The reactions to President Trump’s decision fell along familiar political fault lines in a city wracked by nearly a year of protests. ( read original story ...)
China’s ‘nervous’ Xi risks new Cold War, last Hong Kong governor says
Chinese President Xi Jinping is so nervous about the position of the Communist Party that he is risking a new Cold War and imperiling Hong Kong's position as Asia's preeminent financial hub, the last ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong officials lash out at Trump plan to strip city of special status
Criticism follows the US president accusing Beijing of breaking its word over Hong Kong for imposing national security laws ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. firms in Hong Kong awake to ‘sad day’ as Trump vows to curb economic ties
The American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong said on Saturday it was "a sad day" for the global financial centre, hours after U.S. President Donald Trump moved toward stripping the city of its ... ( read original story ...)
‘Facing the Darkest Hour’: Hong Kong’s Protest Movement in Crisis
As the Chinese government’s grip tightens, protesters are debating how and why to keep fighting, or whether resistance is even possible. ( read original story ...)
What could losing US ‘special status’ mean for Hong Kong?
Washington's declaration this week that Hong Kong is no longer sufficiently autonomous from China was a historic moment with potentially far-reaching consequences for the finance hub -- though much ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. businesses awake to ‘sad day’ in Hong Kong as Trump moves to squeeze economic ties
The American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong said on Saturday it was a sad day for the global financial centre, hours after U.S. President Donald Trump moved toward stripping the city of its special ... ( read original story ...)
Minneapolis, Hong Kong, Lady Gaga: Your Friday Evening Briefing
Good evening. Here’s the latest. 1. The former Minneapolis police officer who pinned George Floyd has been charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. The arrest of Derek Chauvin, ... ( read original story ...)
US and China Clash Over Hong Kong Laws at Closed UN Meeting
The United States and United Kingdom clashed with China and Russia over Beijing’s new national security law for Hong Kong during closed Security Council discussions that reflected increasing ... ( read original story ...)
In broadside against China, Trump moves toward erasing Hong Kong privileges
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he was ordering his administration to begin the process of eliminating special treatment for Hong Kong to punish China for its plans to impose new security ... ( read original story ...)
Trump strikes China over virus, Hong Kong and student visas
President Donald Trump announced Friday he would withdraw funding from the World Health Organization, end Hong Kong’s special trade status and suspend visas of Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
US cuts WHO ties over virus, takes action against Hong Kong
President Donald Trump says the U.S. will be terminating its relationship with the World Health Organization over its handling of the coronavirus outbreak in China ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea Says It Supports China’s Measures on Hong Kong
North Korea on Saturday expressed its support for China's decision to impose new national security laws in Hong Kong, calling it a "legitimate step" to safeguard the state security. "Since Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Trump to curb China students, strip Hong Kong privileges
President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States will restrict Chinese students and start reversing Hong Kong's special status in customs and other areas, as Beijing imposes a controversial ... ( read original story ...)