Congress has approved a bill rebuking China over its crackdown in Hong Kong amid protests against a strict “national security” law that outlaws so-called subversive or terrorist acts, as well as ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: HSBC and Standard Chartered caught between US and China
As US passes legislation targeting Chinese officials, banks face question of ‘which side their bread is buttered’ ... ( read original story ...)
US Congress Targets Banks, Ramping Up Fight For Hong Kong Rights
"We will not stand still and silent and do nothing while they crack down on freedom in Hong Kong," he said on the Senate floor. In a legislative fast-track move that does not require a full vote, the ... ( read original story ...)
Senate sends Hong Kong sanctions bill to Trump
The bill tasks Treasury with identifying banks and individuals that enable China’s new security law for Hong Kong, who will then be subject to sanctions. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong as financial hub eroding before our eyes: China expert
CNBC's Kelly Evans discusses the crackdown in Hong Kong amid China's new national security law with Michael Schuman, author of “Superpower Interrupted: The Chinese History of the World.” ... ( read original story ...)
Senate Passes Sanctions Bill Against Chinese Officials Over Hong Kong
The U.S. Senate passed by unanimous consent a bipartisan bill to impose sanctions on Chinese officials who threaten Hong Kong’s limited autonomy, as well as the banks and firms that do business with ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Police Quickly Enforce China’s Security Law as Thousands Protest
Thousands of protesters, unbowed by a new national-security law imposed by China, staged the largest show of defiance in Hong Kong this year, with some risking heavy prison terms to chant slogans of ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Vice President Pence: China’s Hong Kong law is a ‘betrayal’ – CNBC interview
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence told CNBC on Thursday that China's new law on Hong Kong is a betrayal of an international agreement. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Hong Kong activists discuss ‘parliament-in-exile’ after China crackdown
Hong Kong pro-democracy activists are discussing a plan to create an unofficial parliament-in-exile to keep the flame of democracy alive and send a message to China that freedom cannot be crushed, ... ( read original story ...)
New Hong Kong Security Law Prompts Rise In Self-Censorship
China’s sweeping national-security law for Hong Kong is prompting some ordinary citizens to quickly change behavior and hide their support of the city’s antigovernment movement, for fear of becoming ... ( read original story ...)
Decoding the Funding Woes Of the Indian Startup Ecosystem In the Wake Of COVID-19
The Indian start-up growth story has been adversely impacted since early months of 2020 with the outbreak of the pandemic ... ( read original story ...)
Hundreds arrested in Hong Kong protests, as analysts weigh in on national security law’s impact
About 370 protesters were arrested in Hong Kong on Wednesday — 10 of them were apprehended for breaching the new security law just one day after it took effect. ( read original story ...)
Ask WSJ: The Future of Hong Kong
July 1 marks the 23rd anniversary of Britain's handover of Hong Kong to China, a date that holds increased significance as mainland China takes new legal and enforcement steps in Hong Kong to help ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Activists Discussing Parliament-In-Exile After China Crackdown, Campaigner Says
LONDON (Reuters) - Hong Kong pro-democracy activists are discussing a plan to create an unofficial parliament-in-exile to keep the flame of freedom alive and send a message to China that freedom ... ( read original story ...)