As the law was signed by President Xi Jinping little more than six weeks after it was first unveiled, Beijing described it as a "sword" hanging over the heads of those who endanger national security. ( read original story ...)
Federated Hermes questions HSBC’s stance on Hong Kong law
HSBC HSBA.L investor Federated Hermes said it has questions about the bank's support for China's new security law for Hong Kong, the second investor in ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Hong Kong Sanctions Risk $1.1 Trillion in China Funding
China’s largest banks have $1.1 trillion in dollar funding at stake and face potentially steep fines from U.S. legislation that targets penalizing lenders doing businesses with Chinese officials ... ( read original story ...)
Business Embraces Hong Kong Security Law. The Money Helps.
A flood of investment from China has tempered worries that Beijing’s tightening grip on the Asian financial capital would end its status as a lucrative place to do business. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Halts Some Hong Kong Trade Benefits Over China Law
The Trump administration made it harder to export sensitive American technology to Hong Kong, escalating pressure on China as lawmakers in Beijing prepared to hand down a national security law that ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Shaky Standing as a Financial Center Is Giving Rise to Singapore
As Hong Kong remains shrouded in uncertainty, Singapore appears to be gaining prominence as an alternative for the business world. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Heads Into Busiest Week for IPOs in Months
Hong Kong is heading into the busiest week for initial public offerings in four months with six companies launching listings worth $1.7 billion combined on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Stock Market Poised To End Losing Streak
The Hong Kong stock market has finished lower in three straight sessions, sinking more than 600 points or 2.4 percent along the way. The Hang Seng Index now sits just above the 24,300-point plateau ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Hong Kong Sanctions Threaten $1.1 Trillion in China Funding
China’s largest banks have $1.1 trillion in dollar funding at stake and face potentially steep fines from U.S. legislation that targets penalizing lenders doing businesses with Chinese officials ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong National Security Law Passes in Beijing Amid Global Concern
Local media reports that the law is expected to come into effect on July 1, the 23rd anniversary of the resumption of Chinese sovereignty over the territory ... ( read original story ...)
China Passes Security Law With Sweeping Powers Over Hong Kong
Lawmakers in Beijing voted in a process that has been criticized for its secrecy and haste. The law will extend the Communist Party’s reach into Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
End of Hong Kong’s financial sector greatly exaggerated – Global Times
The Global Times has reported that the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (HKEX) is set to welcome six IPOs this week. The article sets out to debunk the fearmongering headlines over the city's prospects in ... ( read original story ...)
China Opens Wealth Tap to Hong Kong Amid Political Crackdown
China moved to further deepen its economic ties to Hong Kong, allowing two-way cross border purchases of wealth products at the same time as authorities in Beijing push to quell dissent in the former ... ( read original story ...)
China unveils wealth management scheme for Hong Kong, Macau and mainland
China unveiled on Monday a long-anticipated scheme linking up investment in wealth management products in Hong Kong, Macau and neighbouring mainland Chinese cities. ( read original story ...)