It has been almost a month since the Chinese Communist Party enacted its invasive “security” law — better called the oppression law. If there had been any doubt prior to the law’s taking effect that i ... ( read original story ...)
China Could Consider U.S. Hong Kong Consulate Cuts, Global Times Editor Says
China warned the U.S. to think “carefully” about where their relationship was heading, in response to a question about their trade deal that came amid a flare in tensions over the forced closure of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong reports daily record of 118 coronavirus cases
Hong Kong reported 118 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, a daily record, including 111 locally transmitted cases, adding to a deluge of new infections that have hit the global financial hub in the ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: Hong Kong and California see record daily cases; ‘huge discrepancy’ in South Africa death toll
California sees record new cases; WHO emergencies chief says vaccinations unlikely before 2021; global cases pass 15m. Follow the latest updates ... ( read original story ...)
China Could Consider U.S. Hong Kong Consulate Cuts, Editor Says
Chief Hu Xijin said Beijing would likely respond to the forced closure of its Houston consulate with moves that inflict more pain on the U.S. than closing its operation in Wuhan -- including potential ... ( read original story ...)
UK reveals details of special Hong Kong visa for overseas nationals
Home secretary Priti Patel says BNO visa changes were ‘proportionate response’ to China’s increasing control over the city ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Local Cases Hit Record 105 in ‘Most Severe Moment’
Hong Kong reported a record 105 new local virus cases as the city’s “most severe” situation since the epidemic began prompted health officials to expand virus-protection measures. ( read original story ...)
China says UK citizenship pathway for Hong Kong residents violates international law
A new British policy allowing Hong Kong residents to claim British citizenship is a "violation of international law" and interferes with China's internal affairs, China's embassy in London said on ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: More Hong Kong Residents Say U.S. Is Bigger Threat Than China, Poll Shows
An exclusive Newsweek poll also showed that more Hong Kong residents believed closer relations with mainland China "will best serve Hong Kong's long-term strategic interests" than they did for ... ( read original story ...)
UK unveils new special visa for Hong Kong’s BNO holders
However, Ms Patel said on Wednesday that the offer meant the UK was "keeping our promise" to Hong Kong residents "to uphold their freedoms". What are the conditions to get the spe ... ( read original story ...)
UK details path to citizenship for Hong Kong applicants
Britain's route to citizenship for almost three million people in Hong Kong will open in January 2021, and applicants will not need a job to come to the country, interior minister Priti Patel said on ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong orders masks indoors in public as daily cases hit record
Hong Kong will extend strict social distancing measures from midnight on Wednesday, ordering masks in all indoor public areas including malls and markets, as the global financial hub reported a daily ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong mandates masks in all indoor public areas
Hong Kong will expand strict new social distancing measures from midnight on Wednesday, mandating face masks in all indoor public areas including malls and markets, Health Secretary Sophia Chan said. ( read original story ...)
Hurting the Hong Kong dollar peg could come at a ‘high cost’ to the greenback, strategist says
Two methods the White House could use to damage the peg would likely backfire, Liu told CNBC's "Street Signs" on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)