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Cathay Pacific Struggles With Aftermath of Covid, and China Crackdown

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Cathay Pacific Struggles With Aftermath of Covid, and China Crackdown

Pandemic lockdowns, on the heels of the turmoil of pro-democracy protests, hurt an airline that relied on Hong Kong as a vibrant gateway to Asia.

By Tiffany May

Hong Kong Wants More Tourists, but Mostly ‘Good Quality’ Ones, Please

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Hong Kong Wants More Tourists, but Mostly ‘Good Quality’ Ones, Please

The return of budget tour groups from mainland China is sparking frustrations — and a dose of snobbery — in a city starved for business.

By David Pierson and Olivia Wang

Born in Asia but Based in Britain, HSBC Fights to Stay in One Piece

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Born in Asia but Based in Britain, HSBC Fights to Stay in One Piece

The global bank’s biggest shareholder, the giant Chinese insurer Ping An, wants HSBC to spin off its profitable Asian operation.

By Michael J. de la Merced

New York Philharmonic, Pushing Cultural Diplomacy, Plans Asia Tour

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New York Philharmonic, Pushing Cultural Diplomacy, Plans Asia Tour

Amid rising political tensions, the orchestra said it would perform in Hong Kong and Taiwan this summer and send a delegation of musicians to mainland China.

By Javier C. Hernandez