

India’s Russian oil imports are showing up in cryptic new places. The crude map stands redrawn

December oil imports from Russia may drop nearly 50%, but Indian buyers already shifting to non-designated Russian entities and opaque trading channels to keep Russian oil flowing.

India to commission new squadron of submarine-hunting Romeo choppers in Goa later this month

The helicopters produced by Lockheed Martin are known as ‘submarine hunters’. India ordered 24 of these aircraft in 2020 to replace the Sea King helicopters. 15 have been delivered till date.

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.