China hong kong news

Here are some recent news articles and updates about 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: Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Hong Kong on Sunday, calling for democratic reforms and an end to police brutality, despite a ban on the march. (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 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 on July 1, 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 influence over Hong Kong grows as protests dwindle: As the protests in Hong Kong have dwindled, China's influence over the city has grown, with Beijing increasingly exerting control over the city's government and institutions. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
  2. Hong Kong's leader meets with Chinese officials to discuss national security law: Hong Kong's leader, Carrie Lam, met with Chinese officials to discuss the implementation of the national security law, which has raised concerns about the erosion of civil liberties. (Source: Bloomberg)
  3. China's military presence in Hong Kong sparks concerns: China's military presence in Hong Kong has sparked concerns about the city's autonomy and the potential for military intervention in the city's affairs. (Source: The Financial Times)