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RugbyU: Japan break tough Hong Kong defence for 38-0 win

Agence France-PresseApril 27, 2013 09:15

Defending champions Japan overcame a gutsy defensive effort from Hong Kong in the Asian Five Nations on Saturday, eventually running away with a 38-0 win. Japan, who have never been beaten in the tournament, ran in six tries, but they were frustrated by a brave display from Hong Kong's part-time players who put in a massive 124 tackles compared to Japan's 39.

China lauds Thatcher but H.K. activists cry betrayal

Agence France-PresseApril 9, 2013 08:01

Margaret Thatcher was an "outstanding" leader who wisely compromised over Hong Kong's future, China said Tuesday, although democracy activists in the former British colony itself accused her of betrayal. The news of the ex-prime minister's death at the age of 87 featured on the front pages of most major Chinese newspapers -- relegating a deadly outbreak of H7N9 bird flu to the inside pages.

China lauds Thatcher but H.K. activists cry betrayal

Agence France-PresseApril 9, 2013 07:05

China lauds 'Thatcher's biggest compromise' over H.K.

Agence France-PresseApril 9, 2013 00:00

Margaret Thatcher was an "outstanding" leader who wisely compromised over Hong Kong's future, Chinese state media said Tuesday, although reactions to her death in the territory itself were mixed. The news of the former British prime minister's death at the age of 87 featured on the front-pages of most major Chinese newspapers, with the English-language China Daily also devoting the whole of its back page to her.

Hong Kong 'Thatcher's biggest compromise': China media

Agence France-PresseApril 8, 2013 23:05

Chinese state media on Tuesday hailed late former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher as an "outstanding" figure who made her "biggest compromise" with the handover of Hong Kong, but said she had a mixed legacy. The news of her death was carried on the front pages of most major Chinese newspapers, with the English-language China Daily also devoting the whole of its back page to her.

Colonial flags fly as anger grows in Hong Kong

Agence France-PresseFebruary 2, 2013 01:30

Sixteen years after Hong Kong returned to Chinese rule, public discontent with Beijing is swelling and protesters have been rallying around an unexpected symbol -- the British colonial flag. Tens of thousands have taken to the streets in recent months in marches against Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying, who took over from Donald Tsang last July after being elected by a 1,200-strong pro-Beijing committee.