A national security law proposed by China could imperil Hong Kong’s status as one of the world’s best places to do business. The law, approved Thursday in Beijing, ... ( read original story ...)
US-China spat holds key to Hong Kong’s future as financial hub
The US is due to re-evaluate its special treatment for Hong Kong in response to China's recent moves in the financial center. Both countries stand to lose. ( read original story ...)
China shirks U.S. threats to claim new powers over Hong Kong
Trump administration warned Beijing's adoption of new laws in Hong Kong would bring "significant consequences." But China never flinched. ( read original story ...)
At HK$6.09, Is It Time To Put China Construction Bank Corporation (HKG:939) On Your Watch List?
Let's talk about the popular China Construction Bank Corporation (HKG:939). The company's shares received a lot ... ( read original story ...)
Rouble steady as central bank support offsets low oil prices
The Russian rouble was steady against the U.S. dollar on Thursday as support measures from the central bank offset low oil prices and the end of a tax period that generally buttresses the currency. ( read original story ...)
The End of Hong Kong’s Special Status Threatens China’s Grand Financial Ambitions
Scrapping the privileges the U.S. affords Hong Kong would downgrade the city’s economic role, but a broader basket of financial sanctions could be even more painful for China. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong is the new battleground in a US-China cold war
Hong Kong could be left with very little to differentiate it from any other big Chinese city. Many in the western business community are still hoping they can keep their heads down and continue to ... ( read original story ...)
China Approves Plan to Rein In Hong Kong, Defying Worldwide Outcry
Beijing ordered that a new law be written to extend many of mainland China’s security practices to Hong Kong, creating broad powers to quash unrest. ( read original story ...)
China approves sweeping national security legislation for Hong Kong, jeopardizing the city’s autonomy
China's rubber-stamp parliament approved sweeping new national security legislation for Hong Kong on Thursday, in a move that jeopardizes the city's autonomy, has sparked pro-democracy protests and ... ( read original story ...)
China Approves Hong Kong Security Legislation, Defying Trump
C hinese lawmakers approved a proposal for sweeping new national security legislation in Hong Kong, defying a threat by U.S. President Donald Trump to respond strongly to a measure that democracy ... ( read original story ...)
Lawmakers Ejected From Hong Kong Debate on Chinese National Anthem Bill
Disruptions took place during the reading of a bill that would criminalize insulting the Chinese national anthem ... ( read original story ...)
China’s parliament approves Hong Kong national security bill
China's parliament on Thursday overwhelmingly approved directly imposing national security legislation on Hong Kong to tackle secession, subversion, terrorism and foreign interference in a city roiled ... ( read original story ...)
China’s rubber-stamp congress approves controversial national security law for Hong Kong
China’s ceremonial legislature on Thursday endorsed a controversial national security law for Hong Kong that has strained relations with the United States and Britain. ( read original story ...)
Chinese Lawmakers Endorse Hong Kong National Security Law
China's ceremonial legislature has endorsed a national security law for Hong Kong that has strained relations with the United States and Britain. ( read original story ...)