The Bank of Thailand revealed it is already testing its central bank digital currency with large businesses. By September, they will use CBDC to transact with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Outbreak Set to Top Earlier Waves in Cautionary Tale
Hong Kong’s new coronavirus outbreak is set to surpass the magnitude of its previous wave of infections on Friday, in a cautionary tale that the worst may be yet to come in the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Hong Kong Envoy ‘Forced’ To Leave Over ‘Political Obstacles’
China has been angered by Taiwan's support for the city's pro-democracy protests and the government's decision to open an office to help Hong Kongers who want to relocate to the island. Beijing's new ... ( read original story ...)
Trump’s Hong Kong Action Will Hurt U.S. Businesses, AmCham Says
President Donald Trump’s move to end Hong Kong’s special status under U.S. law will hurt the country’s business interests and deepen pessimism about the Asian financial hub’s future, the American ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong national security law: New institutions show China’s true intent
"I don't care who does the electing, so long as I get to do the nominating." So said Boss Tweed, head of 19th century New York's infamous Tammany Hall political machine. By the same token, it matters ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Stock Market Has Negative Lead
The Hong Kong stock market has alternated between positive and negative finishes through the last five trading days since the end of the two-day winning streak in which it had gathered more than 230 ... ( read original story ...)
What Trump’s move to treat Hong Kong the same as China could mean for the U.S.
President Donald Trump announced the U.S. would end “preferential treatment for Hong Kong” and that the region “will now be treated the same as mainland China, no special privileges, no special ... ( read original story ...)
There’s an obvious way to strike back at China for the Hong Kong security law while scoring an economic win for the US
Want to strike back at China for the Hong Kong security law? Simple. Steal the brains from Hong Kong and bring them here. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong reverts to China tariffs under Trump order, impact limited -trade lawyers
President Donald Trump's executive order ending Hong Kong's special status under U.S. law effectively ends the territory's separate customs treatment from China - but the immediate impact on trade is ... ( read original story ...)
Let’s dispense with the idea that Donald Trump cares about democracy in Hong Kong
Let's dispense with the idea that Donald Trump cares about democracy in Hong Kong. The US President spent three years dazzled by Xi Jinping, and told the Chinese President last year that he'd keep ... ( read original story ...)
Sieren’s China: Poisoned atmosphere in Hong Kong
The biggest problem with China's controversial new security law for Hong Kong is that Beijing has free reign to impose draconian penalties if it pleases. The future looks bleak, says DW's . ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong businesses worried after US downgrade
After China introduced a controversial new security law, Donald Trump signed an order ending preferential economic treatment for the territory. What does Hong Kong's economic future now hold? ( read original story ...)
Some VPN Providers Pull Hong Kong Servers Over Security Law Fears
At least three virtual private network providers, which let internet users circumvent censorship and protect their privacy, are suspending their Hong Kong operations, citing concerns over Beijing’s ... ( read original story ...)
China: US using ‘gangster logic’ in Hong Kong response
China accused the U.S. of using "gangster logic" on Wednesday after President Trump directed an end to Hong Kong's special economic treatment due to China's national security law.China's Liaison ... ( read original story ...)