Hong Kong is in the midst of its worst political violence since the semiautonomous city’s handover to China in 1997. Defusing the crisis—and maintaining its status as a global financial powerhouse and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong anti-government protesters reject Beijing’s claim that an inquiry into unrest could only start if they stop taking to the streets
Anti-government protesters have vowed “no negotiation and no compromise” a day after Beijing’s top official overseeing Hong Kong affairs said one of their demands – an inquiry into the recent ... ( read original story ...)
More companies say Hong Kong protests hitting their bottom line
“The protests in Hong Kong have had some effect on retail sales at our malls, particularly at Pacific Place. If the protests continue, sales are likely to continue to be affected,” Michelle Low, Swire ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protests ‘unprecedented’ but businesses OK: eyewitness
editorial director of the Hong Kong Free Press, told Yahoo Finance’s On The Move, from the front lines of the demonstrations. “I was just tear gassed a few minutes ago.” Hong Kong — a critical travel ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Stock Rout Enters 10th Day, Worst Streak Since 1984
Hong Kong business confidence, already strained by the trade war, faces fresh challenges as street clashes damp spending and deter tourists. In some of the Chinese government’s strongest comments yet ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong facing biggest crisis since handover-senior China official
the head of China’s Hong Kong and Macau Affairs office said on Wednesday, as more protests were set to rock the Asian financial hub. Zhang Xiaoming, one of the most senior Chinese officials ... ( read original story ...)
Macau’s casinos count cost of Hong Kong’s escalating protests
HONG KONG — Growing protests in the Asian financial center of Hong Kong are weighing on the neighboring Chinese territory of Macau as some visitors steer clear of the world’s biggest gambling ... ( read original story ...)
More Hong Kong companies say business impacted by mass protests
“The protests in Hong Kong have had some effect on retail sales at our malls, particularly at Pacific Place. If the protests continue, sales are likely to continue to be affected,” Michelle Low, Swire ... ( read original story ...)
China warns Hong Kong protesters not to ‘play with fire’
Hong Kong has suffered weeks of sometimes violent ... swelled into a broader backlash against the government of the Asian financial hub and its political masters in Beijing. ... ( read original story ...)
More protests planned in Hong Kong as U.S., Australia raise travel warnings
The protests in the Asian financial hub began with opposition ... sending wrong signals to the “violent separatists” in Hong Kong. WATCH: Hong Kong protests intensify over 24 hours The ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. urges increased caution for Americans visiting Hong Kong
"The only way to regain the public's trust in the government and the Hong Kong police force is by properly, directly and conscientiously addressing the five demands," Chan said at a news conference ... ( read original story ...)
Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund and HSBC present JUMPSTARTER 2020
2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Alibaba Hong Kong Entrepreneurs Fund, a non-profit initiative launched by Alibaba Group, announced today that HSBC will be the title sponsor of the third edition of its start ... ( read original story ...)
If Hong Kong Avoids a Bloody Crackdown, It Can Thank Taiwan
Here’s the good news, summed up in one word: Taiwan. While the Chinese government sees Hong Kong as a vital commercial and economic center, the assimilation of Taiwan is a far bigger priority. The ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s finance chief says record currency reserves give it enough fire power to ward off any attack on currency, recession possible
Photo: Felix Wong Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po on Wednesday noted that any attack on its currency could be dealt with adequately given its strong banking system and record currency ... ( read original story ...)