Real estate companies and financials were among the biggest victims in a stock market sell-off in Hong Kong on Friday after China submitted a security law proposal for the city that has fanned fears ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. senators seek to sanction Chinese officials over Hong Kong
Republican and Democratic U.S. senators said on Thursday they would introduce legislation to impose sanctions on Chinese officials for violating Hong Kong's independence, after Beijing moved to impose ... ( read original story ...)
President Xi is ‘fed up’ and wants to move in on Hong Kong, says expert
The global distraction of the coronavirus pandemic has been "good timing" for China's President Xi Jinping to advance plans for a national security law in Hong Kong, which is a "very serious violation ... ( read original story ...)
This Marks the End of Hong Kong: Legco’s Claudia Mo
Hong Kong Legislative Council Member Claudia Mo discusses China's move to impose a national security law on Hong Kong and what it would mean for the city. She speaks on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia.” (So ... ( read original story ...)
China considers strict control over Hong Kong in crackdown on ‘subversives’
Zhang Yesui said the National People’s Congress will deliberate a bill on “establishing and improving the legal system and enforcement mechanisms for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to ... ( read original story ...)
China set to impose new Hong Kong security law, Trump warns of strong U.S. reaction
China is set to impose new national security legislation on Hong Kong after last year's pro-democracy unrest, a Chinese official said on Thursday, drawing a warning from President Donald Trump that ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Hong Kong Crackdown Could Put Trump in an Unwelcome Spot
A proposed new security law has senators calling for sanctions. But the president is reluctant to jeopardize his ties to President Xi Jinping. ( read original story ...)
Traders Bet on More Pain for Hong Kong With FX Forwards, ETFs
Traders are wagering that Hong Kong is facing another period of uncertainty after China’s plans for a new national security law roiled markets and raised the specter of renewed protests in the ... ( read original story ...)
Senators Propose Sanctions on China for Interfering With Hong Kong’s Autonomy
Senator Chris Van Hollen, a Democrat from Maryland, talks about a bill that would sanction China for violating its obligations to Hong Kong. Senator Pat Toomey, a Republican from Pennsylvania, is also ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing moves to impose new national security law on Hong Kong after anti-China unrest
China is set to impose new national security legislation on Hong Kong after last year's often violent pro-democracy unrest that plunged the city into its deepest turmoil since it returned to Beijing ... ( read original story ...)
Senators Propose Sanctions on Chinese Officials Over Hong Kong
Two U.S. senators are proposing legislation to punish Chinese entities involved in enforcing proposed new security laws in Hong Kong and penalize banks that do business with those entities. ( read original story ...)
China Proposes Law to Limit Opposition Activity in Hong Kong, in Move That Would Sidestep City’s Legislature
Such a move has long been under consideration but was hastened by months of anti-government protests last year ... ( read original story ...)
China considers bill to sidestep Hong Kong lawmakers, crack down on opposition
China’s ceremonial parliament will consider a bill that could limit opposition activity in Hong Kong, a spokesperson said Thursday, appearing to confirm speculation that China will sidestep the ... ( read original story ...)
China considers bill limiting Hong Kong opposition activity
China will sidestep the semi-autonomous territory’s own lawmaking body in enacting legislation to crack down on activity Beijing considers subversive. ( read original story ...)