Chinese lawmakers could approve the law within days, threatening to curb free speech and protest in the territory after a year of political tumult. ( read original story ...)
The ‘real’ handover: Hong Kong fears looming laws will end ‘one country, two systems’
Hongkongers say Beijing’s new security laws – set to pass this week – will turn their country ‘into China for real this time’ ... ( read original story ...)
National security law: could Singapore take Hong Kong’s finance crown? It’s keeping mum
The city state has been clear it does not want to be seen as taking advantage of Hong Kong’s political turmoil. Yet its generous tax rates, lower rents and safe streets are undeniably appealing. ( read original story ...)
Banking giant HSBC under new Hong Kong attack
Hermes said it is in talks with the bank after HSBC supported a new law in a post on Chinese social media platform WeChat. ( read original story ...)
Second major investor hits out at HSBC for backing China’s crackdown on Hong Kong
Hermes said it is in talks with the bank after HSBC supported a new law in a post on Chinese social media platform WeChat. ( read original story ...)
Lisa Nandy leads calls for sanctions on Israel over West Bank annexations
Labour hardens stance to apply imports ban if hardline proposals go ahead in face of mounting international opposition ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong fears freedoms will end as new law looms
With Beijing’s sweeping security law set to pass this week, many protesters accept that ‘one country, two systems’ is over ... ( read original story ...)
Consumer brand-focused SPAC D8 Holdings files for a $250 million IPO
The article Consumer brand-focused SPAC D8 Holdings files for a $250 million IPO originally appeared on IPO investment manager Renaissance Capital's web site renaissancecapital.com. Investment ... ( read original story ...)
Exchanges take shape in Macau, Guangzhou to turbocharge southern China’s Greater Bay into Asia’s largest financial market
Two new financial markets are taking shape on the drawing boards in southern China, with the potential to turbocharge the Greater Bay Area (GBA)'s economic growth engine. This is the making of Asia's ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police ban major security law protest
Police cited a risk of violence and said the gatherings and march would "pose a severe threat to public health" due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ( read original story ...)
U.S. curbs visas for Chinese officials over Hong Kong freedoms – Pompeo
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Friday Washington was imposing visa restrictions on Chinese officials responsible for restricting freedoms in Hong Kong, but he did not name any of those ... ( read original story ...)
In Seizing Control, China Sidelines Its Allies in Hong Kong
Local tycoons and British-trained civil servants helped promote Beijing’s agenda in the territory. Now Beijing seems ready to push them aside. ( read original story ...)
US restricts visas for Chinese officials over Hong Kong freedoms
Secretary of state Mike Pompeo says visa restrictions apply to ‘current and former’ communist party officials, but does not name them ... ( read original story ...)
US Restricts Visas In Latest Move On Hong Kong
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the United States would curb visas for unspecified current and former officials of the Chinese Communist Party "who were responsible for eviscerating Hong Kong's ... ( read original story ...)