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    • Wednesday, 28 December, 2022
      OutlookCoronavirus pandemic
      Exit from zero-Covid is no easy path for China

      Forced to abandon its draconian policy, Beijing’s unconvincing narrative cannot hide its lack of preparation

    • Sunday, 18 December, 2022
      Coronavirus pandemic
      Covid outbreak throws Chinese factories and supply chains into chaos

      ‘Closed loop’ system to protect employees and production likely to be overwhelmed

    • Wednesday, 14 December, 2022
      Coronavirus pandemic
      China stops counting asymptomatic cases as Covid crisis deepens

      Authorities say they will boost vaccination rates but analysts warn of ‘messy’ exit strategy

    • Thursday, 27 October, 2022
      News in-depthIndonesia
      Gojek founder uses tech-style reforms to ‘disrupt’ Indonesia’s schools

      Jakarta hopes workforce with higher grades will help win business lost by China

    • Sunday, 9 October, 2022
      InterviewIndonesia
      Indonesia plans to list unit of flagship oil group Pertamina this year

      State-run enterprises minister Erick Thohir seeks to merge sprawling SOEs into super companies

    • Tuesday, 20 September, 2022
      The Big Read
      Indonesia’s unexpected success story

      The economy is prospering despite the sense of crisis elsewhere but the country’s politics could become more unstable

    • Monday, 12 September, 2022
      InterviewJoko Widodo
      Indonesia’s president Widodo to consider ‘all options’ on Russian oil

      Leader of south-east Asia’s largest economy wants to buy cheaper fuel to tame soaring energy costs

    • Sunday, 18 July, 2021
      FT GlobetrotterRide with the FT
      Hills and thrills: four breathtaking Hong Kong bike rides

      The world-class routes on this Tour de Hong Kong take in traditional villages, a giant Buddha and water buffalo — and while the climbs can be intense, the rewards are spectacular views and speedy descents

    • Monday, 22 March, 2021
      Hong Kong economy
      Hong Kong promises investors its prized tax haven status is secure

      Political pressures and budget deficits spark fears territory might need to raise revenue

    • Thursday, 7 January, 2021
      Hong Kong politics
      Last orders for Hong Kong taken at Club 71

      The demise of a famous watering hole symbolises Beijing’s crackdown on free speech in the territory

    • Tuesday, 6 October, 2020
      News in-depthHong Kong politics
      Beijing wrestles for control of Hong Kong’s classrooms

      Authorities are investigating schoolteachers for stirring up their pupils

    • Monday, 5 October, 2020
      FT WealthHong Kong
      Covid forces Hong Kong elite to stay home and consider uncertain future

      The region’s wealthy reflect on succession, creating liquidity to fund new opportunities and private jets

    • Wednesday, 26 August, 2020
      Hong Kong politics
      Hong Kong police arrest pro-democracy lawmakers

      Detentions are latest crackdown on opposition in city after passing of security law

    • Tuesday, 25 August, 2020
      Indian business & finance
      India’s central bank calls for recapitalisation after coronavirus shock

      Shaktikanta Das warns smaller lenders to shore up capital bases ahead of expected bad loans

    • Monday, 24 August, 2020
      Coronavirus: free to read
      Why workers in some countries are more comfortable about returning to the office

      The pandemic brought a huge shift to remote working and attitudes are diverging about what happens next

    • Friday, 14 August, 2020
      Person in the News
      Jimmy Lai, the testy tycoon defying Beijing

      Hong Kong’s pro-democracy media magnate remains unbowed after his latest arrest

    • Wednesday, 12 August, 2020
      Hong Kong politics
      Arrest of Hong Kong media mogul sparks fears of wider crackdown

      Outspoken publisher Jimmy Lai has long been a thorn in Beijing’s side

    • Thursday, 9 July, 2020
      Hong Kong politics
      Global allies step up retaliation for China crackdown in HK

      France and Germany propose countermeasures and Australia suspends extradition treaty

    • Thursday, 9 July, 2020
      Hong Kong politics
      Australia warns citizens on travel to Hong Kong over security law

      Canberra suspends extradition treaty and eases immigration access for city’s residents

    • Tuesday, 7 July, 2020
      Hong Kong politics
      Security law jeopardises HK democrats’ hopes of election victory

      Activists fear Beijing will use legislation to ban anti-government candidates from September poll

    • Wednesday, 1 July, 2020
      Hong Kong politics
      HK begins crackdown despite foreign condemnation

      Police arrest protesters under new security law on anniversary of city’s handover to China

    • Wednesday, 27 May, 2020
      Hong Kong politics
      Hong Kong police arrest hundreds and fire pepper balls at protesters

      Scores stopped and searched as lawmakers debate proposed law on Chinese national anthem

    • Friday, 22 May, 2020
      Hong Kong politics
      China looks to set up national security agencies in Hong Kong

      Plan to impose subversion laws puts Beijing on collision course with pro-democracy protesters and the US

    • Friday, 22 May, 2020
      Asia-Pacific equities
      Hong Kong stocks dive on China’s plans for security law

      Beijing’s move to impose legislation raises concerns over city’s future as a finance hub

    • Thursday, 21 May, 2020
      Hong Kong politics
      Loo roll heist highlights curiousness of Hong Kong’s police state

      In its response to Covid-19, Carrie Lam’s government seems not to know where it stands

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