Scott Morrison seems at pains to play down his diplomatic response to the new security laws, focusing on economic opportunities ... ( read original story ...)
Banks in Hong Kong audit clients for exposure to US sanctions
US and European banks in Hong Kong are conducting emergency audits of their clients to identify Chinese and Hong Kong officials and corporates that could face possible US sanctions over a new national ... ( read original story ...)
Pope scraps prepared remarks on China’s security law in Hong Kong, raising concerns: report
Pope Francis skipped any mention of Hong Kong during his weekly address Sunday, even though the issue was reportedly included in his prepared remarks. Francis omitted a paragraph on his "attention and ... ( read original story ...)
EU in talks over Hong Kong national security law retaliation
France and Germany have proposed the first EU countermeasures in retaliation for China’s imposition of a sweeping national security law on Hong Kong. The three-pronged response would aim to boost the ... ( read original story ...)
American, United Cancel Hong Kong Flights Over Mandatory Crew Testing
The two airlines canceled flights to and from Hong Kong after the city said all crew members arriving there would have to undergo Covid-19 tests. ( read original story ...)
China accuses Australia of ‘gross interference’ after offer of safe haven for Hong Kong visa holders
Prime minister Scott Morrison cancels extradition treaty citing the new national security law as ‘a fundamental change of circumstances’ ... ( read original story ...)
Morrison’s Hong Kong visa changes fall short of ‘safe haven’
After days of speculation about offering safe haven for Hong Kong citizens, the Prime Minister has adopted the most limited and least costly option he could find. Given current international travel ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live updates: Africa CDC stresses testing; Hong Kong grapples with new cluster
The coronavirus has infected more than 12.06 million people around the world as of Thursday, killing at least 549,900 people. ( read original story ...)
China opens national security office in Hong Kong in wake of new security law
The new security legislation in Hong Kong punishes crimes of secession, subversion, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces with up to life in prison. China opened its new national security office ... ( read original story ...)
Five Eyes Nations Draw Fury From China by Pushing Back on Hong Kong Law
The Five Eyes intelligence sharing group—the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia and New Zealand—are at the forefront of the international push back against Beijing's draconian new law. ( read original story ...)
ESG investors ‘concerned’ over firms’ response to Hong Kong security law, analyst says
Investors in the environment, social and governance (ESG) space want to know what firms like HSBC are doing to improve their overall stewardship in response to Hong Kong's national security law, says ... ( read original story ...)
Australia offers five-year extension to Hong Kong visa holders and cancels extradition treaty
Prime minister Scott Morrison says the new national security law is ‘a fundamental change of circumstances’ in the territory ... ( read original story ...)
Australia Halts Hong Kong Extradition Agreement and Expands Visa Program
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said visas for Hong Kongers already in Australia would be extended by five years, and suggested that businesses move from the city to his country. ( read original story ...)
What Hong Kong’s National Security Law Means for Its Pro-Democracy Movement
Books written by pro-democracy leaders like Joshua Wong disappeared from public libraries. Activists deleted social-media accounts. Demosistō, Wong’s political party, disbanded. Nathan Law, a ... ( read original story ...)