HONG KONG (Reuters) – Support for year-long pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong has slipped, now getting the backing of a slim majority, as the city braces for the imposition of Beijing-drafted …
Senate backs bill to punish China over Hong Kong
The U.S. Senate passed legislation on Thursday that would impose mandatory sanctions on people or companies that back efforts by China to restrict Hong Kong’s autonomy, pushing back against Beijing’s …
Macau would benefit from getting into Hong Kong’s travel bubble
Hong Kong is being a bit shady about whether or not Macau can get into their travel bubble deal with Guangdong.
Why Hong Kong residents are buying prime London properties
There has been a sharp increase in the number of Hong Kong residents keen to buy property in London since Boris Johnson told about 2.85 million people in the region that he was willing to put them on …
Rebuking China, Senate moves to protect Hong Kong autonomy
In a bipartisan rebuke of China, the Senate on Thursday unanimously approved a bill to impose sanctions on business and individuals — including the police — that undermine …
China Sanctions Bill On Hong Kong Law Approved by Senate
The Senate Thursday approved a bipartisan measure that would penalize banks doing business with Chinese officials involved in the national security law the country is seeking to impose on Hong Kong.
Victoria’s Secret Closes Hong Kong Flagship
Victoria’s Secret has closed its Hong Kong flagship less than two years after its opening, another sign that the coronavirus is wreaking havoc on the global retail industry. The lingerie giant’s store …
US Senate approves sanctions bill over Hong Kong
The US Senate on Thursday unanimously approved a bill that would lay out sanctions on Chinese officials who undermine Hong Kong’s autonomy as Beijing pushes forward with a controversial security law.
Free Speech Under Siege as Hong Kong TV Show Comes to End
Under pressure from China, Hong Kong has been chipping away at the territory’s free speech, which is a key pillar of the city’s identity. WSJ visits the set of “Headliner,” a popular satirical news …
Documentary On Hong Kong Protests Deletes Scene After Anthem Law
The director of a documentary about Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement says he has deleted a scene featuring a dissident artist playing China’s national anthem after a law was passed criminalising …