Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday said that Hong Kong can’t afford to be destabilised while defending the “one country, two systems” form of governance in a rare visit to the Chinese territory amid a deepening authoritarian crackdown by Beijing.

‘Can’t afford to be destabilised’: China’s Xi defends ‘one country, two systems’ governance in Hong Kong

French President Emmanuel Macron has told Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping he is following events in Hong Kong closely and continues to back the "one country, two systems" principle for Beijing's rule over the city.

France still backs 'one country, two systems' for Hong Kong: Macron to Xi Jinping

Some global companies are considering shifting some of their treasury operations out of Hong Kong as the United States moves to end the city's privileges, senior bankers said, in the latest blow to the territory's status as a major financial hub.

Some global firms consider moving treasury operations out of Hong Kong

Hong Kong violence threatens "One Country, Two Systems", President Xi Jinping said on Thursday as the pro-democracy protests continued to escalate in Chinese-ruled city.

Beijing 'firmly supports' Hong Kong's government, police, says Chinese President Xi Jinping

When Hong Kong's leader Carrie Lam appeared before the press on Tuesday, she appeared to be expecting to deliver a brief statement and move on. Instead, she faced a media onslaught.

'When will you die?' Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam grilled at press conference

Beijing on Tuesday slammed what it called "irresponsible and erroneous comments" by Washington about a proposed Hong Kong law that would allow extraditions to mainland China after the United States expressed concerns about the legislation.

China demands US 'stop interfering' in Hong Kong

Taiwan president defiant after China calls for reunification