Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday postponed a report on whether China is respecting the autonomy of restive Hong Kong as required under a new law that infuriated Beijing. Pompeo, who did not ... ( read original story ...)
More than 1.5M Hong Kong residents register for free reusable mask
Ed Flanagan and Yuliya Talmazan More than 1.5 million Hong Kongers have signed up to receive a free reusable face mask as the semi-autonomous city continues its coronavirus containment efforts. The ... ( read original story ...)
China labels protesters in Hong Kong a ‘political virus’
China's Hong Kong office on Wednesday called the pro-democracy protests that have permeated throughout the semi-autonomous region since 2019 a “political virus," saying there will never ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Retail Slumps 42% For The 14th Month, Yet Retailers Prevail And Open New Stores In The City
Hong Kong retail sales suffer yet another month, but a handful of retailers continue to open new stores during the pandemic period. Despite the depressing figures, Hong Kongers are seen back on the ... ( read original story ...)
China says Hong Kong will never be calm unless violent protesters removed
China's Hong Kong affairs office warned on Wednesday that the city will never be calm unless "black-clad violent protesters" were all removed, describing them as a "political virus" that seeks ... ( read original story ...)
China labels Hong Kong protesters a political virus
Video China labels Hong Kong protesters a political virus. Posted . AUDIO ONLY: China's Hong Kong affairs office warned on Wednesday that the city will never be calm unless "black ... ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific Shares Close Higher Led by Sharp Rise in Hong Kong
Hong Kong suffered its deepest economic contraction on record in the first quarter. The RBA on Tuesday held its benchmark rates at a record low of 0.25%, but also said the economy would suffer its ... ( read original story ...)
Forget Profit Drops. Citi Private Bank Is Overweight Asia Stocks
The Wall Street giant turned overweight on the region’s shares from neutral two weeks ago, even as it expects earnings for companies excluding Japan to fall 40% this year. Asia presents an ... ( read original story ...)
Anticipate a wave of ‘revenge buying’ in Hong Kong: Portfolio manager
Hong Kong posted a 42% plunge in March retail sales as decreased tourism from China and strict lockdown measures took hold. As the city eases social restrictions, Eastspring Investment's Sarah Lien ... ( read original story ...)
China calls Hong Kong protesters a ‘political virus’
Beijing escalates rhetoric as it is accused of using coronavirus as cover to ‘turn screws’ ... ( read original story ...)
HK shares end higher as China’s yuan fixing soothes some nerves
Hong Kong shares ended higher on Wednesday, as investors saw China's yuan fixing offering some relief, amid a resurgence in Sino-U.S. trade tensions. ( read original story ...)
China warns Hong Kong protesters against ‘stirring up trouble’
China warned Hong Kong protesters Wednesday it would not tolerate them "stirring up trouble again" in the semi-autonomous territory that was rocked by months of pro-democracy demonstrations last year. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Retail Slumps in March as Chinese Consumers Vanish
Hong Kong’s retailers will need to get creative to survive the deepening recession that’s enveloped the city as tourists from the mainland who fueled past rebounds are unlikely to come to the rescue ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus latest: Beijing warns Hong Kong protesters it will not ‘sit idly by’
China brands anti-government demonstrators as ‘political viruses’, increasing the rhetoric as the territory eases social distancing restrictions. ( read original story ...)