An index launched a year ago to give investors greater exposure to China’s internet giants is now the world’s worst-performing major technology gauge. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Said to Delay Plan for Antibody Test to Cut Quarantine
Hong Kong will postpone for at least two weeks a plan to start antibody testing at the airport for fully vaccinated people arriving from some areas, people familiar with the matter said, a setback in ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. pushes back as China tramples free press in Hong Kong
Rachel Maddow looks at the crackdown by China on the independent Apple Daily newspaper in Hong Kong and the condemnation from the Biden administration of China's continued persecution of independent ... ( read original story ...)
China sanctions Wilbur Ross, others over U.S. warning about Hong Kong business conditions
China said Friday that it sanctioned seven people, including former Commerce secretary Wilbur Ross, in response to U.S. sanctions. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police arrest 5 speech therapists over children’s books deemed seditious
Five union members were arrested over children’s books and four journalists were denied bail in Hong Kong's widening crackdown on dissent. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Police Explain Reasons for Arrests Over Children’s Books
Authorities said the children's books looked to "beautify illegal behavior" and simplify political issues "not comprehensible by children." ... ( read original story ...)
Men Who Beat Hong Kong Protesters in Mob Attack Are Sentenced to Prison
In his ruling, a judge in Hong Kong said that the seven defendants had “viciously” attacked innocent people in a train station in July 2019. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Leader Jokes About Need for Law to Muzzle Media Leaks
Hong Kong’s leader criticized media who published her comments in a private meeting and joked that a law might be needed to curb such reporting -- comments that are likely to fan concerns about the ... ( read original story ...)
Can Hong Kong retail recover without tourists?
After studying cash transfer programs conducted by its neighbors, Hong Kong is experimenting with putting money in people’s hands to help its struggling retailers. More than 6 million people have ... ( read original story ...)
Airport echoes with sobs and farewells in Hong Kong exodus
Hong Kong's virtually deserted airport fills with the sound of tearful goodbyes as residents fearful for their future under China's increasingly authoritarian rule start a new life overseas, mostly in ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police arrest speech therapists over children’s books with China depicted as a wolf
Five speech therapists in hoods and handcuffs were led away by security police in Hong Kong yesterday for distributing “seditious” children’s books that depict China as a malevolent wolf.The arrests ... ( read original story ...)
London mayor issues message of support to Hong Kong migrants
London’s mayor has sent a message of support to Hong Kong people fleeing China’s crackdown on democracy to seek a new life in the United Kingdom ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong jails seven over notorious mob attack during 2019 protests
The incident became a turning point in Hong Kong’s months-long uprising and fueled public distrust in the police force. ( read original story ...)
Five arrested in Hong Kong over children’s books deemed seditious
Hong Kong police arrested five trade union members on Thursday over children's books that they say are seditious, The Associated Press reported.The members were arrested on suspicion of publishing ... ( read original story ...)