China proposes strict national security law to combat political unrest in Hong Kong. Beijing says that the law is necessary to "safeguard national security." ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo: China measure a ‘death knell’ for Hong Kong autonomy
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday condemned China's effort to take over national security legislation in Hong Kong, calling it “a death knell for the high degree ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong lawmakers fail to decide on bailout for Ocean Park after concerns raised over HK$3 billion owed to bank
Members of Finance Committee ask why public should foot bill for loan from local arm of Bank of China. Park’s deputy chairman denies any conflict of interest after legislator points out board director ... ( read original story ...)
U.K. Banks Exposed to Hong Kong Fall Amid Political Turmoil
U.K.-listed banks with heavy exposure to Hong Kong slipped as China’s attempt to tighten its grip on the city fueled a political backlash. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Condemns China’s National Security Law: Hong Kong Update
The U.S. condemned China’s plan to enact sweeping national security legislation in Hong Kong, with Secretary of State Michael Pompeo calling the proposal “disastrous” and urging Beijing to reconsider. ( read original story ...)
Stocks teeter as Beijing seeks to tighten grip on Hong Kong
Beijing said Friday it would forego gross domestic product targets as it tries to revive its economy from the damage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and that it would consider a national security bill ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Tighter Grip on Hong Kong Shakes City’s Business World
The territory’s stock market plunged amid expectations that money would soon be leaving the Asian financial hub, which faces tough new measures from Beijing and retaliation from the United States. ( read original story ...)
After an initial defeat by Hong Kong’s army of protesters, China has begun its revenge
A new proposal would increase China's national security presence in Hong Kong and give more power to law enforcement. ( read original story ...)
China’s plans for security agencies in Hong Kong will ‘silence city’, activists say
HONG KONG (Reuters) - A Chinese proposal to impose national security laws on Hong Kong could see mainland intelligence agencies set up bases there, raising fears of direct law enforcement and what U.S ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong lawmaker mourns ‘end of homeland’ as China mulls anti-protest law
"This is the end of Hong Kong and it’s like the end of our homeland," said Tanya Chan, a legislator in the territory. ( read original story ...)
Beijing Says Imposing a National Security Law in Hong Kong Is Necessary. Democracy Activists Call It ‘the Saddest Day’ in City History
Beijing’s latest plan to crack down on dissent in Hong Kong by passing controversial national security legislation has shocked democracy advocates in the semi-autonomous city, and elicited swift ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing may base security agencies in Hong Kong as part of new laws
A proposal to impose national security laws in Hong Kong could see mainland intelligence agencies set up bases in the global financial hub, raising fears of direct enforcement by Chinese authorities ... ( read original story ...)
US Says Security Law A ‘Death Knell’ For Hong Kong Autonomy
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday slammed Beijing over a proposed new security law for Hong Kong and warned that the semi-autonomous territory could lose its special trading privileges. "The ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Protest Movement Left Reeling by China’s Power Grab
Beijing’s move to take a direct hand in the territory’s affairs will pit the pro-democracy movement against an uncompromising Communist Party. ( read original story ...)