About 100 people were evacuated from an industrial building in Hong Kong on Tuesday when a warehouse burst into flames. At least three people, including a boy aged about 10, complained of feeling ... ( read original story ...)
China says US sanctions have no ‘legal effect’ in Hong Kong or China, but analysts urge caution
After China's banking and insurance regulator claimed US financial sanctions have no "legal effect" in Hong Kong or China, analysts have warned that financial institutions might still face penalties ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Block Trade Bonanza Raises $1.8 Billion In One Day
Issuers took advantage of Asian stocks hitting fresh records on Monday to sell $1.8 billion worth of stock in five block trades which were all increased in size, a new year frenzy highlighting bullish ... ( read original story ...)
Nasdaq-listed Chinese video platform Bilibili to raise over $2 billion in Hong Kong listing
Chinese video service Bilibili is gearing up for a secondary listing in Hong Kong which could raise over $2 billion, higher than it was previously anticipating. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says ‘weaponising’ of information made car database search alerts necessary, won’t ‘undermine work of media’
Hong Kong's leader on Tuesday insisted a new service that will notify car owners when their personal details have been accessed from a Transport Department database would not affect the work of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Covid fourth wave: why focusing prevention measures on airport arrivals is misguided
The sudden and unwarranted changes to Hong Kong's quarantine requirements have disrupted the travel plans of many and caused huge mental and financial distress. A petition has been signed by around 1, ... ( read original story ...)
We Must Not Forget Hong Kong.
It’s up to us—citizens of a free and open society—to defend the democratic future of Hong Kong. As midnight approached Hong Kong on July 1st, 1997, a wrinkled and waterlogged Prince Charles unfolded a ... ( read original story ...)
Moderna Lifts Output Forecast; Cuomo’s Warning: Virus Update
Global coronavirus infections climbed above 85 million, after daily cases in the U.S. soared to a record of nearly 300,000 following the New Year holiday. An easier-to-spread variant detected in the U ... ( read original story ...)
China Moves to Punish Lawyers Hired to Help Hong Kong Activists
Lu Siwei and Ren Quanniu were barred from aiding a group of pro-democracy protesters who were arrested at sea, but could still lose their licenses. ( read original story ...)
Mercedes-Benz driver arrested for knocking down bike rider at Hong Kong junction, and moving off before being stopped by motorcyclist
Benz was on Monday arrested after dash camera footage showed she had knocked down a cyclist at an intersection and drove off before being intercepted by a motorcycle in northern Hong Kong. The footage ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong surveillance watchdog concedes he has ‘no say’ over snooping in cases related to national security law
Hong Kong's surveillance commissioner has conceded he has "no say" over investigations by enforcement agencies under the Beijing-imposed national security law, but will offer advice if asked. Azizul ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong fourth wave: city expects more than 50 Covid-19 cases as respiratory specialist warns against changing social-distancing rules
Hong Kong was expected to record more than 50 new coronavirus cases on Monday, according to a medical source, though a respiratory expert cautioned the city was not yet in a position to reopen schools ... ( read original story ...)
Mainland Chinese lawyer who assisted one of the Hong Kong fugitives in Shenzhen threatened with loss of licence
A mainland Chinese lawyer who helped one of the 10 Hong Kong fugitives jailed last week in Shenzhen for illegally crossing the border has been informed by authorities that his license could be revoked ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks greet 2021 with rally in tech firms while Chinese telco, oil giants slump
Hong Kong, China stocks are making a positive start to trading on the first day of 2021 as technology stocks lead gainers. Chinese telco and oil giants slide amid concerns about US delisting moves. ( read original story ...)