Australia on Thursday unveiled changes to student and work visas for Hong Kong citizens who want "to start a new life" in Australia in the wake of Beijing's new national security law in the Asian ... ( read original story ...)
Australia suspends extradition with Hong Kong and offers path to citizenship for city’s residents
“There will be citizens of Hong Kong who may be looking to move elsewhere, to start a new life somewhere else, to take their skills and their business and the things that they have been running ... ( read original story ...)
Breakingviews – Ant will surf wave of Chinese cash into Hong Kong
The Ant Group can hitch a ride to Hong Kong on the back of Chinese bulls. Jack Ma's fintech outfit is eyeing a listing in the city valuing it at over $200 billion, Reuters reported on Wednesday, ... ( read original story ...)
Australia offers five-year extension to Hong Kong visa holders and cancels extradition treaty
Prime minister Scott Morrison says the new national security law is ‘a fundamental change of circumstances’ in the territory ... ( read original story ...)
Australia Halts Hong Kong Extradition Agreement and Expands Visa Program
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said visas for Hong Kongers already in Australia would be extended by five years, and suggested that businesses move from the city to his country. ( read original story ...)
Australian PM suspends extradition treaty, extends visas for Hong Kong citizens
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Thursday announced measures to assist Hong Kong citizens start a new life in Australia, including extending visas by five years, after Beijing imposed a new ... ( read original story ...)
Australia Suspends Extradition Agreement With Hong Kong
Australia is suspending its extradition agreement with Hong Kong, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said, a move which stands to further inflame tensions with China. ( read original story ...)
Is Business About to Get Harder in Hong Kong?
Uncertainty about the implications a new law could undermine the city’s hard-won status as an international legal center. ( read original story ...)
What Hong Kong’s National Security Law Means for Its Pro-Democracy Movement
Books written by pro-democracy leaders like Joshua Wong disappeared from public libraries. Activists deleted social-media accounts. Demosistō, Wong’s political party, disbanded. Nathan Law, a ... ( read original story ...)
Australia ends Hong Kong extradition treaty, extends visas
Australia’s prime minister says his country has suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong and extended visas for Hong Kong residents in response to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s tough top cop overshadows embattled leader Lam as China cracks down
Chris Tang has been pivotal in dousing the protests that roiled Hong Kong. Beijing’s imposition of a security law gives him powerful tools to quell all dissent. ( read original story ...)
What will the national security law mean for travelers — and Hong Kong’s tourism recovery?
When it comes to desirable travel destinations post-pandemic, Hong Kong would be an obvious choice. But the broad language and global scope of the city's new security law raise questions for foreign ... ( read original story ...)
Protest anthem banned in Hong Kong schools as new security office opens
Glory to Hong Kong deemed politically dangerous, while China opens office to oversee enforcement of sweeping national security legislation Helen Davidson and agencies Hongkongers sing Glory to Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Alibaba’s Ant plans Hong Kong IPO, targets valuation over $200 billion, sources say
Ant Group, the fintech arm of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba, plans a Hong Kong float as soon as this year and targets a valuation of more than $200 billion, said two sources with knowledge of the ... ( read original story ...)