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TopicHong Kong

Topic: Hong Kong

Food regulator FSSAI orders checks of market spices after Singapore, Hong Kong ban MDH, Everest

Authorities in Hong Kong and Singapore detected high levels of ethylene oxide in various spices made by Everest and MDH. WHO has declared the compound a grade 1 carcinogen.

Hong Kong passes new domestic law on treason & mutiny, in line with Chinese National Security Law of 2020

The new law passed unanimously by the Legislative Council of Hong Kong contains 39 offences, with penalties including life imprisonment for certain crimes.

With over $300 billion in debt, Hong Kong court orders liquidation of China’s Evergrande Group

While court order reportedly has recognition in some parts of China, the question is how far would Chinese courts recognise attempts to seize assets of indebted property developer.

India surpasses Hong Kong to become fourth-largest stock market globally

As Indian stocks rallied, it coincided with a historic slump in Hong Kong, where some of China's most influential and innovative firms are listed.

First prosecution witness testifies in national security case against Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong

The witness, Cheung Kim-hung, said he had been instructed by Lai to call people to join protests in 2019 and draw the attention of western democracies.

China says Britain’s plans to disrupt Hong Kong ‘doomed to fail’

Hong Kong, which returned to China in 1997 from Britain, has had 'universal success' in implementing the practise of 'one country, two systems', China's foreign ministry said.

China’s third aircraft carrier is ready for the sea even as defence minister goes missing

Photographs reveal that the sheds and the decks placed around aircraft carrier Fujian during its testing phase have now been removed.

Ghost’ airports can bring new life to cities. Hong Kong & Athens showing the way

There are thousands of 'ghost' airports around the world waiting to be redeveloped. Some of them are prime redevelopment opportunities if they fit a few basic criteria.

China issues highest warning as typhoon Saola moves toward Hong Kong, Guangdong

Saola will make landfall along the coast somewhere from Huilai County in Guangdong to Hong Kong on 1 September, said China’s National Meteorological Center.

French daredevil Remi Lucidi, known for scaling high-rises, dies after falling from 68th floor

The 30-year-old was climbing the Tregunter Tower in Hong Kong when he got stuck on a penthouse window and tripped, say reports.

On Camera

6 reasons Trump’s Gaza plan won’t work—even if Hamas accepts it

On paper, the 21-point plan looks balanced—Palestinian governance, international oversight, reconstruction pledges. But in reality, it is a non-negotiable diktat.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.