Hong Kong Police have arrested pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai under China's new national security law, according to his top aide. "Jimmy Lai is being arrested for collusion with foreign powers ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai arrested, top aide says
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been arrested over suspected collusion with foreign forces under the new national security law, his top aide said on Twitter, in what is the highest-profile arrest ... ( read original story ...)
Dollar Trades Steady; Stocks to Start Week Mixed: Markets Wrap
Currency markets began the week in a muted fashion and stocks looked set to open mixed, with investors weighing uncertainty over the prospects for more U.S. stimulus. ( read original story ...)
Democratic Taiwan Stands With Hong Kong
China’s aggressive behavior must not be tolerated any longer. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong must strengthen laws against disrespecting Chinese flag as Beijing does the same, National People’s Congress politicians in the city say
Hong Kong will be required to strengthen its existing laws against disrespecting the Chinese flag as Beijing is set to widen the scope of its own national legislation covering the offence, according ... ( read original story ...)
National security law: Hong Kong’s financial institutions gripped by anxiety over United States sanctions
Bank insiders say they are walking a tightrope between following US requirements and ensuring they comply with Hong Kong laws. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Crisis Deals $7.7 Billion Blow to Property Tycoons
CK Asset, Wharf, Sun Hung Kai have all been affected, and prime office rents may drop 15% to 20% in 2020, an analyst says. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong elections: UK and allies condemn moves to ‘undermine democracy’
The ministers said they were "gravely concerned by the Hong Kong government's unjust disqualification of candidates". They condemned a year-long postponement of September's elections as ... ( read original story ...)
UK Urges Hong Kong Government to Reinstate Candidates, Hold Elections
Britain called on the Hong Kong government on Sunday to reinstate disqualified candidates and hold legislative council elections as soon as possible, in a joint statement with Australia, Canada, New ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong musicians falling on hard times as Covid-19 financial relief packages pass them by
Working performers not always eligible for financial support from government, with venues such as bars not recognised under scheme. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong reports 72 new coronavirus cases
Hong Kong reported 72 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, of which 63 were locally transmitted, as authorities continued efforts to contain a resurgence of infections in the global financial hub over the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Privacy Chief Says U.S. ‘Doxxed’ Sanctioned Officials
Hong Kong’s privacy chief criticized the U.S. Treasury Department for “doxxing” Chief Executive Carrie Lam and other officials by releasing their personal information as part of its sanctions on them. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police arrest five men over theft of 400,000 defective face masks they tried to sell on open market
Hong Kong police have arrested five men on suspicion of stealing 400,000 defective masks which were supposed to be thrown away, and selling them on the open market. In all 9,000 boxes of masks, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong national security law: why has the United States imposed sanctions on top officials serving the city and how hard will the penalties bite?
Under Washington’s measures, the US-based assets of 11 officials serving Hong Kong are frozen, Americans and firms barred from dealing with them. ( read original story ...)