Hong Kong will further ease social-distancing measures this week as concern over the coronavirus pandemic wanes. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong security law unlikely to transform city’s political economy: Teneo Risk Advisory
While Hong Kong's proposed national security law by China is an "incremental erosion" of the city's political economy, it is unlikely to be transformative, says Gabriel Wildau of Teneo Risk Advisory. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong security law: Carrie Lam dismisses concerns over rights
Critics say it would limit the city's unique freedoms. But in her first public comments, Ms Lam said it was a "responsible" move to protect the law-abiding majority. She denied that the law would ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s leader says security laws will not affect city’s rights and freedoms
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Tuesday added to a raft of attempts by local and Beijing officials to provide reassurance that proposed national security laws would not trample on the city's rights and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong security law ‘will not change’ its judiciary system, says former secretary of security
Hong Kong's basic law is "very clear" that the city enjoys an independent judiciary system and court of final adjudication, and China's proposed national security law will not change that, says Lai ... ( read original story ...)
USD/CAD remains heavy below 1.4000 with eyes on BOC’s Poloz
BOC’s Poloz will testify before the Senate Committee on National Finance on 21:00 GMT. USD/CAD drops to the intraday low of 1.3956 amid the initial Asian session on Tuesday. In doing so, the Loonie ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Landlord Stocks Trade Like It’s 2009 All Over Again
Pessimism toward some Hong Kong real estate stocks, especially those of landlords, hasn’t been this extreme since the global financial crisis as investors worry about the future of city. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Finance Has a Security Blanket
China’s decision to impose a national security law on Hong Kong has spurred speculation of capital flight and an erosion of the city’s status as an international financial center. As a venue for share ... ( read original story ...)
China, U.S. on ‘Brink of New Cold War’ Over Coronavirus, Hong Kong, Foreign Minister Says
China and the United States are veering toward a "new Cold War," Beijing's foreign minister warned just one day after Hong Kong protests reignited. ( read original story ...)
What It’s Like To Eat At A Restaurant Now In Hong Kong
Have you been outside of Hong Kong?” “Experienced any symptoms commonly associated with the coronavirus?” “Have you come into ‘direct contact with or the immediate vicinity of anyone’ carrying the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Tsai pledges support for people of Hong Kong after China proposes national security law
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said Sunday evening that the self-ruled democratic island "stands with the people of Hong Kong" as she pledged "necessary assistance" to Hong Kongers who need help. ( read original story ...)
Sen. McSally on resolution to condemn China on Hong Kong and her new memoir
Republican Sen. Martha McSally discusses her resolution to condemn China's Hong Kong national security law and her new memoir 'Dare to Fly' on 'Fox & Friends.' ... ( read original story ...)
China’s aggressive push for Hong Kong national security laws could lead to US sanctions, White House official says
The White House national security adviser, Robert O'Brien, said China's actions indicated the country was "going to basically take over Hong Kong." ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Xi Moves to Tighten Grip on Hong Kong With New Laws
With his plan to impose sweeping antisedition legislation on Hong Kong, Chinese leader Xi Jinping has revealed a willingness to alter the onetime British colony’s special status as a self-governing ... ( read original story ...)