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Hang Seng Index has worst day since 2015 as tensions flare up again between China and the West | CNN Business
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index dropped nearly 5.6% Friday after news broke that Beijing would move to pass a hugely controversial national security law for the Asian financial hub.
China drops word 'peaceful' in latest push for Taiwan 'reunification'
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang left out the word "peaceful" on Friday in referring to Beijing's desire to "reunify" with Chinese-claimed Taiwan, an apparent policy shift that comes as ties with Taipei continue on a downward spiral.
Hong Kong Stocks Sink Most Since 2008 on Security Law Concern
Hong Kong stocks headed for their worst loss since the global financial crisis after Beijing announced its intention to impose a national security law on the city, which could trigger a new round of protests as well as heighten tensions with the U.S.
Hong Kong Protesters Helped Local Businesses Survive Coronavirus
Thousands of restaurants and other establishments in the “yellow economic circle” are calling for rights not available to mainland Chinese.
China's Wuhan conducts 467,847 COVID-19 tests, says health authority
The city of Wuhan, the original epicentre of the new coronavirus outbreak in China, conducted 467,847 nucleic acid tests on May 18, the local health authority said on Tuesday, up from the 335,887 tests a day earlier.
Hong Kong blocks Tiananmen Square vigil with gathering ban
Restrictions were due to end but Hong Kong extends social distancing measures for 14 days
Hong Kong history exam question sparks China rebuke
East Asia News -HONG KONG (AFP) - A history exam question asking Hong Kong students to assess colonial Japan's occupation of China sparked a rebuke by Beijing on Friday (May 15) and reignited a row
Anger as Hong Kong watchdog clears police over protest response
Report defends crackdown despite international outrage and claims of brutality
While the world wasn’t looking, Beijing re-wrote the rules in Hong Kong at startling speed
Seizing on the world's preoccupation with the pandemic, China is pushing through drastic changes and redefining the city's autonomy.
China IPO Stages Stellar Hong Kong Debut Amid Biotech Craze
A Chinese medical devices provider surged 74% in its Hong Kong trading debut on Friday in the best opening performance this year for an initial public offering over $50 million.
China unicorn creation falls to six-year low as investors play it safe
China's rate of creating unicorns has dropped to a six-year low as venture capital funds shy away from early-stage funding while the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak batters portfolio investments.
Smartphone shipments in China up 17% in April, signalling likely rebound: government data
Smartphone shipments from China's factories to vendors rose 17% in April compared to the same month a year ago, according to government data released on Tuesday.
Carrie Lam blames Hong Kong education system for fuelling protests
Pro-Beijing leader pledges to overhaul school system, after weekend of heavy-handed police action
China’s Credit Growth Better Than Expected on Easing Policy
China’s credit provision in April was stronger than the same period in recent years, signaling the central bank’s credit easing policy is helping revive domestic demand.
Hong Kong parliament in chaos as politicians fight for chair
Pro-Beijing and pro-democracy lawmakers clash over who will control house committee
China's services sector contracts for third month as job losses hit record: Caixin PMI
China's services firms wallowed in contraction in April as layoffs hit a record and export orders plunged after signs of improvement in March, a private survey showed, dashing hopes of a quick recovery from the coronavirus blow.
Hong Kong bookseller jailed in China releases smuggled-out poems
A Swedish publisher on Tuesday distributed poems written by a Hong Kong bookseller and smuggled out of the Chinese prison where he is serving a 10-year sentence after being convicted of illegally providing intelligence to foreigners.
Hong Kong IPOs Pick Up the Pace as China Restarts
Initial public offerings are picking up the pace in Hong Kong after two wildly successful biotech listings improved sentiment in the financial hub.
Covid-19 was a chance for a reset in Hong Kong. Instead, the crackdown continues | Ilaria Maria Sala
The government has shown its determination to suppress demands for meaningful democracy, says Hong Kong journalist Ilaria Maria Sala
JD.com applies for $3 billion Hong Kong secondary listing: sources
Chinese e-commerce retailer JD.com is pressing ahead with plans for a secondary listing in Hong Kong within the next few months despite the coronavirus pandemic still roiling financial markets, said sources with direct knowledge of the matter.