The United States said on Friday it is taking steps to impose new visa restrictions on multiple Hong Kong officials over the crackdown on rights and freedoms in the Chinese-ruled territory.
Radio Free Asia closes Hong Kong office amid fears over controversial security law
US media outlet Radio Free Asia has closed its Hong Kong office amid safety concerns over a controversial new national security law.
Radio Free Asia quits Hong Kong as new security law sparks fears of press exodus
Radio Free Asia, a U.S. government-funded news outlet, said on Friday that it was closing its Hong Kong offices, in an early sign of the chilling effect a new national security law could have on ...
UPDATE 1-US-funded Radio Free Asia shuts Hong Kong bureau, citing security law concerns
By James Pomfret HONG KONG, March 29 (Reuters) - U.S.-funded Radio Free Asia said on Friday it had closed its Hong Kong bureau citing concerns over staff safety after the enactment of a new national ...
US Says Imposing New Visa Curbs on Hong Kong Officials Over Rights Crackdown
A supporter scuffles with police the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts building during the hearing of the 47 pro-democracy activists charged with conspiracy to commit subversion under the national ...
Hong Kong companies hail Malaysia as ‘go-to place’ for AI, e-commerce development
Country’s top diplomat in Hong Kong also says Malaysian firms will not shy away from business in city after enactment of domestic national security law.
Troubled Chinese property giant Country Garden delays earnings
Country Garden, once China’s largest property developer, is reeling under about $194 billion worth of debt. It defaulted on its US dollar debt last year. Last month, it received a liquidation petition ...
Syngenta withdraws Shanghai IPO application, will restart process in China or elsewhere ‘when the conditions are right’
Swiss agrichemicals and seeds giant Syngenta Group has withdrawn its application for a listing in Shanghai amid China’s slowing equities market, dashing hopes for one of the largest share sales this ...
US-funded Radio Free Asia closes its Hong Kong bureau over safety concerns under new security law
The president of U.S.-funded Radio Free Asia says its Hong Kong bureau has been closed because of safety concerns under a new national security law, deepening concerns about the city’s media freedoms.
U.S.-Funded Broadcaster Leaves Hong Kong, Citing Security Law
Radio Free Asia, which ran a small operation in Hong Kong, said its staff was at risk because of the law’s sweeping definition of “external interference.” ...
U.S.-Funded Radio Free Asia Closes Hong Kong Office in Wake of New Security Law
HONG KONG—Radio Free Asia, a U.S. government-funded news operation, closed its office in Hong Kong, an early sign of the impact that a new national security law is having on some media operations in ...
Hong Kong Tourism Board puts local and Greater Bay Area artists in international art scene’s spotlight
At Art Central, six local creators showcase works inspired by Hong Kong’s diverse culture and agility, while icons of the city like egg tarts and trams are featured in paper-cut art by Guangdong-based ...
RFA Departs Hong Kong, Citing Press Freedom Concerns
Radio Free Asia, a sister media outlet to VOA, announced on March 29, 2024, that it has closed its Hong Kong office and no longer has full-time staff in the city. RFA's leader blamed a new national ...
Hong Kong and Malaysia Forge Stronger Business Ties Amid New Legislation
Increasingly, more companies from Hong Kong are now looking at Malaysia as one of the important destinations for developing their artificial intelligence (AI) and e-commerce, which is an emerging ...