Big City investors in HSBC and Standard Chartered have voiced unease at the banks’ decision to back China’s move to impose a controversial national security law on Hong Kong.The two London-based ... ( read original story ...)
Trump not considering sanctions on China’s Xi over Hong Kong
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he was not considering placing sanctions on Chinese President Xi Jinping personally over Beijing's push to impose national security legislation in Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Punish China over Hong Kong? Why Trump may pull his punches.
Even before Beijing’s clampdown on Hong Kong, China-bashing had become increasingly popular in the U.S. But the election year limits Trump’s options. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s last British leader: China’s agenda ‘Orwellian’
The last British governor of Hong Kong criticized the Chinese government on Friday over proposed national security legislation, calling it part of an “Orwellian" drive to ... ( read original story ...)
Patten says China pursuing ‘Orwellian’ agenda in Hong Kong
The last British governor of Hong Kong is criticizing the Chinese government over proposed national security legislation, saying it would violate the agreement on handing the territory over to Beijing ... ( read original story ...)
Is Boris Johnson Really Ready to Take in Millions of People from Hong Kong?
On its face, this is a bold move. But in classic Johnson fashion, the detail has yet to be revealed. It might yet turn out that the British offer is not quite as generous as some media portrayals have ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s last British governor likens city’s democrats to Mandela, King
The last British colonial governor of Hong Kong said the city's democrats are on the same side of history as Nelson Mandela and Martin Luther King, and blamed Chinese President Xi Jinping for ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea’s top diplomat endorses China’s Hong Kong policy
North Korea's top diplomat said Pyongyang supports the Chinese government on the "Hong Kong issue," state media said. ( read original story ...)
Bourse chief says Hong Kong to benefit from ‘less friendly’ Washington
The comments by Charles Li, the outgoing chief executive of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, come as the Trump administration increases efforts to push Chinese companies out of America’s capital ... ( read original story ...)
Lessons for American Police From Hong Kong
For most of last year, life here was intertwined with protests. Those not attending demonstrations might have found themselves caught in the middle of a police clearance operation, with officers ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea expresses support for China’s measures in Hong Kong
North Korea's foreign minister met with the Chinese ambassador to express support for China's measures in Hong Kong, North Korea's KCNA state news agency said on Friday. ( read original story ...)
News Quiz: Protests, Hong Kong, Primary Elections
Arlington National Cemetery The Martin Luther King Jr. memorial St. John’s Church Washington National Cathedral Which country said it would allow nearly three million people from Hong Kong to live and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Free Media Fears Being Silenced by China’s National Security Law
Lai and some other members of the media fear the new legislation - which has not yet been set out in detail - will make Hong Kong more like mainland China, where the ruling Commun ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong restaurant group’s Covid-19 bible sweeps the world
As restaurants around the world attempt to reopen safely amid the coronavirus pandemic, one valuable resource is now making the rounds amongst them. It's called the "Covid-19 Playbook," creeated by ... ( read original story ...)