Facebook’s WhatsApp messaging service has suspended its processing of requests for user data from Hong Kong law-enforcement agencies following China’s imposition of a national-security law on the city ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Startup Culture Threatened by Political Turmoil
This month, things have taken a significant turn, with China imposing a new security law on Hong Kong that allows the central government a much greater degree of control. The days of the “one country, ... ( read original story ...)
Great Place to Work releases its 5th annual list of Best Workplaces in Hong Kong
Great Place to Work®, the global authority on workplace culture, announces the Best Workplaces in Hong Kong™ 2020. ( read original story ...)
First person charged under Hong Kong’s national security law appears in court
Tong Ying-kit is charged with inciting secession and terrorist activities, meanwhile fears of censorship in Hong Kong are rising as public libraries suspend loaning out several titles by political ... ( read original story ...)
Smoore International raises $918 million in Hong Kong IPO – sources
Chinese e-cigarette and vape manufacturer Smoore International , one of the largest companies of its kind in the world, has raised $918 million (£734.93 million) after pricing its shares at ... ( read original story ...)
US diplomat in Hong Kong says security law use a ‘tragedy’
The top American diplomat in Hong Kong said Monday that it is a “tragedy” to use the semi-autonomous Chinese territory’s new national security law to chip away at “fundamental freedoms” in the Asian ... ( read original story ...)
Hang Seng Index Breaks 25,000 as China A50 Tests a Key Resistance
The Hang Seng Index has broken resistance at 25,000 with increased volume, with south-bound flow a big driver. The China A50 stock index is testing major resistance. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong national security law may spook socially conscious investors, sparking outflows
Investors who take a sustainable approach to allocating capital may be reevaluating putting their money into Hong Kong after the city implemented a national security law, an analyst said on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Gordon Chang: National security law allows China to do whatever it wants in Hong Kong
We will hear from U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr on why he says American companies with ties to China are putting short-term profits over long-term viability. Plus: Tennessee setting another ... ( read original story ...)
Democracy activists’ books unavailable in Hong Kong libraries after new national security law
Books by prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy figures have become unavailable in the Chinese-ruled city's public libraries as they are being reviewed to see whether they violate a new national security ... ( read original story ...)
Risks and bias of UK’s Hong Kong plan
Chinese sentiment over Hong Kong, and contrast Britain’s offer of citizenship to many Hongkongers with the treatment of the Windrush generation ... ( read original story ...)
Back to the future: In January 2021 America needs to rejoin the world and start leading again
Democrat and Republican — since WW II. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong security law: Pro-democracy books pulled from libraries
Since the security law came into effect on Tuesday, several leading pro-democracy activists have stepped down from their roles. One of them - one-time student leader and local leg ... ( read original story ...)
What are Hongkongers going to do with their HK$10,000 payout? Bet on the stock market, from the looks of it
Starting this week, each permanent resident of Hong Kong will be eligible to receive HK$10,000 (US$1,290) in a one-time cash payout, part of the government's HK$55 billion financial stimulus to help ... ( read original story ...)