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Hong Kong Passes Tougher Anti-Doxxing Bill That Spooked Big Tech
Hong Kong has strengthened its laws banning the publication of personal information to harass people, or “doxxing,” the latest move in a security campaign that has spooked tech giants in the Asian financial center.
Evergrande Investors Say They’re Yet to Get USD Bond Coupon
Two holders of a China Evergrande Group dollar bond with a coupon due Wednesday said they hadn’t received payment as of 8:00 a.m. Hong Kong time Thursday.
South Korea Is Beating Hong Kong in IPO Proceeds This Quarter
South Korea’s market for initial public offerings has been on fire in the third quarter, with record proceeds that are set to surpass Hong Kong’s for the first time since 2017.
Blacklisted China AI Firm SenseTime Says One Unit Subject to US Sanction
SenseTime Group Inc., China’s largest artificial intelligence company, said in its filing for an initial public offering in Hong Kong that just one of its subsidiaries is subject to U.S. sanctions, a narrow interpretation of the blacklisting that could bolster its business.
Taiwan Aims to Ease Residency Rules for People Fleeing Hong Kong
Taipei plans to make it easier for people from Hong Kong to stay in Taiwan, the latest show of support for those fleeing a government crackdown on dissent in the Asian financial hub.
Evergrande Losing Control of Bank Unit in $1.5 Billion Deal
China Evergrande Group is poised to lose control of its most valuable financial unit after agreeing to sell a bank stake for about 10 billion yuan ($1.5 billion), as the troubled developer scrambles to offload assets to address its debt crisis.
14 Cuts in 25 Minutes: How Hong Kong Censors Movies
The Asian film capital has cracked down on documentaries and independent productions that it fears could glamorize the pro-democracy movement.
Hong Kong Asks Banks to Report Evergrande Exposure
Hong Kong’s central bank asked lenders to report their exposure to debt-laden China Evergrande Group on concern over potential systemic risks to the region’s financial system, according to people familiar with the matter.
Alibaba Offers WeChat Pay on Apps as China Cracks Down on Tech
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. added rival Tencent Holdings Ltd.’s payment system to some of its apps, further widening cracks in the internet giants’ walled-off ecosystems.
China Crypto Investors Are Buying More as Beijing Circles
Some Chinese cryptocurrency holders remain undeterred even after a further crackdown on their industry roiled markets Friday.
Hong Kong’s ‘Hands Are Tied’ on Covid Rules, Top Adviser Says
Hong Kong is stuck between China’s zero-tolerance approach to the coronavirus and the west’s reopening, and it has no clear idea how to satisfy Beijing’s demands so cross-border travel can resume, a top adviser to the city’s leader says.
China Says Hong Kong Crackdown 'Must Continue' After Vigil Organizer Disbands
A member of the Tianamen Mothers victims' group says banning the Alliance and its candlelight vigils won't erase history.
Moutai Adds $32 Billion to Market Value on Best Day in Six Years
Kweichow Moutai’s shares recorded their biggest jump since April 2015 after the Chinese liquor giant’s new chairman pledged long-term reforms, lifting optimism on its growth outlook.
Cnooc Plans $5.4 Billion Shanghai Listing After U.S. Sanctions
China’s biggest offshore oil driller plans to raise money by listing new shares on the mainland after the New York Stock Exchange said it would delist the firm earlier this year following U.S. sanctions.
Prudential Raises $2.4 Billion From Hong Kong Offering
Prudential Plc has raised HK$18.8 billion ($2.4 billion) from its Hong Kong share offering after pricing the stock at a slight discount to its last close in London.
Hong Kong Tiananmen Massacre Vigil Organizers Disband in Face of CCP Pressure
Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China is the latest in string of civil society groups to disband following investigation by national security police.
Hong Kong June 4 vigil organizers to disband amid crackdown
HONG KONG (AP) — The Hong Kong group that had organized annual vigils in remembrance of victims of the Chinese military’s crushing of the 1989 Tiananmen Square pro-democracy protests voted to disband Saturday amid an ongoing crackdown on independent political activism in the semi-autonomous city.
China Accuses US of 'Undermining Stability' as Vigil Organizers Consider Disbanding
The ruling Chinese Communist Party underscores its claim that Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests were fomented by foreign powers.
UK warns Hong Kong security law critics of extradition risk posed by China
Activist Bill Browder warns of global reach of controversial law after being contacted by Foreign Office
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