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All times in EDT | Last updated on July 10, 20245:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.2:30 p.m. Hong Kong [e] is a special administrative region of the People's Republic of China. With 7.4 million residents of various nationalities [f] in a 1,104-square-kilometre (426 sq mi) territory, Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated territories in the world.
3 days ago · Hong Kong, special administrative region of China, located to the east of the Pearl River estuary on the south coast of China. Hong Kong was a British possession for decades until it rejoined China in 1997. It is a vibrant cultural and financial center of Chinese society.
- Chi-Keung Leung
In 1997 Hong Kong was handed back to China, triggering the start of a grand political experiment. Many were anxious about how the capitalist, free-wheeling former British colony would fare...
Mar 19, 2024 · How China has undermined Hong Kong’s autonomy and freedoms since 1997, and why Hong Kongers have protested against Beijing’s rule. Learn about the history, the national security law, the Article 23 legislation, and the international response.
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Jun 27, 2022 · As China's power rose, so did its influence on Hong Kong. The result: diminishing freedoms, mass protests and a divided city. As Hong Kong marks the 25th anniversary of the handover, we...
China's new law: Why is Hong Kong worried? The one thing many Hong Kongers do agree on however, is that in the year since the law was enacted, life has fundamentally changed. We spoke...
