China and hong kong news

Here are some recent news articles and updates on China and Hong Kong:

China:

  1. China's economy grows 6.1% in 2020, beating expectations: China's economy grew 6.1% in 2020, beating expectations and marking the first time the country's GDP has grown above 6% since 2017. (Source: BBC)
  2. China's Xi Jinping reappointed as President: Xi Jinping was reappointed as President of China for a second five-year term, cementing his position as the country's most powerful leader since Mao Zedong. (Source: Al Jazeera)
  3. China's tech giants face scrutiny over data security: China's tech giants, including Alibaba and Tencent, are facing increased scrutiny over their data security practices, with regulators warning of the risks of data breaches and cyber attacks. (Source: South China Morning Post)

Hong Kong:

  1. Hong Kong protests: Police fire tear gas as thousands march: Hong Kong police fired tear gas at protesters who defied a ban on a march to mark the anniversary of the city's return to China from British rule. (Source: The Guardian)
  2. Hong Kong's economy contracts 8.9% in 2020, worst since 1999: Hong Kong's economy contracted 8.9% in 2020, the worst performance since 1999, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing protests. (Source: Reuters)
  3. Hong Kong's national security law: What it means for the city: Hong Kong's new national security law, which came into effect in June 2020, has raised concerns about the erosion of civil liberties and the impact on the city's autonomy. (Source: The New York Times)

China-Hong Kong relations:

  1. China's Xi Jinping warns Hong Kong of 'severe punishment' if protests continue: Chinese President Xi Jinping warned Hong Kong that if the city's protests continue, it will face "severe punishment" and urged the city's leaders to take a tougher stance against protesters. (Source: CNN)
  2. Hong Kong's leader Carrie Lam says China's national security law is 'necessary': Hong Kong's leader Carrie Lam defended the national security law, saying it is "necessary" to maintain national security and stability in the city. (Source: BBC)
  3. China's Communist Party tightens grip on Hong Kong's economy: China's Communist Party is tightening its grip on Hong Kong's economy, with state-owned companies and banks increasing their presence in the city and Beijing exerting greater control over Hong Kong's financial sector. (Source: The Financial Times)