China has already determined the outcome, but the government is pressuring opposition parties to participate to lend the vote legitimacy. ( read original story ...)
China Lists 102 Examples of U.S. ‘Interference’ in Hong Kong
China has listed 102 ways the U.S. has interfered in Hong Kong since mass anti-government protests gripped the city in 2019, as the world’s largest economies continue to clash on everything from trade ... ( read original story ...)
Inquiry launched into role of British banks in Hong Kong in ‘suppression’ of rights
Parliamentarians in London have launched a new inquiry into allegations that British banks, including HSBC, helped Beijing punish pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong. The All-Party Parliamentary ... ( read original story ...)
Southbound Bond Connect will attract ‘a lot of’ liquidity to Hong Kong: HKMA Deputy Chief
Hong Kong Monetary Authority's Deputy Chief Executive Edmond Lau says the launch of HK-China Southbound Bond Connect is a "major breakthrough" that will "significantly enlarge the investor base" of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: Election body interim register set
The Election Committee’s interim register, which contains the names of members-elect of the new term of the committee, will be released on September 27, the Government said today. The final register ... ( read original story ...)
BOC uses Sydney arm for green outing
Bank of China sold another green bond on Thursday through its Sydney branch, this time raising $300m. The Chinese bank has become a regular issuer in the green bond market. On Thursday, BOC sold a ... ( read original story ...)
BOC sells biodiversity themed green bonds
Bank of China sealed a dual-currency green bond with a biodiversity label on Thursday. The deal was split into an offshore renminbi (CNH) denominated tranche, and a tranche in Macanese pataca. Both ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Expansive National Security Law Swallows Activists, Bail Requests, and M&Ms
Hong Kong authorities’ implementation of the National Security Law has been expanding in scope and strictness, with broader language used to describe alleged violations and harsh interpretations of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong tycoon Richard Li’s insurance arm gears up for $3bn IPO
Billionaire Richard Li's insurance business FWD is gearing up for an up to $3 billion initial public offering in the U.S. this year. The acquisitive insurer, which released its share-offering ... ( read original story ...)
Alibaba Dips In Hong Kong While JD, Tencent And Nio Rival Xpeng Strike Gains Despite Evergrande Woes
Tencent Holdings Limited (OTC: TCEHY), Baidu Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU) and Xpeng Inc.'s (NYSE: XPEV) are all advancing in Hong Kong on ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Concert Cancellation Spurs Fears of Crackdown on Artists
Cancellation of a September concert by politically outspoken pro-democracy pop singer Denise Ho by a government-sponsored venue here has sparked fears of a widespread crackdown on artists under Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Stock Market Has A Firm Lead For Friday’s Trade
The Hong Kong stock market has moved higher in two straight sessions, gathering more than 400 points or 1.7 percent along the way. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong tycoon Richard Li’s FWD makes U.S. IPO filing public
Insurance company FWD Group Holdings Ltd, owned by Hong Kong billionaire Richard Li, made its filing for a stock market listing in the United States public on Thursday, revealing a jump in revenue ... ( read original story ...)
Impossible Foods to roll out meatless pork in NYC, Hong Kong, Singapore
Impossible Foods is debuting its meatless pork product at a Manhattan restaurant beginning Thursday and in Hong Kong and Singapore over the next few months as it tries to bolster its ... ( read original story ...)