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Last update: 10 hours agoUS-China Diplomacy & Hong Kong Rights: Trump says Xi will “strongly consider” releasing detained underground church pastor Ezra Jin, but calls Jimmy Lai’s case a “tough one,” while a Guardian report says Trump is downplaying human-rights issues in a sharp shift from past US diplomacy. Trade Talks: China and the US agreed to set up trade and investment councils and, in principle, lower tariffs on products of concern while tackling non-tariff barriers. Hong Kong Health Watch: Hong Kong stepped up Ebola screening for travellers arriving from Africa after WHO declared the outbreak a public health emergency, stressing no local cases so far. Local Courts & Finance: Hong Kong’s High Court will hear Evergrande liquidators’ lawsuit against PwC International, as regulators previously fined PwC HK and ordered compensation to minority shareholders. Northern Metropolis Industry: Hung Shui Kiu industrial park’s operator says bond issuance and tax concessions are on the table to attract firms. Business & Culture: A memorial service drew prominent figures for philanthropist Maisy Ho; meanwhile, Hong Kong is pushing to become a drug innovation hub.
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