Washington has openly criticized Beijing's sweeping national security law passed in June 2020 aimed at limiting Hong Kong's autonomy. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police raid university student union office
Hong Kong's national security police on Friday raided the office of a university student union after student leaders last week commemorated a man who killed himself after stabbing a police officer. ( read original story ...)
US issues sanctions, warns businesses of risks in China and Hong Kong as Beijing promises to ‘respond strongly’
The Biden administration sanctioned seven Chinese officials Friday amid continued crackdowns in Hong Kong by the Chinese government. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: US issues warning on business risks
The US has issued a warning to firms over the risks of doing business in Hong Kong after China imposed a new national security law there last year. A new business advisory tells multinational firms ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong national security police raid student union office
Hong Kong’s national security police on Friday raided the office of a university student union after student leaders last week commemorated a man who killed himself after stabbing a police officer. ( read original story ...)
Biden says Hong Kong is ‘deteriorating,’ and the administration is set to release an advisory for US businesses on the situation
"The Chinese government is not keeping its commitment that it made, how it would deal with Hong Kong," President Biden said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
The U.S. will warn companies about Hong Kong’s ‘deteriorating’ situation, Biden says
U.S. President Joe Biden said his administration will issue an advisory to warn American companies about the risks of doing business in Hong Kong. "The situation in Hong Kong is deteriorating. And the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong biotech firm Prenetics is set to list on the Nasdaq through a SPAC merger
Hong Kong biotech Prenetics is set to merge with Artisan Acquisition, a special purpose acquisition company backed by Hong Kong billionaire Adrian Cheng, a source tells CNBC's Emily Tan. The deal will ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. to Sanction Chinese Officials and Warn Companies Over Hong Kong -Sources
The United States is preparing to impose sanctions on Friday on a number of Chinese officials over Beijing's crackdown on democracy in Hong Kong, as well as a warning to international businesses ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protest documentary gets late Cannes slot
The Cannes film festival is set to screen a documentary on the 2019 crackdown on Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement on Friday, potentially risking diplomatic tensions with China. Cannes has handled ... ( read original story ...)
Hospital confirms death of Hong Kong influencer who reportedly died while taking waterfall photo
Sophia Cheung, an influencer from Hong Kong, reportedly died in the hospital after falling while taking a picture on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Sees Worst Year Ever for Press Freedom Amid Battle with China: ‘In Tatters’
The Hong Kong Journalists Association said it is concerned with "the erosion of freedom and the damage done to the diversified media scene." ... ( read original story ...)
Hospital appears to confirm death of Hong Kong influencer who reportedly died while taking waterfall photo
Instagram hiking influencer Sophia Cheung reportedly died after falling from a waterfall on Saturday. The hospital appeared to confirm the news. ( read original story ...)
Cannes Film Festival, Risking China’s Ire, to Screen Hong Kong Protest Documentary
The film festival’s decision to screen “Revolution of Our Times,” a documentary on Hong Kong’s 2019 pro-democracy protests that was produced in secret, comes as the city expands censorship. ( read original story ...)