The decision comes amid worries about a new national security law imposed by Beijing on the former British colony.
U.K. suspends extradition treaty with Hong Kong after China imposes tough national security law
Britain’s government suspended its extradition treaty and blocked arms sales with Hong Kong on Monday after China imposed a tough new national security law. As tensions grow with Beijing, Foreign …
Global banks scrutinize Hong Kong clients for pro-democracy ties: Sources
When asked about the scrutiny after it announced its half-year results on Monday, Julius Baer CEO Philipp Rickenbacher also declined to comment, adding the bank would continue to develop its business …
UK to make changes to extradition treaty with Hong Kong
Raab said Sunday it can no longer be “business as usual … already criticized China’s decision to impose a sweeping new national security law on Hong Kong. The UK has accused the Beijing government …
Alibaba-backed Ant Group to go public in Shanghai, Hong Kong
HONG KONG (AP) – Ant Group … green and sustainable,” the company said in a statement. AP Business Writer Joe McDonald in Beijing contributed to this report.
U.K. Set to Halt Hong Kong Extradition Pact in Ugly China Fight
The top diplomat has dropped a heavy hint the U.K. will suspend its extradition treaty with Hong Kong, a former colony it handed back to China in 1997. The move would mark a further diplomatic …
UK to change extradition deal with Hong Kong – PM
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab is expected to suspend the UK’s extradition treaty with Hong Kong later amid rising tensions between London and Beijing. It comes after China imposed a controversial …
China urges UK not to go down ‘wrong path’ of Hong Kong sanctions
Raab expected to suspend UK’s Hong Kong extradition treaty due to security crackdown …
UK poised to suspend Hong Kong extradition treaty: British newspapers
Britain will on Monday suspend its extradition treaty with Hong Kong in a further escalation of its dispute with China over the introduction of a security law in the former colony, British newspapers …
Global coronavirus report: masks made mandatory in Hong Kong, France and Melbourne
Trump refuses to order public to wear masks; no agreement yet on Europe recovery package; first Covid-19 death in Melanesia …