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Hong Kong faces critical test in 2021 as China ups the anteThe implementation of Hong Kong’s national security law by the Chinese Communist Party was the catalyst. the “one country, two systems” arr...
- China’s struggling to get the world to trust its vaccines
That mistrust, and the reliance of dozens of poorer nations on China to inoculate their populations could set the stage for a major global ...
- Hong Kong to impose new virus restrictions to battle fourth wave
Chief Executive Carrie Lam said the rules will come into effect on Thursday and aim to reduce the "number of people on the streets", echoin...
- U.S. sanctions 14 Chinese officials over Hong Kong; Beijing says it will retaliate
Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying told a news briefing on Tuesday that Beijing would take "firm counter-measures against th...
- US slaps sanctions on 14 Chinese officials over Hong Kong
The latest sanctions "underscore that the United States will continue to work with our allies and partners to hold Beijing accountable for ...
- 'Trump Is Better’: In Asia, Pro-democracy forces worry about Joe Biden
It might seem counterintuitive that Asian defenders of democracy are among the most ardent supporters of Trump. But Trump’s willingness to ...
- Hopes for December vaccines get a boost despite 'surge on surge' warning
After top US scientists warned Americans to brace for a "surge upon a surge", Moderna reported full results had confirmed a high vaccine ef...
- Left bankless by sanctions, Hong Kong leader has ‘piles of cash’
“It's very honourable in this set of circumstances to be so unjustifiably sanctioned by the US government. It’s an honour,” Lam said. She h...
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- US suspends extradition and tax agreements with Hong Kong
The Trump administration on Wednesday suspended or terminated three bilateral agreements with Hong Kong covering extradition and tax exempt...
- Hong Kong goods for export to U.S. to be labelled made in China post September 25
The latest step will see Hong Kong companies subject to the same trade war tariffs levied on mainland Chinese exporters, should they make p...
- Hong Kong markets watchdog says it does not think sanctions will affect financial firms
The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam.
- Beijing's top Hong Kong office says U.S. sanctions are 'clowning actions' and 'ridiculous'
The head of Beijing's Liaison Office, Luo Huining, was among those Washington accused of curtailing political freedoms in the global financ...
- China slams US response to Hong Kong's new security legislation as 'gangster logic'
Beijing's Liaison Office in the Asian financial hub said the move would only damage U.S. interests while having little impact on Hong Kong.
- After security law's passage, Hong Kong marks China rule
The law's passage Tuesday further blurs the distinction between the legal systems of semi-autonomous Hong Kong.
- UK's Boris Johnson pledges to let in Hong Kong citizens if needed
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Wednesday that the United Kingdom stands ready to open the door to almost 3 million Hong Kong cit...
- Beijing may base security agencies in Hong Kong
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said her government will “fully cooperate” with the Chinese parliament to complete the legislation, which she s...
- China drawing up plan to replace Hong Kong's Carrie Lam, says report
The Chinese central government has given its support to Carrie Lam and the Hong Kong police, calling the demonstrators 'rioters' and condem...
- Hong Kong’s Carrie Lam sees no need for Chinese troops to quell unrest
Clashes resulted in 86 arrests and left 21 officers injured. There are calls for another mass protest march this weekend.
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