Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam appeared in no mood to compromise on a planned extradition law at recent meetings, according to foreign envoys and business people who met with her. Some of the people ... ( read original story ...)
Carrie Lam: A ‘Good Fighter’ in the Crisis Over the Hong Kong Extradition Bill
On Saturday, she did back down, suspending an extradition bill she had been trying to push through the Hong Kong Legislative Council that would allow criminal suspects to be sent to mainland China, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong puts controversial bill on hold, but protesters vow to be back on streets
But criticism of the bill was widespread in Hong Kong, with judges, lawyers, church groups and business leaders all expressing concern. The American Chamber of Commerce warned it could tarnish the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s extradition law jolts business community
Top executives in Hong Kong have warned they will have "no reason to stay" if the city's freedoms are damaged by a proposed bill allowing extradition to mainland China. In a trend that could be ... ( read original story ...)
Canadians in Hong Kong worried for neighbours as protests roil former colony
"Canada remains concerned about the potential effect these proposals may have on the large number of Canadian citizens in Hong Kong, on business confidence, and on Hong Kong's international reputation ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Hong Kong tycoons start moving assets offshore as fears rise over new extradition law
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Some Hong Kong tycoons have started moving personal wealth offshore as concern deepens over a local government plan to allow extraditions of suspects to face trial in China ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong tycoons start moving assets offshore as fears rise over new extradition law
HONG KONG: Some Hong Kong tycoons have started moving personal wealth offshore as concern deepens over a local government plan to allow extraditions of suspects to face trial in China for the first ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong tycoons start moving assets offshore over extradition law
Some Hong Kong tycoons have started moving personal wealth offshore as concern deepens over a local government plan to allow extraditions of suspects to face trial in China for the first time, ... ( read original story ...)
Applications open for Deloitte’s 2nd Hong Kong Tech Fast 20 Program
We look forward to exchanging ideas with rising start-ups and accelerating development of the tech ecosystem in Hong Kong." Story continues Founder of Spark Ventures Vincent Law says, "It's been great ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protesters fight against a much larger crackdown on China’s cities
What is Hong Kong’s extradition battle about ... especially through leasing land and attracting business investment.” After 2003, city-dwellers were allowed some democratic self-governance through ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong ex-official urges dropping extradition legislation
... living in Hong Kong or even passing through Hong Kong. I think the government has had sufficient notice of the depth of worries and concern expressed by people at all levels, including the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader under pressure as weekend protests loom
an expert on Chinese politics at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Calls to amend the plan or for Carrie Lam to step down are coming from many sectors, including business leaders, he noted, adding ... ( read original story ...)
HK startup Nexstgo carves out space in crowded laptop market
Some might doubt if there is any room for startups in the laptop market, which is already dominated by a handful of global firms. How will a Hong Kong brand be able to compete with the multinational ... ( read original story ...)
Protesters gather in Hong Kong, government offices shut after violence
Hong Kong's benchmark stock exchange slid as much as 1.5 per cent on Thursday, extending losses from the previous day. Most roads around the business district were opening for traffic, but Pacific ... ( read original story ...)