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 ...)
Britain will not ‘look away’ from Hong Kong responsibilities, says Raab
Britain will not look away from is responsibilities to Hong Kong, foreign minister Dominic Raab said on Sunday, repeating London's offer of extended visa rights in response to China's push to impose a ... ( read original story ...)
China media, Hong Kong government bristle at Trump’s pledge of curbs, sanctions
China's state media and the government of Hong Kong lashed out on Sunday at U.S. President Donald Trump's vow to end Hong Kong's special status if Beijing imposes new national security laws on the ... ( read original story ...)
In Hong Kong, China Threatens Businesses and Workers
Beijing is using fear and pressure to drum up support for its increasingly hard-line stance in the Asian financial capital, threatening its status as a global business center. ( read original story ...)
China’s Security Law Sends Hong Kong Residents Dashing for Exit
Phyllis Lam has lived in Hong Kong for 42 years. It’s where she was born, went to school, met her husband and planned to raise her two children. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Officials Say Trump ‘Completely Wrong’ to End City’s Special Status
Hong Kong officials lashed out on Saturday at moves by U.S. President Donald Trump to strip the city of its special status in a bid to punish China for imposing national security laws on the global ... ( read original story ...)
Key dates in Hong Kong’s anti-government protests
China's decision to impose national security laws on Hong Kong has exacerbated public and international concerns over the erosion of freedoms in the city and has rekindled anti-government protests in ... ( read original story ...)