Chinese businesses like Huawei Technologies Co pose a threat to the West, Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Nathan Law said on a visit to Italy on Tuesday, shortly before the Italian foreign minister ... ( read original story ...)
Jack Ma’s Ant Group files for Hong Kong-Shanghai IPO, says first-half profit rose 1,000%
Ant Group, which is still controlled by Alibaba founder Jack Ma, reported a more than 1,000% jump in profits in the first half of 2020. ( read original story ...)
Alibaba’s Ant Group files for IPO in Hong Kong, Shanghai
Ant Group, the financial technology arm of e-commerce giant Alibaba Group, on Tuesday filed for a dual-listing in Hong Kong and Shanghai, in what would likely be the world’s largest initial public sto ... ( read original story ...)
Ant Group files for dual listing in Shanghai and Hong Kong
Jack Ma’s Ant Group has filed for an initial public offering in Hong Kong and Shanghai that is expected to raise about $30bn in what could be the world’s largest offering, exceeding that of Saudi ... ( read original story ...)
With Hacks and Cameras, Beijing’s Electronic Dragnet Closes on Hong Kong
By Paul Mozur To get onto his Facebook account, the police used Tony Chung’s body. When officers swarmed him at a Hong Kong shopping mall last month, they pulled him into a stairwell and pinned his ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to Relax Social Distancing Rules as Virus Cases Drop
Hong Kong will relax social distancing rules from Friday, allowing evening dining at restaurants and the removal of masks during outdoor exercise, as Covid-19 cases in the city dwindle. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong banks’ aggregate balance hits nearly 3-yr high
The aggregate balance in Hong Kong's banking systems hit a nearly three-year high with a strong local currency and a continuous capital influx, reassuring investors about the stability of the global ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Hong Kong to ease distancing rules as cases drop
Under the new normal, it is not possible for us to wait until there are no more local cases before relaxing the social distancing measures,” Sophia Chan, Hong Kong’s health minister said in a news ... ( read original story ...)
Kenosha Protests, Hong Kong Reinfection, Aleksei Navalny: Your Tuesday Briefing
Good morning. We’re covering the first confirmed coronavirus reinfection, the wave of job losses headed for Europe and the long slog of pandemic boredom. A 33-year-old man was infected a second time ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong announces easing of some coronavirus measures
Hong Kong on Tuesday announced it would ease some coronavirus measures from Aug. 28, as the government cautioned against complacency despite a steady fall in the number of new cases. Hong Kong had ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong court again denies bail for first person charged under new security law
A Hong Kong court again denied bail on Tuesday to the first person charged with inciting separatism and terrorism under a new national security law in the Chinese-ruled city. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to Announce New Social Distancing Rules as Cases Drop
Hong Kong will announce new social distancing arrangements later Tuesday after a “reassuring” downward trend in Covid-19 cases, Chief Executive Carrie Lam said. ( read original story ...)
First coronavirus reinfection documented in Hong Kong, researchers say
The 33-year-old man tested positive after returning from Europe, but showed no symptoms the second time round. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protest singers fear for their future
Ho was once one of the biggest stars in Hong Kong. In the 2000s she was also becoming a major name in Cantopop on mainland China, where she would play to sell-out crowds across the country. That all ... ( read original story ...)