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Asian shares slipped on Wednesday as investor concerns about rising tensions between the United States and China tempered optimism about a re-opening of the world economy. ( read original story ...)

China's plans to impose a new security law on Hong Kong will "only target a handful of lawbreakers", the city's leader said Tuesday, as she tried to reassure international businesses and investors ... ( read original story ...)

Hundreds of riot police took up posts around Hong Kong's legislature overnight, as protests were expected on Wednesday over a bill criminalising disrespect of China's national anthem and against plans ... ( read original story ...)

It's "hard to see how Hong Kong can remain a financial hub if China takes over," White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany told a briefing, saying this warning came directly from Trump. Timeline of ... ( read original story ...)

A new report identifies the opportunities associated with collaborating with fintechs, and how how banks expect the Hong Kong fintech space to grow. ( read original story ...)

Cleaners and disinfecting crews are part of an unheralded workforce helping to fight the coronavirus — yet many are barely scraping by. ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Tuesday Beijing's proposed national security law for the city, which has raised alarm in the global financial centre and abroad, would not trample on its cherished ... ( read original story ...)

Corona Capital is a daily column updated throughout the day by Breakingviews columnists around the world with short, sharp pandemic-related insights. DAS POUND OF FLESH. Germany’s $9.9 billion ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong's leader said Tuesday that national security legislation proposed by China's legislature will not threaten the semi-autonomous territory's civil rights, ... ( read original story ...)

While China's new proposed security law for Hong Kong is terrible news for pro-democracy activists, it's unlikely to have a significant impact on foreign companies and investors, according to an ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong will further ease social-distancing measures this week as concern over the coronavirus pandemic wanes. ( read original story ...)

While Hong Kong's proposed national security law by China is an "incremental erosion" of the city's political economy, it is unlikely to be transformative, says Gabriel Wildau of Teneo Risk Advisory. ( read original story ...)

Pessimism toward some Hong Kong real estate stocks, especially those of landlords, hasn’t been this extreme since the global financial crisis as investors worry about the future of city. ( read original story ...)

The White House national security adviser, Robert O'Brien, said China's actions indicated the country was "going to basically take over Hong Kong." ... ( read original story ...)