The United Kingdom on Tuesday called on China to step back from the brink over a national security law in Hong Kong that it said was a breach of Beijing's international commitments to the "one country ... ( read original story ...)
‘It is much worse’: veterans of Hong Kong’s 2003 protests fear new law
Huge demonstrations 17 years ago managed to block Beijing’s bill, but now China threatens a fresh clampdown ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong seen emerging as IPO hub for fintechs, as Chinese firms shun US markets amid rising tension
Hong Kong is fast becoming the go-to fundraising hub for Chinese fintech companies, as the city benefits from the US market's waning appeal for Chinese issuers amid an ongoing spat between Washington ... ( read original story ...)
China’s NetEase Kicks Off $3.2 Billion Hong Kong Offering
NetEase has officially launched a long-rumored second offering in Hong Kong, seeking to raise up to 24.5 billion Hong Kong dollars ($3.2 billion) as it prepares to expand globally. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Sees Rush to Renew UK Passports as Fears for Future Grow
When Ming Wong saw that Britain was prepared to offer extended visa rights and a "path to citizenship" for British National Overseas (BNO) passport holders in Hong Kong, she seized the moment and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s own leaders have sacrificed its autonomy
If Hong Kong has become a pawn between the US and China, it is because Carrie Lam and her government have allowed it, says author Antony Dapiran ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s loss of special status could hurt startups
The United States' decision to remove special policy exemptions that had treated Hong Kong differently than mainland China could hurt Hong Kong's tech startup scene. Although Hong Kong is not a ... ( read original story ...)
‘I can’t be silent’: Hong Kong people aim to mark Tiananmen despite ban
Many Hong Kong people will find their own way to mark the 31st anniversary of Chinese troops opening fire on protesters in and around Tiananmen Square, after an annual candlelight vigil was cancelled ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader criticizes ‘double standards’ over protests
Hong Kong’s leader has criticized the “double standards” of foreign governments over national security, pointing to the current unrest in the United States as an example of how attitudes differed ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader calls out ‘double standards’ on national security, points to U.S.
"In the U.S., we see how the riots were being handled by the local governments, compared to the stance they adopted when almost the same riots happened in Hong Kong last year," Hong Kong leader Carrie ... ( read original story ...)
New Coronavirus Cases in Hong Kong Raise Concerns of Local Cluster
The first two cases in the cluster - a husband and wife - were confirmed on Sunday. Since then four neighbours, two of the wife's work colleagues, and a fire department medical officer who had sent ... ( read original story ...)
NetEase Seeks Up to $2.8 Billion in Hong Kong Stock Offering
NetEase Inc. has started taking investor orders for a listing in Hong Kong that could raise as much as $2.8 billion, which could be the world’s second-largest initial share sale this year. ( read original story ...)
New iOS Update Brings Hong Kong-Specific Features To iPhone And Apple Watch
Apple’s newest iOS update (version 13.5.1) brings two new features that are specific for Hong Kong users. The first is Apple Wallet support for Octopus, the contact-less digital payment card that is ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Investor David Webb Says City Is Facing ‘Brain Drain’
More talented workers are likely to leave Hong Kong if China imposes a vaguely worded national security law on the financial hub, according to one of the city’s most prominent investors. ( read original story ...)