A new national security law will allow Beijing’s sprawling and secretive security system to establish a visible foothold in the territory. ( read original story ...)
House passes bill to sanction Chinese entities that menace Hong Kong, banks that work with them
The House of Representatives on Wednesday night passed a bill to impose sanctions on entities that help violate Hong Kong's autonomy and financial institutions that do business with them, a response ... ( read original story ...)
Countries prepare to take in Hong Kong refugees fleeing China’s crackdown
Democracies such as Britain and Australia are formulating measures to help, while risking blowback from a furious Beijing. ( read original story ...)
Security law could hurt Hong Kong as global business hub
China's imposition of its sweeping national security law on Hong Kong has already divided the business community. Now executives are anxiously waiting to see whether its implementation will undermine ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Security Law Means It’s No Longer Business as Usual
The breadth of the law and rapidly deteriorating relations between China and the West raise the prospect that international businesses or their employees could eventually become targets. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan advises citizens to avoid Hong Kong after new law
Taiwan citizens should avoid unnecessary transits through or visits to Hong Kong, Macau or mainland China after the passing of a new national security law for Hong Kong, a senior Taiwan government ... ( read original story ...)
New Hong Kong virtual lender Ping An OneConnect, HSBC ease banking processes in battle for SME sector
Hong Kong’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have emerged as a new battleground for the city’s banking sector, which has been revitalised by the launch of eight virtual lenders that do not have any ... ( read original story ...)
There’s division between public and business opinion on Hong Kong’s new law: Prof
Compared to the general public, corporate Hong Kong is less opposed to the new national security law and is going along with the decision "in the name of stability rather than democracy," says James ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protester arrested on suspicion of stabbing police
Hong Kong police arrested a man onboard a London-bound flight on suspicion of stabbing a police officer during protests of the new security law ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Aims Sanctions at China Over Hong Kong Law, Human Rights Abuses
Putin wins big to extend his rule, Seattle dismantles CHOP protest zone, and a Florida startup wants to take you to the edge of space to see the Northern Lights. ( read original story ...)
Stocks Rise Led by Hong Kong; Dollar Holds Drop: Markets Wrap
Asian stocks climbed Thursday after positive vaccine developments and U.S. data tempered concern over a jump in coronavirus cases. Treasuries and the dollar held losses.Hong Kong shares outperformed ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: US passes sanctions as world condemns new law
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the passing of the law was a "clear and serious breach" of the 1985 Sino-British joint declaration. Under this declaration, Hong Kong was hand ... ( read original story ...)
Japan watching Hong Kong situation with ‘great interest’, government spokesman says
Japan is watching events in Hong Kong with "great interest", Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said on Thursday, as police in the city made more arrests after China imposed a new national ... ( read original story ...)
Britain creates citizenship path for Hong Kong residents after China imposes new law
Britain will create a path to citizenship for some 3 million Hong Kong residents, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Wednesday. ( read original story ...)