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Nationalism may stifle press freedom in Hong Kong, journalists warn

Hong Kong - Press freedom in Hong Kong is in danger of being stifled in the former British colony by a growing wave of nationalist feeling toward China, a report warned Monday.

China's new vice-president begins three-day visit to Hong Kong

Hong Kong  - Chinese vice president Xi Jinping arrived in Hong Kong Sunday for a three-day visit to inspect the city's venues for the equestrian events in the 2008 Olympics.

Hong Kong to give massive donation to China quake relief effort

Hong Kong - Hong Kong legislators were Saturday touring earthquake-devastated parts of Sichuan in China as the city prepares to make a massive and controversial donation to the relief effort.

Hong Kong bettors defy downturn with 117-million-dollar spree

Hong Kong - Horse racing fans in Hong Kong defied the economic downturn by splashing out 117 million US dollars in bets in one night for the last race of the season, organizers said Friday.

Hong Kong markets fall 2.13 per cent as negative sentiment grows

Hong Kong - Hong Kong shares fell by more than 2 per cent Thursday as oil prices surged higher and gloomy sentiment over global economic prospects increased.

Hong Kong stocks plunge 1.8 per cent on more fears over economy

Hong Kong - Hong Kong stocks fell by more than 1.8 per cent Wednesday as investors dumped shares on continued fears over the global economy.

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