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Tomorrow is the start of the Lunar New Year. How well do you know the zodiac animal, what to eat and what to say?

Here are 10 questions to help you understand the diversity, traditions, foods, and significance of the Year of the Dragon — and how to greet people celebrating the Lunar New Year.
Saturday marks the first day of the Year of the Dragon.

Messi booed as Argentine star stays on bench in Hong Kong friendly

Inter Miami stars Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez did not take the pitch in their side's friendly against Hong Kong IX, leading to the local government asking for an explanation from the tour organisers.
A fan holds up a sign saying no Messi refund please

Liquidator appointed to Chinese developing giant Evergrande

Chinese developer and construction giant Evergrande has been ordered into liquidation by a Hong Kong court.
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Duration: 4 minutes 5 seconds

Will Evergrande's liquidation have a contagion effect?

Should the liquidation of Evergrande mean a squeeze on Chinese lending, it will have enormous effect on the global economy – especially the Australian mining industry.
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Duration: 4 minutes 53 seconds

Hong Kong court orders Evergrande's liquidation, posing threats to China's economy and global markets

A Hong Kong court has ordered one of China's biggest property developers, Evergrande Group, to liquidate, which could have severe consequences not just for China, but other economies including Australia. 
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People walk by an orange logo for Evergrande.

Nicole Kidman's swanky Hong Kong lifestyle comes to a tragic halt in new drama Expats

Expats may tell the story of three American women living in Hong Kong, but its true magic comes from telling the stories of the city's local community.
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A TV still of Nicole Kidman standing on a Hong Kong street with a fearful expression. A shadowy figure is behind her.

'Cold-blooded and cruel': Police seize native reptiles worth up to $1.2m being sent overseas

NSW Police dismantle a criminal syndicate allegedly trying to export hundreds of native Australian lizards and reptiles to Hong Kong.
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Images of a snake, lizards and a larger monitor lizard in separate containers

Being unable to speak their parents' native language makes Chloe feel 'guilty' — but there are wider forces at play

As Chinese dialects around the world are threatened, some Australians are finding a safe haven for the language in their new home.
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Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai pleads not guilty

Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to "sedition" and "collusion" charges in a high-profile national security trial that could see him jailed for life.
older asian man wearing a blue face mask looks at crowd as he boards van

Hong Kong activists jailed for up to six years over foiled bomb plot

Ho Yu-wang, 20, Kwok Man-hei, 21, and Cheung Ho-yeung, 23, were all charged with "conspiracy to commit terrorism" under the National Security Law.
A police car is seen alongside the motorcade that carries media mogul Jimmy Lai.

Why rent a house when a hotel room is cheaper?

From living out of an office to a houseboat in a marina, some people are turning to "non-traditional" methods of housing in order to put a roof over their heads.
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A man and a woman sitting on a front deck with a white cat in front of them

How will the trial of Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai play out?

Pro-democracy advocate Frances Hui says the closed trial marks how 'far from grace' the territory's judicial system has fallen.
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Duration: 6 minutes 53 seconds

Sebastien hasn't seen his media mogul father in three years. Photos from a Hong Kong prison horrified him

Activist and former newspaper owner Jimmy Lai is facing court in Hong Kong on national security charges. His son, Sebastien Lai, believes it will be a "sham trial".
Hong Kong media tycoon and newspaper founder Jimmy Lai leaves a police station after being granted bail.

Collusion trial starts for pro-democracy campaigner in Hong Kong

Jimmy Lai is on trial over charges that he 'colluded with foreign forces' after he was arrested under national security law.
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Duration: 2 minutes 2 seconds

Historic trial against Hong Kong media tycoon charged under national security law begins

A landmark national security trial begins in Hong Kong for prominent activist publisher Jimmy Lai, who faces a possible life sentence if convicted under a law imposed by Beijing to crush dissidents.
A man, surrounded by poice and supporters, enters a prison van, wearing a suit and face mask

Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai on trial amid Beijing's crackdown

The trial of Jimmy Lai, who ran a pro-democracy newspaper in Hong Kong, has begun in Hong Kong.
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Duration: 2 minutes 20 seconds

'Patriots only' election in Hong Kong draws record low voter turnout

The sharp slide in turnout since the last such election in 2019 comes after Beijing imposed a sweeping national security law that has been used to clamp down on dissent, and overhauled the electoral system to shut out democrats and other liberals.
Pedestrians walk past a poster promoting a candidate during Hong Kong election.

Activist in Hong Kong's 2019 protest refuses to return from Canada

Agnes Chow is set to disregard her bail conditions as the pro-democracy activist is accused of colluding with foreign forces.
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Duration: 5 minutes 49 seconds

After fleeing to Canada, pro-democracy activist says she will not return to Hong Kong

Agnes Chow, one of the city's best-known activists, was arrested following 2019 anti-government protests. She says will weigh up her next steps, including seeking asylum. 
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Cameron Smith finishes runner-up after back nine drama at Hong Kong Open

Australia's Cameron Smith finishes runner-up in a dramatic finale to the Hong Kong Open, but only after nearly holing a 70-metre chip to force a play-off.
Australian golfer Cam Smith smiles as he looks down the fairway during the final round of a tournament.

'Maybe I just miss being called a bogan': From a Hong Kong jail, Gordon Ng writes fondly about his home in Sydney

Hong Kong community and human rights advocacy organisations are calling on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to use his upcoming visit to China to advocate for a detained Australian citizen.
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'There's nothing like it': Why OzAsia is the major cultural festival you should know about

Disappearing Cantonese dialects and centuries-old Vietnamese instruments feature alongside bilingual K-rap and punk Malaysian street art in a program that champions freedom of expression.
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A Japanese Australian woman dressed in eclectic clothing and large sunglasses performs onstage.

AFP grilled on why it allowed Hong Kong officers to tour sensitive cyber command

The Australian Federal Police is being questioned over why it allowed police from Hong Kong to tour cyber sites in Canberra and Perth, despite concerns of Chinese espionage.
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A man in police uniform sits at a desk with a small microphone and nameplate in front of him.

Rainbow Chan on her evocative new show exploring grief rituals of arranged marriages in Hong Kong

The multidisciplinary artist and musician has been on an epic journey to connect with her ancestral culture, learning folksongs from the all-but-forgotten brides of pre-colonial Hong Kong.
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A Chinese Australian in her 30s with long dark hair wears a silver dress and performs in front of pink-lit beaded curtain.

A who's who of the world's remaining media moguls after Murdoch's retirement

The end of Rupert Murdoch's reign signals the end of an era — but who are the world's other billionaire media moguls shaping our politics and society?
Tight shot of Rupert Murdoch standing in front of an advertising placard.