Beijing’s attempts to bring the territory to heel since handover have resulted in pushback and protest …
Hong Kong protesters arrested as Trump vows to act “powerfully” against China
Mounting anger over China’s plans to exert more power over Hong Kong spark clashes, with pepper pellets fired and almost 300 arrests.
Global Stocks Mixed As China-US Tensions Return To Fore
Global stock markets and the dollar diverged Wednesday as investors balanced deteriorating China-US relations and Hong Kong protests against the gradual reopening of virus-hit economies. Nearing the …
AP EXPLAINS: Why is China pushing Hong Kong security law
China is taking matters into its own hands after last year’s tumultuous anti-government protests in Hong Kong that often descended into tear gas-filled clashes. In a …
Stanley Ho, father of modern gambling in China, dies at 98
Stanley Ho, the Macao casino tycoon who was considered the father of modern gambling in China, died Tuesday in Hong Kong. He was 98.
Hong Kong security law will only bolster China’s regime, pro-democracy activist says
China’s proposed national security law for Hong Kong will only erode the city’s political and economic freedom, while bolstering the mainland’s regime, says Joshua Wong, a pro-democracy activist. He …
Hong Kong national security law why now?
As much of the world continues to reel from the coronavirus pandemic, China is flexing its muscles in Hong Kong, the South China Sea and along its border with India, all the while ramping up …
Asian shares slip as new Hong Kong tensions rise
Asian shares slipped on Wednesday as investor concerns about rising tensions between the United States and China tempered optimism about a re-opening of the world economy.
In Hong Kong and beyond, China moves to consolidate position of strength as country’s infection rate falls
This is by no means the first time Beijing has flexed its muscles in the South China Sea, or engaged in border disputes with India. But with political leaders in Washington and Ne …
Hong Kong legislature surrounded by riot police ahead of expected protests
Hundreds of riot police took up posts around Hong Kong’s legislature overnight, as protests were expected on Wednesday over a bill criminalising disrespect of China’s national anthem and against plans …