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Evergrande Watchers May Finally Get a Hint About China’s Stance
Investors seeking hints about how Beijing plans to deal with China Evergrande Group’s debt crisis are training their crosshairs on the central bank’s liquidity management.
China Developer Sinic’s Dollar Bonds Slump Amid Repayment Fears
The dollar bonds of Chinese developer Sinic Holdings Group Co. have come under intense selling pressure this week, following a plunge in the firm’s shares and a credit rating downgrade on concerns over its finances.
Hong Kong leader defends election after single non-establishment figure picked for 1,500-strong committee
Carrie Lam rejects criticism over the lack of opposition figures in the election committee, saying ‘non-patriots’ may undermine Hong Kong
Hong Kong Tycoons, Casino Giants Find Respite in Stock Rebound
Shares of Macau casinos and Hong Kong developers rebounded on Tuesday as investors weighed whether recent sharp sell-downs have priced in regulatory risks.
Sun Hung Kai Denies China Is Pressing Hong Kong Developers
Hong Kong’s biggest developer and a real estate industry group poured cold water on the notion that the Chinese government is putting pressure on the city’s developers.
China’s Secondhand Business Is Booming
Used goods, from apparel to appliances, have finally lost their stigma. It’s a big market.
Hong Kong Property Tycoons Take $6.7 Billion Hit on China Fears
The families behind Hong Kong’s four top property giants saw $6.7 billion wiped off the value of their assets on Monday as investors headed for the exit, fearful that Beijing will order housing price controls.
Hong Kong’s Non-Election Is Momentous and Meaningless Thanks to China
Devoid of genuine debate or competition, this poll is a warning sign pointing to the lack of genuine democracy the financial capital can expect in future.
Only 'Patriots' Voted Onto Hong Kong's New Election Committee
The closed circle election puts in place an electoral system where no genuine political opposition can exist.
Guangzhou R&F to Get $1 Billion Financing From Major Holders
Guangzhou R&F Properties Co. will receive HK$8 billion ($1 billion) in short-term financing from top executives, amid growing signs of contagion stemming from the crisis at China Evergrande Group.
Chinese Property Developer Sinic Halts Trading After Sinking 87%
Sinic Holdings Group Co. has halted trading after an 87% slump in its shares Monday afternoon.
Are Hong Kong’s Property Tycoons Next in China’s Crackdown?
The territory’s red-hot real estate market has been a driver of social unrest. It’s only a matter of time before Beijing targets the sector under its common prosperity campaign.
FountainVest Agrees to Buy New Zealand Pet Food Firm Ziwi
Chinese private equity firm FountainVest Partners has agreed to buy New Zealand pet food company Ziwi.
Hong Kong Takes 10 Hours to Count Some 4,400 Votes
Hong Kong’s first public ballot since China overhauled the city’s electoral system to ensure “patriots” rule was dogged by complaints of a counting delay, in a vote closely watched by Beijing.
H.K. Pro-Democracy Union Prepares To Disband on Security Fears
Hong Kong’s largest pro-democracy labor organization said it plans to disband amid growing concern that it will be targeted by the government for allegedly violating the national security law.
Voters choose new Hong Kong electors under pro-Beijing laws
HONG KONG (AP) — Select Hong Kong residents voted for members of the Election Committee that will choose the city's leader in the first polls Sunday following reforms meant to ensure candidates with Beijing loyalty.
Hong Kong Police Out in Force as Elite Group Casts Ballots
Hong Kong deployed large numbers of riot trained-police as an elite group took part in elections to pick the committee of Beijing loyalists that will next year choose the financial hub’s leader.
Prudential Targets Up to $2.89 Billion in HK Share Offering
Prudential Plc plans to raise up to $2.89 billion in a new share offering in Hong Kong as the insurance giant eyes long-term growth opportunities in Asia and Africa.
Pro-Beijing Media Target Hong Kong Trade Union, Labor Groups in Latest Denunciations
The pro-democracy Confederation of Trade Unions appears to be next on Beijing's hit-list under a city-wide crackdown on dissent.
Hong Kong Activists Jailed Up to 10 Months Over Vigil
A Hong Kong court handed down fresh jail sentences to a group of democracy activists, including a former chief executive candidate and the ex-leader of city’s biggest protest group, over their roles in vigil to commemorate the 1989 crackdown in Tiananmen Square.
