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# hong-kong - Today’s News
Hong Kong residents rush to buy pro-democracy newspaper following owner's arrest
The newspaper said its circulation is up from 70,000 to 550,000.
# hong-kong - Yesterday’s News
Hong Kong newspaper owner arrested during office raid by police
He was among seven people detained on suspicion of colluding with foreign forces.
# hong-kong - Saturday 8 August, 2020
US-China relations deteriorate further as Beijing slams 'barbarous' sanctions placed on Hong Kong
The fresh sanctions from the US came after Donald Trump’s move against TikTok and WeChat.
# hong-kong - Friday 31 July, 2020
Hong Kong postpones upcoming elections claiming coronavirus outbreak is to blame
The chief executive said Hong Kong has the support of the Chinese government in making the decision.
# hong-kong - Thursday 30 July, 2020
Hong Kong democracy activists disqualified from running in legislative elections
Hong Kong says only those who pledge allegiance to both local government and China can run.
# hong-kong - Thursday 23 July, 2020
Chinese ambassador to Ireland claims footage of blindfolded, cuffed Uighur Muslims is 'fabricated'
The ambassador also hit out at concerns expressed by the UK and the US over China’s growing control over Hong Kong.
# hong-kong - Monday 20 July, 2020
Pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong to fight for seat in Hong Kong legislature
“We hope to let the world to know how we choose not to surrender, how we choose not to kowtow to China,” he said.
# hong-kong - Sunday 19 July, 2020
Hong Kong leader says coronavirus now spreading 'out of control'
So far, 12 people have died after contracting the virus in Hong Kong – four in the last fortnight.
# hong-kong - Wednesday 15 July, 2020
Donald Trump strips Hong Kong of trade perks and imposes sanctions over crackdown by China
“Hong Kong will now be treated the same as mainland China,” Trump said.
# hong-kong - Tuesday 14 July, 2020
China accuses Hong Kong democracy activists of trying to launch 'revolution'
It warned some campaigning for recent primaries may have breached the new security law imposed on the city.
# hong-kong - Monday 13 July, 2020
Organisers of this year's Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil appear in court
A vigil was held on 4 June after police ruled it could not take place due to coronavirus restrictions.
# hong-kong - Friday 10 July, 2020
Hong Kong to close all schools after spike in coronavirus cases
Locally transmitted cases hit 34 on Thursday, the highest daily total in three months
# hong-kong - Wednesday 8 July, 2020
Chinese government opens a new headquarters in Hong Kong for its intelligence agency
The new headquarters overlooks Victoria Square, where pro-democracy protests took place.
# hong-kong - Wednesday 1 July, 2020
Coveney raises concerns over new security law in Hong Kong as thousands defy ban on protests
Under the new law, certain political views and symbols became illegal overnight.
# hong-kong - Tuesday 30 June, 2020
China passes controversial Hong Kong security law after anti-government protests
Human rights groups have warned the law could target opposition politicians.
# hong-kong - Sunday 28 June, 2020
China begins reviewing controversial Hong Kong national security Bill
China has said it is determined to enact the law and its passage is expected by Tuesday.
# hong-kong - Saturday 20 June, 2020
China planning to establish national security bureau in Hong Kong
The bureau would be used to investigate and prosecute crimes considered threatening to national security.
# hong-kong - Wednesday 10 June, 2020
At least 25 people arrested as hundreds march in Hong Kong to mark year since start of protests
Hong Kong’s leader Carrie Lam marked the occasion by calling for peace and stability.
# hong-kong - Saturday 6 June, 2020
Explainer: Why is a new law in Hong Kong about the Chinese national anthem so controversial?
The law was approved by Hong Kong legislators on Thursday.
# hong-kong - Thursday 4 June, 2020
New Hong Kong law bans insults to China's national anthem
Today protesters defied a ban against a mass vigil commemorating the Tienanmen anniversary.
# hong-kong - Wednesday 3 June, 2020
UK and China clash as Boris Johnson offers 'route to citizenship' for 3 million Hong Kong residents
The UK offer follows China’s decision to impose a new security law on Hong Kong.
# hong-kong - Friday 29 May, 2020
'It's not as attractive as it was': New security law puts pressure on businesses in Hong Kong
Chinese leaders said the new law was needed to combat unspecified threats in the semi-autonomous region.
# hong-kong - Thursday 28 May, 2020
Three politicians ejected from Hong Kong chamber amid China anthem debate
One of the politicians was forcibly carried out of the legislative chamber by security forces.
# hong-kong - Wednesday 27 May, 2020
Thousands of protesters gather in Hong Kong before legislators debate national anthem law
In the Central business district, police shot pepper balls at protesters and searched several people.
# hong-kong - Sunday 24 May, 2020
Thousands protest in Hong Kong over China security law proposal
The scenes today were the most intense in months.
Police fire tear gas as hundreds take to Hong Kong streets to protest China security proposals
Protesters chanted slogans such as ‘Stand with Hong Kong’ as they gathered in a popular shopping district.
# hong-kong - Thursday 21 May, 2020
'This is the end of Hong Kong': China proposes controversial security laws
The proposal follows major protests in Hong Kong last year.
# hong-kong - Friday 15 May, 2020
Hong Kong watchdog says police only used force to protect their safety during pro-democracy protests
Although described as independent, the council is appointed by Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam.
# hong-kong - Monday 11 May, 2020
Police arrest more than 200 protesters in Hong Kong
A pro-democracy movement has shown signs of reviving in recent weeks as the coronavirus threat eases.
# hong-kong - Friday 8 May, 2020
Unrest returns to Hong Kong as politicians battle for key committee position
Hong Kong reopened in recent days after riding out the Covid-19 health emergency.
# hong-kong - Saturday 25 April, 2020
Hong Kong bookseller defies Beijing orders and reopens bookshop in Taiwan
Lam Wing-kee was a bookseller from Hong Kong who disappeared and then reappeared in custody of mainland China’s authorities.
# hong-kong - Saturday 18 April, 2020
Hong Kong activists arrested over last year's democracy protests
Last year’s rallies morphed into a wider movement calling for greater freedoms from Beijing.
# hong-kong - Thursday 27 February, 2020
Countries around the world are assessing Covid-19's impact on St Patrick's Day celebrations
In some countries, St Patrick’s Day events have already been cancelled.
# hong-kong - Monday 17 February, 2020
Armed robbers steal hundreds of toilet rolls in Hong Kong amid coronavirus panic-buying
Supermarkets have found themselves unable to restock toilet paper quickly enough.
# hong-kong - Thursday 13 February, 2020
Opening a new 'gateway': Why Q3 Medical is looking east to Hong Kong for its stock flotation
The medtech business is the first Irish-incorporated applicant to get a green-light to pursue a listing there.
# hong-kong - Friday 7 February, 2020
Whistleblower doctor who raised alarm about coronavirus dies from the illness
More than 630 people in China have now died from the virus.
# hong-kong - Wednesday 5 February, 2020
At least 10 people infected with coronavirus on board Japan cruise ship
Tests are being carried out on samples taken from 273 of the 3,711 people on board.
# hong-kong - Monday 13 January, 2020
Graffiti painted on Copenhagen’s Little Mermaid statue
The statue was created in tribute to Danish storyteller Hans Christian Andersen.
# hong-kong - Saturday 11 January, 2020
Lowry left with work to do on final day in Hong Kong as he sits six shots off the lead
A third-round 68 has slightly hampered the Offaly man’s progress.
# hong-kong - Friday 10 January, 2020
Lowry gets into gear at Hong Kong Open with second round 66
Lowry is four shots off the lead held by Wade Ormsby.
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Poll: Have you been on or are you planning a staycation this year?
WITH INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL essentially off the cards for the rest of the year, it seems a lot of people have bought into the concept of a staycation at home here in Ireland.
Social media platforms are flooded with #staycation posts in what will hopefully boost businesses in domestic tourism following a devastating period for the sector.
But with a spike in new cases in recent days, a regional lockdown in the Midlands, and new measures this week including the mandatory wearing of face masks in all shops and commercial premises, fears are mounting that we could be entering a second wave.
So today we’re asking: Have you been on or are you planning a staycation this year?
Poll Results:
Yes, I've already been on a staycation (2387)
No, I haven't been and have no plans for a staycation (1710)
Yes, I have a staycation planned in the coming months (1426)
No, I have not been on a staycation (527)
Yes, but I am going to cancel my planned staycation (142)
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