The Hong Kong stock market has alternated between positive and negative finishes through the last four trading days since the end of the two-day winning streak in which it had gathered more than 230 ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-HSBC Economist Vows to Back Hong Kong Banks in Parliament Bid
A former economist at HSBC Holdings Plc plans to run for a seat in Hong Kong’s legislature, vowing to stand up for the financial services sector against growing influence from China. ( read original story ...)
Unofficial Hong Kong vote sees new generation take over battle for democracy
A younger, more defiant generation of Hong Kong democrats has secured the most votes in unofficial primary elections in the Chinese-ruled city, setting the stage for a battle with pro-Beijing ... ( read original story ...)
How the Hong Kong protests led to the downfall of a renowned Canadian jeweller
Alberta's Korite International, which produces about 90 per cent of the world's supply of the rare gem ammolite, has obtained creditor protection. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Sanctions on Hong Kong Security Law Put Banks in a Quandary
As President Trump moves to punish Chinese officials involved in the clampdown on Hong Kong, international banks and other businesses face conflicting rules of both Washington’s coming sanctions ... ( read original story ...)
China vows retaliation against U.S. over Hong Kong sanctions
NBC News’ Janis Mackey Frayer details China’s response to President Trump’s decision to remove Hong Kong’s special economic status. ( read original story ...)
Chinese State Media Says Trump Admin Has an ‘Abnormal Worship of Its Own Power’ After Hong Kong Decision
Chinese state media lashed out at President Donald Trump on Wednesday, following the administration's Tuesday decision to sanction Chinese officials and end Hong Kong's special status with the U.S. An ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Citizens Turn to Stablecoins to Resist National Security Law
Hong Kong's national security law enables the government to seize and confiscate assets if one commits a "political crime." Some local citizens are turning to stablecoins for protection, while ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong will remain ‘extremely important’ financial centre despite short-term security law fallout: Andrew Sheng
Hong Kong’s proximity to China means global financial managers will continue to flock to the city for access to the mainland, says prominent ex-financial regulator Andrew Sheng. ( read original story ...)
Deutsche Bank Asia CEO Picks Singapore Base in Snub to Hong Kong
Deutsche Bank AG new Asia chief executive officer will be based in Singapore, picking the city over Hong Kong at a volatile time for the Chinese territory. ( read original story ...)
Trump ends preferential economic treatment for Hong Kong
US President Donald Trump has signed an order to end preferential economic treatment for Hong Kong, after China enacted a new security law there. Hong Kong would be treated "the same as mainland China ... ( read original story ...)
Western Newsrooms Weigh Alternatives to Hong Kong as Beijing Tightens Grip
For decades, Hong Kong’s press freedoms have made it a hub for Western media organizations covering Asia. Beijing's new national-security law is causing many newsrooms to rethink the city’s status as ... ( read original story ...)
Australia financial hub push to replace Hong Kong
The federal government will consider tax and regulatory concessions to help attract capital and skilled workers fleeing Hong Kong and to make Australia an international financial services hub. Senator ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong is in the throes of two battles: Another coronavirus wave and U.S.-China tensions
Hong Kong has reported 1,570 confirmed cases and eight deaths since the start of the pandemic in January, a number that is far lower than the epidemic in mainland China that saw more than 4,634 deaths ... ( read original story ...)