The U.S. State Department imposed sanctions Monday on Chinese officials, citing a continuing political crackdown in Hong Kong—and efforts to extend that repression to people in the U.S.—and restrictions on access to Tibet.
U.S. sanctions six Chinese officials over crackdown on Hong Kong human rights, freedoms
The United States has imposed sanctions against Chinese officials accused of committing human rights abuses in Hong Kong as it released its latest report on Beijing's influence over the city.
US sanctions 6 officials over erosion of Hong Kong autonomy. China threatens to counter
The United States sanctioned six Chinese and Hong Kong officials who it alleged were involved in “transnational repression” and acts that threaten to further erode the city's autonomy, with China threatening to take countermeasures.
US trading firm Jane Street seeks to rapidly expand Hong Kong office space, sources say
Jane Street, one of the world's largest quant trading firms and market makers, is planning a sharp increase in Hong Kong office space, two people familiar with the matter said. The New York-based firm ...
US sanctions 6 Chinese and Hong Kong officials, drawing backlash from the city’s government
The United States sanctioned six Chinese and Hong Kong officials who it alleged were involved in “transnational repression” and acts that threaten to further erode the southern Chinese city’s autonomy ...
China Property Pain Worsens With Sales Slump, Record Vanke Loss
The world’s second largest economy has yet to find a floor for its slumping property market, as new home sales reversed into a slide and China Vanke Co. reported a record loss.
US slaps sanctions on top Chinese, Hong Kong officials for rights abuses
Secretary of State Rubio says Beijing ‘broke promises’ to Hong Kong residents, depriving them of their freedoms.
US sanctions 6 Beijing, Hong Kong authorities for ‘undermining’ the island region’s autonomy
The State Department sanctioned six Beijing and Hong Kong authorities who Secretary of State Marco Rubio said are "undermining Hong Kong’s autonomy." ...
US imposes sanctions on six senior Chinese and Hong Kong security officials
The individuals targeted by the US are all security or police officials, including Dong Jingwei, a senior figure in China’s Ministry of State Security, the country’s primary civilian intelligence ...
The United States on Monday imposed sanctions on Hong Kong’s police chief and five other officials over human rights concerns after China clamped down in the financial hub.
The United States on Monday imposed sanctions on Hong Kong's police chief and five other officials over human rights concerns after China clamped down in the financial hub. The sanctions "demonstrate ...
US sanctions six Chinese and Hong Kong officials for rights abuses
The United States on Monday sanctioned six senior Chinese and Hong Kong officials for "transnational repression" and actions it said eroded the autonomy of Hong Kong, one of the first major moves by ...
US Sanctions More Hong Kong Officials Amid Beijing-Led Crackdown
The Trump administration is sanctioning six Hong Kong officials, including the city’s justice secretary and police commissioner, in the latest steps to target authorities implementing Beijing’s ...
Hong Kong mortgage loans surge to 9-month high as new homebuyers seek more financing
Approved mortgage loans in Hong Kong rose to a nine-month high in February as buyers of new flats sought additional financing, suggesting an improvement in demand as developers continued to launch new ...
China property giant Vanke reports annual loss of $6.8 bn
Debt-laden Chinese property giant Vanke reported annual losses of 49.5 billion yuan ($6.8 billion) on Monday, citing falling sales and shrinking profit margins despite Beijing's attempts to revive the ...