Hong Kong's courts are the one branch of government which retain some degree of autonomy, but one which may be sorely tested by the blunt instrument of Beijing's new security law. ( read original story ...)
Detained US lawyer urges Hong Kong to look to Ireland for inspiration
The first expatriate to be arrested under Hong Kong’s new national security law has appealed to local democracy activists not to give up hope, comparing their movement with Ireland’s struggle for self ... ( read original story ...)
A Hong Kong Dissident’s Daring Escape
Two Danes face threats from Beijing for planning a fake climate crisis to help Ted Hui get to the West. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader likens Capitol attack to pro-democracy protests, accuses U.S. of “double standards”
Comparing anger over U.S. Capitol assault to support for Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement, Carrie Lam urges U.S. to "set aside their double standards." ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC Grooms Top Bankers for Make-or-Break Push Into China
As HSBC Holdings Plc pins its future on China, Europe’s largest bank is grooming a set of well-connected bankers to navigate its fraught relationship with Beijing in the long run. ( read original story ...)
US-born Lawyer Keeps Faith After Hong Kong Security Law Arrest
A lawyer who has lived and practised in Hong Kong for decades, John Clancey has seen the inside of a few police stations -- but he never imagined he would be the one in a cell. Clancey, a 79-year-old ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Debut Nets Liu Qiangdong’s JD Health IPO a 56 Percent Increase
JD.com, an e-commerce powerhouse based in China, saw shares of its health care subsidiary, JD Health International, trend significantly upward by 56 percent This surge marked the largest debut by an ... ( read original story ...)
In Hong Kong, dozens of arrests for pro-democracy activities will have a chilling effect
Some 8,000 miles from the U.S. Capitol, democracy in Hong Kong also came under assault last week. On Jan. 6, Hong Kong police arrested 53 pro-democracy lawmakers, activists and lawyers for their ... ( read original story ...)
E-Star Commercial gets nod for Hong Kong IPO
Star Commercial Management has submitted an updated prospectus to Hong Kong’s bourse after winning approval to list. ( read original story ...)
HKMA has power to change Tracker Fund manager to get round US sanctions, Hong Kong leaders say
Calls for a new manager of the Hong Kong index fund came after incumbent State Street Global said it must fall in line with US sanctions on certain Chinese firms, potentially harming small investors. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam accuses West of hypocrisy after Capitol riot
Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Carrie Lam accused politicians in the West of having a double standard for condemning the Capitol riots but not the 2019 protests in the semi-autonomous territory. ( read original story ...)
Three US-listed China tech companies seek over $6bn in Hong Kong
Tencent Music Entertainment Group, online retailer Vipshop Holdings and livestreaming platform Joyy -- are seeking secondary listings in Hon Kong, joining a parade of U.S.-listed mainland companies ... ( read original story ...)
First came political crimes. Now, a digital crackdown descends on Hong Kong.
Internet restrictions and mass seizure of devices demonstrate how police are broadly wielding new powers under the national security law. ( read original story ...)
Diverse NASDAQ IPO Week Ahead
This week's schedule contains eight IPOs. Moreover, this week is featuring the year's first billion-dollar offering from mobile game developer Playtika Holdings Corp ... ( read original story ...)