-Hong Kong media tycoon and pro-democracy advocate Jimmy Lai is on trial accused of endangering China s national security.. -March 13, 2024 at 07:21 am EDT
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China on Thursday criticised British Foreign Secretary David Cameron and other foreign politicians for smearing an upcoming Hong Kong security law, as local authorities said feedback on the law.
A public consultation
period for a new Hong Kong national security law closes on
Wednesday amid concerns that the legislation, which authorities
want to put in place soon, will further erode freedoms.
HONG KONG (Reuters) -Hong Kong on Wednesday announced major measures to bolster its flagging real estate market by scrapping all tightening measures for residential properties, aimed at helping the city's economy which is expected to grow at a tepid 2.5%-3.5% this year. The financial hub will cancel all additional stamp duties on transactions and waive stamp duties payable on the transfer of REIT units, Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan told lawmakers in his annual budget. Noting challenges including high interest rates, a complex geopolitical environment as well as ballooning recent budget deficits, Chan announced a mix of measures spanning property, tourism and financial services to lure back capital, businesses and visitors to the city, as well as restore fiscal balance.
Hong Kong s economy is expected to grow 2.5%-3.5% this year, Financial Secretary Paul Chan said on Wednesday as he announced measures to bolster a flagging property market and support the economy.. -February 27, 2024 at 10:59 pm EST
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