After falling at the open, the S&P/ASX200 is up 0.9 per cent in early afternoon. Materials, healthcare, and financials are all higher.
Japan says Hong Kong situation deeply concerning
The situation in Hong Kong is deeply concerning and stability is important, Japan’s top government spokesman said on Monday regarding China’s decision to impose a new security law on Hong Kong. The …
‘Mr President, don’t go hide’: China goads US over George Floyd protests
Officials and state media appear to revel in scenes of US unrest, comparing protests there to Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement …
Escalating China tensions could become an obstacle for U.S. stock rally
U.S. President Donald Trump’s directive on Friday to begin the process of eliminating special treatment for Hong Kong is likely to put China-U.S. tensions back in the headlines over the coming months, …
Seven former foreign secretaries urge UK to take lead on Hong Kong
Cross-party initiative reflects concern response to China’s imposition of security laws cannot be left to Donald Trump …
Taiwan throws its weight behind Hong Kong citizens who want to resettle on the island
China approved a proposal to draft national security legislation that critics say will infringe on Hong Kong’s freedom and autonomy, and grant the central government in China broad powers to crush …
U.S.-China Disputes Growing Harder to Solve
President Trump’s decision to downgrade relations with Hong Kong shows how his clashes with China increasingly feature ideological differences that are more difficult to resolve than trade disputes.
Pompeo Says U.S. Now Has No Basis to Treat Hong Kong Specially
U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo said Sunday that the United States now has no basis to treat Hong Kong more favorably than mainland China, as Beijing moved to pass a bill to curb the region’s …
Chinese media use race clashes to criticise US over Hong Kong
Chinese state media took aim at the US government over the weekend as many American cities were gripped by raging protests and clashes, comparing the unrest with the pro-democracy movement in Hong …
George Floyd, Hong Kong, SpaceX: Your Weekend Briefing
Here are the week’s top stories, and a look ahead. 1. Outrage over the death of George Floyd has incited a wave of demonstrations and unrest across the country. From the streets of Minneapolis, where …