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Topic: Hong Kong

Hong Kong to impose new restrictions as Covid cases surge, city sees ‘fourth wave’

The city will now make mass testing mandatory among certain groups. It's also mulling measures like tightening the numbers allowed to gather at hotels during “staycation” trips.

Five Eyes alliance urges China to ‘stop undermining rights’ of Hong Kong

US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK, the countries that make up the alliance, called on China 'to re-consider their actions against Hong Kong’s elected legislature.'

Hong Kong reports respiratory infections, positive case on cruise ship & other Covid news

As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

Xi Jinping’s move to rein in Hong Kong dissent a tough message for Biden

China’s top legislative body passed a resolution allowing for the disqualification of any Hong Kong lawmakers who aren’t deemed sufficiently loyal, prompting mass resignations.

China passes provision to make ‘patriotism’ mandatory for all Hong Kong lawmakers

The resolution could give the Hong Kong government power to directly disqualify lawmakers in question without going through courts.

Bali’s tour operators turn farmers, misinformation crisis in Turkey & other global Covid news

As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

Hong Kong bans Air India flights for the 4th time as passengers test positive for Covid-19

According to Hong Kong govt rules issued in July, passengers from India can arrive only if they have a Covid-19 negative certificate from 72 hours prior to the journey.

China threatens to stop recognising UK-issued Hong Kong passports

China’s Foreign Ministry says Britain has violated its own promises and insisted on interfering with Hong Kong affairs and China’s domestic issues.

It’s like ‘return to the Cold War’ as Five Eyes spy alliance trains focus on China

The Five Eyes network, made up of the US, UK, Canada, Australia & New Zealand, is an informal alliance, but its broadening agenda shows the depth of Western concern about China.

Ant IPO pushes demand for Hong Kong dollar as experts see ‘beginning of an up-cycle’

Jack Ma’s Ant Group listing is expected to be so popular that Hong Kong brokers are offering mom-and-pop investors 20 times leverage to buy the shares, with only 5% cash as a down payment.

On Camera

How Saba Azad became the accidental voice of Bengal’s language protests

Bengalis are hurt over a statement by the Delhi police calling Bangla a ‘Bangladeshi language’ and the lines Azad sang have unwittingly become protest music in Kolkata now.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.