2 hours ago China has banned US exports of key minerals for computer chips – leaving Washington with limited options

China has banned US exports of key minerals for computer chips – leaving Washington with limited options  The Conversation

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6 hours ago Hong Kong gears up for Christmas as 1.1 million residents head out of city

Between Saturday and Monday at 4pm, 2.07 million people left Hong Kong while 1.26 million entered the city, a net outflow of around 800,000.

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8 hours ago Seek empathy over revenge, Hong Kong cardinal says in Christmas message

City’s top Catholic priest Stephen Chow says renewed hope needed despite Hong Kong’s sluggish economy and rise in mental health cases.

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10 hours ago Nearly 400,000 Hongkongers leave city on December 22, up 15% from last year

Travel industry developing packages to new mainland Chinese destinations ahead of direct high-speed rail access in early January.

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11 hours ago Hongkongers find the lure of Greater Bay Area’s attractions hard to resist: survey

Hong Kong residents are flocking to the Greater Bay Area for shopping, hot springs and more, attracted by cheaper prices and new experiences.

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13 hours ago Hong Kong police arrest 25 people in crackdown on illegal street racing

Police are ramping up enforcement ahead of Christmas to protect public safety.

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14 hours ago Hongkonger arrested after car hits man, police seize alleged ‘space oil’

The force found 28 e-cigarette cartridges allegedly containing ‘space oil’ after searching the car.

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14 hours ago Ahead of Xi Jinping’s visit, Sands China CEO said Macao is becoming a city of sports and entertainment

Ahead of Xi Jinping’s visit, Sands China CEO said Macao is becoming a city of sports and entertainment  CNBC

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14 hours ago Macao is becoming a city of sports and entertainment, Sands China CEO says, as President Xi urges diversification

Macao is becoming a city of sports and entertainment, Sands China CEO says, as President Xi urges diversification  CNBC

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