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Experts warn proposed measure targeting espionage and state secrets could harm financial hub’s standing
China says John Lee should get invite to economic gathering after report suggests he would be barred entry
John Lee’s tough-guy stance on self-exiled activists at odds with the jovial face of a campaign to attract foreign visitors
Intervention ‘flies in the face’ of city’s attempt to reclaim status as financial centre
Chinese president was not wearing mask at dinner with John Lee
International businesses welcome easing of restrictions but attention turns to mainland policy
Travel restrictions have isolated Asian financial hub from the world for more than 2 years
Chinese president says territory can maintain capitalist system but warns against challenging Beijing
China has rewarded some of the local politicians and officials who have abetted its campaign
Chinese city’s diocese had already cancelled masses to commemorate Tiananmen Square protests
Popular singer, scholar and barrister also detained amid crackdown in Chinese territory
Critics say uncontested election won by former security minister was a ‘facade’
Restrictions on John Lee’s campaign presence based on sanctions imposed by Washington in 2020
The expected appointment shows that Beijing’s focus is on ensuring law and order, not financial recovery
Ex-security chief John Lee played crucial role in crackdown on city following pro-democracy protests
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