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A quarter-century after the handover, is Hong Kong still attractive as a business hub?
by
Jennifer Pak
Jun 29, 2022
Crackdowns by Beijing and severe COVID restrictions have undermined its status. Friday marks the anniversary of the transfer of control.
U.S. business lobby warns administration against ending Hong Kong's status
by
Scott Tong
May 26, 2020
U.S. officials suggest countering Beijing by downgrading ties with Hong Kong, drawing protests from business lobby.
In China, a battle over national security law and a commitment to the U.S. trade deal
May 22, 2020
Also making news: China’s premier Li Keqiang broke from tradition and did not announce an economic growth target.
Xi Jinping promotes Macau as financial hub, potential alternative to Hong Kong
by
Scott Tong
Dec 17, 2019
"Beijing is making it clear that well-behaved territories will get carrots and unruly territories are going to get sticks," one observer said.
Furious, China summons US ambassador over Hong Kong bills
Nov 28, 2019
The U.S. laws mandate sanctions on Chinese and Hong Kong officials who carry out human rights abuses in Hong Kong.
What unites the global protesters
Nov 21, 2019
Three protesters from around the world, in their own words.
Parents and protests in Hong Kong
Nov 21, 2019
"I will encourage them to join in the demonstration because Hong Kong is our city," the mother of a protester said.
For public good, not for profit.
Six months in, Hong Kong protesters remain committed
Nov 20, 2019
"I have to talk to the government because they can't do what they want," one protester said.
In the NBA vs. China battle, business could suffer
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andy Uhler
Oct 9, 2019
Billions of dollars in revenue is at stake for the NBA.
Hong Kong's future is uncertain, its economy strained
Aug 12, 2019
Protesters swarm its airport, canceling most flights to one of the busiest hubs in the world.