Since massive anti-government and anti-China protests erupted in Hong Kong over much of 2019, Chinese officials have been clamping down on the once-semi-autonomous financial hub to muzzle ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong democracy advocate sees “full-on assimilation” by China with revamp of electoral system
Hong Kong activist on China's latest move 02:08 Beijing — China's legislature approved on Thursday a controversial revamp of Hong Kong's electoral system. Authorities in Beijing said the changes would ... ( read original story ...)
China approves plan to tighten control of Hong Kong elections so that only ‘patriots’ run the city
The move gives a pro-Beijing committee power to choose Hong Kong’s lawmakers. HONG KONG -- China’s parliament has endorsed electoral reforms that pave the way for Hong Kong's biggest shake-up ... ( read original story ...)
China’s parliament moves to overhaul Hong Kong’s electoral system
The measures are part of Beijing's efforts to consolidate its increasingly authoritarian grip over the global financial hub. ( read original story ...)
Chinese tech giant Baidu could raise $3.6 billion in Hong Kong listing this month
Baidu also set up a standalone electric vehicle business with automaker Geely and is raising money for a biotechnology company. The company said it would use the proceeds from the Hong Kong listing to ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Baidu looks to raise $3.03 bln in Hong Kong listing
Chinese search engine company Baidu Inc is looking to raise up to $3.03 billion by selling 95 million shares as books opened on Thursday for its Hong Kong listing, a filing from the company showed. ( read original story ...)
China adopts new laws to ensure only ‘patriots’ can govern Hong Kong
In a formal vote the almost 3,000 NPC delegates approved a decision to amend Hong Kong’s mini constitution, the basic law, and the electoral system to ensure that people opposed to the Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus Outbreak at Fitness Centers Roils Hong Kong’s Finance Industry
HSBC told employees to vacate an entire floor of its iconic tower in Hong Kong’s Central district after an employee tested ‘preliminarily positive’ for the virus. Hong Kong’s finance sector was roiled ... ( read original story ...)
Facebook killed off its third US-Hong Kong undersea internet cable project in 6 months, citing US political pressure
Facebook said it withdrew its proposal to the FCC due to concerns from the US government about communication links with Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s New Frontier Group in talks to raise second SPAC IPO -sources
Hong Kong's New Frontier Group is in talks with investment banks about an initial public offering (IPO) via a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC), four people with knowledge of the matter told ... ( read original story ...)
Covid Outbreak Hits Banks, Gyms, Schools in Hong Kong
A coronavirus outbreak at a Hong Kong gym has spread to international schools and other fitness centers, while positive cases also appeared in the banking community just as the city was emerging from ... ( read original story ...)
COVID cluster at gym sends hundreds into quarantine in Hong Kong
... outbreak at a gym popular with expatriates in Hong Kong has resulted in over 240 people being sent into quarantine, the city’s government said, with positive cases spilling into the banking sector ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong activists urge EU not to ratify new deal with China
Activists say EU should refuse to sign treaty until national security laws and election restrictions are lifted ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese tech giant Baidu to raise at least $3 billion in Hong Kong listing this month
Baidu joins a long list of Chinese tech companies that are currently listed in the U.S. and that have done secondary offerings in Hong Kong, including Alibaba. ( read original story ...)