The U.S. State Department said it notified Hong Kong on Wednesday that Washington has suspended or terminated three bilateral agreements with the semi-autonomous city following China’s imposition of a …
Hong Kong: US suspends extradition treaty over national security law
The US has halted its extradition treaty with Hong Kong, the latest move to pressure Beijing after it imposed a controversial national security on the former British territory. It is just one of three …
State Dept. ends three agreements with Hong Kong, over Chinese crackdown on freedoms
The State Department announced Wednesday that it is ending three agreements with Hong Kong, amid China’s crackdown on freedoms in the territory — and escalating tensions between the U.S. and the …
U.S. ends 3 bilateral agreements with Hong Kong over new law
In a move that is expected to further heighten tensions between Washington and Beijing, the Trump administration on Wednesday suspended or terminated three bilateral agreements with Hong Kong.
In Thailand, a new generation finds its voice
Unafraid of the authorities, predominantly young, they are part of a globally connected generation that has watched and learnt from unrest elsewhere — from Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protests to the …
Taiwan joins race to lure talent and companies from Hong Kong
Seoul, Singapore and Tokyo are also vying to lure companies seeking a more stable political and business environment. The city’s troubles coincide with moves by export-dependent Taiwan, which already …
Splits Emerge Among Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Parties Over Boycott Pledge
Hong Kong’s pan-democratic lawmakers are debating whether they should accept the government’s offer to extend their terms by a year, following an announcement that the upcoming Legislative Council …
U.S. Suspends Bilateral Agreements With Hong Kong, Escalating Tensions With China
The actions are part of the Trump administration’s broader efforts to punish China for its attempts to stifle political dissent in Hong Kong. By Pranshu Verma WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on …
US Cancels 3 Hong Kong Agreements, Citing Security Law
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Wednesday the U.S. government is rescinding three agreements with Hong Kong because of the security law imposed by Beijing that threatens …
Op-Ed: China is desperate to stop Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement. Now it’s even blaming foreign groups
Unable to put down Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement, Beijing is pretending the movement is the result of nefarious foreign influences.