Hong Kong authorities arrested and detained overnight more than 50 pro-democracy activists and politicians. After more than 40 hours of detention, many were released with their travel documents …
In Hong Kong it now looks like opposition is against the law
Mass arrests of 50 pro-democracy activists, pollsters and politicians seem to all but criminalise opposition politics …
Could COVID-19 Be Turning Point for ESG in China?
Few would argue that China, despite its many economic achievements, is a posterboy for good ESG performance. However, a recent research study by The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) hopefully …
China’s Major Telcos in Hong Kong Take a Beating Ahead of Trump’s Investment Ban
Stock index giants MSCI and FTSE Russell said they would remove three Chinese telecommunications giants’ Hong Kong-traded shares from widely followed indexes.
China stocks retreat from 13-year high on Sino-U.S. tensions; Hong Kong up
China stocks retreated from a 13-year high on Friday, as investors booked profits following a strong rally amid worries over Sino-U.S. tensions. SHANGHAI, Jan 8 (Reuters) – China stocks retreated from …
Biden’s Vow to Be Tough on Beijing Will Get Early Test With Hong Kong Arrests
The arrests of democracy advocates in Hong Kong presents the incoming Biden administration with limited options and an early test of its promised hard-nosed stance with China.
China Warns Joe Biden Administration to Stay Out of Hong Kong Affairs
President-elect Biden’s pick for secretary of state, Antony Blinken, had tweeted in support of Hong Kong, saying the new administration would stand up to Beijing.
Pompeo angers China with Hong Kong threat, plan to send envoy to Taiwan
Washington may sanction those involved in the arrest of over 50 people in Hong Kong and will send the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations to visit Taiwan, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on …
Singapore’s Shangri-La Hotels Are Offering Guests Nearly $200,000 in Medical Coverage if They Test Positive for Covid-19
La Hotels and Resorts Group is going the extra mile for international travelers staying at its Singapore locations. The Hong Kong-based luxury hotel chain is offering guests up to $190,000 (S$250,000) …
Last orders for Hong Kong taken at Club 71
Club 71 — the preferred watering hole of Hong Kong’s artists, filmmakers, journalists and anyone else who liked a cheap beer — was about to close. Get there for last drinks. I rushed up the hill …