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      <description>In this edition of Hong Kong Update, we look at the death of a British man accused of spying for the city, two knife attacks at shopping centres and news that a policewoman has been chosen as the first local astronaut.</description>
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      <description>In this edition of Hong Kong Update, we look at tourism over the five-day “golden week” break, the first of planned monthly firework displays at Victoria Harbour and implementation of the ban on single-use plastics.</description>
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      <description>In this edition of Hong Kong Update, we look at how the city marked National Security Education Day, a pledge on favourable policies from Beijing and an influx of high-earning professionals.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 20 Apr 2024 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>In this edition of Hong Kong Update, we look into Sheikh Ali Al Maktoum’s alter ego as a pop singer, the trend of locals heading out of the city on holidays and the last hurrah of the Sevens rugby competition at Hong Kong Stadium.</description>
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      <description>In this edition of Hong Kong Update, we look at the return of the long-shelved domestic security law and the annual “two sessions” gatherings of China’s top legislative and political advisory bodies in Beijing.</description>
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      <description>In this edition of Hong Kong Update, we look at the government’s latest budget, a top Beijing official wrapping up his visit and an eye-popping bid for a number plate.</description>
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      <description>In this edition of Hong Kong Update, we look at the latest census data on the city’s population, a fact-finding trip by Beijing’s top man on Hong Kong affairs and spurring digital transformation in the Greater Bay Area.</description>
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      <description>In this edition of Hong Kong Update, we look at Lunar New Year festivities, the traditional drawing of fortune sticks at Che Kung Temple and the “Chubby Hearts” initiative.</description>
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      <description>In this edition of Hong Kong Update, we look at the finance chief ruling out a capital gains tax, another delay to the city’s waste-charging scheme and an alleged HK$50 million fraud case centred on a local charity.</description>
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      <description>In this edition of Hong Kong Update, we look at Cathay Pacific's plan to cancel some flights until the end of February, the government’s move to identify public service fees that can be raised and Chinese University president Rocky Tuan's resignation.</description>
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      <title>Hong Kong this week: Cathay cancellations, public service fee reviews and university head resignation</title>
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      <description>In this issue of Hong Kong Update, we look at the resumption of media mogul Jimmy Lai’s national security trial, problems encountered by cross-border travellers after the new year celebrations and a lucky escape for 14 Hongkongers on a Japanese jet that burst into flames at Tokyo’s Haneda airport.</description>
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      <description>In this edition of Hong Kong Update, we look at visitor numbers in the city over the festive season, former leader CY Leung’s criticism of tourism officials and the return of the New Year’s Eve fireworks display.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 30 Dec 2023 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>In this issue of Hong Kong Update, we look at the newly minted district councils, police adding five more names to their list of fugitive opposition figures and the firing of Chinese University’s vice-president.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 16 Dec 2023 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <title>Hong Kong this week: voter apathy, police bounties and university leadership shake-up</title>
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      <description>In this issue of Hong Kong Update, we look at opposition activist Agnes Chow’s announcement that she will not return from Canada and report to police as required, ratings agency Moody’s downgrade of the city’s credit outlook and the district council election.</description>
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      <description>In this issue of Hong Kong Update, we look at the latest cryptocurrency scandal to emerge in the city, the mental health of young residents and the visit of a delegation of astronauts from the country’s space programme.</description>
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      <description>In this issue of Hong Kong Update, we look at the courts' stunning reversal over a professor convicted of murder, falling pupil scores in Chinese, English and maths tests and new tactics adopted by scammers -- this time aimed at buyers of dog meat.</description>
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      <description>In this issue of Hong Kong Update, we look at suggestions for the city from the country’s economic tsar, Vice-Premier He Lifeng, comments from security chief Chris Tang on a local security law, and whether travellers should worry about bedbug infestations overseas.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Nov 2023 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>In this issue of Hong Kong Update, we look into mainland authorities scrapping their final Covid-19 border crossing restriction, Chief Executive John Lee declining to attend a coming Apec summit in San Francisco and the start of the Gay Games in the city.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 04 Nov 2023 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <title>Hong Kong this week: end to 'black QR travel codes', Apec summit snub and Gay Games begin</title>
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      <description>In this issue of Hong Kong Update, we look at the debate over transport plans for air arrivals amid extreme weather, the jungle rescue of a teen after a week-long search, and new developments in the HKU management saga.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 14 Oct 2023 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <title>Hong Kong this week: stranded in a typhoon, a startling rescue and a university scandal</title>
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      <description>In this issue of Hong Kong Update, we look at sombre news of deaths in the city that have set some sectors soul-searching, and, on the lighter side of things, a raft of celebratory events for 'golden week'</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 30 Sep 2023 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <title>Hong Kong this week: workplace tragedy, waterfront parties and cultural treasures</title>
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      <description>In this issue of Hong Kong Update, we look at the city's biggest-ever case of digital currency fraud, as well as the ongoing saga of illegal structures at luxury homes.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 23 Sep 2023 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <title>Hong Kong this week: JPEX crypto scandal, more illegal structures and expats take stock</title>
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      <description>In this issue of Hong Kong Update, we look at an illegal-structures trend among luxury homeowners, the shocking security hack of Cyberport and a drive to light up the night economy.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 16 Sep 2023 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>In this issue of Hong Kong Update, we look at weather woes and the aftermath of a vicious downpour that flooded the city, as well as public anger at the government's perceived unpreparedness for the record-shattering event.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 09 Sep 2023 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <title>Hong Kong this week: Rainstorm chaos, public anger and a promised review of warnings</title>
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      <description>In this issue of Hong Kong Update, we look at the most powerful storm to strike the city in five years, as well as stock market liquidity and the confusion over hiring costs for helpers.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 02 Sep 2023 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <title>Hong Kong this week: Super Typhoon Saola, stock market task force and domestic helper fees</title>
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      <description>In this issue of Hong Kong Update, we look at Fukushima waste water fears, shifts in the tourism economy and a coming museum showcase.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 26 Aug 2023 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <title>Hong Kong this week: Seafood ban, tourism shifts and mysterious relics</title>
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      <description>In this issue of Hong Kong Update, we look at demographic trends in the city and its ailing arts hub.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 19 Aug 2023 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <title>Hong Kong this week: 'Silver tsunami', population bounce and arts hub woes</title>
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      <description>In this issue of Hong Kong Update, we look at new US restrictions on China that will also apply to the city, how transport companies have become the latest businesses to tap a labour import scheme and the case of a 13-year-old student who was allegedly slapped by his religious teacher.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 12 Aug 2023 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <title>Hong Kong this week: US investment curbs, imported workers and a shaken Muslim community</title>
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      <description>In this issue of Hong Kong Update, we follow news of a whale which died after it was first spotted in the city's waters, as well as the funeral of singer Coco Lee.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 05 Aug 2023 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <title>Hong Kong this week: death of a whale, farewell to a diva and sobering economic data</title>
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      <description>In this issue of Hong Kong Update, we look at Chief Executive John Lee’s visit to Asean countries to drum up business, the High Court’s dismissal of a government request to ban the promotion of a popular protest song and a warning from authorities for sightseers to keep away from a whale spotted in local waters.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 29 Jul 2023 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>In this issue of Hong Kong Update, we look at the city's first typhoon of the year, a book fair and star DSE students.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 22 Jul 2023 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>In this issue of Hong Kong Update, we look at the police raid on the family home of fugitive former opposition lawmaker Nathan Law, a potential ban on Japanese seafood imports from 10 prefectures if the country releases contaminated nuclear waste water and the appointment of the city’s new cardinal, Stephen Chow.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 15 Jul 2023 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <title>Hong Kong this week: national security raid, seafood imports warning and a new cardinal</title>
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      <description>In this issue of Hong Kong Update, we look at the death of pop star Coco Lee, an unprecedented police offer for information leading to each arrest of eight opposition figures and high-fliers in the International Baccalaureate exams.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 08 Jul 2023 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>In this issue of Hong Kong Update, we look at celebrations to mark the 26th anniversary of the handover, an exclusive interview with Chief Executive John Lee on his first year in office and the latest trouble for local carrier Cathay Pacific.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 01 Jul 2023 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>In this issue of Hong Kong Update, we look at a string of freebies and celebratory events lined up for July 1, the city's talent drive and another tragic knife attack.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 24 Jun 2023 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <title>Hong Kong this week: July 1 goodies, talent scheme applications and another stabbing</title>
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      <description>In this issue of Hong Kong Update, we look at a mounting debate on whether part of a luxury golf course should be used for housing, the fate of a protest song on music-streaming platforms and a rash of vandalism cases in the city.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 17 Jun 2023 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>In this issue of Hong Kong Update, we look at the online implications of an injunction to police the promotion of a protest song, freedom of speech concerns, and wariness over a potential Japanese plan to discharge waste water into the sea.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jun 2023 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <title>Hong Kong this week: Google ban, June 4 arrests and Japanese seafood imports</title>
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      <description>In this issue of Hong Kong Update, we look at unusual weather brought on by a passing typhoon, an Amnesty International fiasco and a politically charged date.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 03 Jun 2023 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <title>Hong Kong this week: lightning strikes, a Uygur saga and June 4</title>
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      <description>In this issue of Hong Kong Update, we look at trouble in the air with the city flag carrier firing three flight attendants over discrimination complaints, while elsewhere, authorities tackle a suspected abuse of the organ donor registry.</description>
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