Facebook said it withdrew its proposal to the FCC due to concerns from the US government about communication links with Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
China’s parliament remakes Hong Kong in its own image
"One Country, Two Systems", as the formula is known, is meant to allow Hong Kong to continue until at least 2047 with its free speech, its independent courts and its vibrant - if limited - democracy, ... ( read original story ...)
US lawmakers condemn Beijing over Hong Kong election law
US lawmakers have rebuked China for passing a law that dilutes the proportion of democratically elected lawmakers in Hong Kong, as the Biden administration prepares to hold a high-level meeting with ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. says China’s Hong Kong moves a continuing assault on democracy
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Thursday condemned China's moves to change Hong Kong's electoral system, calling it a continuing assault on democracy in the territory. "The changes ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. calls China’s Hong Kong moves assault on democracy, forecasts ‘difficult talks’ next week
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Thursday condemned China's moves to change Hong Kong's electoral system, calling it a continuing assault on democracy in the territory and forecast ... ( read original story ...)
How China Plans to Control Hong Kong’s Elections and Elevate ‘Patriots’
New rules imposed by Beijing will make it nearly impossible for democracy advocates in the territory to run for chief executive or the legislature. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong politician worries China’s latest move will give Beijing more power
Since massive anti-government and anti-China protests erupted in Hong Kong over much of 2019, Chinese officials have been clamping down on the once-semi-autonomous financial hub to muzzle ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong democracy advocate sees “full-on assimilation” by China with revamp of electoral system
Hong Kong activist on China's latest move 02:08 Beijing — China's legislature approved on Thursday a controversial revamp of Hong Kong's electoral system. Authorities in Beijing said the changes would ... ( read original story ...)
China approves plan to tighten control of Hong Kong elections so that only ‘patriots’ run the city
The move gives a pro-Beijing committee power to choose Hong Kong’s lawmakers. HONG KONG -- China’s parliament has endorsed electoral reforms that pave the way for Hong Kong's biggest shake-up ... ( read original story ...)
China’s parliament moves to overhaul Hong Kong’s electoral system
The measures are part of Beijing's efforts to consolidate its increasingly authoritarian grip over the global financial hub. ( read original story ...)
China adopts new laws to ensure only ‘patriots’ can govern Hong Kong
In a formal vote the almost 3,000 NPC delegates approved a decision to amend Hong Kong’s mini constitution, the basic law, and the electoral system to ensure that people opposed to the Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus Outbreak at Fitness Centers Roils Hong Kong’s Finance Industry
HSBC told employees to vacate an entire floor of its iconic tower in Hong Kong’s Central district after an employee tested ‘preliminarily positive’ for the virus. Hong Kong’s finance sector was roiled ... ( read original story ...)
Facebook killed off its third US-Hong Kong undersea internet cable project in 6 months, citing US political pressure
Facebook said it withdrew its proposal to the FCC due to concerns from the US government about communication links with Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong activists urge EU not to ratify new deal with China
Activists say EU should refuse to sign treaty until national security laws and election restrictions are lifted ... ( read original story ...)