The United States announced sanctions on Friday against six Hong Kong or Chinese officials it blamed for implementing a new security law in Hong Kong, following the mass arrests of pro-democracy ... ( read original story ...)
US sanctions Chinese officials over Hong Kong crackdown
The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on Chinese officials in response to the crackdown on the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong, which continued last week with the arrest of politicians ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. set to announce new sanctions on six individuals linked to Hong Kong mass arrests: sources
The United States is set to announce fresh sanctions on Friday on six individuals connected to the mass arrests earlier this month of Hong Kong pro-democracy activists, two sources familiar with the ... ( read original story ...)
Xiaomi Takes $11 Billion Sanction Hit, Chinese Financials Pre-Announce Positive Earnings, Week In Review
Asian equity markets saw a bout of profit taking accompanied by higher volumes as South Korea and India underperformed. The US Department of Defense added Xiaomi and eight other companies to the list ... ( read original story ...)
Arbitrator’s eBRAM offers quick mediation of contractual disputes for HK$200 as Covid-19 roils Hong Kong’s small businesses
The eBRAM platform could not have kicked off sooner, as Hong Kong’s business community, particularly the so-called micro enterprises with fewer than 10 employees, are struggling to stay afloat in the ... ( read original story ...)
Lawmakers slam Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation for repeated delays to Sha Tin-Central link, ‘unacceptable’ evasiveness
Lawmakers are sceptical the rail operator can meet the current timetable for opening the massive project’s cross-harbour section. ( read original story ...)
British QC prosecuting activists in Hong Kong fought to be allowed to take case
David Perry faces accusations of ‘making the wrong choice’ after applying despite local objections ... ( read original story ...)
Lawyer Who Handled ‘Hong Kong 12’ Case Loses Legal Licence
A human rights lawyer who handled the case of Hong Kong pro-democracy activists detained in China had his licence revoked Friday, he told AFP, a move he said was triggered by the sensitivity of the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Exodus Could Spur $36 Billion in Outflows: BofA
Hong Kong could see capital outflows of as much as $36 billion this year as residents leave the city for the U.K. in response to China’s sweeping security law, keeping the local dollar off the strong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong security chief says police surveillance under security law is not subject to existing rules
Hong Kong's security chief said on Friday that police surveillance of communications under the city's national security law is not subject to rules under the financial hub's Interception of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Civil Servants Given Four Weeks to Pledge Loyalty to the Government
Hong Kong's 180,000 civil servants were told on Friday they had four weeks to sign a document pledging their loyalty to the Chinese-ruled city's mini-constitution and dedication to the government. ( read original story ...)
Fare thee well, Hong Kong Jack
I’ve had the same tailor in New York City for years, which is a sentence that sounds extremely twee, but let me clarify. ( read original story ...)
Tencent-backed video-sharing app Kuaishou wins green light from Hong Kong to raise up to US$6 billion
Kuaishou Tech will kick off its blockbuster IPO next week, as the loss-making company targets a listing in early February. ( read original story ...)
Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Hong Kong’s top institutions rethink how their lectures and programmes are presented
Hong Kong's professional education scene continues to be rated among the world's best, and the city's universities are among the highest-ranked in Asia. The SAR is a highly sought-after destination ... ( read original story ...)