Politics

Demonstrators seen occupying the roads outside the legislative council building in Hong Kong on June 10. Legislative council members are set to vote on the extradition bill on June 12. 
Hong Kong protests

Hong Kong's financial hub status rattled by extradition bill

US says measures risk jeopardizing territory's special status

11 June 2019
Hong Kong demonstrators protest against the extradition law on April 28.
Opinion

Hong Kong extradition plan threatens liberty, rule of law and business

Government proposal to ease sending of suspects to mainland China undermine city's values

7 June 2019
People attend a candlelight vigil in Hong Kong's Victoria Park on June 4 to mark the 30th anniversary of the crackdown on the pro-democracy Tiananmen Square demonstrations. (Photo by Kosaku Mimura)
Politics

Hong Kong's Tiananmen vigil attracts record turnout

Event on 30th anniversary comes amid debate over changes to extradition law

5 June 2019
Just as China bore the brunt of its mishandling of SARS, experts say the country is poised to incur serious economic consequences from African swine fever that could last well into the next year or two.
Agriculture

China's African swine fever outbreak ripples across Asia

As higher pork prices spark inflation, many see long-term economic impact

1 June 2019
Conchita Carpio-Morales, former Philippine ombudsman, filed a case in March against Chinese President Xi Jinping with the International Criminal Court over environmental destruction in the South China Sea.
International relations

Hong Kong bars entry of Philippine official who sued China's Xi

Former ombudsman deemed 'security threat' after ICC case, her attorney says

21 May 2019
Apple Daily, a Hong Kong newspaper known for its critical stance toward the Chinese government, is locked in a feud with former Hong Kong Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying.
Politics

Apple Daily's feud with former Hong Kong chief proves costly

Newspaper faces advertising squeeze even as it struggles with falling readership

11 May 2019
Pro-democracy activists Lee Wing-tat, Chan Kin-man, Benny Tai, Chu Yiu-ming, Tanya Chan and Shiu Ka-chun arrive at the court for sentencing in Hong Kong on Wednesday.
Politics

Hong Kong democracy activists jailed in setback for civil liberties

China's influence expands in the years following 2014 Occupy Central protests

24 April 2019
From left: Tanya Chan, Rev. Chu Yiu-ming, Chan Kin-man and Benny Tai, four of the nine defendants in the Occupy Central trial, appeared before the public and media before they entered the courthouse in Hong Kong on Tuesday morning. (Photo by Takeshi Kihara)
Politics

Hong Kong pro-democracy leaders found guilty in 2014 protests

Academics, former priest and others could face jail for Occupy Central movement

9 April 2019
Protesters against an extradition bill march toward the Hong Kong government's headquarters on March 31.
Politics

Hong Kong pushes ahead with extradition bill despite outcry

Legislation would pave the way for fugitive handovers to China

4 April 2019
Hong Kong billionaire Joseph Lau Luen Hung attends Hong Kong billionaire Peter Lam Kin-ngok's 60th birthday party in 2017 in Hong Kong.
Politics

Hong Kong fugitive tycoon seeks to block extradition

Joseph Lau faces possibility of five years in Macao prison after law changes

2 April 2019
Pro-independence supporters take part in a New Year's Day march in Hong Kong. Uncertainty over the territory's political future is one reason why many young residents want to leave.
Politics

Goodbye Hong Kong: Territory sees rise in prospective emigrants

Political qualms and bad living conditions drive young people overseas

12 March 2019
Proposed legislation in Hong Kong could open the door for mainland authorities to request a suspect's arrest when he or she surfaces in the territory.
Politics

Pressure rises for Hong Kong to drop extradition law proposal

Business leaders warn legislation will hurt territory's competitiveness

11 March 2019
A Hong Kong container terminal. Selling Chinese products to the U.S. via Hong Kong middlemen is growing more popular as a way to save on tariffs.
Trade war

Hong Kong's tariff loophole flourishes in US-China trade war

Washington grows skeptical of island's autonomy as Beijing expands influence

4 March 2019
To stay competitive and become a "smart" city, Singapore has been investing in emerging digital technologies across various industries.
Economy

China's 'Greater Bay' threatens Singapore's finance and tech status

Analysts see huge Hong Kong-Macao project siphoning business away from city-state

4 March 2019
Ships piled high with cargo containers have been keeping longshoremen busy at the Port of Los Angeles.
Trade war

Importers boosted US-China shipments ahead of tariff deadline

Extended truce gives companies longer to prepare, but risks remain

26 February 2019
Shenzhen will be a key component of the Greater Bay Area plan.
Economy

China's plan to rival Silicon Valley stirs hopes and concern

Greater Bay Area initiative seen boosting investment, but could dent other industries

25 February 2019
Hong Kong has long reveled in its rarified status as a gateway to China.
Opinion

China's disturbingly fuzzy vision for Hong Kong

Xi blueprint further erodes city's special status

21 February 2019
A worker assembles parts at BMW Group factory in Jakarta.
Economy

Southeast Asia bucks trend of sinking global foreign investment

Strong markets make region the world's main driver of FDI growth

4 February 2019
Hong Kong's long run at the top of the Heritage Foundation's annual "Index of Economic Freedom" appears in jeopardy.
Politics

Hong Kong risks loss of leadership in 'economic freedom'

Weakened judiciary opens way for Singapore in Heritage Foundation ranking

29 January 2019
The 2014 Umbrella Movement was the high point for Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement, but since its failure the pro-Beijing camp has taken greater control over the territory's politics.
Politics

Split Hong Kong opposition looks unable to stop Chinese anthem law

Generational divide deprives pro-democracy parties of blocking power

23 January 2019
Hong Kong football fans hold boo signs during the Chinese national anthem in Nov. 2015.
Opinion

Beijing won't allow Hong Kong to sing from a different song sheet

Xi runs risks of provoking backlash but cannot allow protests which might stir mainland instability

23 January 2019
Hong Kong buildings loom in the distance behind shipping containers. Concerns are strong that the territory is being used to dodge sanctions on North Korea and Iran.
International relations

Hong Kong asked to tighten Iran loopholes after Huawei arrest

US officials visit territory and call for enforcement of UN sanctions

14 December 2018
OECD's Anti-Bribery Convention is largely ignored in Asia.
International relations

Asian export nations soft on corporate bribes of foreign officials

Report shows 'little or no' enforcement of anti-graft laws on home companies

7 December 2018
Macau gaming tycoon Lawrence Ho, CEO of Melco, said that “anything less than building the greatest integrated resort ever built would be a shame” in Japan.  (Photo by Eri Sugiura)
Companies

Melco counts on Japan's immigration bill to meet casino plans

CEO mulls hiring up to 20,000 foreign workers as it prepares to bid for license

6 December 2018
Despite the West's negative narrative, Hong Kong has not lost its positive spirit.
Opinion

The sun is not yet setting on Hong Kong

City should reinforce its value to both Beijing and the world

27 November 2018