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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 - 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.
Autor Haruki Murakami

Hong Kong rules Haruki Murakami's new novel 'indecent' 26.07.2018

Activists in Hong Kong are calling for censors to reverse their decision on Haruki Murakami's "Killing Commendatore," after it was declared "indecent." The book must show warning labels and cannot be sold to minors.
Hong Kong - Pro- Unabhängigkeitsprotest

Hong Kong police seek ban on pro-independence party 17.07.2018

Amid growing concern for Hong Kong's freedoms, the territory's police has sought to ban a pro-independence group. The move comes as China attempts to tighten its grip on the semi-autonomous region.
Hong Kong Schwulenbewegung

British lesbian wins spousal visa case in Hong Kong 04.07.2018

In a landmark verdict, Hong Kong's top court has granted a spousal visa to a lesbian woman. This comes despite the fact that the Chinese territory currently does not recognize gay marriage or same-sex civil unions.
Hongkong Pro-Demokratie Protest Jahrestag Unabhängigkeit

Hong Kong protesters rally against Beijing's dominance and growing restrictions 01.07.2018

Thousands of people in Hong Kong have taken to the streets to protest against Beijing's increasing control over the city as the former British colony marks the 21st anniversary of its return to Chinese rule.
Hongkong Demonstration Wahlen

Hong Kong's democracy movement 'needs new ideas' 29.06.2018

Twenty one years since the transfer of Hong Kong's sovereignty from the UK to China, considerable opposition to Beijing's rule remains. DW spoke to law professor Johannes Chan about potential consequences of protest.

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