Buyers from Singapore and Hong Kong are helping to prop up the ailing condo market in Thailand’s resort destinations, although sales remain scarce. This once vibrant sector had been softening even …
US Hits China With Hong Kong Sanctions, OKs Taiwan Arms Sale
The Trump administration is slapping sanctions on 14 Chinese officials over the crackdown on pro-democracy advocates in Hong Kong.
Australia’s allies need to help it stand up to China or risk being ‘picked off’ too, former Hong Kong governor warns
Chris Patten says Communist party ‘trying to hammer Australia’ with trade actions in order to set an example for other countries …
Exiled Hong Kong legislator calls for action after HSBC bank accounts frozen
Ted Hui says move by UK’s biggest bank is act of ‘oppression’ as eight more democracy activists are arrested …
US puts sanctions on 14 Chinese officials over Hong Kong crackdown
Donald Trump’s administration has imposed sanctions on 14 high-level Chinese officials over allegations they have undermined democracy in Hong Kong. The officials targeted for sanctions in Monday’s …
U.S. Designates 14 Chinese Officials in Hong Kong-Related Sanctions
The United States slapped sanctions on 14 Chinese officials on Monday in new Hong Kong-related designations, according to the U.S. Treasury Department website. The individuals are all members of China …
Exiled Hong Kong legislator calls for inquiry after HSBC freezes bank account
Ted Hui calls alleged move by Britain’s biggest bank an act of ‘oppression’ as eight more democracy activists are arrested …
U.S. Poised to Sanction More China Officials Over Hong Kong
The U.S. is preparing to sanction at least a dozen more Chinese officials over their role in the recent disqualification of Hong Kong legislators, according to two people familiar with the plans.
Ex-Hong Kong lawmaker says some bank accounts unfrozen, no longer trusts HSBC
Former Hong Kong democracy lawmaker and activist Ted Hui, who fled to Britain after facing criminal charges, said some of his bank accounts had been unfrozen and he had moved funds swiftly from HSBC …
U.S. Set to Sanction China Officials Over Hong Kong
The U.S. is preparing to sanction at least a dozen more Chinese officials over their role in the recent disqualification of Hong Kong legislators, according to two people familiar with the plans.