The New York Times will shift part of its Hong Kong office to Seoul, the latest sign of the chill spreading in the global financial centre just two weeks after Beijing imposed a new national security ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong returns to social distancing as ‘critical’ 3rd wave hits city
Life in Hong Kong had more or less returned to normal. Restaurants, shopping malls and public areas appeared to be buzzing once again. © James Pomfret/Reuters, FILE Employees wea ... ( read original story ...)
NY Times to Move Some Staff From Hong Kong, Citing New Law
The New York Times says it will transfer some of its staff out of Hong Kong because of uncertainties about practicing journalism in the Chinese territory under its new security law. ( read original story ...)
Young Hong Kong democrats seek new political order under shadow of Beijing
The national security law Beijing foisted on Hong Kong has drawn red lines across many aspects of life in the region, but a vanguard of young democrats is intent on shaking up the political order and ... ( read original story ...)
New York Times to move part of Hong Kong office to Seoul in wake of security law
The New York Times will shift part of its Hong Kong office to Seoul, the latest sign of the chill spreading in the global financial centre just two weeks after Beijing imposed a new national security ... ( read original story ...)
China Vows to Retaliate After Trump Signs Hong Kong Sanctions Bill
China on Wednesday sharply criticized President Trump’s moves to strip Hong Kong of its preferential trading status with the United States and clear the way for new sanctions on ... ( read original story ...)
Trump signs executive order to end preferential treatment for Hong Kong
President Trump announced Tuesday he has signed legislation to impose sanctions on China in response to its interference with Hong Kong's autonomy. He also signed an executive order ending the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: China vows to retaliate after Trump ends special economic status
China has vowed to retaliate after the US ended Hong Kong's preferential trade status and imposed sanctions on officials who crack down on rights. President Donald Trump said he was acting because ... ( read original story ...)
Pelosi Says Trump’s ‘Coddling’ of Xi Enabled China’s Hong Kong Crackdown
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 ...)