Hong Kong legislator Regina Ip discusses why China’s approval of national security law for Hong Kong will not erode the city’s individual rights and freedoms, and why the U.K.’s offered path to …
Police ban Hong Kong’s vigil for Tiananmen Square victims
Hong Kong police have banned a vigil marking the Tiananmen Square crackdown for the first time in 30 years. Authorities said the decision was due to health concerns over coronavirus. However, there …
Bank of Singapore’s private banking assets rise despite political turmoil, Hong Kong CEO says
A former Singapore police officer, Derrick Tan readily admits he is not a tech-savvy guy.The Bank of Singapore’s Hong Kong chief executive previously relied on a gaggle of information technology staff …
China Warns U.S. It Will Retaliate on Moves Over Hong Kong
China said on Monday U.S. attempts to harm Chinese interests will be met with firm countermeasures, criticising a U.S. decision to begin ending special treatment for Hong Kong as well as actions …
‘Lemon’ or not, Trump is stuck with Phase 1 China trade deal
U.S. President Donald Trump has little choice but to stick with his Phase 1 China trade deal despite his anger at Beijing over the coronavirus pandemic, new Hong Kong security rules, and dwindling …
Chinese state media lash out at the U.S. for threatening Hong Kong and China with sanctions
China’s state media is hitting back at American President Donald Trump’s announcement last week that he would be revoking Hong Kong’s favored trade status with the U.S.
China gets propaganda win on Hong Kong from Trump’s protest response
US President Donald Trump’s reaction to protests at home stands in marked contrast to the US’ position on demonstrations in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong finance secretary says no plans to change U.S. dollar peg
Hong Kong’s finance secretary Paul Chan added that capital will continue to flow freely in and out of Hong Kong.
Asia Markets Rally On Virus Hopes, Trump’s Hong Kong Action
Hong Kong led an Asia-wide market rally Monday as investors breathed a sigh of relief after Donald Trump fell short of imposing strict measures against China, while a further easing of virus lockdowns …
Tariffs not top concern if Hong Kong’s favored trade status with U.S. is revoked, says ex-Trump negotiator
President Donald Trump said he would begin to revoke Hong Kong’s favored trade status with the United States, after China approved a proposal for a controversial new security law.