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Public Libraries Must Ensure Books Don't Violate Laws: Hong Kong Leader
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.
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China-Backed Hong Kong's New Leader Oversaw Pro-Democracy Crackdown
A former security chief who oversaw the crackdown on Hong Kong's democracy movement was anointed the business hub's new leader on Sunday by a small committee of Beijing loyalists.
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Hong Kong Elections Sees Potential Contenders Amid Uncertain Future
Carrie Lam, the embattled incumbent leader who has seen her popularity slide, said on Monday she would not seek a second term, citing family considerations.
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Hong Kong Leader Carrie Lam Declines To Run For Second Term In Office
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced Monday that she will not seek another term in office as a pro-Beijing committee prepares to select a new leader next month.
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Hong Kong Leadership Election May Not Have "Beijing-Backed Front-Runner"
The election had been due to be held on March 27 but was pushed back till May 8 to allow time for the government to battle the COVID outbreak that has seen over one million of the city's 7.4 million people infected.
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Hong Kong Postpones Picking New Leader Amid Worst-Ever Covid Outbreak
Hong Kong on Friday said it would postpone plans to pick the city's new leader, in a fresh blow for the government as it struggles to tackle a wave of coronavirus cases.
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Hong Kong Minister Resigns After Going To 200-Person Karaoke, Tapas Party
A Hong Kong cabinet minister resigned on Monday for attending a birthday party alongside dozens of officials and lawmakers just days after the city's government had called on people to avoid large gatherings to fight a coronavirus outbreak.
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US Slaps Sanctions On Hong Kong Leader In New Offensive On China
The United States slapped sanctions Friday on Hong Kong's leader after effectively forcing Chinese internet giants TikTok and WeChat to end all US operations in a twin diplomatic-commercial offensive set to grow ahead of US elections.
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China Planning To Replace Hong Kong Leader As Protests Continue: Report
Hong Kong news: China is drawing up a plan to replace Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam with an "interim" chief executive, the Financial Times reported, citing people briefed on the deliberations, which would bring to a close Lam's rule after months of often-violent pro-democracy protests.
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"Calm Down," Emotional Hong Kong Leader Urges Protesters; Airport Reopens
Hong Kong protests: Leader Carrie Lam said city's recovery from protests that have swept the Asian financial hub could take a long time and that she would be responsible for rebuilding its economy "after the violence eases".
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"Sing Hallelujah To The Lord" An Unlikely Anthem Of Hong Kong Protests
The Christian hymn "Sing Hallelujah to the Lord" has emerged as the unlikely anthem of Hong Kong's protests against an extradition bill that have drawn millions of people onto the streets.
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Hong Kong Leader Apologises As Protesters Press Demands For Her To Quit
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam apologised on Sunday as hundreds of thousands of black-clad protesters maintained calls for her to resign over her handling of a bill that would have allowed people to be sent to mainland China for trial.
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China President Xi Jinping Swears In New Hong Kong Leader Amid Protests
Chinese President Xi Jinping swore in Hong Kong's new leader, Carrie Lam, on Saturday as the former British colony marked the 20th anniversary of its handover to Chinese rule amid scattered protests.
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Hong Kong Says "No Indication" China Involved In Case Of Missing Booksellers
Hong Kong leader Leung Chun-ying said today he was "highly concerned" about the disappearance of five booksellers specializing in publications critical of China, while playing down speculation one may have been abducted by Chinese agents.
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Hong Kong Leader Warns Democracy Activists of 'Anarchy'
Hong Kong leader Leung Chun-ying warned pro-democracy protesters on Wednesday they risked bringing "anarchy" to the financial hub, as he sought bolster his support in his first policy address since demonstrations rocked the city last year.
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Public Libraries Must Ensure Books Don't Violate Laws: Hong Kong Leader
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.
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China-Backed Hong Kong's New Leader Oversaw Pro-Democracy Crackdown
A former security chief who oversaw the crackdown on Hong Kong's democracy movement was anointed the business hub's new leader on Sunday by a small committee of Beijing loyalists.
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Hong Kong Elections Sees Potential Contenders Amid Uncertain Future
Carrie Lam, the embattled incumbent leader who has seen her popularity slide, said on Monday she would not seek a second term, citing family considerations.
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Hong Kong Leader Carrie Lam Declines To Run For Second Term In Office
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced Monday that she will not seek another term in office as a pro-Beijing committee prepares to select a new leader next month.
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Hong Kong Leadership Election May Not Have "Beijing-Backed Front-Runner"
The election had been due to be held on March 27 but was pushed back till May 8 to allow time for the government to battle the COVID outbreak that has seen over one million of the city's 7.4 million people infected.
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Hong Kong Postpones Picking New Leader Amid Worst-Ever Covid Outbreak
Hong Kong on Friday said it would postpone plans to pick the city's new leader, in a fresh blow for the government as it struggles to tackle a wave of coronavirus cases.
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Hong Kong Minister Resigns After Going To 200-Person Karaoke, Tapas Party
A Hong Kong cabinet minister resigned on Monday for attending a birthday party alongside dozens of officials and lawmakers just days after the city's government had called on people to avoid large gatherings to fight a coronavirus outbreak.
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US Slaps Sanctions On Hong Kong Leader In New Offensive On China
The United States slapped sanctions Friday on Hong Kong's leader after effectively forcing Chinese internet giants TikTok and WeChat to end all US operations in a twin diplomatic-commercial offensive set to grow ahead of US elections.
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China Planning To Replace Hong Kong Leader As Protests Continue: Report
Hong Kong news: China is drawing up a plan to replace Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam with an "interim" chief executive, the Financial Times reported, citing people briefed on the deliberations, which would bring to a close Lam's rule after months of often-violent pro-democracy protests.
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"Calm Down," Emotional Hong Kong Leader Urges Protesters; Airport Reopens
Hong Kong protests: Leader Carrie Lam said city's recovery from protests that have swept the Asian financial hub could take a long time and that she would be responsible for rebuilding its economy "after the violence eases".
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"Sing Hallelujah To The Lord" An Unlikely Anthem Of Hong Kong Protests
The Christian hymn "Sing Hallelujah to the Lord" has emerged as the unlikely anthem of Hong Kong's protests against an extradition bill that have drawn millions of people onto the streets.
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Hong Kong Leader Apologises As Protesters Press Demands For Her To Quit
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam apologised on Sunday as hundreds of thousands of black-clad protesters maintained calls for her to resign over her handling of a bill that would have allowed people to be sent to mainland China for trial.
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China President Xi Jinping Swears In New Hong Kong Leader Amid Protests
Chinese President Xi Jinping swore in Hong Kong's new leader, Carrie Lam, on Saturday as the former British colony marked the 20th anniversary of its handover to Chinese rule amid scattered protests.
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Hong Kong Says "No Indication" China Involved In Case Of Missing Booksellers
Hong Kong leader Leung Chun-ying said today he was "highly concerned" about the disappearance of five booksellers specializing in publications critical of China, while playing down speculation one may have been abducted by Chinese agents.
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Hong Kong Leader Warns Democracy Activists of 'Anarchy'
Hong Kong leader Leung Chun-ying warned pro-democracy protesters on Wednesday they risked bringing "anarchy" to the financial hub, as he sought bolster his support in his first policy address since demonstrations rocked the city last year.
