Why does China want to internationalise the yuan? What does it mean for China's economy? Understand more with our explainer.
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What does the yuan’s intensifying internationalisation mean for China’s economy?
Bolstering the yuan’s use globally has been on Beijing’s agenda for years, and here’s why doing so remains essential to leadership’s plans.
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Hong Kong police say anti-scam site blocks HK$400 million in public losses
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Jumbo Floating Restaurant’s sister eatery may reopen under new owner in Hong Kong
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Travellers to be allowed to visit venues in Hong Kong offering mask-on activities
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Beijing vows support for Hong Kong’s ‘scientific-based Covid adjustments’
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Lawmakers urge Hong Kong officials to boldly promote national pride
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Hong Kong syndicate scams victims through fake messages on failed parcel deliveries
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Probe into Mirror concert tragedy in Hong Kong may point to criminal negligence
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Covid-19 in Hong Kong still a ‘public health emergency’, minister warns
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Last-ditch attempt to win Hong Kong recognition for same-sex marriage approved
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Ex-leader CY Leung: British lawyer should not defend Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong court
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Probe into Mirror concert tragedy in Hong Kong may point to criminal negligence
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Covid-19 in Hong Kong still a ‘public health emergency’, minister warns
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Ex-leader CY Leung: British lawyer should not defend Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong court
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Hong Kong CEO sets up foundation for children with mental health issues
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Hong Kong CEO sets up foundation for children with mental health issues
WEMP foundation by Adrian Cheng will provide financial aid for cases diagnosed with severe problems, as well as provide counselling for carers.
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Hong Kong must educate, engage young on rule of law: top judge
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Hong Kong must educate, engage young on rule of law: top judge
Chief Justice Andrew Cheung says rule of law often subject to interpretations, but matters can easily get out of hand through misinformation.
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Covid-19 rule relaxation for visitors to Hong Kong backed by tourism sector
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Back to business for Hong Kong as global financiers return
In this edition of the Global Impact newsletter, we look back at the highlights from the Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit and ponders what it means for Hong Kong’s future as a global financial hub.
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Hong Kong taxi driver, passenger arrested after HK$2.5 million in Ice found in car
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Hong Kong taxi driver, passenger arrested after HK$2.5 million in Ice found in car
Police stopped the vehicle in the early hours of Friday at a roadblock in Mong Kok.
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Hong Kong’s GDP forecast lowered to 3.2 per cent contraction; among region’s worst
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Hong Kong’s GDP forecast lowered to 3.2 per cent contraction; among region’s worst
Regional rival Singapore earlier revised its GDP forecast for this year to 3-4 per cent.
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Mirror probe suggests Hong Kong event organisers should hire independent inspectors
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Mirror probe suggests Hong Kong event organisers should hire independent inspectors
Report by interdepartmental task force says Mirror concert organisers failed to certify stage was safe.
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Hong Kong schools to inform officials of national education uptake on campus
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Hong Kong schools to inform officials of national education uptake on campus
Education Bureau also says final comments from inspectors on overall performance of schools to be made public.
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Hongkongers welcome Beijing’s reduction of quarantine but they want more
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Call to raise daily cross-border quota of 1,000 for Hong Kong travellers
Beijing’s new policy allows inbound travellers to serve five days of hotel quarantine – down from a week – and three in home isolation.
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Hong Kong’s MTR Corp working overnight to repair station damage after derailment
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Muslims cheer KFC’s halal move, hope they’ll have more food choices in Hong Kong
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Beijing must explain where ‘red lines’ lie, says Hong Kong’s Catholic bishop
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Who wants to visit Hong Kong under ‘0+3’? Not many people, travel agents say
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Who wants to visit Hong Kong under ‘0+3’? Not many people, travel agents say
City’s ‘0+3’ health measure remains off-putting to travellers, agents say.
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Hong Kong finance chief not optimistic about city’s economic outlook
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Hong Kong finance chief not optimistic about city’s economic outlook
Financial secretary doubles down on prediction that city will record more than HK$100 billion deficit.
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Mirror’s Keung To to headline Hong Kong youth music charity’s 2022 festival
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Mirror’s Keung To to headline Hong Kong youth music charity’s 2022 festival
Keung To of Cantopop boy band Mirror and Grammy-winning soprano Sumi Jo are the headline acts for the 2022 Hong Kong Generation Next Arts (HKGNA) Music Festival, which begins on November 18.
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