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.
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 …
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.
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.
Bourse chief says Hong Kong to benefit from ‘less friendly’ Washington
The comments by Charles Li, the outgoing chief executive of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, come as the Trump administration increases efforts to push Chinese companies out of America’s capital …
Lessons for American Police From Hong Kong
For most of last year, life here was intertwined with protests. Those not attending demonstrations might have found themselves caught in the middle of a police clearance operation, with officers …