Jack Ma's businesses are under enormous pressure right now. But the co-founder of China's most successful tech empire and legendary billionaire entrepreneur hasn't been heard from in months. ( read original story ...)
China Moves to Punish Lawyers Hired to Help Hong Kong Activists
Lu Siwei and Ren Quanniu were barred from aiding a group of pro-democracy protesters who were arrested at sea, but could still lose their licenses. ( read original story ...)
Mercedes-Benz driver arrested for knocking down bike rider at Hong Kong junction, and moving off before being stopped by motorcyclist
Benz was on Monday arrested after dash camera footage showed she had knocked down a cyclist at an intersection and drove off before being intercepted by a motorcycle in northern Hong Kong. The footage ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong surveillance watchdog concedes he has ‘no say’ over snooping in cases related to national security law
Hong Kong's surveillance commissioner has conceded he has "no say" over investigations by enforcement agencies under the Beijing-imposed national security law, but will offer advice if asked. Azizul ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese Telecoms Dented in Hong Kong as NYSE Moves to Remove Them
The New York Stock Exchange will delist China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom - all top 20 telecoms globally - by January 11. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Schools Shut; U.K. Starts Astra Shots: Virus Update
Global coronavirus infections climbed above 85 million, after daily cases in the U.S. soared to a record of nearly 300,000 following the New Year holiday. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Retail Slump Began Easing Before New Virus Wave
Hong Kong’s retail environment showed further signs of improvement in November, although the recovery may have been short-lived as the city was hit with a fresh wave of virus infections and imposed ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong expects its GDP to gain for full year
Hong Kong's economy is expected to stage a strong recovery in the second half of this year, with a return to positive GDP growth for the full year, Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po wrote ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks end higher on first day of trade in 2021
HK daily quota used 16.7% * FTSE China A50 +0.5% Jan 4 (Reuters) - Hong Kong stocks tracked gains in other Asian markets to kick off the new year on an upbeat note, although the gains were capped by ... ( read original story ...)
Asia markets start new year with a pop on economic recovery hopes
Optimism about the economic outlook in 2021 helped Asian investors kick off the new year on Monday (Jan 4) on a positive note, as hopes surrounding the rollout of coronavirus vaccines offset a ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese telecom shares drop in Hong Kong on NYSE act to delist
HONG KONG -- Shares in China's state-owned telecommunications companies slumped over sell-off concerns in Hong Kong trading on Monday, after they were earmarked for delisting on the New York Stock ... ( read original story ...)
Mercedes-Benz knocks down cyclist at Hong Kong junction, drives off before being stopped by motorcyclist
Car drove off for about 200 metres after collision at the junction of San Wan Road and Chi Cheong Road in Sheung Shui around 7.30pm on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong fourth wave: city expects more than 50 Covid-19 cases as respiratory specialist warns against changing social-distancing rules
Hong Kong was expected to record more than 50 new coronavirus cases on Monday, according to a medical source, though a respiratory expert cautioned the city was not yet in a position to reopen schools ... ( read original story ...)
Mainland Chinese lawyer who assisted one of the Hong Kong fugitives in Shenzhen threatened with loss of licence
A mainland Chinese lawyer who helped one of the 10 Hong Kong fugitives jailed last week in Shenzhen for illegally crossing the border has been informed by authorities that his license could be revoked ... ( read original story ...)