Boris Johnson is gambling on a move that could hurt Beijing and alienate his voters ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC publicly supports China’s national security law for Hong Kong
We reiterate that we respect and support laws and regulations that will enable Hong Kong to recover and rebuild the economy and, at the same time, maintain the principle of ‘one country two systems’.” ... ( read original story ...)
Why China May Call the World’s Bluff on Hong Kong
The U.S. looks weak. Business is falling in line. Protests have been muted. For Beijing, the damage to the city and its own reputation from seizing greater control may be worth it. ( read original story ...)
UK won’t turn its back on Hong Kong, says Johnson
World UK won't turn its back on Hong Kong, says Johnson. Posted . Prime Minister Boris Johnson says Britain won't turn its back on the people of Hong Kong -- a former British colo ... ( read original story ...)
Boris Johnson Pledges to Admit 3 Million From Hong Kong to U.K.
The promise, in reaction to a new security law China is trying to impose on the semiautonomous city, a former British colony, would sharply raise the stakes in a developing standoff. ( read original story ...)
HSBC executive signs petition backing China security law for Hong Kong
HSBC's top executive in Asia has signed a petition backing China’s imposition of a national security law on Hong Kong, an online bank post said on Wednesday, breaking years of political neutrality for ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC backs China’s national security law on Hong Kong
Pacific Chief Executive Peter Wong on Wednesday signed on to a petition announcing support of a controversial national security law on Hong Kong that has recently been approved by China’s legislature. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Tycoon Li’s Telecom Firm Weighs $1 Billion Unit Sale
A Hong Kong telecommunications firm controlled by tycoon Richard Li is considering options including a sale of its international enterprise unit, PCCW Global, according to people familiar with the ... ( read original story ...)
Some global firms consider moving treasury operations out of Hong Kong: sources
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 ... ( read original story ...)
Most U.S. Firms in Hong Kong Say China’s Security Law Will Hurt Business
The vast majority of U.S. firms in Hong Kong are worried about China’s new national-security laws for the city, according to a new survey that highlights rising concerns among executives in the global ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC says it supports China’s security law for Hong Kong
HSBC's top executive in Asia has signed a petition backing China’s imposition of a national security law on Hong Kong, an online bank post said on Wednesday, in the strongest show yet of support for ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Can Get U.S. Dollars From China If Needed, Chan Says
China’s central bank can provide U.S. dollars to back Hong Kong’s currency peg should the Trump administration impose sanctions on the territory, according to the city’s financial chief. ( read original story ...)
Now sanction China, Hong Kong rebel tells PM
One of Hong Kong’s most prominent democracy leaders has said that Boris Johnson’s promise to allow millions of the territory’s people to become British citizens should be bolstered with sanctions on ... ( read original story ...)
Boris Johnson pledges to let Hong Kong citizens into Britain if needed
Prime Minister Boris Johnson says Britain stands ready to open the door to Hong Kong citizens if China enacts a national security law for the city. ( read original story ...)