Asian stocks ended mixed on Wednesday as worries about rising U.S.-China tensions offset optimism about the reopening of economies across the world. The Bloomberg reported that the U.S. is considering ... ( read original story ...)
Global stock markets rally despite Hong Kong tensions – business live
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Protesters mass in Hong Kong before anthem law is debated
HONG KONG (AP) — Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans and insults at police in Hong Kong before lawmakers later Wednesday debate a bill criminalizing abuse of the Chinese national ... ( read original story ...)
Protesters in Hong Kong Rally Against China’s Tightening Grip
Many sought to oppose a bill that would threaten prison for disrespecting the Chinese national anthem, the latest expression of public anger at Beijing’s encroachment. ( read original story ...)
AP EXPLAINS: Why is China pushing Hong Kong security law
China is taking matters into its own hands after last year's tumultuous anti-government protests in Hong Kong that often descended into tear gas-filled clashes. In a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong crisis: riot police flood city as China protests build
Pro-democracy groups gather to protest against national anthem bill as Donald Trump says he is ‘displeased’ with Beijing ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Police Clamp Down On National Anthem Law Protests
The latest unrest comes days after China announced separate plans to impose a sweeping national security law on Hong Kong following last year's huge and often violent pro-democracy rallies. That move ... ( read original story ...)
Asian shares defy global rally as Hong Kong unrest rattles investors
Fresh political unrest in Hong Kong over Beijing's proposed national security laws in the city hit Asian share markets on Wednesday, even as optimism about the re-opening of the world economy ... ( read original story ...)
Asia stocks mixed on uncertainty over Hong Kong security law
Chinese tension over Hong Kong competed with optimism about recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Benchmarks in Shanghai and Hong ... ( read original story ...)
In Hong Kong and beyond, China moves to consolidate position of strength as pandemic fades
This is by no means the first time Beijing has flexed its muscles in the South China Sea, or engaged in border disputes with India. But with political leaders in Washington and Ne ... ( read original story ...)
Asia stocks mixed on uncertainty over Hong Kong security law | Charlotte Observer
AP Photo Major Asian stock markets were mixed Wednesday as U.S.-Chinese tension over Hong Kong competed with optimism about recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Benchmarks in Shanghai and Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Asian stocks pull back as Hong Kong uncertainty weighs
Asian shares shed some of their recent gains on Wednesday as investor concerns about rising tensions between the United States and China tempered optimism about a re-opening of the world economy. U.S. ( read original story ...)
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares slip as new Hong Kong tensions rise
Asian shares slipped on Wednesday as investor concerns about rising tensions between the United States and China tempered optimism about a re-opening of the world economy. U.S. President Donald Trump ... ( read original story ...)
Israel Taps Local Desalination Firm IDE Over Hong Kong Rival
Israel on Tuesday chose local company IDE Technologies over a Chinese-linked rival to build the country's largest desalination plant to tackle water shortages in one of the driest parts of the world. ( read original story ...)