Taiwan on Thursday promised to settle Hong Kongers who flee the Chinese-ruled city due to political reasons, offering help from employment to counselling as China pushes new security legislation that …
Singapore Exchange’s growth ambitions undermined by MSCI’s HK move
Singapore Exchange faces a threat to its growth strategy after index provider MSCI decided to shift licensing of many derivatives to Hong Kong, jeopardising the status of what was just a month ago one …
Japan ‘seriously concerned’ over Chinese security laws for Hong Kong
Japan is “seriously concerned” about the move by China’s parliament to go forward with national security legislation for Hong Kong that observers fear could endanger its special autonomy and freedoms, …
Japan jumps more than 2% as U.S.-China tensions heat up; oil prices fall
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told Congress on Wednesday that Hong Kong was no longer autonomous from China, raising questions over the special administrative region’s favorable trade …
China’s NPC formally approves proposal for Hong Kong national security law
China’s National People’s Congress endorsed a controversial new law to ban all “activities” in Hong Kong that endanger national security.
China approves controversial Hong Kong national security law
China’s legislature on Thursday approved to impose a highly controversial national security law upon Hong Kong that critics say will deteriorate the rights and freedoms of the semi-autonomous region.
China approves sweeping national security legislation for Hong Kong, jeopardizing the city’s autonomy
China’s rubber-stamp parliament approved sweeping new national security legislation for Hong Kong on Thursday, in a move that jeopardizes the city’s autonomy, has sparked pro-democracy protests and …
Will U.S. Soon Treat Hong Kong Like China? For the City, Much Is at Stake.
Washington has long treated the former British colony separately from mainland China. Changing that would threaten the territory’s position as a global business hub.
Rebuffing Criticism, China Moves Forward With Hong Kong Security Law
The National People’s Congress authorized lawmakers to draft and enact a national security law aimed at suppressing dissent in Hong Kong. The U.S. says it means the end of the city’s sovereignty.
Pompeo Hits Out at China
Just hours after Pompeo’s announcement, China approved a national security plan that could lead to mass crackdowns on civil liberties for Hong Kong’s 7.5 million residents. Pompeo has said the …