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Record numbers are leaving and companies report problems recruiting as the city’s pandemic measures and political crackdown bite
Omicron chaos abroad bolsters commitment to zero-Covid policy despite isolation, commerce secretary says
From blaming Cathay Pacific to Carrie Lam, frustration is spreading among an increasingly isolated population
City’s leader orders probe of airline as her government battles scandal over karaoke party
Pressure comes as Hong Kong government faces criticism after officials attended birthday bash
Fitch warns foreign travel restrictions threaten city’s status as Asia’s premier business hub
Washington calls for release those arrested following raid at pro-democracy media outlet
Arrests of senior journalists at Stand News and activists extend ‘chilling effect’ on city’s media
Bar Association election seen as test of political climate after more than 50 organisations have closed
Dismantling of artwork commemorating Beijing massacre sends ‘gut-wrenching’ message about academic freedom
Chinese president meets territory’s chief executive in Beijing
Pro-Beijing parties dominate contest that critics condemn as ‘sham’ for lack of opposition candidates
Auditing firm urges staff to vote in poll for legislature that critics say is a ‘sham’
Prison terms for Jimmy Lai and seven activists mark tightening restrictions on free expression
A heightened state of security since the 2019 pro-democracy protests has yet to loosen
Legal experts warn authorities could take ‘almost zero-tolerance approach’ to dissident voices
Three books look at the territory’s recent tussles with Beijing and offer differing levels of optimism on the outlook for freedom
City’s developers well-positioned to capitalise on Beijing’s efforts to promote social justice
Legislature shorn of opposition lawmakers approves $39bn for government projects
Departure of human rights organisation follows closure of more than 35 local civil society groups
Continued pursuit of zero-Covid makes travel almost impossible and frustrates global business
CY Leung criticises US law firm over decision to stop representing university seeking statue’s removal
Mayer Brown sends letter to pro-democracy group demanding ‘Pillar of Shame’ is removed from campus
Media mogul Yu Pun-hoi treads carefully between mollifying China and hanging on to readers
Handpicked group of pro-Beijing voters elect powerful body that will decide city’s next leader
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