Hong Kong reimposes social distancing as coronavirus cases spike
Hong Kong reimposed social distancing measures on Monday to combat a sudden spike in coronavirus infections, banning more than four people from gathering in public, shuttering some businesses and restricting restaurants from catering to evening diners. The finance hub was one of the first places ...
The political logic of China’s strategic mistakes
The Chinese Communist Party is firmly convinced that the world is a Hobbesian place where long-term survival depends solely on raw power.
Leading Hong Kong activists charged for Tiananmen vigil gathering
Thirteen prominent Hong Kong democracy activists appeared in court Monday, charged with holding an unauthorized gathering to mark the Tiananmen Square crackdown, the latest in a string of prosecutions against protest leaders in the restless financial hub. Last month tens of thousands of Hong Kongers ...
Taiwan to enhance scrutiny of Hong Kong and mainland Chinese investment
Taiwan plans to enhance scrutiny over investment from Hong Kong to prevent illicit money from mainland China "infiltrating" its economy, after Beijing imposed a new security law on the Asian financial hub, a source with direct knowledge of the matter said. Taiwan, claimed by China ...
Half of U.S. firms in Hong Kong feel 'less safe' under new security law, survey finds
Nearly half said the possibility of extradition to the mainland for trial was a "game changer” for the city's position as a trusted international financial center.
Hong Kong pro-opposition primary voters defy threats with high turnout
More than half a million residents cast their ballots in the unofficial poll.
U.K.-China ties freeze with debate over Huawei and Hong Kong
Hostile rhetoric has ratcheted up in recent days over Beijing’s new national security law for Hong Kong. Britain’s decision to offer refuge to millions in the former colony was met with a stern telling-off by China.
Here’s how China’s security law is already changing the face of Hong Kong
When China passed its new Hong Kong security law on June 30, officials said it would only affect "extremely few criminals.” Less than two weeks later, it’s clear Beijing is trying to wipe away signs of the city’s protest movement from the streets. The law ...
It will be surprising if at least half a million Hong Kong residents don't take up the U.K.'s offer of residency.
Japan and Australia air 'grave concern' over Hong Kong security law
Japan views Australia as a "quasi ally" in the Asia-Pacific region, where China's growing clout is raising regional concern.
U.S. envoy arrives in Japan for talks on North Korea and Hong Kong
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun arrived in Tokyo on Thursday to discuss China's crackdown on Hong Kong and the stalled effort to denuclearize North Korea. Biegun, the top American envoy for North Korea, held talks over dinner with Vice Foreign Minister Takeo Akiba ...
Australia suspends Hong Kong extradition treaty and extends visas
Australia said on Thursday it was suspending its extradition treaty with Hong Kong and announced measures to attract people and businesses from the Asian financial hub, after Beijing imposed a new security law there. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the new national security law introduced ...
