Authoritarian dictators and fear-based rule have existed since time immemorial, judging by what history asserts. The totalitarian tyrannies of Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin, Pol Pot and other such ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Autonomy Act is US moving from tariffs to financial war on China
Even as the global economy reels from the coronavirus pandemic, Beijing implemented its controversial national security law for Hong Kong this month. This resulted in strong condemnation and punitive ... ( read original story ...)
China vows retaliation as Trump slaps sanctions on officials, companies interfering with Hong Kong’s autonomy
Michael Pillsbury, director of the Center on Chinese Strategy at The Hudson Institute, breaks down the latest in the souring relationship between Washington and Beijing. ( read original story ...)
Could the United States break Hong Kong’s peg to the dollar?
The move, while unlikely, would undermine Hong Kong's financial operations. Plus, Turkey's military expenditure. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong residents are considering leaving — here’s how Australia’s COVID-19 hit economy could benefit
The Lau family are paying close attention to Australia's new offer of a special visa and permanent residency pathway for Hong Kong residents, and they're not alone. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong third wave: infection of three health workers at Tuen Mun Eye Centre sparks Covid-19 cluster fears as city marks grim milestone
could start taking in those less serious cases within one to two weeks at the earliest. 122 days of Sars vs Covid-19 – which is worse for Hong Kong’s markets? Meanwhile, starting from July 25, ... ( read original story ...)
In Hong Kong, young democrats raring to ‘resist’ as nomination period kicks off for crucial election
Hong Kong formally kicked off a two-week registration period for candidates to run in a key legislative election in September, amid fears authorities might try to disqualify an assertive young ... ( read original story ...)
Some VPN firms shut down Hong Kong servers over security law concerns
A handful of virtual private network (VPN) providers have shut down their servers in Hong Kong, citing concerns over the national security law. ( read original story ...)
‘My existence is a warning signal: the Hong Kong you knew is gone’
It’s a summer evening in central London, the last straggling office workers are drifting home and I’m sitting on a park bench, waiting for Nathan Law to arrive at the quiet square where we have ... ( read original story ...)
Autonomous Trucking Startup Plus.ai Reportedly Seeking $60M
Plus.ai, an autonomous trucking startup based in the U.S. and China, is in talks to raise $60 million, the Information reported. Hong Kong-based investment and securities firm Guotai Junan ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police arrest pro-democracy politician set to run for legislature
Hong Kong police arrested on Friday pro-democracy politician Tam Tak-chi, who is expected to run for a seat in the legislature in September's election, on charges including incitement to participate ... ( read original story ...)
HKEX hires top women managers to oversee IPO applications after bribery scandal taints world’s favourite market
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing has installed two senior executives to tighten its stock-listing process following a bribery scandal that tainted the world's favourite initial public offering (IPO) ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong demands Taiwan officials sign ‘one China’ document for visa renewal: source
Taiwan officials in Hong Kong have been told their visas will not be renewed if they don't sign a document supporting Beijing's claim to Taiwan under its "one China" policy, a person with direct ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Main Airline Expects $1.3 Billion Loss
Like the rest of the industry, Cathay Pacific Airways has been plunged into crisis by the coronavirus pandemic, which has grounded demand for travel and prompted official restrictions. ( read original story ...)