HONG KONG - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has urged China to disclose the details of people killed, detained or missing during the Chinese military's crackdown on pro-democracy protesters centred on Beijing's Tiananmen Square 29 years ago. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Marks Tiananmen Crackdown, as China Ignores Event
HONG KONG — Tens of thousands of pro-democracy activists turned out in Hong Kong Monday to commemorate the 29th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown in Beijing, observing an event that goes largely unmentioned in mainland China. This year’s ... ( read original story ...)
A Hit in Financial Technology, Blockchain Future Leaders Fund
The Hong Kong Nobel Heroes Day and The New Financial Forum of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area was held successfully on April 7 th. The event produced greater opportunities and cooperation platforms for economic development and technology ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Xiaomi plans $3 billion CDRs in blockbuster July IPO: sources
HONG KONG (Reuters/IFR) - Chinese smartphone and connected device maker Xiaomi plans to raise up to 30 percent of its blockbuster $10 billion IPO by selling shares in mainland China while offering the remainder in Hong Kong, said people with knowledge of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to announce results of study on vacancy tax to cool property market, finance chief Paul Chan says
The Hong Kong government is about to complete a study on imposing a vacancy tax on developers who hoard empty flats, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said during a legislative meeting on Monday. It is not clear when officials will reveal the research ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong set for vigil as US marks Tiananmen anniversary
The topic remains taboo in mainland China and any form of commemoration, whether public or private, is banned. In Hong Kong, however, tens of thousands of people gather every year in Victoria Park on the evening of June 4 to remember the victims in the ... ( read original story ...)
Former Hong Kong lawmakers sentenced to month in jail
HONG KONG (Reuters) - A Hong Kong court on Monday sentenced two former lawmakers to four weeks in jail for unlawful assembly inside the legislature while they were still lawmakers, further sapping the energy of political activists in the Chinese-ruled ... ( read original story ...)
The Mediazone “Oscars” for the Hong Kong business community bestows the prestigious “Most Valuable Enterprise IT Partner Award” on DYXnet Group
"DYXnet has earned a reputation among enterprises as a much trusted IT partner -- and this accolade rewards our outstanding achievements" HONG KONG, June 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- DYXnet Group -- Greater China's leading carrier-neutral network service ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s top court hears landmark appeal on spousal visa for British lesbian
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong's top court on Monday began hearing the final appeal of a landmark LGBT rights case that has garnered public support from more than 30 top global banks and law firms, including Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley. Marriage is ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong independence activists sentenced to four weeks’ jail
Baggio Leung arrives at a magistrate court in Hong Kong. Photograph: Bobby Yip/Reuters Two Hong Kong independence activists who were stripped of their status as lawmakers in 2016 were sentenced to four weeks in prison on Monday for their role in a fracas ... ( read original story ...)
Win Streak May Continue For Hong Kong Shares
BOC Hong Kong dropped 1.14 percent, Sino Land jumped 0.88 percent, China Mobile climbed 0.79 percent, China Life advanced 0.68 percent, WH Group shed 0.62 percent, Pin An Insurance collected 0.59 percent, Hong Kong & China Gas added 0.35 percent ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong former lawmakers sentenced to one month in jail
HONG KONG (Reuters) - A Hong Kong court on Monday sentenced two former lawmakers to four weeks in jail for unlawful assembly inside the legislature while they were still lawmakers, further sapping the energy of political activists in the Chinese-ruled ... ( read original story ...)
China Warning on ‘Dictatorship’ Chant Chills Hong Kong Vigil
For 28 years, tens of thousands of Hong Kong democracy advocates have marked the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown by rallying for political change in China. This year, they face new risk in doing so. At issue are a series of slogans chanted ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Banks, Meet the 21st Century
Still, the prize will be worthwhile. HSBC Holdings Plc, Standard Chartered Plc and Bank of China (Hong Kong) Ltd., the city’s three note-issuing banks, can’t take their stranglehold on deposits for granted. Not when the new virtual lenders are being ... ( read original story ...)