Asian stock markets retreated Friday after a resurgence of coronavirus infections in China and a rise in cases in Southeast Asia. Shanghai, Hong Kong, Tokyo and …
Demonstrators gather to show opposition to amendments to extradition law in Hong Kong
Protesters take part in a rally against an extradition bill outside the Legislative Council in Hong Kong, China, 12 June 2019. The bill, scheduled for a second reading on 12 June has faced immense …
China, Hong Kong stocks climb on stimulus hopes
Shanghai Connect daily quota used 4.1%, Shanghai->HK daily quota used 13.4% * FTSE China A50 +1.7% SHANGHAI, Jan 21 (Reuters) – China stocks climbed on Thursday, in line with gains in other Asian …
Pressure grows on British judges paid to sit on Hong Kong court
The withdrawal of a British barrister prosecuting Hong Kong’s leading pro-democracy activists has increased pressure on judges paid tens of thousands of pounds a month to sit on the territory’s …
Uyghurs? Hong Kong? No Problem: Xi Expected to Speak at (Virtual) Davos
World Economic Forum organizers are expecting leaders including Chinese President Xi Jinping, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and South African President Cyril …
‘UK judges are source of strength for Hong Kong’
Rubber-chicken dinners and endless ceremonial meet-and-greets are the usual fare for new titular heads of the legal profession — but this year’s Bar leader has started off smack in the centre of …
British Lawyer Declines HK Case After Being Subjected to ‘Disgraceful’ Comment
A British prosecutor hired by the Hong Kong government to lead a case against tabloid media magnate Jimmy Lai and several other democracy activists has pulled out after coming under pressure in …
Jack Ma’s Return Drives Growth Stocks Higher In Hong Kong And China
Jack Ma is back! I never thought he was missing but rather laying low following a few run ins with China’s financial regulators. However, I appear to be in the minority as Alibaba HK (9988 HK) jumped …
Jack Ma’s Return Drives Growth Stocks Higher In Hong Kong And China
Jack Ma is back! I never thought he was missing but rather laying low following a few run ins with China’s financial regulators. However, I appear to be in the minority as Alibaba HK (9988 HK) jumped …
British lawyer pulls out of Hong Kong case amid ‘pressure’, HK says
A British prosecutor hired by the Hong Kong government to lead a case against tabloid media magnate Jimmy Lai and several other democracy activists has pulled out after coming under pressure in …