Taiwan officials in Hong Kong have been told their visas will not be renewed if they don't sign a document supporting Beijing's claim to Taiwan under its "one China" policy, a person with direct ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Main Airline Expects $1.3 Billion Loss
Like the rest of the industry, Cathay Pacific Airways has been plunged into crisis by the coronavirus pandemic, which has grounded demand for travel and prompted official restrictions. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong shares rise, post biggest weekly fall in 2 months on subdued China stocks
SHANGHAI, July 17 (Reuters) - Hong Kong stocks ended higher on Friday but posted their ... while the IT sector rose 2.09%, the financial sector ended 0.02% higher and the property sector dipped 0.51%. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong reports 50 locally transmitted coronavirus cases
Hong Kong authorities reported 50 locally transmitted coronavirus cases on Friday, stoking further concern about an escalating third wave of infections in the global financial hub. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Property Market Sees Limited Impact From China Security Law
Early signs of any impact on the property market from Hong Kong’s new security law have been muted with sales and home-price data barely flinching. ( read original story ...)
The United States is treating Hong Kong as mainland China. Business is starting to do the same
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order ending Hong Kong’s special trade status to treat the city the same as mainland China. He also signed the Hong Kong Autonomy Act into law to ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: China Put New Virus Restrictions on Hong Kong
China is now requiring those arriving on the mainland from Hong Kong show a negative coronavirus test taken within the previous three days and undergo 14 days of supervised quarantine in order to gain ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand To Test Digital Baht Currency With Hong Kong’s Central Bank Before Public Launch
The Bank of Thailand revealed it is already testing its central bank digital currency with large businesses. By September, they will use CBDC to transact with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Outbreak Set to Top Earlier Waves in Cautionary Tale
Hong Kong’s new coronavirus outbreak is set to surpass the magnitude of its previous wave of infections on Friday, in a cautionary tale that the worst may be yet to come in the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Hong Kong Envoy ‘Forced’ To Leave Over ‘Political Obstacles’
China has been angered by Taiwan's support for the city's pro-democracy protests and the government's decision to open an office to help Hong Kongers who want to relocate to the island. Beijing's new ... ( read original story ...)
Trump’s Hong Kong Action Will Hurt U.S. Businesses, AmCham Says
President Donald Trump’s move to end Hong Kong’s special status under U.S. law will hurt the country’s business interests and deepen pessimism about the Asian financial hub’s future, the American ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong national security law: New institutions show China’s true intent
"I don't care who does the electing, so long as I get to do the nominating." So said Boss Tweed, head of 19th century New York's infamous Tammany Hall political machine. By the same token, it matters ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Stock Market Has Negative Lead
The Hong Kong stock market has alternated between positive and negative finishes through the last five trading days since the end of the two-day winning streak in which it had gathered more than 230 ... ( read original story ...)
What Trump’s move to treat Hong Kong the same as China could mean for the U.S.
President Donald Trump announced the U.S. would end “preferential treatment for Hong Kong” and that the region “will now be treated the same as mainland China, no special privileges, no special ... ( read original story ...)