Hong Kong activist Nathan Law applies for asylum in Britain
Exclusive: Law said he chose UK in hope of ‘sounding an alarm’ over threats to democracy in Europe from China Opinion: I left for London so I could tell Britain… »
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Hong Kong-based EMQ raises $20 million for its cross-border financial settlement tech
Cross-border financial transactions are a major headache for individuals and large companies alike, who often have to deal with long wait times and high fees in order to send money… »
Boris Johnson prepares to suspend UK extradition treaty with Hong Kong
Dominic Raab due to address the Commons, as China urged UK not to go down ‘wrong path’ Boris Johnson has all but confirmed that the UK will suspend an extradition… »
The new Hong Kong, where activists vow to defy ‘rule by fear’
Atmosphere in city has changed dramatically as newly imposed security laws loom large On a Saturday afternoon in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong’s bustling shopping district, everything looked as though it… »
Facebook and WhatsApp halts reviews of Hong Kong demands for user data
Facebook has confirmed it has suspended processing demands for user data from Hong Kong authorities following the introduction of a new Beijing-imposed national security law. A spokesperson for the social… »
Hong Kong activist Nathan Law: ‘I don’t know when I’ll go back’
The pro-democracy politician, continuing the fight from abroad, says the international front is key Three years ago, Nathan Law was jailed for several months over his role in pro-democracy “umbrella… »
Hong Kong activists planning ‘parliament in exile’ after China brings in security law
Campaigner Simon Cheng, granted asylum in UK, says shadow parliament would send ‘clear signal’ to Beijing Hong Kong pro-democracy activists are discussing a plan to create an unofficial parliament-in-exile to… »
UK coronavirus live: government publishes plan for all schools in England to open full time in September
Education secretary to publish guidance for primary and secondary schools on how to deal with Covid-19 outbreaks Oxford offers best hope of vaccine this year, MPs told Leicester outbreak driven… »
China vows to stop UK granting Hongkongers residency
Chinese ambassador says UK offer breaches international law, after UK foreign secretary admits it cannot force Beijing to let citizens leave China has said the UK has no right to… »
UK coronavirus live: government to set out plans to get all children back to school
Education secretary to publish guidance for primary and secondary schools on how to deal with Covid-19 outbreaks Coronavirus – latest global updates See all our coronavirus coverage 9.00am BST Handing… »
Hong Kong: protests erupt as China brings in controversial new security law – live
Police make first arrest since new law comes into force after man held Hong Kong Independence flag in protest Protests break out as China says new law will allow extraditions… »
Hong Kong activists shut down protest groups after China passes security law
Campaigners fear ‘disturbing’ legislation aimed at quashing protests will target them Hong Kong activists have deleted social media profiles and closed down campaign groups after Beijing passed a new security… »
Global report: nations in Asia-Pacific pass Covid-19 peak and plot return to work
Hong Kong, South Korea and Australia vow to get residents back to school and work in coming days as they revive their economies Coronavirus – latest updates See all our… »
Hong Kong insurtech startup OneDegree launches its first product, medical coverage for pets
OneDegree, the Hong Kong-based insurance technology startup, launched its first product today, a line of medical plans for pets called Pawfect Care. The company will introduce other products, including cyber… »
Hong Kong fintech startup Neat raises $11 million Series A to give small companies more banking services
Neat, a Hong Kong-based fintech startup, announced today that it has raised a $11 million Series A to help small businesses do cross-border banking. The round was led by Pacific… »
Coronavirus live news: France death toll passes 2,000 while 90,000 cases confirmed in Italy
All non-essential workers in Spain ‘must stay at home’ and Trump considers New York quarantine. Follow the latest updates Coronavirus latest: at a glance Deaths in Italy pass 10,000 Patients… »
Coronavirus live news: Cases in Italy overtake China, US infections pass 100,000
Trump invokes Defence Protection Act; Syria introduces travel restrictions; The UK, Spain, Italy see biggest daily rise in deaths. Follow the latest updates Coronavirus latest: at a glance Italy records… »
‘Confusion reigns’: life inside Hong Kong’s coronavirus quarantine centres
As the region battles a second wave of infections, people who have had contact with confirmed cases are being herded into confinement Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus… »
Tourist sites in Asia hit by coronavirus fears – before and after
The number of international tourist arrivals is expected to drop sharply this year, the World Tourism Organization has said, reversing a previous forecast of a substantial increase. The United Nations… »
Coronavirus: UK fears of undetected cases grow as 12 more test positive
Second person in Britain tests positive without having recently travelled abroad Coronavirus – latest updates A patient in Essex has become the second person in the UK to test positive… »
Coronavirus live updates: deaths pass 1,000 as infections rise over 42,000 – latest news
Xi Jinping makes rare appearance at Beijing hospital as nervous global investors turn to safe havens like gold. Follow updates live ‘Come back soon’: coronavirus wreaks havoc on global tourism… »
Hundreds arrested at huge New Year’s Day rally in Hong Kong
Police detain 400 and fire teargas as anti-government protests continue into 2020 A huge New Year’s Day march in Hong Kong has ended in mass arrests and street clashes as… »
‘Full of arrogance’: Trump angers China by signing bills backing Hong Kong protesters
Beijing says ‘US plot doomed to fail’ after legislation approved that threatens sanctions if officials abuse human rights Donald Trump has signed into law legislation backing pro-democracy protesters in Hong… »
Alibaba’s shares climb almost 8% in their first morning of trading on the Hong Kong stock exchange
Alibaba share price increased as much as 7.7% during its first morning of trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Soon after the market opened, the shares climbed from their… »
Hong Kong voters deliver landslide victory for pro-democracy campaigners
Carrie Lam says she will respect vote in which pro-democracy politicians are set to win control of 17 out of 18 councils Hong Kong’s voters have delivered an unprecedented landslide… »
Hong Kong: protests prompt huge turnout for local elections
Residents stand in long queues to have their say in polls expected to be a proxy referendum on pro-democracy campaign Hong Kong residents have turned out in unprecedented numbers for… »
Former UK employee in Hong Kong ‘tortured in 15-day China ordeal’
Simon Cheng, who worked at consulate, alleges repeated mental and physical abuse A former employee of the British consulate in Hong Kong has alleged he was tortured while being detained… »
Hong Kong: police say surrender is only option for protesters
Hundreds trapped inside Polytechnic as demonstrators try to break campus siege Hong Kong police have fought running battles with protesters trying to break a security cordon around a university in… »
Hong Kong protest: police fire rounds of tear gas at protesters trying to leave campus – live
Police pulled back after attempted dawn raid on Polytechnic University was met with fire Full story: Police attempt to storm university after battle with protesters 1.25am GMT Hong Kong Free… »
Hong Kong riot police carry out dawn raid on university after battle with protesters
Police earlier threatened to use live rounds on ‘rioters’ who used lethal weapons such as molotov cocktails against them Hong Kong protest latest updates: riot police storm Polytechnic University after… »
Grim milestone comes as Joe Biden’s incoming chief of staff says 500,000 could die in US next month; EU states raise concerns about Pfizer slowdown German vaccine officials forced to… »
Keir Starmer calls on home secretary to take responsibility for ‘fiasco’ as officers begin to report ‘near misses’ Priti Patel is under mounting pressure to give a full account of… »
