The Trump administration has launched a major diplomatic and economic offensive against China, hitting Chinese officials with myriad sanctions over the past four months ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. sanctions Hong Kong chief and 10 others blamed for repression in the city
Lam and others in the Hong Kong establishment had dismissed the risk of sanctions. Regina Ip, a member of Lam’s executive council who was not included in the list of officials s ... ( read original story ...)
Trump administration sanctions Hong Kong chief Carrie Lam over ‘Orwellian’ crackdown
The U.S. imposed a fresh round of sanctions on Hong Kong's chief executive Carrie Lam and 10 other officials over China's crackdown on the territory. ( read original story ...)
U.S. sanctions Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam, 10 others
The U.S. government on Friday sanctioned Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam and 10 others for complying with Chinese policies it says restrict the island's freedoms. ( read original story ...)
Trump administration sanctions Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam for carrying out Beijing’s ‘policies of suppression’
The Trump administration on Friday announced that it is sanctioning Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam as part of a wave of sanctions on Hong Kong officials over the Chinese government’s 'policies ... ( read original story ...)
US sanctions pro-China leader of Hong Kong, other officials
The U.S. on Friday imposed sanctions on Hong Kong officials, including the pro-China leader of the government, accusing them of undermining autonomy and restricting freedom ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. hits Hong Kong leader and other officials with sanctions, citing “brutal oppression”
The U.S. on Friday imposed sanctions on Hong Kong officials, including the pro-China leader of the government, accusing them of roles in squashing freedom in the former British colony. The Treasury ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to Launch Universal Testing as City Faces Third Wave of Coronavirus Pandemic
Due to Hong Kong’s limited testing capacity, three China-based labs will conduct the mass testing in temporary facilities in the city. ( read original story ...)
Around the World Elections Are Being Delayed Because of the Pandemic. Here’s Where Experts Say Hong Kong Went Wrong
Amid the pandemic, territories around the world are struggling to balance the right to vote with public health ... ( read original story ...)
US Consulate In Hong Kong Calls Collusion Claims ‘Ludicrous’
The US consulate in Hong Kong on Friday said it was "ludicrous" to suggest its diplomats meeting with pro-democracy politicians could breach the city's new national security law, a charge levelled in ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to Offer Free Virus Testing to Whole City, Says HK01
Hong Kong will offer free virus tests to all residents, reported local media outlet HK01 on Friday, a move that reflects the powerful boost that mainland China has provided to the city’s effort to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s wealthy move gold out of city on security law fears
Hong Kong’s wealthy are moving increasing amounts of their gold out of the financial hub after Beijing imposed a new national security law on the city last month, dealers in the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong files court challenge to 2019 poll disqualification
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong filed a court challenge on Friday against his disqualification from district polls, in a move which may have implications for this year's removals of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: Joshua Wong among 24 charged over Tiananmen vigil
At least 24 people in Hong Kong have been charged with taking part in a banned candlelight vigil on 4 June to mark the anniversary of China's 1989 Tiananmen crackdown. Pro-democracy activist Joshua ... ( read original story ...)