Hong Kong police raided the private offices of media tycoon and activist Jimmy Lai, a top executive at his company said, months after he was arrested under a new national security law and the newsroom ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks retreat most in three weeks as Alibaba, HSBC tumble, BTS jumps in Seoul debut
Hong Kong stocks fell by the most in three weeks, as investors assessed China’s newest economic data and the impact of possible US sanctions on the city’s businesses. Alibaba Group Holding and banks ... ( read original story ...)
Clock Ticks For Banks to Comply With Trump’s Hong Kong Sanctions
The countdown has begun on whether banks will be ensnared in the Trump administration’s sanctions on Chinese and Hong Kong officials, singled out for contributing to a clampdown on political freedoms ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks retreat most in three weeks on China outlook as Alibaba slips, BTS jumps in Seoul debut
Hong Kong stocks fell by the most in three weeks, as investors assessed the earnings outlook and weaker China producer prices added to concerns doubt about the strength of economic recovery. Alibaba ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong schoolboy admits role in gang assault on classmate accused of ‘supporting government’ during civil unrest
A Hong Kong schoolboy has pleaded guilty to assaulting a classmate he accused of "supporting the government" during last year's civil unrest. The 15-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, ... ( read original story ...)
Germany Sees Record Cases; Hong Kong Travel Bubble: Virus Update
Europe intensified efforts to stem a resurgent coronavirus outbreak, with France announcing further restrictions and London set for a clampdown. ( read original story ...)
Long-reigning king of southern China, Hong Kong looks north to a possible usurper
President Xi Jinping has given Shenzhen the starring role in turning southern China into an economic powerhouse, but Hong Kong is largely absent in his prescription for regional greatness. The ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Denounces ‘Made in China’ Label Demand, SCMP Says
Hong Kong has made a “formal intervention” at a meeting of the World Trade Organisation, demanding the U.S. withdraw its pending regulation to label goods manufactured in the city as “Made in China,” ... ( read original story ...)
US targets Hong Kong leader but not banks in sanctions report
The United States on Wednesday renewed pressure against Hong Kong's leader, accusing her of undermining autonomy from China, but stopped short of imposing sanctions on banks under a tough new law. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Stock Market May Run Out Of Steam
BOC Hong Kong lost 0.46 percent, Henderson Land added 0.34 percent, Hang Lung Properties and Power Assets both gained 0.24 percent, China Mengniu Dairy rose 0.13 percent, New World Development ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Xi lays out plan to build Shenzhen into global rival to troubled Hong Kong
The leader called for the tech hub to be developed into a ‘model city,’ while saying Hong Kong should be further integrated with the mainland’s economy. ( read original story ...)
US may sanction banks doing business with those linked to Hong Kong crackdown
Financial institutions doing business with those deemed responsible for undermining Hong Kong's autonomy may face sanctions, the US government said on Wednesday. The US State Department submitted a ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. State Department issues sanctions warning to banks over Hong Kong crackdown
The U.S. State Department on Wednesday warned international financial institutions doing business with individuals deemed responsible for China's crackdown in Hong Kong that they could soon face tough ... ( read original story ...)
Where to Find Investment Income Now That Bank Dividends Are Drying Up
The worst year for stock dividends in over a decade is upending formerly rock-solid retirement plans all across Asia. Nearly a third (28%) of Asia Pacific companies — including marquee names like ... ( read original story ...)