The American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong said on Saturday it was “a sad day” for the global financial centre, hours after U.S. President Donald Trump moved toward stripping the city of its …
China says US action on Hong Kong ‘doomed to fail’
The mouthpiece of China’s ruling Communist Party said U.S. moves to end some trading privileges for Hong Kong “grossly interfere” in China’s internal affairs and are “doomed …
In broadside against China, Trump moves toward erasing Hong Kong privileges
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he was ordering his administration to begin the process of eliminating special treatment for Hong Kong to punish China for its plans to impose new security …
Minneapolis, Hong Kong, Lady Gaga: Your Friday Evening Briefing
Good evening. Here’s the latest. 1. The former Minneapolis police officer who pinned George Floyd has been charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. The arrest of Derek Chauvin, …
As he seeks to punish China, Trump faces criticism at home over his own attacks on democratic values
Trump’s suggestion that law enforcement authorities would be justified in shooting protesters in Minneapolis seemed antithetical to his condemnation of Bejiing’s crackdown in Hong Kong.
US and China clash over Hong Kong laws at closed UN meeting
The United States and United Kingdom clashed with China and Russia over Beijing’s new national security law for Hong Kong during closed Security Council discussions that reflected increasing U.S.-Chin …
North Korea Says It Supports China’s Measures on Hong Kong
North Korea on Saturday expressed its support for China’s decision to impose new national security laws in Hong Kong, calling it a “legitimate step” to safeguard the state security. “Since Hong Kong …
China and U.S. Tensions Rise Over Hong Kong
Tensions are rising between the two largest economies in the world as China looks to increase its control over Hong Kong.
Wall Street retreats ahead of Trump’s response on Hong Kong
Wall Street’s main indexes fell on Friday as investors were on edge ahead of a U.S. response to China’s national security law on Hong Kong that threatens to take the shine off another month of strong …
Trump Set To Discuss Response To China’s Grab Of Hong Kong
The White House has scheduled a press conference for Friday afternoon following administration criticism of Beijing’s assertion of power. Watch President Trump’s remarks live.