President Donald Trump said Tuesday he signed legislation that would slap sanctions on Chinese officials who undermine the autonomy of Hong Kong, the latest step in the administration’s increasingly …
China summons US ambassador, says US blocks its development
China has accused the U.S. of seeking to obstruct its development with moves to sanction officials who undermine local autonomy in Hong Kong …
Tricor Welcomes New Laws That Amplify Hong Kong’s Role as Leading Asian Fund Hub
Tricor Group (Tricor) congratulates the Hong Kong Government for boosting the city’s role as a major Asian private equity hub by introducing the long-awaited Limited Partnership Fund Bill (LPF regime) …
Unofficial Hong Kong Vote Sees New Generation Take Over Battle for Democracy
A younger, more defiant generation of Hong Kong democrats has secured the most votes in unofficial primary elections in the Chinese-ruled city, setting the stage for a battle with pro-Beijing …
How the Hong Kong protests led to the downfall of a renowned Canadian jeweller
Alberta’s Korite International, which produces about 90 per cent of the world’s supply of the rare gem ammolite, has obtained creditor protection.
Hong Kong Disneyland is closing again amid coronavirus outbreak
Less than a month after it reopened, Hong Kong Disneyland must shutdown again. Hong Kong is dealing with a new COVID-19 outbreak and is ramping up social distancing. NBC News Foreign Correspondent …
New wave in Hong Kong prompts panic buying
Shopkeepers have imposed quotas on essential goods such as toilet paper and soap in an attempt to avert panic buying after the city suffered a new wave of coronavirus infections.Authorities in the …
Trump ends preferential economic treatment for Hong Kong
US President Donald Trump has signed an order to end preferential economic treatment for Hong Kong, after China enacted a new security law there. Hong Kong would be treated “the same as mainland China …
New York Times moving some Hong Kong staff over security law
In an email to staff, Times executives said the law “has created a lot of uncertainty about what the new rules will mean to our operation and our journalism”.
Western Newsrooms Weigh Alternatives to Hong Kong as Beijing Tightens Grip
For decades, Hong Kong’s press freedoms have made it a hub for Western media organizations covering Asia. Beijing’s new national-security law is causing many newsrooms to rethink the city’s status as …