Asia’s stock markets pulled back and major currencies were held in check on Friday, as investors await the U.S. response to China tightening control over the city of Hong Kong.
Herd Immunity, Hong Kong, Twitter: Your Friday Briefing
We’re covering the advances and retreats of the pandemic worldwide, China’s crackdown on Hong Kong and a U.S. challenge to social media. The coronavirus pandemic’s pace is quickening worldwide, with …
World leaders react to China’s controversial national security bill in Hong Kong
China on Thursday approved a controversial proposal to impose a security law for Hong Kong, reigniting concerns over the financial hub’s diminishing freedoms.
Pompeo says Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China
Secretary of State of Mike Pompeo has notified Congress that the Trump administration no longer regards Hong Kong as autonomous from mainland China, setting the stage for U.S. to withdraw the former B …
Trump likely to slap limited sanctions on China over Hong Kong crackdown
U.S. advisors are debating sanctions against China for its crackdown on Hong Kong, but Trump appears to be leaning toward a limited response.
China Passes Security Law to Tighten Control of Hong Kong
China’s National People’s Congress approved a plan to suppress subversion, secession, terrorism and seemingly any acts that might threaten national security in Hong Kong.
China’s parliament approves controversial Hong Kong security bill
China’s National People’s Congress approved a controversial bill Thursday that, once enacted, will allow Beijing to exert its power more overtly in semi-autonomous Hong Kong. The 2,878-to-1 vote was …
As the U.S. Lashes Out at China, Beijing Hardens Its Resolve
From China’s perspective, the punitive measures on trade, technology and Hong Kong have simply revealed the core of American hostility.
US Revocation On Hong Kong: Big Symbolism, Less Certain Effect
The law would punish subversion and other perceived threats to China’s control over Hong Kong, to which Beijing promised autonomy for 50 years under a deal forge before it regaine …
It’s a serious mistake to jeopardize Hong Kong’s special status: Myron Brilliant
CNBC’s Kelly Evans discusses China’s new security law that cracks down on Hong Kong with Myron Brilliant of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and John Rutledge of Safanad.