Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen has promised "necessary assistance" to the people of Hong Kong after protests reignited in the semi-autonomous region over the weekend. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong border town slumps as mainland traders vanish
The protesters, many from elsewhere in Hong Kong, built on years of resentment by some locals who blame the cross-border traders for overcrowding the town and pushing up rents as they load up on ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protesters have promised a ‘miracle’ but China’s national security law seems impossible to stop
After a months-long break due to the coronavirus pandemic, tear gas returned to the streets of central Hong Kong Sunday, as police clashed with protesters over a proposed national security law. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong security law ‘needed to tackle terrorism’
Hong Kong needs a controversial new security law to tackle "growing terrorism", the territory's security chief has said. John Lee said the city had become "shrouded in the shadow of violence". After ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks drop as security law prompts new protests
Shares in Hong Kong fell almost 2 per cent a day after widespread demonstrations returned to the streets, as investors scrambled to figure out the implications of China’s move to impose a national ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Protests Are Back Amid Coronavirus, Want New China Security Law Trashed
More street protests will erupt in the coming weeks as China won't back down from imposing a harsh, new security law to stamp-out Hong Kong's pro-Democracy protest movement ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan promises ‘support’ for Hong Kong’s people as China tightens grip
President Tsai Ing-wen pledges ‘necessary assistance’ after a resurgence in protests against newly proposed security legislation from Beijing ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Stocks Mostly Up On Lockdown Easing But Hong Kong Extends Losses
Most Asian markets rose Monday as a further opening up of economies from lockdown offset worries over worsening China-US tensions, while Hong Kong sank again after the city was rocked by protests at ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s security chief warns of growing ‘terrorism’ as government backs Beijing’s planned security laws
Hong Kong's security chief said "terrorism" was growing in the city, as government departments rallied on Monday behind Beijing's plans to introduce national security laws and after thousands took to ... ( read original story ...)
Explainer: Emerging get-tough consensus among Trump’s China advisers tested by Hong Kong debate
Long divided between those pushing for a hardline stance and others advocating cautious engagement, President Donald Trump’s China advisers - under the shadow of the coronavirus crisis - appear to ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Promises ‘Necessary Assistance’ to Hong Kong’s People
Taiwan has no law on refugees that could be applied to Hong Kong protesters who seek asylum on the island. Its laws do promise, though, to help Hong Kong citizens whose safety and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Police Fire Tear Gas As Thousands Protest Planned Security Law
Demonstrators defied social distancing rules and thronged some of the busiest retail districts Sunday. China's parliament is planning legislation to tighten its grip on the semi-autonomous territory. ( read original story ...)
Former British governor: China has betrayed Hong Kong
Christopher Patten, who served as the final British governor of Hong Kong before it was handed over to China in 1997, is accusing Beijing of betraying the city with a new proposal that would curtail ... ( read original story ...)
US Aide Renews Warning On China’s Proposed Law For Hong Kong
The warning from national security advisor Robert O'Brien came amid soaring tensions between Washington and Beijing, and only hours after China's foreign minister Wang Yi warned that the two countries ... ( read original story ...)