As China clamps down, activists flee Hong Kong for refuge in the West
Western leaders have said they will stand up for human rights in Hong Kong, while Chinese officials have rebuked what they called interference in Beijing’s affairs.
China's ambition to involve Hong Kong in economic zone creates ripple
The planned zone would include Macau and a clutch of mainland cities as well as the territory.
Japan plans hub for foreign brokers to file paperwork in English
The one-stop venue could start operating as soon as next spring, with English-language filing to begin before that in early 2021 via the Financial Services Agency.
The diplomatic spat between Canada and China grew more heated on Monday as Beijing denounced press criticism of its ambassador to Ottawa, only to have Canada's deputy prime minister and opposition leader echo the criticism. The exchange comes at a moment when ties between the ...
Treat COVID-19 early to save lives, Hong Kong SARS veteran urges
Hong Kong’s top pandemic doctor advocates early, aggressive hospitalization and treatment.
In Hong Kong, Chinese Communist Party officials stride out of the shadows
Xi Jinping is intent on extending party dominance across the entire country, especially in Hong Kong, an enclave of resistance that erupted in protest last year.
Xi rallies China behind Shenzhen as global tech fight heats up
China is looking to establish bold policies to knit together nine mainland cities, aiming to create a regional powerhouse rivaling Tokyo Bay or Silicon Valley.
Hong Kong sees hope in Shenzhen tea leaves
China has issued a pilot reform plan to build Shenzhen into a economic demonstration area, and will push forward cooperation between it and Hong Kong to a higher level.
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam said Monday she will fly to Beijing to ask Chinese leaders for help to pull the territory out of its economic slump. Lam said an annual speech she was due to make this week about government plans will be ...
Hong Kong’s woes may help Japan woo financiers, top official says
The vice finance minister said tax cuts and other tweaks to regulations ultimately matter less than whether Japan can bring back business opportunities for firms.
Japan among 39 nations calling on China to respect Uighur human rights
A rights group praised the fact that so many countries signed the declaration "despite China's persistent threats and intimidation tactics against those who speak out."
Taiwan wants to help Hong Kong citizens who flee to the island, but it is increasingly wary of doing so in an overt way.
