Hong Kong has now gone three weeks without local transmission of Covid-19, with zero infections recorded on Saturday although there were six imported cases including a pilot, according to a government ... ( read original story ...)
China has HSBC’s taipan in a vice with few options but to fall in line with the security law for Hong Kong in the bank’s biggest market
As a member of top Chinese political advisory body, HSBC’s Asia-Pacific CEO had to document his support for the highly controversial law, a source says. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong officials disappointed at Canada’s move to suspend extradition pact
Senior officials in Hong Kong said on Saturday they were "very disappointed" at Canada's decision to suspend its extradition treaty with the Chinese-ruled city and again slammed Washington for ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Indian groups in Hong Kong call for home stays for returnees, not quarantine camps
That came as the Department of Health announced on Friday air arrivals from low-risk areas could wait for their Covid-19 test results at home or in hotels if designated waiting facilities were full, ... ( read original story ...)
As Bank of East Asia joins Hong Kong lenders in providing mortgages for Greater Bay Area homes, here is what you need to know about the loans
Hong Kong banks expect more Hongkongers to seek out property in the Greater Bay Area development zone, and at least six of these now offer mortgages for such purchases. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong was once a home for Beijing critics. Now they might not even be safe at the airport
Australian dissident artist Badiucao was searching for a place in Hong Kong to display some of his political works, many of which are critical of the Chinese Communist Party. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s youth: ‘If we shut up then we lose completely’
The gangly youth was one of thousands of pro-democracy protesters who tried to hold their annual march to mark the anniversary of Hong Kong’s handover from the UK to China on July 1. Tensions were ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Man Accused of Terrorism in First Use of New China Security Law
The logo of Judiciary of Hong Kong is seen outside West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts, after a motorcyclist accused of riding into a group of policemen during the protest, while carrying a flag calling ... ( read original story ...)
Canada Suspends Its Extradition Treaty With Hong Kong, Eyes Immigration Boost
Canada is suspending its extradition treaty with Hong Kong in the wake of new Chinese national security legislation and could boost immigration from the former British colony, top officials said on ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC ramping up operations in China – after supporting controversial law regime has imposed on Hong Kong
The bank, which has been condemned by British politicians for its position on Hong Kong, is making investments in its wealth management and insurance operations in China. ( read original story ...)
Controversial security law takes effect in Hong Kong
A controversial new security law has taken effect in Hong Kong. It was implemented by the Chinese Communist Party in Beijing, and many argue the law curtails freedom of speech and diminishes Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Canada restricts dealings with Hong Kong over new security law
Canada is suspending its extradition treaty with Hong Kong as part of a package of responses to the new security law China has imposed on the territory, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday. ( read original story ...)
Canada suspends extradition treaty with Hong Kong over new security law
Philippe Champagne says Canada is suspending its extradition treaty with Hong Kong as part of a package of responses to the new security law China has imposed on the territory. ( read original story ...)
China appoints Communist Party hardliner to oversee Hong Kong’s new security office
Just days after a draconian national security law went into effect in Hong Kong this week, Beijing has appointed a hardline, controversial Communist Party figure – Zheng Yanxiong – as chief of the new ... ( read original story ...)