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Investors will lose as Beijing squeezes Hong Kong

Foreign investors should try to warn their contacts in the Hong Kong government and Beijing about the risks to the city’s role as China’s financial valve.

hong kong - Australian Financial Review
1:00am PDT - May 22nd, 2020

Morrison urged to stand up for Hong Kong

Australia wants one country, two systems maintained as China moves to cement control.

hong kong - Australian Financial Review
12:22am PDT - May 22nd, 2020

Hong Kong says national security law will not hamper judicial independence

Hong Kong's government said on Friday that plans by Beijing to impose national security legislation in the Chinese-ruled city would not affect its judicial independence or that of its legal entities.

hong kong - Reuters
12:15am PDT - May 22nd, 2020

ASX ends week up 1.7pc despite China trade and Hong Kong tensions

Australian shares have ended the week higher despite a sharp fall on Friday as investors reacted to China's economic plan and heightened tensions with the US.

hong kong - Australian Financial Review
12:06am PDT - May 22nd, 2020

Tensions are rising on Hong Kong's streets ahead of Beijing's new controversial law. Here's what you need to know

Beijing's proposed national security law for Hong Kong is potentially one of the most controversial moves it has made since the end of British rule — here's what you need to know.

hong kong - ABC News (AU)
11:46pm PDT - May 21st, 2020

Global stocks skid as Hong Kong returns as Sino-U.S. flashpoint

Global shares tumbled on Friday as Hong Kong's political unrest returned as a flashpoint in fast-deteriorating U.S.-China relations, following Beijing's moves to impose a new security law on the city.

hong kong - Reuters
11:35pm PDT - May 21st, 2020

Hang Seng Index drops more than 5% as tensions flare up again between China and the West

Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index dropped more than 5% Friday after news broke that Beijing would move to pass a hugely controversial national security law for the Asian financial hub.

hong kong - Google News
11:24pm PDT - May 21st, 2020

Activists call for Hong Kong to rise up against new security laws

Hong Kong activists called on Friday for people to rise up against Beijing's plans to impose national security legislation in the city, prompting alarm that the new laws could erode its freedoms through "force and fear".

hong kong - Reuters
10:52pm PDT - May 21st, 2020

Taiwan urges China to start dialogue with Hong Kong people

Taiwan urged China on Friday to "sincerely start a dialogue" with people in Hong Kong after China proposed new national security legislation for the former British colony.

hong kong - Reuters
10:27pm PDT - May 21st, 2020

Hang Seng Index drops more than 4% as tensions flare up again between China and the west

Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index dropped more than 4% Friday after news broke that Beijing would move to pass a hugely controversial national security law for the Asian financial hub.

hong kong - Google News
10:24pm PDT - May 21st, 2020

‘The end of Hong Kong’: Activists call for protests against planned Chinese law

China's proposed new legislation for Hong Kong requires the territory to quickly finish enacting national security regulations under its mini-constitution.

hong kong - Google News (Canada)
10:22pm PDT - May 21st, 2020

Protests, anger greet China plan for Hong Kong security law

Activists say they will march to China Liaison Office, as democrats condemn move as 'end of Hong Kong'.

hong kong - Al Jazeera English
9:21pm PDT - May 21st, 2020

China set to impose new Hong Kong security law, Trump warns of strong U.S. reaction

China is set to impose new national security legislation on Hong Kong after last year's pro-democracy unrest, a Chinese official said on Thursday, drawing a warning from President Donald Trump that Washington would react "very strongly" against the attempt to…

hong kong - Reuters
9:15pm PDT - May 21st, 2020

U.S. Senate Republican leader threatens 'reexamining' U.S.-China relationship

U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday threatened to reexamine the U.S.-Chinese relationship if Beijing pursues a "further crackdown" on Hong Kong, after China was set to impose new national security legislation on the former British colony.

hong kong - Reuters
9:09pm PDT - May 21st, 2020

China to establish 'sound' legal system for national security in Hong Kong

China will establish a "sound" legal system and enforcement mechanisms to ensure national security in Hong Kong and Macau, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said on Friday in his annual report to parliament.

hong kong - Reuters
9:09pm PDT - May 21st, 2020

U.S. senators seek to sanction Chinese officials over Hong Kong

Republican and Democratic U.S. senators said on Thursday they would introduce legislation to impose sanctions on Chinese officials for violating Hong Kong's independence, after Beijing moved to impose a new security law on the former British colony.

hong kong - Reuters
9:02pm PDT - May 21st, 2020

Factbox: Reactions to China move to impose security laws on Hong Kong

Beijing is moving to impose new national security legislation on Hong Kong following last year's often violent anti-China unrest that plunged the city into its deepest turmoil since it returned to Beijing rule in 1997.

hong kong - Reuters
8:31pm PDT - May 21st, 2020

Hong Kong activists call for protest march against new security laws

Hong Kong activists called for a protest march on Friday against Beijing's plans to impose national security legislation in the semiautonomous city, raising concerns over its freedoms and its status as a global financial hub.

hong kong - Reuters
8:23pm PDT - May 21st, 2020

China’s Hong Kong Crackdown Could Put Trump in an Unwelcome Spot

A proposed new security law has senators calling for sanctions. But the president is reluctant to jeopardize his ties to President Xi Jinping.

hong kong - Google News
6:57pm PDT - May 21st, 2020

O'Brien praises Trump's 'incredibly strong' China policy, vows 'America will respond' to Hong Kong crackdown

National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien told "The Story" Thursday that "America will respond" if the Chinese government "takes strong action" under a proposed "national security law" that would strengthen Beijing's control over Hong Kong after months of pro-…

hong kong - Google News
6:47pm PDT - May 21st, 2020

China's parliament aims for show of strength

The session comes as China emerges from the virus crisis, and appears set to limit Hong Kong's freedoms.

hong kong - Google News (UK)
4:20pm PDT - May 21st, 2020

China security law 'could be end of Hong Kong'

Pro-democracy activists say the move by Beijing may mean "one country, two systems" is erased.

hong kong - BBC News
2:43pm PDT - May 21st, 2020

Donald Trump faces deadline to punish China aggression toward Hong Kong

If President Trump is looking for an early opportunity to strike back at China amid the coronavirus crisis, one is about to land on his doorstep.

hong kong - The Washington Times
1:14pm PDT - May 21st, 2020

Trump vows strong reaction if China limits opposition activity in Hong Kong

Trump's remarks come hours after a Chinese official said the National People's Congress is exercising its "constitutional power” to set up a new legal framework and enforcement mechanism to ensure national security in Hong Kong.

hong kong - Google News (Canada)
11:42am PDT - May 21st, 2020

China proposes Hong Kong security laws to clamp down on protests

China has proposed draft national security laws for Hong Kong in a move critics say is a gross breach of the city's promised autonomy.

hong kong - Australian Financial Review
7:53am PDT - May 21st, 2020

RT @KaceyWong15: Hong Kong performance artist Sanmu commemorating the 721 CCP+HK Police+Gangster terror attack on pro-democracy protest in…

Old China Bland (香港) (@OldChinaBland)
1:41pm PDT - July 21st, 2023

RT @borgetsebastien: You can celebrate the 40 Years of Chicken McNuggets from anywhere in the world into the Metaverse by playing mini-game…

CryptoArtistas (@ArtistasCrypto)
1:41pm PDT - July 21st, 2023

RT @NewJeansCharts: 2nd EP "Get Up" — iTunes (album chart): #1 Hong Kong #1 Malaysia #1 Malta #1 Philippines #1 Russia #1 Singapore #1 Tai…

I CAN FELL (@Beomgyu_cat)
1:41pm PDT - July 21st, 2023

RT @yugalabs: Japan. Korea. Singapore. Hong Kong. This summer, Yuga Labs is going global. See below for our upcoming speaking and communit…

Kevin (@DAlphaKevin)
1:40pm PDT - July 21st, 2023

RT @anoukwear: HK gov continues their escalation of the #NSL now intimidating family members of the 8 when you write the law you can deci…

Ted McDonnell (@TedMcDonnell)
12:23am PDT - July 20th, 2023

RT @TrendrodPH: "YUP, YOU HEARD IT RIGHT. NOW FILMING." LOOK: Actress Janella Salvador shared on Wednesday a behind-the-scene photo with T…

planocool78 (@planocool)
12:23am PDT - July 20th, 2023

RT @BLACKPINKGLOBAL: BLACKPINK x STARBUCKS Strawberry Choco Cream Frappuccino Blended Beverage & merch collection will be available at sel…

meng_5 (@Meong178221641)
12:23am PDT - July 20th, 2023

RT @BBU_BLACKPINK: #BLACKPINK Strawberry Choco Cream Frappuccino Blended Beverage & merch collection to be available at select @Starbucks l…

. (@godblessmymama)
12:23am PDT - July 20th, 2023
RT @tianyuf: Shanghai–Hong Kong route. I wonder what has happened here before https://t.co/QpXeh7onCu

RT @tianyuf: Shanghai–Hong Kong route. I wonder what has happened here before https://t.co/QpXeh7onCu

PX (@Orz_PX)
12:23am PDT - July 20th, 2023

RT @MSLifeAndShow: HKTB is supporting the production of a new Asian romantic film Under Parallel Skies, starring Thai actor Win Metawin and…

(@Canna_G_)
12:22am PDT - July 20th, 2023

RT @MSLifeAndShow: HKTB is supporting the production of a new Asian romantic film Under Parallel Skies, starring Thai actor Win Metawin and…

WinEnJoyO.(หม่ามี๊พี่วิน) (@jongjoywin)
12:22am PDT - July 20th, 2023

RT @NetPakistan: Professor Lo Chung-mau, Hong Kong's health minister, has proposed an unconventional approach to create a tobacco-free city…

Mehek Yousuf (@Mehekusuf)
12:22am PDT - July 20th, 2023

RT @BBU_BLACKPINK: #BLACKPINK Strawberry Choco Cream Frappuccino Blended Beverage & merch collection to be available at select @Starbucks l…

annyeong (@bpslayyy)
12:22am PDT - July 20th, 2023

RT @BBU_BLACKPINK: #BLACKPINK Strawberry Choco Cream Frappuccino Blended Beverage & merch collection to be available at select @Starbucks l…

athena snow ❄️ (@athenationary_)
11:58pm PDT - July 19th, 2023

What Taylor Swift tells us about Singapore vs Hong Kong https://t.co/MailfSr9Qp

FT China (@ftchina)
11:58pm PDT - July 19th, 2023

RT @BBU_BLACKPINK: #BLACKPINK Strawberry Choco Cream Frappuccino Blended Beverage & merch collection to be available at select @Starbucks l…

JC♀ (@j313131c)
11:58pm PDT - July 19th, 2023

RT @NewJeansCharts: .@NewJeans_twt "Super Shy” Spotify Daily Charts: (07/18) #10. Global (=) *PEAK* — +3,332,465 #2. Singapore (=) — +77,…

NWJNS (@DaganiAirene)
11:58pm PDT - July 19th, 2023

RT @tomoko_ako: HRN Releases Statement: “Following the Arrest Warrants of Eight Overseas Activists, States Must Strongly Reject Hong Kong’s…

Stuart Russell (@StuartR92034479)
11:57pm PDT - July 19th, 2023

RT @TrendrodPH: "YUP, YOU HEARD IT RIGHT. NOW FILMING." LOOK: Actress Janella Salvador shared on Wednesday a behind-the-scene photo with T…

winmetawin21 (@Minwinnie21)
11:57pm PDT - July 19th, 2023

RT @thonwingp: The author of the atrocity below, former US military spook Grant Newsham, is a piece of work. Virtually everything he says…

alex chan (@amchan1)
11:57pm PDT - July 19th, 2023

RT @LimitlessFBBF: R U ready for 7/22 Hong Kong!!! Check out Limitless HK project - transit ads/billboards/merch~ and Macau’s coming soon!…

十二是难忘呀呀呀 (@wantongchen2)
11:57pm PDT - July 19th, 2023

RT @CryptoLollla: @Cointelegraph Yeah so get a lot of #SHIB Hong Kong listed Shiba INU as an official digital asset on their country

Mike Cornwell (@MikeCornwell30)
11:57pm PDT - July 19th, 2023
As Hong Kong SAR government engages with Mainland cities for an #EmergencyResponse mechanism, we must ensure its #inclusivity and #ClimateResilience. #EmergencyPreparedness #Resilience #ClimateAction #Partnerships [1/4] https://t.co/GziuM8phzZ

As Hong Kong SAR government engages with Mainland cities for an #EmergencyResponse mechanism, we must ensure its #inclusivity and #ClimateResilience. #EmergencyPreparedness #Resilience #ClimateAction #Partnerships [1/4] https://t.co/GziuM8phzZ

CarbonCare InnoLab 低碳想創坊 (@ccil_hk)
5:55pm PDT - July 19th, 2023

RT @LimitlessFBBF: R U ready for 7/22 Hong Kong!!! Check out Limitless HK project - transit ads/billboards/merch~ and Macau’s coming soon!…

(@KwannnL_0805)
5:55pm PDT - July 19th, 2023
The result for China is kinda shocking, even though this likely includes Tawinese and almost certainly hong kong immigrants. https://t.co/fldtFOmF7A https://t.co/VAbH2BRYb7

The result for China is kinda shocking, even though this likely includes Tawinese and almost certainly hong kong immigrants. https://t.co/fldtFOmF7A https://t.co/VAbH2BRYb7

Elephant_Frog (@elephant_ben)
5:54pm PDT - July 19th, 2023

Mainland investors bought the most Hong Kong shares in almost two and a half years after the city’s key equity indexes slump on mounting growth concerns https://t.co/XA35No5Jup

Bloomberg Asia (@BloombergAsia)
5:54pm PDT - July 19th, 2023

RT @LimitlessFBBF: R U ready for 7/22 Hong Kong!!! Check out Limitless HK project - transit ads/billboards/merch~ and Macau’s coming soon!…

TJ_SunnyMoon (@Sunnymoon_tj)
5:54pm PDT - July 19th, 2023

RT @LimitlessFBBF: R U ready for 7/22 Hong Kong!!! Check out Limitless HK project - transit ads/billboards/merch~ and Macau’s coming soon!…

Sailing with light (@minionmining)
5:54pm PDT - July 19th, 2023

Infobird to Expand Global Presence with Relocation of Operations to Hong Kong #PRNewsWire #PRNewswire https://t.co/FG0I4Zitay

Stock Market News (@Stock_Market_Pr)
5:54pm PDT - July 19th, 2023
RT @JamesHu27192912: Us Hillbillies don't wanna have this many neighbors, like they do in Hong Kong! https://t.co/12pc8bT8Tf

RT @JamesHu27192912: Us Hillbillies don't wanna have this many neighbors, like they do in Hong Kong! https://t.co/12pc8bT8Tf

Claudia (@iOTWclaudia)
5:53pm PDT - July 19th, 2023
RT @BoredApeYC: ApeFest is going global.
Hong Kong.
Nov 3-5, 2023.

https://t.co/Fxgb7RuVek https://t.co/X2QVVd7Qxr

RT @BoredApeYC: ApeFest is going global. Hong Kong. Nov 3-5, 2023. https://t.co/Fxgb7RuVek https://t.co/X2QVVd7Qxr

Orangekkd.eth (@Orangekkd_eth)
6:47am PDT - July 19th, 2023

RT @DipMehtaVerse: #jasmy some key points from the article @HARA_JasmyCFO posted. 1. May be a rough translation but the article says that…

Jasmy Sweden (@BerglundStephan)
6:46am PDT - July 19th, 2023

RT @SnarkQueenBee: The US is ranked 40th in the world for life expectancy age of 76. Hong Kong is first at 85 years. Know what all the…

jo leaf (@jojoauggie)
6:46am PDT - July 19th, 2023

RT @SnarkQueenBee: The US is ranked 40th in the world for life expectancy age of 76. Hong Kong is first at 85 years. Know what all the…

(@Retrievals1)
6:45am PDT - July 19th, 2023

RT @HARA_JasmyCFO: We are pleased to share an interview with Alex, President of AVITA Technologies, that appeared in the July issue of Capi…

Crypto Millie (@soapgawdstv)
6:29am PDT - July 19th, 2023

RT @SnarkQueenBee: The US is ranked 40th in the world for life expectancy age of 76. Hong Kong is first at 85 years. Know what all the…

(@Intheprezent)
6:29am PDT - July 19th, 2023

RT @SnarkQueenBee: The US is ranked 40th in the world for life expectancy age of 76. Hong Kong is first at 85 years. Know what all the…

Sullivan Moseley PhD (@sullivanmoseley)
6:29am PDT - July 19th, 2023

RT @hkfp: [Recap] Hong Kong mulls exempting national security TV, radio shows from impartiality requirement https://t.co/d6G2C56ssV

KWCY (@KWCY10)
6:28am PDT - July 19th, 2023

RT @alvinllum: Hong Kong’s Economic and Trade Office in Toronto has kinda gone easy on @globeandmail’s editorial, which has called for Beve…

KWCY (@KWCY10)
6:28am PDT - July 19th, 2023

RT @hkfp: [Recap] Hong Kong mulls exempting national security TV, radio shows from impartiality requirement https://t.co/d6G2C56ssV

花子 (@hanakosudwest)
6:28am PDT - July 19th, 2023