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Hong Kong elections underway amidst China tensions

Hong Kong voters headed to the polls Sunday to elect 40 members of the region's legislature; the first time the country is electing the majority of their political representatives.

Hong Kong relents on mandatory Chinese patriotism classes

Hong Kong has relented on legislation that would have required students to take Chinese patriotism classes, after parents, teachers, and young activists protested the curriculum.

Hong Kong hunger strikers take on 'brainwashing' in schools

HONG KONG — If Beijing’s plan was to make young Hong Kongers more docile and patriotic through “moral and national education,” it seems to have already backfired. On Wednesday, 11 hunger strikers — several of them students — continued their campaign to force the government to withdraw the program. The night before, thousands of students and parents demonstrated outside the government’s central offices to protest against the curriculum, calling for Chief Executive Chun-ying Leung to step down.

Fengshui master in court over Nina Wang's billion-dollar will

A former bartender, Tony Chan developed a career advising clients – including Wang, once Asia’s richest woman – on fengshui, an ancient Chinese belief system through which one can supposedly lead an improved life by harnessing spiritual and natural energies. 

Third brother arrested in Hong Kong bribery probe

Walter Kwok was a former chairman of Sun Hung Kai Properties, which has built some of the most iconic skyscrapers on the Hong Kong skyline.

Hong Kong's anti-corruption crime fighters

HONG KONG — After Beijing-tainted elections, Hong Kong sends a heartening message: the rule of law still reigns here.

Billionaire Kwok brothers arrested in Hong Kong

The brothers possess the second-biggest family fortune in Hong Kong, and their firm has built some of the most iconic skyscrapers on the city’s skyline.

Hong Kong: CY Leung chosen as new chief executive

Leung Chun-ying, a real estate surveyor known as a CY Leung, has been chosen as Hong Kong's new leader after a campaign period roiled by scandals.

Hong Kong elections: Online referendum hacked

The election to choose Hong Kong's next chief executive is going to take place on Sunday, but only 1,200 people, members of Hong Kong's election commission, will vote.

Hong Kong chief executive selection marked with scandal and protests

More than 30 pro-democracy, student and civic groups in Hong Kong are planning to protest against the selection of the city’s next chief executive.
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