Brushing aside its international obligations under the 1984 Sino-British Joint Declaration, Beijing has decided to tighten its authoritarian grip on Hong Kong. The Trump administration, in response, …
Your hidden holdings in China
Investors and pensioners are unknowingly exposed to the growing tensions between China and Hong Kong because some of Britain’s biggest companies, particularly miners and banks, rely heavily on revenue …
Punish China over Hong Kong? Why Trump may pull his punches.
Even before Beijing’s clampdown on Hong Kong, China-bashing had become increasingly popular in the U.S. But the election year limits Trump’s options.
Hong Kong’s last British leader: China’s agenda ‘Orwellian’
The last British governor of Hong Kong criticized the Chinese government on Friday over proposed national security legislation, calling it part of an “Orwellian” drive to …
Patten says China pursuing ‘Orwellian’ agenda in Hong Kong
The last British governor of Hong Kong is criticizing the Chinese government over proposed national security legislation, saying it would violate the agreement on handing the territory over to Beijing …
Sweden’s Ex-Ambassador to China Is Tried Over Secret Meetings on Detainee
The diplomat, Anna Lindstedt, is accused of overstepping her role in arranging meetings between the daughter of a detained Hong Kong bookseller and two businessmen who said they could help free him.
As China Gloats over U.S. Protests, Hong Kong Police Allow Thousands to Defy Tiananmen Vigil Ban
Chinese state media have compared the police response to U.S. unrest with how Hong Kong demonstrations were dealt with last year.
China’s JD.com prepares for year’s largest IPO
JD.com, one of China’s largest technology companies, will sell up to $4.3bn in shares as it returns home to Hong Kong in what is likely to be one of the largest public offerings this year. The online …
Superpower Cold War To Have Chilling Effect on China-U.S. Entertainment Business
West tussle between efficient authoritarianism and the wealthy but decaying democratic-capitalist model has seen blood spilled daily on the streets of Hong Kong — even more so now that coronavirus is …
Chinese state media says US can now ‘enjoy’ its own protests after criticizing China’s handling of unrest in Hong Kong
A foreign ministry rep tweeted “I can’t breathe” above a screenshot of a State Department flack condemning how Hong Kong protesters were treated.