Boris Johnson wrote in a Times of London column that the law would infringe on the “one country, two systems” agreement China reached with Britain in 1997 when Britain ceded control of the territory.
As Tensions Escalate With China and Pakistan, India Faces Tests on Two Fronts At Once
India’s forces have met two major challenges along disputed Kashmir borders with China and Pakistan, two neighbors with increasingly close ties.
HSBC’s Asia chief backs China security law for Hong Kong
Pacific Chief Executive Peter Wong signed the petition and HSBC itself “respects and supports all laws that stabilise Hong Kong’s social order”, the bank said in a post on social media in China.
China’s economy roared back in May while the rest of the world is slowly recovering, according to a widely-watched set of business surveys
China’s business activity rebounded sharply to a ten-year-high in May, while other countries are climbing their way back up, according to IHS …
Singapore to Ease Quarantine Rules for Travel with China
Singapore and China agreed to ease quarantine requirements for business and official travelers, as the countries look to revive essential economic activities disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.
HSBC and StanChart back China security law for Hong Kong
HSBC and Standard Chartered banks gave their backing to China’s imposition of a national security law on Hong Kong on Wednesday in a break from their usual policy of political neutrality. HSBC’s …
US to ban passenger flights from China
The US is to ban passenger flights from China from 16 June, in the latest sign of tensions between the two economic giants. The Department of Transportation said it was punishing Beijing for refusing …
China, Russia and Iran using state media to attack U.S. over George Floyd killing
But there is no evidence of a covert online influence operation similar to Russian interference in the 2016 presidential campaign, according to the report.
Johnson Says China’s Actions in Hong Kong Risk Eroding Sino-UK Agreement
Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during a daily briefing to update on the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, at 10 Downing Street in London, Britain June 3, 2020. Andrew Parsons/10 …
Why China May Call the World’s Bluff on Hong Kong
The U.S. looks weak. Business is falling in line. Protests have been muted. For Beijing, the damage to the city and its own reputation from seizing greater control may be worth it.