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Hong Kong security chief defends tightened prison rules, citing need to safeguard nat. security. In full:

[Recap] The father of overseas activist Anna Kwok, who is wanted under the national security law, has pleaded not guilty to attempting to handle her funds.

[Recap] HK's Cathay Pacific said Wednesday it would place a US$8.1-billion order for 14 Boeing jets, its first order with the American aircraft maker for 12 years.

[Recap] Residents of Park Island, a private housing estate on Ma Wan, have expressed concern about the reduction of the island's ferry services later this month.

[Recap] An 80-year-old taxi driver has been arrested after he lost control of his vehicle, killing a tourist from the Philippines, according to the HK police.

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Chinese leaders take aim at ‘pointless’ meetings and ‘bureaucratism’. In full:

Major Hong Kong road damaged by landslide may partially reopen by Friday. In full:

[Recap] Nearly 80% of the 93 vacancies in HK’s Election Committee -  which nominates and selects the city’s leader -  will see no competition in next month’s by-elections.

[Recap] HK's national security police issued new arrest warrants for 15 overseas Hongkongers. The appellate court heard appeals from 12 democrats and the government, which stemmed from the city's largest national security case.

Father of activist wanted under nat. sec law pleads not guilty to attempting to handle daughter’s insurance funds. In full:

Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific unveils deal to buy 14 Boeing jets. In full:

Park Island residents express concern over reduced Ma Wan ferry services. In full:

80-year-old Hong Kong taxi driver arrested after tourist fatally struck by vehicle. In full:

Tens of thousands of #cat lovers attended an annual expo in Hong Kong dedicated to all things feline. Alongside accessories, food and personalised jewellery, the best cats around vie for awards in the CFA WCC Cat Show Competition hosted during the three-day event. Video: AFP.

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Almost 80% of Hong Kong’s Election Committee by-elections uncontested – reports. In full:

Parts of #HongKong were hit with flooding after the highest-tier rainstorm warning was issued for the fourth time in eight days Wednesday, beating the previous record of three such warnings in a year. In full: Video: AFP.

[Recap] HK police launched an investigation on Tuesday after what appeared to be a headless body was found on the street during a heavy rainstorm.

Explainer: Hong Kong’s national security crackdown – month 61. In full: