The House speaker was reacting to the president's executive order which brought sanctions against Beijing for imposing a security law that restricts freedoms in Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Ceases to Be Safe Haven in Gathering U.S.-China Storm
Hong Kong, until recently an oasis of political stability in Asia, is now gripped with unprecedented regulatory and legal uncertainty that threatens its position as one of the world’s top financial ... ( read original story ...)
China vows retaliation after Trump ends preferential status for Hong Kong
President Donald Trump on Tuesday ordered an end to Hong Kong's special status under U.S. law to punish China for what he called "oppressive actions" against the former British colony, prompting ... ( read original story ...)
Amid Hong Kong convulsion, Taiwan pitches investors its democracy
Amid political turmoil in financial hub Hong Kong, Taiwan is pitching investors its democracy, rule of law and high quality of life as the island aims to draw more foreign money and talent, Taiwan's ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei 225 Breaks 22,700 Resistance, Hang Seng Wobbles on US Sanctions
The Nikkei 225 Index rose 1.5%, breaking key resistance. The Hang Seng Index struggled to hold gains after Donald Trump’s order to end Hong Kong’s special status with the US. ( read original story ...)
Firebrand democrats poll strongly in Hong Kong, election organiser quits over Beijing pressure
Young firebrand activists polled strongly in Hong Kong pro-democracy primaries in initial results released on Wednesday, but one election organiser stepped down after Beijing warned the vote may ... ( read original story ...)
Trump Signs Hong Kong Sanctions Bill, Pivots to Criticizing Biden
President Trump said he signed into law a bipartisan sanctions bill to punish Chinese officials over Beijing’s crackdown on Hong Kong, in an hour-long press conference at the White House dominated by ... ( read original story ...)
What Hong Kong Losing Its U.S. ‘Special Status’ Means
Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992, the U.S. treated Hong Kong, a semi-autonomous part of China with its own legal and economic system, differently than the Chinese mainland in trade, commerce and other ... ( read original story ...)
Trump swings at Biden at official event announcing he signed Hong Kong sanctions bill
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he signed legislation that would slap sanctions on Chinese officials who undermine the autonomy of Hong Kong, the latest step in the administration's increasingly ... ( read original story ...)
USD/CAD snaps four-day winning streak ahead of BOC
BOC is expected to keep the benchmark rate unchanged at 0.25 ... However, America’s shunning of Hong Kong’s special trading status and anticipated retaliation from China kept the moves capped ... ( read original story ...)
Why US firms shouldn’t ‘freak out’ yet over Hong Kong
As US President Donald Trump targets China over Hong Kong, companies advised to "wait and see". ( read original story ...)
HKTDC Entrepreneur Day helps start-ups redefine industries
Day online platformHONG KONG, July 15, 2020 - () - In light of the COVID-19 situation, this year's HKTDC Entrepreneur ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: Renewed restrictions take effect in Hong Kong
Renewed restrictions took effect in Hong Kong on Wednesday, with restaurants limited to takeout after 6 p.m., as the Asian financial center battles a resurgence of the coronavirus. Mask-wearing has ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks shrug off US ending of city’s special status
Hong Kong's stocks shrugged off the latest bad news for the city ... To be sure, the Hang Seng Index had a flurry of gains around the imposition of the national security law at the start of this month ... ( read original story ...)