“Rooftoppers” get a thrill from taking photos atop skyscrapers and sharing them on social media. Detractors call them reckless.
Category: Hong Kong
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Judge Rejects Hong Kong’s Bid to Ban Pro-Democracy Song From Internet
The authorities sought a court injunction that could have pressured Google and other tech firms to remove “Glory to Hong Kong.”
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“Glory to Hong Kong” Injunction Ruling Will Be Made Next Week
The government wants to prohibit “Glory to Hong Kong,” saying it defames China’s national anthem, in a case that could force Google to restrict access to the song.
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Hong Kong Judge Delays Decision on Ban of ‘Glory to Hong Kong’
The government, seeking a broad order to stop the internet distribution of “Glory to Hong Kong,” will return to court next month to address a judge’s questions.
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Investors Sour on China’s Stocks, Renewing Fears About Economy
They initially reacted enthusiastically to China’s reversal of pandemic restrictions but have since taken a dimmer view of the country’s recovery.
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The Mystery of the Disappearing van Gogh
After a painting by the Dutch artist sold at auction, a movie producer claimed to be the owner. It later vanished from sight, with a trail leading to Caribbean tax havens and a jailed Chinese billionaire.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Hong Kong Locals on Where to Eat, Drink and Play During Art Basel
The New York Times – Travel:A chef, an artist and a gallerist share their top spots, from a neighborly bar that gives way to a block party to a centuries-old walled village.