The office is one element of a sweeping new law which outlaws criticism of China’s government. Hong Kong was, until the law was passed, the only part of China not subject to such policies. The law has …
China’s grip on Hong Kong eroding its status as financial hub, investors believe
Money has already started leaving Hong Kong, with US$5bn quitting the territory last year, according to Bank of England figures Riot police after the passing of the national security law in Hong Kong.
Real crisis point for Hong Kong hasn’t hit yet, author says
The Fight for Hong Kong,” discusses political developments in the territory. Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you. Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC delivered to your …
China Opens New National Security Agency Headquarters in Hong Kong
The inauguration came as Hong Kong’s education bureau announced Wednesday that schools must not allow students to play, sing or broadcast the protest anthem “Glory to Hong Kong” because it contains …
Big Tech’s China Face-Off Risks Sparking Exodus From Hong Kong
(Bloomberg) — Facebook Inc., Google and Twitter Inc. — all of which are blocked in the mainland — are now headed toward a showdown with China that could end up making Hong Kong feel more like …
U.S. Peg Threat Throws Another Test at Hong Kong’s Hardy Markets
The strengths that make Hong Kong appealing as an international financial center are increasingly coming under fire as Beijing and Washington escalate a damaging strategic fight.
How Hong Kong’s national security law compares to Macau’s: different reasons, eras for legislation
Many see new legislation in Hong Kong as much tougher than that adopted by Macau. Casino hub enacted its law 11 years ago when the global political landscape was vastly different, and under deeper …
Hong Kong inaugurates Beijing’s national security office
Beijing’s national security office was inaugurated in Hong Kong on Wednesday, just over a week after China’s central government imposed a tough new law on the city that …
Protest anthem banned in Hong Kong schools as new security office opens
Glory to Hong Kong deemed politically dangerous, while China opens office to oversee enforcement of sweeping national security legislation Helen Davidson and agencies Hongkongers sing Glory to Hong …
Hong Kong In Tumult Over National Security Law
China has imposed a sweeping new national security law on Hong Kong that opponents say undermines the semi-autonomous city’s liberties. Here are the key developments since Beijing first floated the …