Hong Kong bans Cathay Dragon and Air India flying passengers to city from India
HONG KONG, Sep 20, 2020, SCMP. Hong Kong has temporarily barred two airlines, Cathay Dragon…
Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China, is an economy of 7 million people that joined APEC in 1991. On the year it joined the forum, it had a real GDP of USD 110 billion and a per capita GDP of USD 19,000. By 2016, its real GDP more than doubled at USD 269 billion, while its per capita GDP rose to USD 37,000.
After over 10,000 arrests, what is Hong Kong going to do with all its dissidents?
HONG KONG, Sep 13, 2020, HKFP. The number of arrests arising from the 2019/20 protests…
Hong Kong still world’s freest economy, but don’t expect that to last: Think tank
HONG KONG, Sep 11, 2020, SCMP. Hong Kong has retained its position as the world’s…
US, China trade barbs over South China Sea, Hong Kong
HANOI, Sep 10, 2020, Kyodo. The United States traded barbs with China over Beijing’s maritime…
China imposes new visa restrictions targeting US media
BEIJING, Sep 6, 2020, CNN Business. In the latest round of tit-for-tat between Beijing and…
At least 289 arrested as scattered groups heed online calls to rally on postponed Hong Kong election day
HONG KONG, Sep 6, 2020, SCMP. At least 289 people were arrested, one on suspicion…
China’s post-Covid-19 travel industry sees green shoots with tourists embracing short trips
BEIJING, Sep 6, 2020, SCMP. In China’s post-Covid-19 tourism market, short-distance travelling and luxury holidays…
APEC summit to be held online Dec 4
SINGAPORE, Sep 4, 2020, Kyodo. The annual summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum will…
Hong Kong govt to extend universal Covid-19 screening program
HONG KONG, Sep 4, 2020, Xinhua. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government Friday…
Thai Airways puts on flights to Asia, Europe
BANGKOK, Sep 3, 2020, Bangkok Post. Thai Airways International (THAI) will operate 18 special flights…
[Analytics] US elections: who does China really want to win?
As voters in the United States prepare to choose a new president on November 3,…
[Special coverage] 11 days in Manchuria that ended the War
On September 3, 1945, the Day of Victory over Japan was established by the Decree…