Washington joins Japan, Taiwan, India and Italy in taking new measures
Online recruiter opts for presence on both exchanges as audit tensions linger
City drops traveler restrictions, eases virus app rules as it ramps up reopening
Over half of Hong Kongers now can speak Mandarin as economic dependence grows
Apple Daily founder faces life sentence if convicted on national security charges
City moves to overturn ruling that lets Apple Daily's Jimmy Lai hire foreign lawyer
Five other pro-democracy figures also convicted in high-profile case
Authoritarian regimes could strengthen grip on social media platforms
Pro-democracy song played instead of Chinese anthem at match in South Korea
Showcase Rugby Sevens tournament also struggles to sell out
Allowing retail trade in cryptocurrencies is among relaxation proposals
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Satire always troubles the authoritarian world of insecurity and paranoia
Activists, U.S. lawmakers say event with John Lee will legitimize security clampdown
John Lee points to spies and 'color revolutions' as he echoes President Xi
Tax breaks, easy visas among moves to reboot city as global business hub
Sanctioned Putin ally Alexey Mordashov docks 142-meter Nord in city's harbor
Emissaries go abroad to tell 'good story,' win back business and investment
Thousands of struggling businesses pinning hopes on reopening mainland border
One of Asia's highest-ranking Catholic clerics among six facing charges
Mandatory stay being replaced by 3 days self-monitoring from Sept. 26
City investors join growing backlash over glut of unfinished housing projects
Multinationals threaten to cut investment or leave over zero-COVID rules
Chief Executive John Lee says administration eyes 'orderly opening-up'
Neither side has much incentive to make a real effort at compromise