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Condemnation swells over Hong Kong opposition mass arrests

January 07, 2021 10:52 AM

Western nations accused Hong Kong authorities of "grave repression" and a "grievous attack" on the freedoms that were promised under the "One Country, Two Systems".
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India may amend farm reform in the hope of ending protests

December 09, 2020 3:23 PM

But the government will not abandon its plan for reform, an official said.
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Google wins key concession in law to pay for news in Australia

December 09, 2020 10:11 AM

The legislation is designed to support a local media industry.
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Carrie Lam sees Hong Kong crackdown helping business outlook

December 09, 2020 8:20 AM

Mrs Lam said the national security law provides a safer and more secure environment for investors.
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Australia passes law that can scrap China Belt and Road accords

December 08, 2020 11:01 AM

The laws could further worsen ties between Australia and China.
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Japan govt to foot bill for all 126m residents

December 03, 2020 5:00 AM

TOKYO • Japan's Parliament yesterday cleared legislation that promises coronavirus vaccinations free of charge to its 126 million residents, with the central government footing the bill as the nation battles record numbers of daily infections.
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Senior Chinese official says authorities working on more Hong Kong reforms, including judiciary

November 17, 2020 11:35 AM

Moves to "perfect" the legal system in Hong Kong would not undermine judicial independence, said Mr Zhang Xiaoming.
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First person charged under HK national security law pleads not guilty

November 17, 2020 5:00 AM

HONG KONG • The first person charged under a sweeping security law imposed on Hong Kong by China earlier this year has pleaded not guilty, setting the stage for a landmark trial in the coming months.
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