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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.

Huawei arrest unsettles Asian markets 10.12.2018

The arrest of Huawei's CFO is souring international trade relations further and has hit Asian stocks. Tokyo's Nikkei index is down 2 percent, the Hang Seng in Hong Kong sank 1.5 percent. Meng Wanzhou was taken into custody in Canada last week at the behest of US authorities. Beijing summoned the US ambassador to demand the cancellation of the arrest warrant.
China Skyline von Hongkong bei Nacht

Ranking: The most visited cities in the world 04.12.2018

The British market research institute Euromonitor has determined which cities counted the most visitors in 2017. With 27.9 million visitors, Hong Kong once again achieved 1st place, Bangkok 2nd place, London 3rd place.
Hongkong Mitbegründer der demokratischen Kampagne Occupy Central vor Gericht

Key Hong Kong protest leaders plead not guilty in Occupy trial 19.11.2018

Two professors and a retired pastor have appeared before a Hong Kong court over their role in the 2014 Occupy movement for free elections. The trio might face long prison terms on public nuisance charges.
Symbolbild Cyberkriminalität

No lack of corporate data breaches this decade 25.10.2018

Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific is the latest company to come under pressure to communicate the scope of a data breach following an attack by hackers. The current decade has seen a surge of major data leakages.
China Hongkong-Zhuhai-Macao-Brücke

China opens Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau bridge 23.10.2018

At 55 kilometers, it's the world's longest sea-crossing bridge and connects the semi-autonomous cities of Hong Kong and Macau with mainland China. But the project was hit by delays, cost overruns and safety concerns.
Hong Kong - Proteste gegen eine groß angelegte Landgewinnung zum Bau künstlicher Inseln

Hong Kong protesters decry plans for artificial islands 14.10.2018

Thousands of people have turned out against a plan to build up to 400,000 homes on reclaimed land off the island of Lantau. Critics warn the project is too costly and will destroy the environment.
Hongkong Protest Pressefreiheit

Hong Kong lawmakers protest city leader over press crackdown 10.10.2018

More than a dozen lawmakers have walked out while Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam laid out her vision for the city. The lawmakers warned of a press crackdown after a British journalist was given a week to leave the country.
Hongkongs Journalistgruppe protestiert gegen die Verweigerung des Visums von FT-Redakteuren

Financial Times editor given one week to leave Hong Kong 08.10.2018

Financial Times Asia News editor Victor Mallet has been denied a new work visa by the Chinese territory. The move came shortly after he hosted a talk by a pro-independence politician.
Hong Kong Andy Chan

Hong Kong bans pro-independence political party 24.09.2018

The party founded by independence activist Andy Chan is the first political party to be outlawed in the city's history. Police had sought a ban on the outfit in July, citing "national security" concerns.

Eröffnung Hochgeschwindigkeits-Eisenbahn Hongkong und chinesischem Festland

Hong Kong inaugurates high-speed rail link with China 23.09.2018

Critics say the newly-opened high-speed rail link will give away part of the city's territory to mainland China. Pro-democracy forces complain of China's increasing interference and assertiveness in Hong Kong.
Hongkong Taifun Mangkhut

Typhoon Mangkhut leaves trail of destruction in China 17.09.2018

Mangkhut is sweeping across southern China after pounding Hong Kong and leaving dozens dead in the Philippines. Officials said the damage in Hong Kong is "severe and extensive." Authorities are preparing for the worst.
China Guangdong Erwartung von Taifun Mangkhut

Deadly Typhoon Mangkhut pummels southern China 16.09.2018

Hong Kong and Macau are battening down the hatches as the super typhoon hits southern China. Mangkhut left at least 64 people dead in the Philippines, as it smashed property, tore down power lines, and caused landslides.
Philippinen Taifun Mangkhut

Typhoon Mangkhut makes landfall in Philippines 15.09.2018

Over two dozen people have died and widespread damage reported as the monster Typhoon Mangkhut crashed into the northern Philippines coast and Taiwan. The storm is also expected to hit Hong Kong and southern China.
China Guangdong Erwartung von Taifun Mangkhut

Typhoon Mangkhut wreaks havoc in south China, Macau and Hong Kong 14.09.2018

Clean-up got underway on Monday in China's Guangdong province and Hong Kong in the wake of Typhoon Mangkhut's rampage through the region.

China: Businesses turn to fortune tellers for advice on the US trade conflict 31.08.2018

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to slap additional tariffs on around $200 billion worth of Chinese goods. That would mean that half of Chinese imports to the US are subject to tariffs.This could have knock-on effects for the global economy. Uncertainty is growing in China too.

A berliner in Hong Kong 14.08.2018

The German company, Alba, has been tasked with recycling Hong Kong's electrical waste. Every Hong Kong resident throws out over 20 kilos per year.
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