Editorial: Punitive legislation is already in place. But the territory’s masters are hammering home the message ...
United Nations, European Union worry Hong Kong’s new security law could threaten human rights
The European Union and United Nations are concerned that Hong Kong's new national security bill, Article 23, could threaten human rights in the city.
Hong Kong lawmakers unanimously approve security law giving government more power to curb dissent
The law threatens stringent penalties for a wide range of actions authorities call threats to national security.
Hong Kong’s national security law has analysts divided on its social and economic ramifications
"It was then deliberated on, amended, and passed within 11 days — a record time in Hong Kong's legislative history," Eurasia Group analyst said. The law dictated strict punishment in the form of life ...
China tells UK and others to stop ‘smearing’ new Hong Kong security law
China urged Britain to stop making "groundless accusations" about Hong Kong's new national security law and denounced countries that "smear" legislation that critics say further threatens freedoms in ...
Where Are Hong Kong’s Leading Pro-Democracy Figures Now?
The city enacted tough new security legislation with little public outcry, partly because those who would have opposed it were either in jail or in exile.
Tighter security laws may sap yet more foreign investment from Hong Kong
Latest legislative crackdown on dissent and international collaboration likely to scare off some businesses, say critics ...
Hong Kong passes second national security law, aligning city more closely with mainland China
CNN’s Rosemary Church talks to Hong Kong lawmaker Regina Ip about Article 23, a national security law that critics and analysts say grants officials sweeping new powers to crack down on dissent and ...
Hong Kong’s new law is ‘final nail in coffin’ – critics
Among the signatories to the joint international statement is Hong Kong's last British governor, Chris Patten, who said the legislation is "another large nail in the coffin of human rights and the ...
Bank of America cuts back on office space in Hong Kong amid impending new supply
US banking giant Bank of America plans to relinquish a big chunk of prime office space in Hong Kong as part of cost-saving measures in response to the headwinds facing the financial industry. Bank of ...
Hong Kong must be ready to ‘bite the bullet’ and take potshots after passing of Article 23 bill in its stride and assuage worries: analysts
Experts say government must ‘redouble’ efforts to tackle worries raised by overseas community over domestic national security law to preserve city’s position as international hub.
Ample opportunities for cooperation between Hong Kong and Vietnam
Hong Kong is seeking opportunities to cooperate with Vietnam in a wide range of fields, from finance and technology, to food and beverage (F&B) and consumer goods. The Hong Kong Economic and Trade ...
Hong Kong favourite Orr wants to attract city’s football fans to Chinese Super League, striker hoping for Shenzhen boost
Hong Kong preparing for back-to-back World Cup qualifiers against Uzbekistan Matt Orr hoping for start at Mong Kok Stadium following leading role at January's AFC Asian Cup finals Matt Orr hopes his ...
Woori Bank to discuss proactive compensation for HK-tied ELS losses
Woori Bank is expected to proactively compensate investors who have suffered financial losses from equity-linked securities (ELS) tied to the performance of the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index, ...