The sanctions come in response to a decision by the US to sanction 11 Chinese officials and allies in Hong Kong for curtailing political freedoms. Among those targeted by China were Senators Ted Cruz ... ( read original story ...)
China Imposes Sanctions on 11 Americans Over Hong Kong
China said it would impose sanctions on 11 U.S. citizens, including Republican Sens. Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio, over their stances on Hong Kong, in retaliation for similar measures by Washington ... ( read original story ...)
China Sanctions 11 Americans in Retaliation for U.S. Action Against Hong Kong Officials
C hina said it will sanction 11 Americans in retaliation for similar measures imposed by the U.S. on Friday, but the list doesn’t include any members of the Trump administration. Those sanctioned ... ( read original story ...)
Why Is China Coming After Americans Like Me in the U.S.?
China wants to swallow up Hong Kong’s remaining freedoms. But it can’t be allowed to arrest, on American soil, a U.S. citizen. ( read original story ...)
China puts sanctions on U.S. lawmakers, NGO chiefs, in tit-for-tat retaliation
The penalties come in response to last week’s Treasury Department penalties against Hong Kong officials for repressing political freedoms. ( read original story ...)
China Business Travel Returns Marriott, Revenue Tumbles
Marriott has reopened 91% of its hotels globally as business travel reemerges in China and worldwide occupancy, which tumbled to 11% in April, reached 34%. ( read original story ...)
Global shares climb as China industrial data offers hope for coronavirus recovery
European shares rose on Monday as industrial activity in China gained strength, another sign of recovery from the coronavirus pandemic that added to hopes the global economy would also return to ... ( read original story ...)
Dollar rally resumes as U.S.-China tensions escalate
The dollar strengthened on Monday, including against the euro and the Swiss franc, as investors focused on fiscal stimulus in the United States and U.S.-China tensions ahead of key trade talks on Aug. ( read original story ...)
China Warns U.S., Five Eyes Allies to Back Off Over Hong Kong Elections
The foreign ministers of the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia and New Zealand on Sunday condemned the postponement of local elections in Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Manulife Hong Kong reports financial results for second quarter and first half of 2020
The Manulife group of companies operating in Hong Kong ("Manulife Hong Kong") today announced positive financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2020. Despite the challenges of ... ( read original story ...)