Hong Kong’s most prominent pro-democracy advocates called on President Donald Trump to hit China hard, even to the point of revoking the city’s special trading status, over Beijing’s plan to impose ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Shares Have A Green Light For Thursday
The Hong Kong stock market on Wednesday wrote a finish to the two-day winning streak in which it had gathered more than 450 points or 2 percent. The Hang Seng Index now sits just above the ... ( read original story ...)
China’s proposed security law hurts Hong Kong courts, creates business ‘turbulence,’ academic says
The fear is that the proposed law would also allow for Beijing to set up its own agency in the city to supervise and direct the local government in enforcing the measures. ( read original story ...)
Revoking Hong Kong’s special status is Trump’s ‘nuclear option’ that could trigger irrevocable U.S.-China split, analysts warn
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo declared Hong Kong to be no longer autonomous from China Wednesday, a move that further increases U.S.-China tensions ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Says Hong Kong’s Autonomy Is Gone, Sowing China Trade Doubt
China has warned that it would retaliate if the U.S. put sanctions on Hong Kong or interfered in its affairs. “If anyone insists on harming China’s interests, China is determi ... ( read original story ...)
Protests Dwindle, Police Arrest More Than 300: Hong Kong Update
Small groups of protesters remained on Hong Kong’s streets early Wednesday evening, after officers fired pepper spray projectiles and arrested more than 300 people in a return to unrest largely unseen ... ( read original story ...)
Oil falls on U.S.-China tensions over Hong Kong
Oil prices fell on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he was working on a strong response to China's proposed security law in Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Protests Dwindle, Police Arrest Nearly 300: Hong Kong Update
Small groups of protesters remained on Hong Kong’s streets early Wednesday evening, after officers fired pepper spray projectiles and arrested nearly 300 people in a return to unrest largely unseen ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protesters defy police crackdown to resist China’s tightening grip
With the U.S. weighing sanctions over a new security law, Beijing’s allies in the financial hub push forward a bill criminalizing disrespect of China’s national anthem. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong says Beijing’s bill is about boosting Communist regime, not national security
Prominent pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong called Beijing's proposed national security legislation "more evil" than the scrapped extradition bill that triggered mass protests in Hong Kong last year. ( read original story ...)
Bank of East Asia extends business review deadline due to virus
Hong Kong-based Bank of East Asia Ltd (BEA) has extended by three months the deadline for it to update shareholders on a review of its business portfolios and assets due to the coronavirus pandemic, ... ( read original story ...)
China And Hong Kong Pressures Are Having Limited Knock-On Effects
Heightened tensions weighed on China and Hong Kong markets, but Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Indian equity markets rose. The yen, the Canadian dollar, and Ne ... ( read original story ...)
Hang Seng underperforms amid protests and lingering concerns about possible impact of security bill
We have updated our privacy policy please check our Terms&Conditions Accept and Continue - US Senators comment on possible China sanctions regarding HK national security bill, Trump said the US will ... ( read original story ...)
China Traders Are Buying Hong Kong Stocks Like Never Before
Mainland money is flowing into Hong Kong’s stocks at an unparalleled pace, offering support to a market at the center of rising tensions between Beijing and Washington. ( read original story ...)