Protesters react to tear gas as they face off with riot police in Hong Kong on July 28.
Hong Kong protests

Five things to know about Beijing's news conference on Hong Kong

Protests prompt central government to break silence in unprecedented fashion

29 July 2019
Yang Guang of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council attends a news conference in Beijing on Monday.
Hong Kong protests

Beijing condemns violence, backs Hong Kong police and leaders

Unprecedented news conference came after weeks of protests in the city

29 July 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Financials drag Hong Kong shares lower ahead of Fed

Property developers under pressure after protests continued over weekend

29 July 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong shares slide ahead of Federal Reserve meeting

Genscript Biotech jumps after achieving milestones with Janssen Biotech

29 July 2019
Anti government protesters gather at the Victoria harbour on July 7: Hong Kong is at the forefront of fighting against the Chinese model.
Opinion

If China cracks down on Hong Kong, it will only hurt itself

Beijing needs to maintain HK's prowess as a stable financial center

29 July 2019
Aviation workers and others staged a protest Friday at the Hong Kong International Airport after last Sunday's mob attack.
Hong Kong protests

Protests deepen Hong Kong's rift over China

Rallies take a more anti-Beijing tone as number of violent incidents grows

27 July 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian equities decline tracking Wall Street losses

Doosan Heavy, Tata Motors among key movers on A300 index

26 July 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong shares fall on week after ECB holds rates

New World and Sun Hung Kai lead weekly losses amid Hong Kong protests

26 July 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong shares slip after ECB holds rates steady

Health products maker Natural Food jumps on news of PepsiCo stake buy

26 July 2019
"Grey-zone" tactics including the use of club-wielding thugs to attack protesters in Hong Kong are already on display.
Opinion

Chinese leaders' Beidaihe gathering will offer muddle, not answers

Hong Kong protests and US trade war on agenda for Xi Jinping and Politburo

26 July 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian equities rise amid bets of policy easing by ECB, Fed

South Korean stocks fall as North Korea tests missiles

25 July 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong shares rise ahead of trade talks and Fed review

CM Bank up on earnings, while China Literature slides in strong volume

25 July 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong shares edge up with trade talks and US rates in view

China Literature tumbles after report of Carlyle stake sale

25 July 2019
People's Liberation Army soldiers take part in a demonstration at Stonecutters Island naval base in Hong Kong on June 30.
Hong Kong protests

Beijing hints it can deploy troops in Hong Kong if requested

Defense ministry condemns attack on liaison office by 'radical protesters'

25 July 2019
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24 July 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Trade talks expectations lift Hong Kong and China shares

L'Occitane up on June quarter sales, while ASM Pacific gains despite profit plunge

24 July 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong stocks climb on Sino-US trade talk hopes

Chip equipment maker ASM Pacific gains despite profit plunge

24 July 2019
Losses this year already total 70% of the 2018 figure as cryptocurrency exchanges and regulators fight an uphill battle against hackers.
Cryptocurrencies

Cryptocurrency thefts and fraud reach $1.2bn in Q1

Survival of exchanges threatened as hacks continue to rise

23 July 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong and Shanghai shares edge up ahead of Fed review

Most stocks on new Shanghai tech board erased some of Monday's gains

23 July 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong and Shanghai markets subdued ahead of Fed rate review

Most stocks on new Star Market slide in second day of trading

23 July 2019
China's National Emblem was splashed with paint during a protest outside the Chinese Liaison Office in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong protests

Hong Kong tensions rise after protesters deface Beijing office

Central government says attack touches on 'one country, two systems' line

23 July 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks slip as investors scale back Fed rate cut bets

Hyundai Motor down despite profit increase, while Great Wall off on profit warning

22 July 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Hong Kong leads Asian losses amid reduced Fed rate cut bets

Local property developers decline amid rising political unrest

22 July 2019
China hopes to steal a march on protest-hit Hong Kong with its SSE STAR Market in Shanghai and a potential new stock exchange in Macao.
Nikkei Markets

New Shanghai IPO board unlikely to steal Hong Kong's allure

Companies seeking global exposure will still flock to the city, say analysts

22 July 2019
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China tech

China tech stocks soar as Nasdaq-style board for startups opens

Around 25 companies debut on Star Market with some shares jumping over 100%

22 July 2019