Pro-democracy groups gather to protest against national anthem bill as Donald Trump says he is ‘displeased’ with Beijing ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Police Clamp Down On National Anthem Law Protests
The latest unrest comes days after China announced separate plans to impose a sweeping national security law on Hong Kong following last year's huge and often violent pro-democracy rallies. That move ... ( read original story ...)
Asian shares defy global rally as Hong Kong unrest rattles investors
Fresh political unrest in Hong Kong over Beijing's proposed national security laws in the city hit Asian share markets on Wednesday, even as optimism about the re-opening of the world economy ... ( read original story ...)
Asia stocks mixed on uncertainty over Hong Kong security law
Chinese tension over Hong Kong competed with optimism about recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Benchmarks in Shanghai and Hong ... ( read original story ...)
In Hong Kong and beyond, China moves to consolidate position of strength as pandemic fades
This is by no means the first time Beijing has flexed its muscles in the South China Sea, or engaged in border disputes with India. But with political leaders in Washington and Ne ... ( read original story ...)
Asia stocks mixed on uncertainty over Hong Kong security law | Charlotte Observer
AP Photo Major Asian stock markets were mixed Wednesday as U.S.-Chinese tension over Hong Kong competed with optimism about recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Benchmarks in Shanghai and Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Asian stocks pull back as Hong Kong uncertainty weighs
Asian shares shed some of their recent gains on Wednesday as investor concerns about rising tensions between the United States and China tempered optimism about a re-opening of the world economy. U.S. ( read original story ...)
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares slip as new Hong Kong tensions rise
Asian shares slipped on Wednesday as investor concerns about rising tensions between the United States and China tempered optimism about a re-opening of the world economy. U.S. President Donald Trump ... ( read original story ...)
Israel Taps Local Desalination Firm IDE Over Hong Kong Rival
Israel on Tuesday chose local company IDE Technologies over a Chinese-linked rival to build the country's largest desalination plant to tackle water shortages in one of the driest parts of the world. ( read original story ...)
S.Korea stocks fall as Trump warns of strong Hong Kong response
KOSPI falls, foreigners net sellers * KRW trades flat against USD * S.Korea benchmark bond yield rises . SEOUL, May 27 (Reuters) - Round-up of South Korean financial markets: ** ... ( read original story ...)
Asian shares slip as new Hong Kong tensions rise
Asian shares slipped on Wednesday as investor concerns about rising tensions between the United States and China tempered optimism about a re-opening of the world economy. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader tries to reassure investors rattled by China law
China's plans to impose a new security law on Hong Kong will "only target a handful of lawbreakers", the city's leader said Tuesday, as she tried to reassure international businesses and investors ... ( read original story ...)
Trump to Announce Strong Hong Kong Response This Week
Kudlow said Washington would welcome back any American companies from Hong Kong or China's mainland. "We will do what we can for full expensing and pay the cost of moving if they ... ( read original story ...)
What is China’s proposed national security law for Hong Kong?
China has said it will impose national security legislation on Hong Kong, reigniting street protests and sparking international condemnation. If enacted, the legislation will mark the first time that ... ( read original story ...)