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29 November 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Hang Seng slips after Trump signs Hong Kong bill into law

Alibaba extends gains on confirmation stock to join Hang Seng Composite Index

28 November 2019
U.S. President Donald Trump signed into law the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act on Nov. 27, angering Beijing. (Source photos by Reuters)
Hong Kong protests

Trump signs Hong Kong rights act as China vows to retaliate

Pro-democracy activists cheer the decision as 'fundamental change' and 'new stage'

28 November 2019
The people of Taiwan have become obsessed with a scandal that involves a self-proclaimed Chinese spy, their country's elections and booksellers in Hong Kong. (Nikkei montage/ Source photos by Getty Images and Reuters)
China up close

'China spy' spills secrets that rattle Taiwan and Hong Kong

Investigation has potential to sway elections and regional power game

28 November 2019
Democracy supporters celebrate the electoral defeat of pro-Beijing politician Junius Ho on Nov. 25: the pro-democracy camp will need to maintain unity.
Opinion

Hong Kong's pro-democracy election landslide handicaps Beijing

District council victory undermines lavish system of patronage in city

28 November 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Hang Seng flat after Trump signs Hong Kong bill into law

Alibaba rises again with confirmation stock to join benchmark index

28 November 2019
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally in Sunrise, Florida on Nov. 26.
28 November 2019
Grace Li is the winner of the 2019 Columbia-Nikkei Scholarship, an annual award of $100,000 given to outstanding journalism students with an interest in data journalism, business or economics.
Announcements

Columbia-Nikkei journalism scholarship awarded to Grace Li

Hong Kong-based ex-Reuters reporter wins $100,000 prize for academic achievement

28 November 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian equities rise as Trump comment fuels trade-deal hopes

Alibaba Group extends gains after Hong Kong trading debut

27 November 2019
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Nikkei Markets

US-China trade deal caution keeps Hong Kong shares rangebound

Sino Biopharm suffers worst day in two months after results

27 November 2019
Protesters gather in front of an entrance to Hong Kong Polytechnic University, the site of a tense standoff between police and demonstrators, on Nov. 25.
Hong Kong protests

Hong Kong unrest prompts expats to pack their bags

More to leave if protests continue; companies also review contingency plans

27 November 2019
An anti-government protester is silhouetted at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University during a fire in Hong Kong on Nov. 18.
Interview

No happy ending for Hong Kong struggle, says Ezra Vogel

Prominent scholar on Asia insists US-China decoupling is 'impossible'

27 November 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong shares flat as investors wait on US-China trade deal

Alibaba extends gains in second day of trading on local market

27 November 2019
Disqualified candidate and pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong waits to vote in Hong Kong's district council elections Nov. 24.
Hong Kong protests

Hong Kong bill sits on Trump's desk as trade talks move forward

US Congress voices support for city and urges president to sign human rights bill

27 November 2019
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26 November 2019
Victorious pro-democracy district council candidate Kelvin Lam, right, shakes hands with Erica Yuen, who unsuccessfully sought the same seat in two previous elections.
The Nikkei View

Hong Kong elections show public thirst for political change

Government must heed message sent by opposition's landslide

26 November 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong shares slip while Alibaba climbs in mega debut

Turnover tops HK$133 billion, with Alibaba behind more than a tenth

26 November 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong shares flat despite Alibaba's bounce on debut

L'Occitane surges after fiscal first-half profit nearly quadruples

26 November 2019
Alibaba CEO Daniel Zhang at the stock listing ceremony in Hong Kong after the Chinese e-commerce giant that he leads raised more than $11 billion in the world's largest share offering this year (photo by Rie Ishii).
Markets

Alibaba listing secures Hong Kong's financial status, for now

Protests likely to accelerate Beijing's plans for Shanghai and Shenzhen as rival venues

26 November 2019
Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam holds her weekly news briefing on Nov. 26, in the wake of the historic local elections.
Hong Kong protests

Hong Kong's Lam offers protesters no concessions after elections

Chief executive says Beijing does not hold her responsible for results

26 November 2019
Alibaba Chairman and CEO Daniel Zhang, center, and company executives attend the listing ceremony in Hong Kong on Nov. 26. (Photo by Rie Ishii)
China tech

Alibaba's Hong Kong shares soar over 7% in year's largest listing

Over $11bn share sale delivers rare boost for protest-wracked city

26 November 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks gain as China vows to bolster IP rights protection

Tencent, AIA and Chinese lenders advance on Nikkei Asia300

25 November 2019
Alibaba's shares are set to debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange's main board on Tuesday.
Markets

Alibaba shares rise 4.5% in gray market ahead of mega IPO

Latest offering marks the largest share sale in Hong Kong since 2010

25 November 2019
Protesters raise their hands outside the Polytechnic University (PolyU) in Hong Kong on Nov. 25.
Hong Kong protests

'Hong Kong is China,' Beijing reiterates after opposition landslide

Pro-democrats plan to pressure government for reforms after winning elections

25 November 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong stocks jump on signs of trade deal and elections

AIA Group shares gain after insurer hires Ping An's co-CEO as its next chief

25 November 2019