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Hong Kong

Hong Kong is an autonomous territory, and former British colony, in southeastern China. With a population of over seven million, it ranks as the world's fourth most densely populated sovereign state or territory.

Hong Kong became a British colony after the First Opium War (1839–42). In the early 1980s, negotiations between the United Kingdom and China resulted in the 1984 Sino-British Joint Declaration, which paved way for the transfer of sovereignty of Hong Kong in 1997. Since then it has become a special administrative region (SAR) with a high degree of autonomy – at least on paper. Here you can find an automatic compilation of all DW content referring to Hong Kong.

Hong Kong businesses color-coded by protest views 16.01.2020

Shops and restaurants are being labeled pro-democracy or pro-government, which has had a huge impact on customer numbers.
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Hong Kong: 'Stay loyal' and keep freedoms 16.01.2020

The region's chief executive says the 'one country, two systems' arrangement could continue if the city shows loyalty to Beijing. Pro-democracy demonstrations in Hong Kong have been ongoing for over six months.
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Sieren's China: Can Taiwan become less isolated? 15.01.2020

The election results in Taiwan, just like those in Hong Kong, have sent a clear message to Beijing. But change is unlikely given Taipei's political isolation and economic dependence on China, says DW's Frank Sieren.
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World in Progress: Global human rights under threat 15.01.2020

Human Rights Watch says decades of progress on human rights are at stake because of China — we hear from the NGO's executive director who was barred from entering Hong Kong. Critical voices are silenced in Morocco where 15 journalists, bloggers, rappers and social media users have been arrested. And unwanted immigrants in Japan who have been denied asylum end up in prolonged detention.
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World in Progress: Decades of progress on human rights at stake 15.01.2020

China is carrying out its most intense attack on the global system for enforcing human rights, Human Rights Watch said in its World Report released this week. In the latest turn of events, HRW's Executive Director Kenneth Roth was denied entry to Hong Kong where he was due to present the report's findings. Kenneth Roth, has China actually helped make your point by denying you entry to Hong Kong?
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HRW says China poses 'dire' threat to human rights 14.01.2020

Human Rights Watch has said that China is taking measures that will weaken systems protecting human rights around the world. The NGO's annual review was launched in New York after its director was barred from Hong Kong.
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DW Business – Asia 14.01.2020

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Lam: Hong Kong will "rebound" after unrest 14.01.2020

The Hong Kong chief executive has promised an extra HK$10 billion (US$1.3 billion) to help those struggling financially following months of unrest. Carrie Lam says the territory's economy will bounce back, having fallen into its first recession in a decade during 2019.
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Denmark: Little Mermaid sprayed with 'Free Hong Kong' graffiti 13.01.2020

Unknown vandals scrawled "Free Hong Kong" in red paint on the base of the Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen. The statue is one of Denmark's most famous landmarks — and a favorite with Chinese tourists.
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Taiwan election: President Tsai wins landslide 11.01.2020

Tsai Ing-wen has won with a 57% share of the vote and her main rival, the pro-China Han Kuo-yu, admitted defeat. In a thinly veiled criticism of Beijing she said: "I'm sure our friends in Hong Kong will be happy."
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Opinion: Nation-states — have they served their purpose? 09.01.2020

Are nation-states the only conceivable construction to bond people together? In an era marked by both globalization and separatism on the other, nations are feeling the pressure from all sides, says Alexander Görlach.
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Seeking the right balance for Hong Kong's future 08.01.2020

Hong Kong's special status makes it the freest place in the world to do business. As the economy slows and tensions over democracy protests linger, Hong Kong and Beijing both need "one country, two systems" to work.
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China replaces top Hong Kong envoy after months of unrest 04.01.2020

China has fired its Hong Kong liaison office chief Wang Zhimin — in Beijing's most significant personnel shakeup since political unrest began in the city. The office handles communications between Hong Kong and Beijing.

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Hong Kong beefs up response to mystery disease 04.01.2020

Hong Kong has stepped up its response to a mysterious respiratory illness that may have been brought back by visitors to mainland China. Rail and air passengers are among those being screened for symptoms.
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Hong Kong protesters open 2020 with fresh pro-democracy rally 01.01.2020

More than 1 million people marched through Hong Kong as protest leaders pledged to keep fighting for their demands in the new year. Police and demonstrators previously clashed during midnight celebrations.
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Taiwan rejects Hong Kong model for unity with China 01.01.2020

Taiwan's president has rejected a Chinese offer of a Hong Kong like model for unity with China. She said democracy and authoritarianism cannot co-exist in the same country.
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