The American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong said on Saturday it was a sad day for the global financial centre, hours after U.S. President Donald Trump moved toward stripping the city of its special ... ( read original story ...)
Minneapolis, Hong Kong, Lady Gaga: Your Friday Evening Briefing
Good evening. Here’s the latest. 1. The former Minneapolis police officer who pinned George Floyd has been charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. The arrest of Derek Chauvin, ... ( read original story ...)
In broadside against China, Trump moves toward erasing Hong Kong privileges
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he was ordering his administration to begin the process of eliminating special treatment for Hong Kong to punish China for its plans to impose new security ... ( read original story ...)
US and China Clash Over Hong Kong Laws at Closed UN Meeting
The United States and United Kingdom clashed with China and Russia over Beijing’s new national security law for Hong Kong during closed Security Council discussions that reflected increasing ... ( read original story ...)
Trump strikes China over virus, Hong Kong and student visas
President Donald Trump announced Friday he would withdraw funding from the World Health Organization, end Hong Kong’s special trade status and suspend visas of Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
US cuts WHO ties over virus, takes action against Hong Kong
President Donald Trump says the U.S. will be terminating its relationship with the World Health Organization over its handling of the coronavirus outbreak in China ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea Says It Supports China’s Measures on Hong Kong
North Korea on Saturday expressed its support for China's decision to impose new national security laws in Hong Kong, calling it a "legitimate step" to safeguard the state security. "Since Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Trump to curb China students, strip Hong Kong privileges
President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States will restrict Chinese students and start reversing Hong Kong's special status in customs and other areas, as Beijing imposes a controversial ... ( read original story ...)
Trump announces China sanctions over Hong Kong, termination of WHO relationship
Trump announces China sanctions over Hong Kong, termination of WHO relationship. He did not mention the death of George Floyd during the White House event. ( read original story ...)
Research Scientists in Hong Kong, Houston Examine COVID-19 Vaccine Development, Timeline
In partnership with Asia Society Hong Kong, Asia Society Texas Center presented a program on the global efforts to develop vaccines and treatments for the novel coronavirus. ( read original story ...)
US – China Relations: Trump Announces End Of Special Status For Hong Kong, Terminates Ties To WHO Over Coronavirus
The president also told a Rose Garden news conference he was ending ties to the World Health Organization over its handling of the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Explainer: How Important Is Hong Kong to China as a Free Finance Hub?
Bankers and investors fear China's push to impose national security laws on Hong Kong threaten the city's future as an international financial centre. If it gets to that stage, Beijing's move will ... ( read original story ...)
Trump Moves to Strip Hong Kong of Special U.S. Relationship
The president, angered by China’s security crackdown in Hong Kong and its handling of the coronavirus, said he would also terminate the United States’ relationship with the World Health Organization. ( read original story ...)
Trump to revoke Hong Kong trade privileges in China escalation
Donald Trump said the US will revoke special trade privileges for Hong Kong and sanction officials from the territory and mainland China after Beijing moved to impose new security laws on the former ... ( read original story ...)