Chinese President Xi Jinping landed in Hong Kong Thursday to mark the upcoming 20th anniversary of Beijing re-establishing sovereignty over the former British colony, accompanied by a formidable layer of security as authorities braced for protests. ( read original story ...)
Xi Jinping: Chinese president makes first ever visit to Hong Kong
Xi Jinping has arrived in Hong Kong, his first ever visit as Chinese president, as the territory marks the 20th anniversary of the handover from British rule. His highly symbolic visit comes amid an increasingly tense political climate. Official ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Xi tells Hong Kong he seeks ‘far-reaching future’ for its autonomy
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday China would work to ensure a "far-reaching future" for Hong Kong's autonomy, but he faces a divided city with protesters angered by Beijing's perceived interference as it marks 20 years of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s handover: How the UK returned it to China
On 1 July, Hong Kong marks the 20th anniversary of the handover from British rule back to China. Here is what you need to know: What led to the handover? Britain first took over Hong Kong island in 1842, after defeating China in the First Opium War. ( read original story ...)
Cantonese v Mandarin: When Hong Kong languages get political
When Hong Kong was handed back from the UK to China in 1997, only a quarter of the population spoke any Mandarin. Now, two decades later, that figure has nearly doubled. But even as people get better at communicating in Mandarin, also known as Putonghua ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC nears 9-year high in Hong Kong as financials rally
Hong Kong-listed shares in HSBC climbed their highest level in more than eight and a half years on Thursday as financial stocks across Asia rallied in the wake of the Federal Reserve’s decision to clear substantial shareholder payouts by big banks in the US. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong arrested ahead of Chinese leader’s visit
Huge security operation Much of Wan Chai, a bustling business district in the city center where Xi will stay, is on partial lockdown, with 300, 2-ton barricades erected on roads around the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The venue will host ... ( read original story ...)
On eve of Hong Kong’s 20th anniversary under Chinese rule, many residents wonder what’s to celebrate
The world’s second-largest economy no longer needs Hong Kong’s business acumen or its money. China’s economy was just five times larger than the territory’s before the handover. Now it’s more than 35 times bigger. "On the express train of a ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC surges 4pc, lifting Hang Seng Index in broad blue chip rally
Sino-British banking giant HSBC Holdings surged 4.1 per cent by Thursday noon, propelling Hong Kong stocks higher, after Morgan Stanley increased significantly the target price for the stock, while sentiment also received a general boost as Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC leads Hong Kong stock rebound as US banks pass stress tests
HONG KONG (Nikkei Markets) -- Hong Kong stocks on Thursday rebounded from a string of losses, with heavyweight HSBC Holdings leading the charge as U.S. banks rallied overnight after clearing the Federal Reserve's stress tests. The Hang Seng Index advanced ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Hong Kong as mass protests expected
Huge security operation Much of Wan Chai, a bustling business district in the city center where Xi will stay, is on partial lockdown, with 300, 2-ton barricades erected on roads around the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The venue will host ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s shot at prime time is ours to lose if we don’t grasp the moment
Number two in flows of goods, services, and finance, says the McKinsey Global Institute. Our students are among the highest performers in the world. Hong Kong students ranked second in mathematics and reading, and ninth in science, in the widely regarded ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s future is in learning new words: fintech, regtech, wealthtech
Hong Kong’s role as a global financial hub may be under threat unless the city can embrace technology and adapt quickly to the tectonic changes that have taken place in the financial landscape in the two decade since its return to Chinese rule ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Anniversary News Headlines | Reuters
Hong Kong police on Wednesday arrested pro-democracy protesters, some of whom scrambled up a monument symbolizing the city's handover from British to Chinese rule, a day before Chinese President Xi Jinping is due to arrive for the celebrations. Many Hong ... ( read original story ...)