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Shanghai Stocks Rise on Iran Peace Hopes
Chinese and Hong Kong markets rebounded on Friday as investor sentiment improved following signs of a potential diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and...
Hong Kong Banks, Insurers Face Beijing Investment Crackdown
China's recent crackdown on cross-border investments poses challenges for banks, insurers, and wealth managers in Hong Kong that rely on mainland clients. In May,...
China and Hong Kong Stocks Fall as Gulf Tensions Weigh on Investor Sentiment
Chinese and Hong Kong equities declined on Wednesday as investors reacted to renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East following a fresh exchange of...
Hong Kong Stocks Rise as Chipmaking Optimism Eases Beijing Capital Control Concerns
Stocks in Hong Kong advanced on Tuesday as investor enthusiasm surrounding China’s semiconductor ambitions outweighed concerns over Beijing’s latest crackdown on illegal cross-border investment...
New US Sanctions Target Companies Helping Iran’s Military Sector
The U. S. Treasury announced sanctions on 10 individuals and companies, primarily based in China and Hong Kong, for allegedly helping Iran acquire weapons...
Tech Rally Lifts China and Hong Kong Stocks Despite Global Tensions
Stocks in China and Hong Kong edged higher as strong industrial profit data and renewed enthusiasm around artificial intelligence boosted investor sentiment. Gains were...
US Senator Warns Taiwan: Learn from Hong Kong
Taiwan should heed the lessons of Hong Kong and not underestimate China’s intentions, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis said on Tuesday during a visit by...
Beijing Reasserts Grip on Hong Kong Security After Jimmy Lai Jailing
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China has issued a new policy white paper reaffirming its authority over national security in Hong Kong, a move that closely followed the sentencing...
Jimmy Lai Jailed for 20 Years in Hong Kong’s Largest National Security Case
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, the city’s most prominent critic of China’s Communist Party, was sentenced on Monday to 20 years in prison,...
Jimmy Lai’s Reckoning: A Verdict That Reaches Far Beyond Hong Kong
Hong Kong media tycoon and pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai will be sentenced on February 9, marking the final chapter of one of the most...