Tag: Hong Kong
Stocks open higher on Wall Street, on track for weekly gain
Stocks are opening higher on Wall Street Friday, keeping the market on track for a weekly gain following a big drop at the beginning...
Hong Kong police arrest 5 trade union members for sedition
HONG KONG — Hong Kong police on Thursday arrested five trade union members and a court denied bail for four editors and journalists on...
London mayor issues message of support to Hong Kong migrants
LONDON — London’s mayor on Thursday sent a message of support to Hong Kong people fleeing China’s crackdown on democracy to seek a new...
China fines tech giants for content exploiting children
HONG KONG — China’s internet watchdog said Wednesday it has fined platforms operated by e-commerce company Alibaba and gaming firm Tencent for spreading sexually...
US warns companies about doing business in Hong Kong
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration issued a blanket warning Friday to U.S. firms about the risks of doing business in Hong Kong as China...
Biden to warn US companies about doing business in Hong Kong
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is expected to issue a blanket warning to U.S. firms about the risks of doing business in Hong Kong...
Press watchdog puts Hungarian PM Orban on ‘predators’ list
PARIS — Press watchdog Reporters Without Borders has put Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on its list of “predators,” the first time a Western...
Firmly in control, China’s Communist Party marks centenary
BEIJING — China’s ruling Communist Party is marking the 100th anniversary of its founding with speeches and grand displays intended to showcase economic progress...
Hong Kong’s Apple Daily newspaper says it may shut down
HONG KONG — Hong Kong’s embattled pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily reported Monday that its board of directors has asked authorities to unfreeze some assets...
Hong Kong newspaper increases print run after arrests
HONG KONG — Hong Kong pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily on Friday increased its print run to 500,000 copies as residents showed support for the...