China’s government announced Monday it will impose retaliatory visa restrictions on some Americans after the State Department outlined restrictions in response to what the U.S. called a crackdown by ... ( read original story ...)
China, Hong Kong shares fall on coronavirus concerns
China and Hong Kong stocks retreated on Monday as sharp spikes in new COVID-19 infections around the world raised concerns about a recovery in the global economy. SHANGHAI, June 29(Reuters) - China ... ( read original story ...)
China to impose visa restrictions on U.S. individuals over Hong Kong
Beijing said on Monday it will impose visa restrictions on U.S. individuals with "egregious conduct" on Hong Kong-related issues, mirroring U.S. sanctions against unnamed Chinese officials deemed ... ( read original story ...)
Why global business community still has confidence in Hong Kong
The introduction of a national security law has seen some firms draw up contingency plans, but that does not mean an exodus from this city ... ( read original story ...)
In Seizing Control, China Sidelines Its Allies in Hong Kong
Local tycoons and British-trained civil servants helped promote Beijing’s agenda in the territory. Now Beijing seems ready to push them aside. ( read original story ...)
U.S. curbs visas for Chinese officials over Hong Kong freedoms – Pompeo
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Friday Washington was imposing visa restrictions on Chinese officials responsible for restricting freedoms in Hong Kong, but he did not name any of those ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. curbing visas for Chinese officials over Hong Kong freedoms – Pompeo
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Friday the United States was imposing visa restrictions on Chinese Communist Party officials responsible for restricting freedoms in Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
US imposes new sanctions on Chinese leaders over Hong Kong laws
Visa restrictions will be imposed on Chinese leaders believed to be responsible for undermining Hong Kong's autonomy. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Tourism Board hosts World’s First Global Online Forum on Post-Pandemic Travel for Hong Kong, Mainland and International Markets
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) hosted on 24 June an online forum titled “Beyond COVID-19: Global Tourism’s New Normal” – the first event of its ki ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Security Vote ‘Likely’ as Poll Shows Strong Local Opposition
China’s top legislative body will probably vote on a sweeping Hong Kong security law at its meeting starting Sunday, a senior official said, even as a new poll showed more than half of local residents ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong business sector applauds national security law
Hong Kong business leaders on Wednesday hailed a draft law on safeguarding national security in the special administrative region, saying it is a timely antidote to the city's constant chaos that has ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong pro-democracy shops fear China’s new security law
Daniel Lee says a surge of new customers came to his Hong Kong Reader Bookstore after pro-democracy demonstrations erupted in the Chinese-ruled territory last summer, looking for books on political ... ( read original story ...)
Senate passes sanctions bill targeting China over Hong Kong law
The Senate passed legislation on Thursday to slap sanctions on Chinese officials who restrict Hong Kong's autonomy. ( read original story ...)
Victoria’s Secret Closes Hong Kong Flagship
Victoria’s Secret has closed its Hong Kong flagship less than two years after its opening, another sign that the coronavirus is wreaking havoc on the global retail industry. The lingerie giant’s store ... ( read original story ...)