Hong Kong police on Monday banned an upcoming vigil marking the Tiananmen crackdown anniversary citing the coronavirus pandemic, the first time the gathering has been halted in three decades. The cand ... ( read original story ...)
The US needs to stand up for Hong Kong to deter China’s crackdowns
The US cannot sacrifice Hong Kong to make a larger point about the Chinese Communist party ... ( read original story ...)
UK’s suggested path to citizenship is ‘a joke,’ says Hong Kong legislator
Hong Kong legislator Regina Ip discusses why China's approval of national security law for Hong Kong will not erode the city's individual rights and freedoms, and why the U.K.'s offered path to ... ( read original story ...)
NetEase to raise up to $3bn in Hong Kong as US tensions rise
Gaming group NetEase will sell up to $3bn of shares in a Hong Kong secondary offering, in what could mark the start of a wave of Chinese companies raising capital in the city as tensions between ... ( read original story ...)
‘The future is elsewhere’ for Hong Kong’s youth as the outlook is bleak, says analyst
As Hong Kong gets thrust into a renewed period of uncertainty following China's approval of a controversial national security bill for the troubled territory, Independent Strategy's David Roche warns ... ( read original story ...)
Tariffs not top concern if Hong Kong’s favored trade status with U.S. is revoked, says ex-Trump negotiator
If Hong Kong's special trade status with the U.S. is revoked, that would affect the trade between the two, as well as impact the more than 1,300 American companies operating in the city. Due to its ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Markets Rally On Virus Hopes, Trump’s Hong Kong Action
Hong Kong led an Asia-wide market rally Monday as investors breathed a sigh of relief after Donald Trump fell short of imposing strict measures against China, while a further easing of virus lockdowns ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong reports first local COVID-19 cases in two weeks
Hong Kong has confirmed its first locally transmitted coronavirus cases in more than two weeks, fuelling concerns over its spread as restrictions on movement are relaxed. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks surge after Trump holds fire on retaliation
Shares in Hong Kong and mainland China jumped on Monday in their first day of trading President Donald Trump said he would revoke the Asian financial hub’s special trad ... ( read original story ...)
Japan says Hong Kong situation deeply concerning
The situation in Hong Kong is deeply concerning and stability is important, Japan's top government spokesman said on Monday regarding China's decision to impose a new security law on Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Seven former foreign secretaries urge UK to take lead on Hong Kong
Cross-party initiative reflects concern response to China’s imposition of security laws cannot be left to Donald Trump ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Businesses Brace for Damage as Tensions Over Hong Kong Grow
Rising tensions between the U.S. and China over Hong Kong have American businesses caught in the crosshairs amid a fight that they fear could disrupt their operations and that casts doubt over their ... ( read original story ...)
George Floyd, Hong Kong, SpaceX: Your Weekend Briefing
Here are the week’s top stories, and a look ahead. 1. Outrage over the death of George Floyd has incited a wave of demonstrations and unrest across the country. From the streets of Minneapolis, where ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese Media Use Race Clashes To Criticise US Over Hong Kong
Chinese state media took aim at the US government over the weekend as many American cities were gripped by raging protests and clashes, comparing the unrest with the pro-democracy movement in Hong ... ( read original story ...)