Yang Jiechi, China’s top diplomat, has warned the US not to interfere in Hong Kong and Xinjiang, after senior Biden administration officials criticised Beijing’s policies in both regions. In the first ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks climb on sustained mainland demand
Hong Kong stocks ended higher on Tuesday, underpinned by consumer and industrial firms, as mainland investors continued to pour money into the Asian financial hub. ** The Hang Seng index rose 1.2%, to ... ( read original story ...)
How Hong Kong’s resilience and innovative ability keep it safe – and will help it adapt to post-Covid-19 life
WRLDCTY Festival highlight city’s best practices during ongoing pandemic and also predict trends such as greater focus on sustainable finance ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s minimum wage to remain unchanged at HK$37.50 an hour
It is the first time since the index’s 2011 introduction that the hourly minimum rate of pay stays at same level. ( read original story ...)
China and Hong Kong stocks rise as liquidity, virus worries ease
China and Hong Kong stocks climbed on Tuesday, helped by easing concerns about tight liquidity conditions and falling cases of new coronavirus infections. ** The CSI300 index rose 1.1% to 5,477.39 ... ( read original story ...)
Continued Support Anticipated For Hong Kong Shares
The Hong Kong stock market on Monday wrote a finish to the four-day slide in which it had plummeted more than 1,850 points or 6.2 percent. The Hang Seng Index now rests just beneath the 28,900-point ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s China Strategic has submitted offer for BEA life insurance arm
China Strategic Holdings Ltd. said on Tuesday it has submitted an offer and is among the final bidders for the life insurance business of Hong Kong's Bank of East Asia (BEA). ( read original story ...)
Myanmar coup’s impact on Hong Kong economy limited, business groups say
The future of Hong Kong investments in Myanmar was uncertain following a military coup on Monday, but its impact on the city’s economy would be limited, business groups and industry watchers have said ... ( read original story ...)
The free Hong Kong that made me an overnight popstar? That city has vanished
It’s hard to believe just how quickly the vibrant city has changed since I first arrived in 2013 to perform a song at a protest. A blanket of fear covers it now ... ( read original story ...)
As freedom erodes in Hong Kong, thousands leave for the UK
Thousands of Hong Kongers have already moved to Britain as Beijing tightens control over the former British colony. The British government expects more than 300,000 people to apply to its new ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong extends social distancing measures for two weeks until after Chinese New Year
Hong Kong will extend social distancing measures for a further two weeks until after the Chinese New Year holiday and will impose stricter testing rules when cases of COVID-19 are detected. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong wants to keep its US$581 billion war chest for defending the currency instead of the economy, monetary chief says
HKMA fears use of the Exchange Fund to help combat economic crisis will hurt its ability to defend the peg, but it will work with banks to offer help to firms and individuals, CEO Eddie Yue says. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai to wait for bail verdict in national security case
Hong Kong media tycoon and Beijing critic Jimmy Lai, the most high-profile person charged under the national security law, will remain in custody after the city's top court said it would announce its ... ( read original story ...)
Kuaishou Trades at Twice IPO Price in Gray Market
Institutional investors are buying Kuaishou Technology’s Hong Kong shares before its Friday debut at a premium to the listing price. ( read original story ...)