Many opposed to China’s repression, including in Taiwan, put their faith in the U.S. leader — but overlook his undemocratic actions. ( read original story ...)
HK security chief says communications surveillance can come under security law
Hong Kong's security chief said on Friday that police surveillance of communications can come under the city's national security law, potentially giving officers broader powers of interception. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong shares end at near one-year high on robust mainland inflows
Jan 15 (Reuters) - Hong Kong stocks hit a near one-year closing high on Friday, posting their straight third weekly gains, buoyed by robust mainland inflows via the Stock Connect. ** The Hang Seng ... ( read original story ...)
Xiaomi slumps, Chinese banks rally as Hang Seng Index eyes best start in a decade
Hong Kong stocks are headed for a choppy end to the week as Xiaomi crashes on US sanctions. The benchmark index remains in positive zone, aided by a rally in shares of major Chinese banks. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Exodus Could Spur $36 Billion in Outflows, BofA Says
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 ...)
BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited (OTCMKTS:BHKLY) Sees Large Decline in Short Interest
BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited (OTCMKTS:BHKLY) saw a significant decrease in short interest in December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totalling 4,800 shares, a decrease of 53.4% ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC Tells U.K. Customers: Mask Up or Have Your Account Canceled
The British-based bank said it reserves the right to terminate the accounts of those who don't comply with mask-wearing in UK branches. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong pushes WTO to form panel over ‘Made-in-China’ labelling row after ‘disappointing’ US response
Fresh action at global trade body necessary as nothing substantive has followed filing of October complaint, says commerce secretary Edward Yau. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong retail sector warns any cuts to shopping mall opening hours will kill businesses, jobs
Health chief told lawmakers the authorities were considering restricting malls’ operating hours to reduce crowds in bid to contain coronavirus The Institute of Shopping Centre Management, an industry ... ( read original story ...)
ByteDance Rival Kuaishou Files For Hong Kong IPO While Hong Kong Growth Stocks Rally
Asian equities had a strong day with Hong Kong gaining while Mainland China succumbed to a bout of profit-taking. Alibaba, Tencent, and Baidu will not be added to the banned security list, though nine ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s First Website Takedown Under National Security Law Confirmed
A Hong Kong internet provider said Thursday it had blocked access to a website following a police order, the first confirmed takedown using a new national security law imposed by Beijing last year. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police arrest 11 on suspicion of aiding activists’ escape attempt
Hong Kong police have arrested 11 people over suspected crimes related to assisting a group of 12 pro-democracy activists accused of trying to flee the city by boat for Taiwan last year, police and ... ( read original story ...)
ByteDance’s Chief Rival Wins HKEX Nod for $5 Billion IPO
Kuaishou Technology, the main rival to ByteDance Ltd., has received approval from the Hong Kong stock exchange for an initial public offering of about $5 billion, according to people familiar with the ... ( read original story ...)
Hang Seng Index flirts with pre-pandemic level on Alibaba, Tencent while China stocks extend slump from 2008 high
Alibaba, Tencent and other sanctioned Chinese stocks power gains in Hong Kong as the Hang Seng Index flirts with pre-pandemic high. Stocks in mainland China extend a slump from the highest level in 12 ... ( read original story ...)