The new law will stifle dissent in a city where millions of protesters demanded autonomy from China. Hong Kong’s future as a global financial hub is now unclear. ( read original story …)
Monthly Archives For June 2020
Japan calls China’s reported move on Hong Kong ‘extremely regrettable’
Japan’s top government spokesman said on Tuesday China’s move to pass national security legislation for Hong Kong, if confirmed, was “extremely regrettable” and undermined credibility in the ‘one … ( read original story …)
Companies prodded to rely less on China, but few respond
The United States, Japan and France are prodding their companies to rely less on China to make the world’s smartphones, drugs and other products. But even after the … ( read original story …)
Hong Kong National Security Law Passes in Beijing Amid Global Concern
Local media reports that the law is expected to come into effect on July 1, the 23rd anniversary of the resumption of Chinese sovereignty over the territory … ( read original story …)
China passes security law for Hong Kong giving Beijing sweeping powers – Cable TV
China’s parliament passed national security legislation for Hong Kong on Tuesday, setting the stage for the most radical changes to the former British colony’s way of life since it returned to Chinese … ( read…
China Passes Security Law With Sweeping Powers Over Hong Kong
Lawmakers in Beijing voted in a process that has been criticized for its secrecy and haste. The law will extend the Communist Party’s reach into Hong Kong. ( read original story …)
China enacts Hong Kong security law, escalating confrontation with U.S.
Washington has imposed visa restrictions on Chinese officials responsible for eroding political freedoms in the financial center and suspended trade privileges. ( read original story …)
China Releases American FedEx Pilot After Nine Months in Detention
Chinese authorities freed retired U.S. Air Force colonel Todd A. Hohn, who was under investigation for smuggling ammunition, easing a pressure point on the shipping giant that has been in Beijing’s … ( read original…
China Logistics Property Announces Issuance of US$100 Million Convertible Bonds Due 2025
China Logistics Property Holdings Co., Ltd (“CNLP” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; stock code: 1589), a leading provider of logistics facilities in China, today announce … ( read original story …)
360 Finance Selected for the 2020 CB Insights China Fintech 50 List
The List was released during the Future of Fintech China, a summit of China’s major financial institutions, promising fintech startups and active venture investors organized by CB Insights, a … ( read original story …)
U.S. ending special treatment of Hong Kong amid tensions with Beijing
The Department of Commerce and State Department announced actions Monday that will end U.S. special treatment of Hong Kong. ( read original story …)
Kweichow Moutai: ‘Elite’ alcohol brand is China’s most valuable firm
Despite producing one of China’s most prestigious brands, few people will have heard of it outside of the country until now. As its value has risen, Kweichow Moutai has leapfrogged Industrial & … ( read…
VF Corp. Makes a Change Aimed at Fueling Growth in China
“When we introduced our new global business strategy in 2017, we declared our commitment to invest in our [Asia Pacific] region and accelerate growth for our brands, all with a particular emphasis on … (…
