When China allowed Elon Musk to set up the Tesla Gigafactory in Shanghai in 2018, it was as if a big catfish had just been dropped into a placid pond. Homegrown electric vehicle manufacturers were ... ( read original story ...)
Heavy police presence on Hong Kong streets strangles pro-democracy protests set for China’s National Day
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 ...)
Hong Kong’s Leader Says Stability Has Been Restored, With City Under Heavy Police Presence
The city’s opposition camp called for people to protest after police, citing public-health concerns, rejected an application for an organized rally on National Day, which marks the anniversary of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Is China, Like It or Not
No amount of outcry, condemnation or sanctions about the Chinese government’s purported encroachment in Hong Kong’s affairs will alter the fact that Hong Kong is part of China and that its destiny is ... ( read original story ...)
National Day: Hong Kong braces for trouble but police outnumber protesters on streets as chaos fails to happen
Hong Kong had earlier braced itself for potential chaos as the city marked National Day, but there were more police than protesters on the streets, with authorities deploying some ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Police Patrol Against Protests on China Holiday
Hong Kong police came out in force at a popular shopping district on China’s National Day holiday after online calls urged people to join protests. ( read original story ...)
Letters to Hong Kong: ‘the final victory will belong to us’
Dissidents and exiles write to Hongkongers to express solidarity and offer hope for the future ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader hails ‘return to peace’
POOLRESTRICTIONS: NO RESALEEDITORIAL USE ONLY 1. Tilt up flag raising ceremony2. Mid shot officials including Chief Executive Carrie Lam, former chief executives Leung Chun-ying and Tung Chee-hwa at ... ( read original story ...)
Morning protest as Hong Kong marks China anniversary
AFPTV 1. Wide shot protesters marching towards the venue where the national day flag-raising ceremony is held2. Wide shot protesters marching towards the venue where the national day flag-raising ... ( read original story ...)
Bain-Backed Chindata Rises After $540 Million U.S. IPO
Chindata Group Holdings Ltd.climbed 20% in its trading debut after raising $540 million in a U.S. initial public offering priced at the top of a marketed range. ( read original story ...)
China’s support crucial to Hong Kong’s economic recovery after coronavirus, says city’s leader Carrie Lam at National Day celebration
Chief Executive Carrie Lam hails central government for always being city’s ‘strong supporter’, as she highlights how mainland successfully overcame impact of coronavirus. ( read original story ...)
‘In my dreams I’m there’: the exodus from Hong Kong
Beijing’s national security law has prompted the exit of people from all walks of life in fear they or their children are at risk ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police out in force to deter protests on China’s national day
Last year fierce clashes broke out between protesters and police on 1 October, but the introduction of harsh security laws has largely stifled dissent ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong marks China anniversary as Beijing tightens grip
Thousands of riot police were stationed across Hong Kong on Thursday to stamp out any large democracy rallies as the restless financial hub marked China's National Day under the shadow of a growing ... ( read original story ...)