President Xi Jinping has given Shenzhen the starring role in turning southern China into an economic powerhouse, but Hong Kong is largely absent in his prescription for regional greatness. The ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Denounces ‘Made in China’ Label Demand, SCMP Says
Hong Kong has made a “formal intervention” at a meeting of the World Trade Organisation, demanding the U.S. withdraw its pending regulation to label goods manufactured in the city as “Made in China,” ... ( read original story ...)
US targets Hong Kong leader but not banks in sanctions report
The United States on Wednesday renewed pressure against Hong Kong's leader, accusing her of undermining autonomy from China, but stopped short of imposing sanctions on banks under a tough new law. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Stock Market May Run Out Of Steam
BOC Hong Kong lost 0.46 percent, Henderson Land added 0.34 percent, Hang Lung Properties and Power Assets both gained 0.24 percent, China Mengniu Dairy rose 0.13 percent, New World Development ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Xi lays out plan to build Shenzhen into global rival to troubled Hong Kong
The leader called for the tech hub to be developed into a ‘model city,’ while saying Hong Kong should be further integrated with the mainland’s economy. ( read original story ...)
US may sanction banks doing business with those linked to Hong Kong crackdown
Financial institutions doing business with those deemed responsible for undermining Hong Kong's autonomy may face sanctions, the US government said on Wednesday. The US State Department submitted a ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. State Department issues sanctions warning to banks over Hong Kong crackdown
The U.S. State Department on Wednesday warned international financial institutions doing business with individuals deemed responsible for China's crackdown in Hong Kong that they could soon face tough ... ( read original story ...)
Where to Find Investment Income Now That Bank Dividends Are Drying Up
The worst year for stock dividends in over a decade is upending formerly rock-solid retirement plans all across Asia. Nearly a third (28%) of Asia Pacific companies — including marquee names like ... ( read original story ...)
We must fight this shocking attack on Hong Kong rights
The world is understandably concerned with tackling coronavirus, but we should not neglect the unparalleled, retrospective cynicism of a Chinese communist regime intent on rewriting history through ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protests: US warns banks they could face sanctions
The US told banks they could face sanctions for doing business with individuals involved in the crackdown on Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
HSBC reportedly omitted from China’s dollar sovereign bond sale for first time since 2017
VCG. HSBC was reportedly absent from a list of banks underwriting China's US dollar-denominated sovereign bonds for the first time since 2017, stirring fre ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong opposition figures accuse prison authorities of interfering with mail to and from inmates held over protests
Hong Kong's prison authorities have been accused by opposition politicians of drawing a "new red line" after they barred 150 inmates arrested in relation to the social unrest over the past year from ... ( read original story ...)
Xi Jinping praises Shenzhen as its rise marks Hong Kong’s fall
President Xi has lauded Shenzhen, Hong Kong’s neighbour, as a high-tech beacon for China’s drive to challenge the United States and Europe in shaping the future.It would become a “socialist model city ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police chief slams Joshua Wong over ‘trumped-up’ accusations force conspired in arrest of 12 fugitives held in mainland China
Hong Kong's police chief has dismissed suggestions by opposition activist Joshua Wong Chi-fung that the force conspired to kidnap 12 fugitives being held in mainland China as, "trumped-up and ... ( read original story ...)