Hong Kong’s landmark harbours were brimming with filth. It took a controversial project tunnelling under the crowded city to make the waters safe. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Halts High-Tech Exports to Hong Kong Over Security Concerns
The Trump administration’s new restrictions come in response to a new national security law that will extend China’s influence over Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
US bars defence exports to Hong Kong as it revokes special status
The US will bar the export of American weapons and sensitive technology to Hong Kong, as it revokes the territory’s special trade status in response to China’s imposition of national security ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police arrest dozens of protesters amid China’s review of national security bill
Hong Kong police arrested dozens of protesters Sunday during a demonstration against a controversial national security bill, which China’s legislature has begun to review. ( read original story ...)
U.S. ends defense exports to Hong Kong, looking to more restrictions
The United States is ending defense exports to Hong Kong and is considering further restrictions on trade with the territory, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
US bars defense exports to Hong Kong, says new rules coming
The Trump administration said Monday it will bar defense exports to Hong Kong and will soon require licenses for the sale of items to Hong Kong that have both civilian ... ( read original story ...)
Experts: New National Security Law Likely to Expand China’s Control Over Hong Kong
China’s top law-making body is expected to pass a sweeping national security law for Hong Kong on Tuesday – a move that many critics and ordinary Hong Kongers fear will empower the Communist Party to ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Commerce Dept ends its special treatment for Hong Kong
The U.S. Commerce Department's regulations giving preferential treatment to Hong Kong, including export license exceptions, have been suspended, Secretary Wilbur Ross said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan looks to tighten investment rules for China
Taiwan is looking to tighten regulation of Chinese investment in its companies over fears that Beijing could obtain access to sensitive data and technologies. The government is compiling an “inventory ... ( read original story ...)
Maldives returns to sukuk market as pandemic crisis bites
The small island nation of the Maldives in the Indian Ocean, an Islamic banking and finance jurisdiction quite under the radar of the global Shariah-compliant finance industry, is returning to the ... ( read original story ...)