Hong Kong's business community, backed by some of its famous billionaires, is upbeat on the benefits of a national security law for the city, according to an industry survey, while expressing concerns ... ( read original story ...)
China Broke Treaties Trying to Control Hong Kong More, Says Ambassador Craft
China’s push to assert more control over Hong Kong is a human rights issue worthy of debate at the United Nations, U.S. Ambassador to the UN Kelly Craft said. She spoke to Bloomberg's Shery Ahn on ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader says opponents of security law are “enemy of the people”
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Tuesday urged opponents of Beijing's plan to impose national security legislation in the financial hub to stop "smearing" the effort, saying those who did were "the ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Plan to Take Charge of ‘Serious’ National Security Cases in Hong Kong Sparks Concern
China will take charge of “serious” cases in Hong Kong that breach national security, a senior Chinese official said Tuesday as Beijing prepares to impose new national security laws in the city. ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to allow gatherings of up to 50 people as COVID-19 curbs ease
Hong Kong will let groups of up to 50 people meet from Friday, easing an earlier limit of eight people, after reporting only a small number of coronavirus cases in recent weeks, Health Secretary ... ( read original story ...)
What Is China up to in Hong Kong? | Opinion
It is imperative that the U.S. fully understand the motivations behind China's recent aggression in Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Investment bank says Hong Kong stock market will lure up to 31 Chinese companies listed on U.S. exchanges
The news comes a few days after U.S. legislators passed a law tightening rules around Confucius Institutes, which promote Chinese language and culture around the world. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong banks see profit growth in 2019 despite challenges; an increased focus on costs set to continue, finds KPMG report
Hong Kong's banking sector showed resilience in 2019 despite a challenging year for the overall economy. The industry will need to manage ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong chief calls opponents “enemy of the people”
World News Hong Kong chief calls opponents "enemy of the people" Posted . Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Tuesday urged opponents of Beijing's plan to impose national security legi ... ( read original story ...)
Former Hong Kong envoy chosen as new British ambassador to China
Britain has appointed a former top envoy to Hong Kong during the "umbrella movement" as its next ambassador to China, a move that comes as London hardens its stance on Beijing amid the row over its ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong government is ‘driving away’ the city’s best and brightest, says author
Hong Kong's government is effectively "driving away" the"best and brightest" among the city's young, professional middle-class workforce, who not only support the anti-government protests the most but ... ( read original story ...)
Julius Baer committed to Asia despite Hong Kong tensions -paper
Julius Baer is committed to Asia and Hong Kong, despite international tensions with China over pro-democracy protests in the former British colony, the Swiss private bank's chairman Romeo Lacher said ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader wants people to not ‘demonize’ security law
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says she hopes the opposition will not “demonize and stigmatize” a national security law for the semi-autonomous territory ... ( read original story ...)
Behind the tests: Hong Kong firm puts Premier League on road to recovery
The thousands of coronavirus tests that have enabled the Premier League to return this week have an unlikely source -- a little-known start-up in Hong Kong. The company has set up stations at each of ... ( read original story ...)