Thousands of police officers flooded onto Hong Kong's streets Thursday, stopping and searching people en masse, to thwart demonstrations planned for China's National Day over Beijing's tightening ... ( read original story ...)
Joshua Wong: “No reason for us to give up” on Hong Kong democracy
AFPTV 1. Mid shot blue police flag2. Wide shot police hoisting blue flag3. Mid shot two teenagers being searched by police 4. SOUNDBITE 1 - Joshua Wong, pro-democracy activist (male, English, 18 sec): ... ( read original story ...)
On China’s National Day, Hong Kong Police Quash Protests
One year ago, an important political anniversary in China was met with chaotic demonstrations in Hong Kong. This year, police quickly silenced expressions of dissent. ( read original story ...)
Europe lags a resurgent global IPO market
The amount raised by European companies listing on the stock market fell by a third in the first nine months of the year, in contrast with Asia and the United States where an abundance of technology ... ( read original story ...)
Disappointing start to ‘golden week’ for Hong Kong retailers, as protests, Covid-19 take toll
The absence of mainland visitors and a heavy police presence make for a slow day during a usually busy time of year. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong retail landlords spice up festive weekends with rebates, live events as easier social-distancing rules lure shoppers back to malls
Hong Kong retail landlords are relishing the chance to fire up sales with a new round of incentives to complement online promotions as easier social-distancing rules lure shoppers back to malls. ( read original story ...)
Exchange Outage is Latest Blow to Tokyo’s Financial Hub Dreams
The unprecedented outage that scrapped trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange for the entire day Thursday is the last thing local authorities need at a time when Japan is seeking to reinvent the capital ... ( read original story ...)
“Bloody” battle under way between Hong Kong’s virtual banks and traditional lenders as four new players join overcrowded market
Competition between traditional lenders and a new breed of branchless banks is heating up in Hong Kong as four new players join an overcrowded market in just two weeks.Ping An OneConnect Bank ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police suppress protest march on China’s national day
Protesters demanding the repeal of controversial national security laws imposed by Beijing were thwarted from marching in the streets of Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police arrest dozens in bid to prevent China national day protest
Hong Kong riot police patrolling the route of a banned anti-government march arrested dozens of people on Thursday, stopping crowds from gathering as Chief Executive Carrie Lam hailed the city's ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong deploys thousands of police against pro-democracy protests
Hong Kong deployed thousands of riot police on Thursday to quell one of the territory’s first attempts at large co-ordinated protests since China imposed a tough national security law on the city in ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: at least 60 people arrested on China’s national day
More than 60 people have been arrested in Hong Kong, after small crowds attending protests on China’s national day were met by thousands of police. Across central business and shopping districts ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Police Arrest 60 for Protesting on China Holiday
Hong Kong police have arrested at least 60 people on suspicion of unauthorized assembly on China’s National Day holiday after crowds gathered in a popular shopping district chanting pro-democracy ... ( read original story ...)
Give Hong Kong the Autonomy It Was Promised
Hong Kong’s opposition has proved that it does not lack the ability to rule — only the opportunity. This is an article from World Review: The State of Democracy, a special section that examines global ... ( read original story ...)