Hong Kong security law
Hong Kong's new security law raises international concerns
Japan, West voice worries about waning freedoms, but Beijing celebrates
Finance
U.S. investment firm AllianceBernstein cuts research team
Jobs in Hong Kong and Europe are being reduced
Opinion
Hong Kong's loss can be Tokyo's gain if it plays its cards right
Japan holds advantages over Singapore in drawing interest from wealthy Chinese
Hong Kong security law
Hong Kong passes Article 23 security law with sweeping powers
Bill rushed through legislature despite concerns raised by foreign envoys, others
Travel & Leisure
Peninsula Hotels group says $130m Myanmar project still stalled
Hong Kong operator makes first post-COVID profit but greater China a strain
Interview
Hong Kong activist Joey Siu describes 'transnational repression' by China
U.S.-based democracy advocate faces threats, doxxing and accusations of spying
Consumer
Swire's Coca-Cola business in China remains 'challenging'
Key bottler eager to expand in Southeast Asia; group touts overall profit surge
Transportation
Cathay posts first profit in 4 years, but delays capacity target
COVID impact has passed but pilot recruitment remains tricky
The Nikkei View
China must rethink emphasis on 'national security'
Heightened focus on this area hurts economic and cultural exchanges
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China People's Congress
China National People's Congress leaves markets divided
Mainland traders laud support measures, while foreign investors remain cautious
Media & Entertainment
Alibaba to invest $640m in Hong Kong entertainment industry
Films and TV programs to receive support from China e-commerce giant
Hong Kong security law
Hong Kong reveals Article 23 security law draft with severe penalties
Maximum life sentence for treason, insurrection and incitement to mutiny
Hong Kong security law
Hong Kong fast tracks new security law on apparent Beijing prodding
Chief Executive Lee returns early from China's congress and urges quick passage
Opinion
Being a 'connector' for China is no longer working for Hong Kong
City needs to rethink economic role to show it can still be relevant
Hong Kong security law
Hong Kong's last opposition parties speak out on planned security law
'Be bold' but 'don't be arrested,' Democratic Party chairman advises
Finance
Hong Kong Exchange CEO departs after three tough years
'Crisis' caused by heightened U.S.-China tensions and COVID-19 fallout
Hong Kong security law
Hong Kong's new security law prompts foreign envoys to lodge concerns
European countries wary of 'vague' rules on state secrets, foreign interference
China debt crunch
Offshore creditor files petition to wind up Country Garden
Distressed mainland Chinese developer calls the move 'radical'
Interview
'Clever but random': Wikipedia's Jimmy Wales on the subtler risks of AI
Co-founder of online encyclopedia worried about indirect impact of new tech
Asia Insight
In China's shadow, Hong Kong escapees urge Australia to raise visa game
Amid Canberra-Beijing thaw, asylum seekers left in limbo as program for workers, graduates grows
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Finance
StanChart reports solid results, but China continues to drag
Another $850m impairment charge on Bohai Bank as real estate crisis continues
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Finance
HSBC 2023 record profit spoiled by China investments
Chinese real estate and Bank of Communications brought massive impairment charges
Economy
Hong Kong population boosted by mainland Chinese inflow in 2023
One-way permits offset natural decrease, emigrants, other downward pressure
Property
Hong Kong high-rise apartment prices fall as China's rich look abroad
Greater flow of funds into Japan, other countries likely to continue for some time