The saga of the arrest, detention and trial of Meng Wanzhou, the chief financial officer of Huawei, by Canada following an extradition request by the United States has lasted more than 1,000 days and ... ( read original story ...)
Sequoia China-Backed AI Startup Aibee Said to Seek New Funds
Aibee, a Chinese artificial intelligence startup, is planning a funding round to raise about $100 million, according to people familiar with the matter.The Sequoia Capital China-backed firm could seek ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: international companies reconsider future in wake of security law
Businesses reassess presence in territory amid curbs on movement and doubts about legal system’s reliability, with many building up offices in Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong residents who have been fully vaccinated in five more countries will be allowed to fly back under updated rules
Deals have been struck with India, Malaysia, Pakistan, Thailand and South Korea to recognise vaccination records issued by their authorities. ( read original story ...)
An Audience With HSBC’s Nicolas Moreau on moving to Hong Kong and thinking ‘like locals’
The chief executive of HSBC’s asset management arm reflects on adapting to life during lockdown and his imminent move to Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s rich powerbrokers are put in their place by Beijing
The business tycoons and rich families who have traditionally dominated Hong Kong’s politics will see their influence wane under reforms being introduced by its pro-Beijing government. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s neighbouring economic zone of Qianhai in Shenzhen will expand eight times to boost tech and business links
Beijing will expand the economic zone of Qianhai in Hong Kong's neighbouring city of Shenzhen by eight times in a massive push to foster closer business and technological links between the two places, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: HK, SZ to boost co-operation
Chief Executive Carrie Lam today led a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government delegation to attend the High-level Meeting & Hong Kong/Shenzhen Co-operation Meeting 2021 in Shenzhen. The ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong national security law: protest fund facing foreign collusion probe to stop taking donations ‘until further notice’
The 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund is closing almost a month earlier than expected after police investigation into its activities. It has paid out HK$243 million to protesters charged in connection with ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s neighbouring economic zone of Qianhai in Shenzhen will expand eight times to give city ‘wider stage’ to excel
Hong Kong's status as a financial hub is set to receive a major boost as Beijing moves to expand the Qianhai economic zone in neighbouring Shenzhen by eight times, paving the way for potentially ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Market surges 1%
At closing bell, the benchmark Hang Seng Index rose 1.01%, or 261.64 points, to 26,163.63. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index rose 0.85%, or 79.44 points, to 9,371.15. ( read original story ...)
Amazon Grapples With Backlash Over Politics and Privilege in Hong Kong-Set Drama Series ‘Expats’
Amazon Studios has denied Hong Kong press reports that Nicole Kidman walked off the production of “Expats” in Hong Kong. Instead, filming is to continue despite ongoing controversy. “Nicole ... ( read original story ...)
103-year-old Hong Kong woman and son, 69, found dead in flat by firefighters
Police say deaths don’t appear to be suspicious and no suggestion pair took their own lives. Emergency services were called after security guard reported bad smell coming from home in Sheung Shui. ( read original story ...)
Nicholas Tse: Hong Kong star renounces Canadian citizenship amid China’s crackdown on celebrity culture
Hong Kong actor Nicholas Tse has revealed that he has applied to renounce his Canadian citizenship amid rising concerns of China’s crackdown on celebrity culture. The 41-year-old actor told China ... ( read original story ...)