Jimmy Lai, one of Hong Kong's most prominent democracy activists, was arrested on Monday for suspected collusion with foreign forces under the national security law, in what is the highest profile ... ( read original story ...)
Dollar Trades Steady; Stocks to Start Week Mixed: Markets Wrap
Currency markets began the week in a muted fashion and stocks looked set to open mixed, with investors weighing uncertainty over the prospects for more U.S. stimulus. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong national security law: why has the United States imposed sanctions on top officials serving the city and how hard will the penalties bite?
Under Washington’s measures, the US-based assets of 11 officials serving Hong Kong are frozen, Americans and firms barred from dealing with them. ( read original story ...)
Startups Weekly: What countries want your startup?
They say business needs certainty to succeed, but new tech startups are still getting funded aggressively despite the pandemic, recession, trade wars and various large ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. sanctions branded ‘clowning actions’ as Hong Kong vows not to be intimidated
The Hong Kong government called the sanctions "shameless and despicable" and said the city would not be intimidated by them. ( read original story ...)
The U.S. sanctions against Hong Kong officials, explained
Relations between Washington and Beijing are rapidly deteriorating — and Hong Kong has found itself at the center of the fight. In the latest development, the Treasury Department on Friday imposed ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. sanctions branded ‘clowning actions’ as Hong Kong vows it won’t be intimidated
Beijing's top representative office in Hong Kong said on Saturday that sanctions imposed by Washington on senior Hong Kong and Chinese officials were "clowning actions" that would not frighten or ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing’s Hong Kong Office Says U.S. Sanctions ‘Clowning Actions’ as Tensions Escalate
Beijing's top representative office in Hong Kong said on Saturday that sanctions imposed by Washington on senior Hong Kong and Chinese officials were "clowning actions" that would not frighten or ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. imposes sanctions on Hong Kong’s Lam, other officials over crackdown
The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam, the territory's current and former police chiefs and eight other top officials for what Washington says is their ... ( read original story ...)
Trump escalates anti-China campaign with Hong Kong sanctions
The Trump administration on Friday imposed sanctions on 11 Chinese and Hong Kong officials, including Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam, in response to China’s enactment of a draconian security law ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Draws Fewer Expats as China Curbs City’s Freedoms
The city’s expatriate community is shrinking, as new restrictions by China on speech and political activities and a tumultuous year of protests have diminished the allure of living and working in the ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Sanctions Hong Kong’s Leader Carrie Lam For ‘Policies Of Suppression’
The Department of Treasury on Friday imposed sanctions on 11 individuals including chief executive Carrie Lam for undermining Hong Kong’s autonomy and restricting freedom of expression amidst rising ... ( read original story ...)
China Ends Week Positive/Hong Kong Flat Despite Black Friday, WeChat Primer, And Week In Review
Would you believe that Mainland Chinese stocks ended the week up and Hong Kong ended the week basically flat? Friday was no bueno on Tencent’s WeChat, inexplicably drawing the ire of President Trump ... ( read original story ...)
US Slaps Sanctions On Hong Kong Leader In New Offensive On China
In the most significant US action on Hong Kong since Beijing imposed a tough security law, the Treasury Department said it was freezing US assets of Chief Executive Carrie Lam and 10 other senior ... ( read original story ...)