Large EM benchmark weight and widely-held Taiwan Semiconductor (2330 TT) fell -2.68% on the news while South Korea’s Samsung +1.99% as the latest US noose-tightening hurts Huawei’s mobile phone …
Hong Kong legislature erupts over pro-Beijing chair
On Monday, clashes broke out in the Hong Kong legislature after a pro-Beijing lawmaker was elected as chair. The new chair could help passage of a law that criminalizes abuse of the Chinese national …
Hong Kong charges 15 activists for mass protests in 2019
Fifteen prominent Hong Kong activists appeared in court Monday to face charges stemming from months of anti-government demonstrations last year.
Pro-Beijing Lawmakers Regain Upper Hand in Hong Kong Legislature
Beijing lawmakers on Monday regained control of a committee crucial to passing a proposed law that would criminalize disrespect of China’s national anthem.
Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers dragged out of legislative session before pro-Beijing camp elects chair
Several pro-democracy lawmakers in Hong Kong were dragged out of a legislative council session on Monday in a melee that broke out over a bill that would criminalize disrespect of the Chinese national …
Pompeo Warns China against Interfering with U.S. Reporters in Hong Kong
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sunday warned China against interfering with the work of American reporters in Hong Kong, following China’s expulsion of several U.S. reporters from the mainland.”It …
Global banks in Hong Kong shorten annual internship programmes, go virtual as coronavirus pandemic upends office life
Each June, the next generation of investment bankers, research analysts and fund managers from across the world flock to Hong Kong for on-the-job training that could lead to highly lucrative roles at …
Hong Kong Gyms Have New Covid-19 Rules
Is this the new normal? Hong Kong gyms have reopened with new Covid-19 social distancing and safety measures like glass partitions. More here: (Source: QuickTake) …
US tells China not to interfere with its journalists in Hong Kong
The US on Sunday warned China against interfering with American journalists working in Hong Kong, in an escalating row between the two countries over press freedom and other issues. The two sides have …
Hong Kong police had no systemic issues, says independent watchdog on protests
While Hong Kong’s police had no systemic issues as an institution, their alleged use of force in the city’s protests remains a personal and legal question by way of the complaints we received, says …