China’s top lawmaking body has formally unveiled plans to ensure only “patriots” can govern Hong Kong, as Beijing tightens its grip on the city with electoral changes including a vetting process for ... ( read original story ...)
5 things to know for March 5: Coronavirus, stimulus, immigration, Hong Kong, Ethiopia
It's not your imagination. Robocalls really are ramping up again after a pandemic lull. Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. (You can also get "5 Things You Need to ... ( read original story ...)
The Heritage Foundation Got Hong Kong Wrong From the Start
Hong Kong has a very liberal, free market economy in many ways, but its reliance on an artificially expensive land market inhibits its ability to foster a modern, entrepreneurial economy. ( read original story ...)
China proposes changes to Hong Kong’s electoral system
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said in his work report that China will "resolutely guard against and deter external forces' interference" in Hong Kong's affairs. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Arrests 12, Seizes $116 Million in Broad Stock Scam
Hong Kong police arrested 12 people for running alleged “ramp and dump” stock scams and over money laundering after raids on luxury homes and brokerages across the city. ( read original story ...)
China unveils Hong Kong electoral changes as Beijing tightens grip
Only ‘patriots’ will be allowed to stand for election and democratic representation will be reduced under plans laid out in Beijing ... ( read original story ...)
China’s plans to ‘improve’ democracy in Hong Kong could spell the end of the city’s opposition
As members of China's political elite prepared for an annual summit in Beijing this week, state-run news agency Xinhua noted "there is no perfect democracy, only democracy that fits best." ... ( read original story ...)
Pro-Beijing committee to elect some Hong Kong legislators
A senior Chinese official says the largely pro-Beijing committee that currently elects the Hong Kong’s leader will also elect some members of the city’s legislature, as part of Beijing’s planned revam ... ( read original story ...)
China Tightens Hong Kong Grip, Sets Modest GDP Target as Parliament Begins
China moved to overhaul Hong Kong's electoral system on Friday in a further blow to democracy in the city and unexpectedly set an economic growth target for this year, albeit a modest one, as it ... ( read original story ...)
China Moves To Eliminate Hong Kong Opposition
China moved Friday to grant itself veto powers over selecting Hong Kong's lawmakers, part of a campaign to eliminate dissent and ensure a "patriotic" government in the city following huge democracy ... ( read original story ...)
China NPC: Beijing set to overhaul Hong Kong electoral system
China announced at its biggest political meeting that it will overhaul Hong Kong's electoral system to ensure "patriots" are in charge, a sign that the government will no longer tolerate dissent in ... ( read original story ...)
Cheerwin prices $395m Hong Kong IPO at top end
Cheerwin Group has pocketed HK$3.07bn ($395.3m) after pricing its IPO at the top of the marketed range, according to a source close to the deal. ( read original story ...)
{Block Trade}BOC HONG KONG: 1.24m shares, or HK$33.32m
Block Trade}BOC HONG KONG: 1.24m shares, or HK$33.32m [ET Net News Agency, 5 March 2021] A direct manual trade of 1.24 million shares of BOC HONG KONG (02388) was registered at 10:36a.m. The deal ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Monetary Authority orders banks to extend repayment holiday for small firms until October
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), the city’s de facto central bank, has instructed all banks to extend a loan repayment holiday for small businesses by another six months. The banks must allow ... ( read original story ...)