BOC Hong Kong was up 1.90 percent, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China collected 1.39 percent, China Mengniu Dairy advanced 1.37 percent, New World Development added 1.32 percent, Power Assets ... ( read original story ...)
HKMA sells $288 mln in Hong Kong dollars as currency hits strong end of trading band
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority sold HK$2.232 billion ($288 million) worth of Hong Kong dollars during New York trading hours after the currency hit the strong end of its trading band, according to ... ( read original story ...)
Asian Stocks Set for Mixed Start; Treasuries Drop: Markets Wrap
Asian stocks looked set for a mixed start Wednesday as investors weighed evidence of a U.S. economic recovery against lingering concern over further coronavirus outbreaks. The dollar rose. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong businesses see positive impact of national security law, worry most about foreign sanctions, chamber survey shows
Hong Kong's business community, backed by some of its famous billionaires, is upbeat on the benefits of a national security law for the city, according to an industry survey, while expressing concerns ... ( read original story ...)
China Broke Treaties Trying to Control Hong Kong More, Says Ambassador Craft
China’s push to assert more control over Hong Kong is a human rights issue worthy of debate at the United Nations, U.S. Ambassador to the UN Kelly Craft said. She spoke to Bloomberg's Shery Ahn on ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader says opponents of security law are “enemy of the people”
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Tuesday urged opponents of Beijing's plan to impose national security legislation in the financial hub to stop "smearing" the effort, saying those who did were "the ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Plan to Take Charge of ‘Serious’ National Security Cases in Hong Kong Sparks Concern
China will take charge of “serious” cases in Hong Kong that breach national security, a senior Chinese official said Tuesday as Beijing prepares to impose new national security laws in the city. ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to allow gatherings of up to 50 people as COVID-19 curbs ease
Hong Kong will let groups of up to 50 people meet from Friday, easing an earlier limit of eight people, after reporting only a small number of coronavirus cases in recent weeks, Health Secretary ... ( read original story ...)
What Is China up to in Hong Kong? | Opinion
It is imperative that the U.S. fully understand the motivations behind China's recent aggression in Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Investment bank says Hong Kong stock market will lure up to 31 Chinese companies listed on U.S. exchanges
The news comes a few days after U.S. legislators passed a law tightening rules around Confucius Institutes, which promote Chinese language and culture around the world. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong banks see profit growth in 2019 despite challenges; an increased focus on costs set to continue, finds KPMG report
Hong Kong's banking sector showed resilience in 2019 despite a challenging year for the overall economy. The industry will need to manage ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong chief calls opponents “enemy of the people”
World News Hong Kong chief calls opponents "enemy of the people" Posted . Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Tuesday urged opponents of Beijing's plan to impose national security legi ... ( read original story ...)
Former Hong Kong envoy chosen as new British ambassador to China
Britain has appointed a former top envoy to Hong Kong during the "umbrella movement" as its next ambassador to China, a move that comes as London hardens its stance on Beijing amid the row over its ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong government is ‘driving away’ the city’s best and brightest, says author
Hong Kong's government is effectively "driving away" the"best and brightest" among the city's young, professional middle-class workforce, who not only support the anti-government protests the most but ... ( read original story ...)