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Hong Kong disqualifies 12 opposition nominees for assembly

HONG KONG At least 12 Hong Kong pro-democracy nominees including Joshua Wong were disqualified for a September legislative election, with authorities saying Wednesday they failed to uphold the city’s mini-constitution and pledge allegiance to Hong Kong and Beijing. Others who were disqualified include prominent pro-democracy activist Tiffany Yuen…

Hong Kong extends virus restrictions to ban gatherings of more than two people

Hong Kong Hong Kong on Monday announced further restrictions to curb a surge in coronavirus cases, including a ban on gatherings of more than two people, a total bar on restaurant dining and mandatory face masks in all public places,…

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Fear of Chinese justice at core of Hong Kong concerns

HONG KONG With Britain the latest country to scrap its extradition treaty with Hong Kong, the focus in the semi-autonomous city has returned to the concerns about China’s legal system that sparked months of anti-government protests last…

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Hong Kong protesters adapt signs, slogans to skirt new law

HONG KONG It was one of the first protests in Hong Kong after a feared national security law came into effect. Among a dozen or so lunchtime demonstrators at a luxury mall in the Central business district, a man raised a poster that —…

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Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong seeking seat in legislature

HONG KONG Pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong filed candidacy papers Monday for upcoming legislative elections in Hong Kong, where the new national security law could prevent opposition candidates from taking seats. Wong was one of the top…

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TikTok to leave Hong Kong as security law raises questions

HONG KONG TikTok said Tuesday it will stop operations in Hong Kong, joining other social media companies in warily eyeing ramifications of a sweeping national security law that took effect last week. The short-form video app’s planned…

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