Critics say the law undermines the “high degree of autonomy” promised when Britain handed control to China in 1997.
Hong Kong was a global crossroads. Now it’s a fault line.
Before the coronavirus pandemic shut down international travel, Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam embarked on a charm offensive at a gathering of global elites. Her January mis …
Trump’s social media order, UK opens door to Hong Kong residents, AstraZeneca’s transformation
Donald Trump said he had ordered a wide-ranging review of the law that grants social media companies immunity from legal action for content on their platforms, and the UK governme …
Asian stocks slip as markets await Trump’s Hong Kong response
Asia’s stock markets pulled back and major currencies were held in check on Friday, as investors await the U.S. response to China tightening control over the city of Hong Kong.
Herd Immunity, Hong Kong, Twitter: Your Friday Briefing
We’re covering the advances and retreats of the pandemic worldwide, China’s crackdown on Hong Kong and a U.S. challenge to social media. The coronavirus pandemic’s pace is quickening worldwide, with …
World leaders react to China’s controversial national security bill in Hong Kong
China on Thursday approved a controversial proposal to impose a security law for Hong Kong, reigniting concerns over the financial hub’s diminishing freedoms.
Pompeo says Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China
Secretary of State of Mike Pompeo has notified Congress that the Trump administration no longer regards Hong Kong as autonomous from mainland China, setting the stage for U.S. to withdraw the former B …
Trump likely to slap limited sanctions on China over Hong Kong crackdown
U.S. advisors are debating sanctions against China for its crackdown on Hong Kong, but Trump appears to be leaning toward a limited response.
China Passes Security Law to Tighten Control of Hong Kong
China’s National People’s Congress approved a plan to suppress subversion, secession, terrorism and seemingly any acts that might threaten national security in Hong Kong.
China’s parliament approves controversial Hong Kong security bill
China’s National People’s Congress approved a controversial bill Thursday that, once enacted, will allow Beijing to exert its power more overtly in semi-autonomous Hong Kong. The 2,878-to-1 vote was …