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Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai arrested under security law

Hong Kong police said in a statement that seven people had been arrested on suspicion of violating the national security law, but did not reveal the names of those arrested

Hong Kong's privacy chief accuses US of 'Doxxing' sanctioned officials

The Trump administration has escalated pressure on several fronts against China's growing role on the world stage, which has become a key campaign issue in the upcoming US election

US intelligence agencies say China and Iran want Trump to lose 2020 polls

At the top of the list is China, which sees Trump as "unpredictable" and has been increasingly critical of the president on Covid-19, Hong Kong and TikTok

US sanctions Hong Kong's Chief Carrie Lam over curtailing political freedom

Lam, who works closely with Chinese authorities, has scoffed at the prospect of being targeted by US sanctions

US sanctions Hong Kong's Carrie Lam over China crackdown: Report

"The United States stands with the people of Hong Kong and we will use our tools and authorities to target those undermining their autonomy," Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said in a statement

Chartered planes, costly tickets: How world is beating flight restrictions

The flight paralysis underscores how deep and lasting the pandemic's damage is proving to be

Alibaba Health raises $1.3 bn in Hong Kong's secondary share sale

The size of the deal was increased by 25% during the institutional bookbuild overnight on high demand from investors

UK lawmakers urge govt to impose sanctions over Hong Kong police violence

UK lawmakers have urged the govt to sanction Hong Kong's leader for allowing excessive police violence toward humanitarian workers helping those injured in pro-democracy protests

How Beijing's security law transformed Hong Kong in one short month

Within a fortnight, authorities have outlawed select protest phrases and arrested activists for allegedly inciting secession

'Clean Up This Mess': The Chinese Thinkers Behind Xi's Hard Line

Chinese academics have been honing the Communist Party's authoritarian response in Hong Kong, rejecting the liberal ideas of their youth.

Covid-19 impact: HSBC H1 PBT plunges 65% to $4.32 bn on loan provisions

The profit was lower than the $5.67 billion average of analysts' estimates compiled by the bank

'Freedom loving people of Hong Kong would prevail': Pompeo slams at China

Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced on Friday that the Legislative Council elections scheduled for September 6 will be postponed over the COVID-19 threat

World Coronavirus Dispatch: Russia to start mass vaccination drive

South Africa cases cross half a million, China to help Hong Kong boost tests, Latin America death toll surges past 200,000, and other pandemic-related news across the globe

China criticises Germany's suspension of extradition treaty with Hong Kong

Germany's foreign minister announced the suspension Friday following the disqualification of 12 pro-democracy candidates from legislative elections and a subsequent decision to postpone the elections

Hong Kong postpones legislative elections by a year citing coronavirus

The Hong Kong government is invoking an emergency ordinance in delaying the elections

White House condemns Hong Kong's decision to delay elections for a year

"This action undermines the democratic processes and freedoms that have underpinned Hong Kong's prosperity," White House spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany told reporters

Germany suspends extradition agreement with Hong Kong after election delay

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam postponed a Sept. 6 election to the Chinese-ruled city's legislature by a year

Hong Kong may postpone September 6 elections amid surge in Covid-19: Report

A postponement would be a setback for the pro-democracy opposition, which was hoping to capitalise on disenchantment with the current pro-Beijing majority to make gains

Uber backtracks on plan to shift Asia-Pacific regional hub to Hong Kong

The company had announced in May that it was ready to relocate its Asian headquarters from Singapore

Hong Kong economy shrinks 9% in latest quarter over Covid-19, security law

Tourist arrivals fell following protests that began in June 2019 over a proposed extradition law and expanded to include demands for greater democracy and other grievances