Ian Bremmer, Eurasia Group, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss the ongoing tensions between Hong Kong, U.S. and China and how it could play into the markets. ( read original story ...)
Hang Seng Index falls furthest in five years, with banks and builders leading losses, as Beijing moves to tighten grip on city
The Hang Seng Index capped the biggest decline in almost five years as China’s legislature is set to vote on a security law that will increase Beijing’s control over Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong lawmakers fail to decide on bailout for Ocean Park after concerns raised over HK$3 billion owed to bank
Members of Finance Committee ask why public should foot bill for loan from local arm of Bank of China. Park’s deputy chairman denies any conflict of interest after legislator points out board director ... ( read original story ...)
U.K. Banks Exposed to Hong Kong Fall Amid Political Turmoil
U.K.-listed banks with heavy exposure to Hong Kong slipped as China’s attempt to tighten its grip on the city fueled a political backlash. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Condemns China’s National Security Law: Hong Kong Update
The U.S. condemned China’s plan to enact sweeping national security legislation in Hong Kong, with Secretary of State Michael Pompeo calling the proposal “disastrous” and urging Beijing to reconsider. ( read original story ...)
Hang Seng Index loses over 1,200 points and heads for biggest slump since 2015 as Beijing moves to tighten grip on city
Hong Kong's stocks dropped by the most in seven weeks after Beijing said it plans to pass a security law that will curb secession and sedition in the city, a move that will raise the political risk in ... ( read original story ...)
Global markets fall as China moves to tighten control over Hong Kong
Investors fear move will further heighten tensions between Beijing and Washington ... ( read original story ...)
Why China’s New Security Law Could Spell “The End Of Hong Kong”
Hong Kong has walked a fine line as a semi-autonomous bridge between China and the rest of the world since the handover of the former British colony in 1997. Now, China’s communist rulers have ... ( read original story ...)
Dow Futures Tumble, Global Stocks Slide As China Moves to Tighten Grip on Hong Kong
China will propose sweeping new powers to oversee security in semi-autonomous Hong Kong this week, a move that is likely to add further stress to an already tense relationship with Washington. ( read original story ...)
Tensions over Hong Kong unnerves world stocks, oil tumbles
World stocks took a hit on Friday as China moved to impose a new security law on Hong Kong after last year's pro-democracy unrest, further straining fast-deteriorating U.S.-China ties. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong bankers worry that new laws could lead to capital flight
China's plans to impose national security legislation in Hong Kong are expected to lead to the flight of capital and talent from the Asian financial hub, bankers and headhunters said. "In some cases w ... ( read original story ...)
Stocks Drop With U.S. Futures on Hong Kong Worries: Markets Wrap
Stocks slid and U.S. equity futures retreated as investors braced for tensions between Washington and Beijing to escalate after China announced plans to impose a national security law on Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
World Shares Slide, Spooked by China Moves Toward Hong Kong
Shares are slipping in Europe and Asia, led by a nearly 6% decline in Hong Kong after communist leaders in Beijing proposed legislation Friday that could limit opposition activity in the former Britis ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong plunges nearly 3% following reports of Beijing’s plans for new security laws
Reports surfaced Thursday that China is planning national security laws for Hong Kong, after the city was plunged into turmoil by pro-democracy protests last year that periodically degenerated into ... ( read original story ...)