Asian shares were mostly lower Wednesday as surging virus counts and China-U.S. tensions weighed on sentiment. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng dropped 0.8% after authorities arrested dozens …
Condemnation swells over Hong Kong opposition mass arrests
Hong Kong authorities awoke to a chorus of international condemnation on Thursday following the mass arrest of pro-democracy opposition figures under a draconian national security law that Beijing …
Former Hong Kong star Venise Chan on beauty pageants, pickleball and tennis prospects
Hong Kong’s youngest women’s singles title winner, and the first player since Tong Ka-po to win the CRC Open’s singles, doubles and mixed doubles. She has kept busy with her full-time finance gig, …
Cash flows to Vietnam, more young people start up businesses
Prior to that, Beta successfully called for capital from Vietnam Investment Group (VIG) and Blue Hong Kong finance group. Meanwhile, OnPoint, the Vietnamese startup providing services supporting …
US human rights lawyer arrested in Hong Kong granted bail
An American human rights lawyer who was detained in Hong Kong with scores of democracy activists and supporters as part of a sweeping crackdown has been granted bail …
Pompeo says U.S. considering sanctions on those involved in arrests in Hong Kong
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the United States was considering sanctions and other restrictions on those involved in the arrest of over 50 people in Hong Kong. Pompeo made the comments …
‘Total submission’: With mass arrests, China neutralizes Hong Kong democracy movement
Dozens were detained under the national security law in the biggest onslaught in Beijing’s campaign to wipe out democratic aspirations in the financial center.
Why Do The Latest Mass Arrests In Hong Kong Matter?
Hong Kong is a major international business hub. So far most business organisations have stayed quiet about the crackdown, fearful of incurring Beijing’s wrath. Kristian Odebjer, chair of the Swedish …
Breakingviews – Hong Kong puts business on notice with roundup
The city’s government has taken off its flimsy mask of moderation and arrested over 50 opposition candidates and an American lawyer in dawn raids. Banks and brokerage firms, the lucrative redoubt for …
Dozens of Hong Kong pro-democracy figures arrested in sweeping crackdown
More than 50 people, including pro-democracy politicians and campaigners, have been arrested in early-morning raids across Hong Kong in an unprecedented crackdown by authorities that was condemned as …