Hospitals under strain in multiple US states; Brazil reports nearly 70,000 new infections overnight; France sees highest new daily cases in a month. Follow the latest updates …
Hong Kong students arrested under national security law
Four students have been arrested in Hong Kong in the first police operation to enforce China’s new national security law for the territory. The four were detained for “inciting secession” on social …
Hong Kong is ‘on the verge’ of an outbreak that could lead to hospital system’s collapse, chief executive says
Confirmed cases in Hong Kong have soared in July, with a new daily high of 145 reported this week alone. “We are on the verge of a large-scale community outbreak, which may lead to a collapse of our …
China slams EU export curbs on Hong Kong over security law
China on Wednesday slammed a decision by the European Union to limit exports of surveillance equipment to Hong Kong over concerns about a controversial new security law in the city. The law, which was …
Hong Kong University sacks veteran democracy activist
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) on Tuesday sacked veteran pro-democracy activist Benny Tai from his tenured position as an associate professor of law, a move he called “the end of academic freedom” …
Migrant Workers, Hong Kong Wave, TikTok: Your Tuesday Briefing
Good morning. We’re covering a devastating time for hundreds of millions of migrant workers, designers getting creative with face masks and a vacation ritual canceled this year. The pandemic has …
The next global financial crisis looms as coronavirus batters demand, warns former Hong Kong Monetary Authority chief Joseph Yam
The world stands on the cusp of its third financial slump in a quarter of a century, as the cash unleashed by central banks is insufficient to stem the shrinking consumption caused by the coronavirus …
Coronavirus: Hong Kong implements strict measures amid new cases
Hong Kong confirmed another 106 coronavirus cases on Tuesday and reported its 23rd overall death. A record 145 cases were recorde …
Trump signs bill to sanction China over treatment of Hong Kong
President Trump has announced that he signed the Hong Kong Autonomy Act to hold China accountable for its treatment of Hong Kong as well as an executive order to stop Hong Kong from receiving …
Pandemic gives Hong Kong’s rulers a reason to delay vote
The Hong Kong government is poised to postpone elections for the city parliament, where the pro-Beijing majority was under threat, blaming a resurgence of coronavirus.Pro-Beijing politicians have …