With candlelight vigils to the victims of the 1989 crushed student uprising in Beijing now only a memory, the anniversary is also a reminder of the freedoms Hong Kong has lost.
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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.
China Sentences a U.S. Citizen to Life in Prison for Espionage
A court in southeastern China handed down a guilty verdict to John Shing-Wan Leung, a Hong Kong resident, as the authorities ramp up a crackdown on spying.
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.
2 Arrested in Hong Kong After Dousing Police With Water Guns
Songkran, a traditional Thai festival, often involves splashing and squirting. But the continuing crackdowns on all forms of dissent in Hong Kong made things different this year.
Your Friday Briefing: U.S. Lawmakers Blast TikTok’s C.E.O.
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Hong Kong Skyscraper Is Engulfed in Flames
The fire at the 42-story tower, which was under construction, burned for nine hours. News reports said two people were injured.
Hong Kong Mask Mandate, One of World’s Last, Will End
As of Wednesday, the city will no longer require people to wear masks indoors, outdoors or on public transportation.
Your Monday Briefing: China’s Race to Encourage Births
Also, how the war in Ukraine changed Europe and Iranian women are removing their hijabs.
After Model’s Gruesome Killing, Suspicion Falls on Ex-Husband and His Family
Abby Choi, known for her glamorous Instagram posts, was reported missing on Wednesday. On Friday, the Hong Kong police found her remains, dismembered and incomplete.