Tag: #HongKong
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Hong Kong ‘critical’ as Covid cases rise worldwide
ISLAMABAD, July 20 (online): The coronavirus situation in Hong Kong is “really critical”, with a record 100 new infections recorded on Sunday, the territory’s leader, Carrie Lam, said, as Melbourne became the first city in Australia to make wearing masks compulsory in response to a resurgent and aggressive outbreak there. Hong Kong was held…
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Hong Kong stocks go into break on positive note: Report
Hong Kong, July 20 (AFP/APP):Hong Kong stocks finished Monday morning’s session with gains, reversing an early sell-off, though investors remain cautious as the city sees a spike in new virus infections. The Hang Seng Index added 0.35 percent, or 88.46 points, to 25,177.63. Worldwide Covid-19 Updates: Death Toll Surges to 64,917 Stay tuned to Baaghi…
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HongKong: more than 100 patients a day, the situation is really agonising
HongKong leader Carrie Lam says the virus is not under control, his remarks came after 100 new cases surfaced on Sunday. “I think the situation is really worrying,” he said.He added that government employees who do not have to go to the office will work from home from Monday. He said that there are more…
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China Vows Retaliation after Trump ends Preferential Status for Hong Kong
China has vowed retaliation after Trump ended preferential status for Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong Disneyland closes after a month of reopening
Hong Kong, 14th July: Disneyland in Hong Kong is closing its gates less than a month after it reopened. According to reports, after a new coronavirus outbreak in Hong Kong, Disneyland is getting closed again. According to BBC News, the theme park was originally closed at the end of January as the pandemic spread across…
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Hong Kong leader says will ‘vigorously implement’ security law
HONG KONG, July 7 (Online): Hong Kong’s leader Tuesday defended Beijing’s new security law for the financial hub, saying it would restore stability and confidence as she vowed to “vigorously implement” the controversial legislation. Speaking at a press conference a week after China imposed the law on the semi-autonomous city, Chief Executive Carrie Lam combined…
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Hong Kong Stocks Build On Gains At Open
Hong Kong, July 3 (AFP/APP): Hong Kong shares rallied out of the gate Friday morning, extending the previous day’s surge, following a bumper US jobs report that lifted hopes for recovery from the virus crisis. The Hang Seng Index added 0.78 percent, or 195.09 points, to 25,319.28. The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.43…
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National Security Law for Hong Kong ensures Institutional Guarantee for Prosperity: China
China says that National Security Law for Hong Kong ensures institutional guarantee for prosperity.
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Asia: Stocks rally as better economic data trump second wave fears
Hong Kong, June 30 (AFP/APP): Stock markets rose in Asia on Tuesday as traders welcomed positive economic data from China and the US, which helped offset a pick-up in virus infections and the reimposition of containment measures in some countries. The easing of lockdowns in recent months has been a key catalyst for world equities as investors…
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Violent protests in Hong Kong against China’s growing influence
Hong Kong, 27th May: Violent protests have erupted in Hong Kong against China’s growing influence. According to Baaghi TV, violent protests have erupted in Hong Kong against China’s growing influence. Protests against the proposed Chinese law have resumed in Hong Kong. On Friday, Beijing announced that it would set aside the Hong Kong Legislative Assembly…