Hong Kong has much to offer, even for those who choose to leave
HONG KONG, Aug 8, 2021, SCMP. Twenty years ago this month, I ceased to be…
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.
China’s top legislature mulls new laws for Hong Kong, Macau
BEIJING, Jul 28, 2021, Bloomberg. Chinese top legislative body will discuss imposing new laws on…
China crackdown makes Hong Kong index world’s biggest tech loser
HONG KONG, Jul 25, 2021, Bloomberg. An index launched a year ago to give investors…
Malaysia ranks among China’s top gasoline importers in June
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 21, 2021, S&P Global. China’s gasoline exports to Malaysia recovered to 204,200…
China’s borders will likely remain shut for months
HONG KONG, Jul 21, 2021, CNN. Last week, the Biden administration warned American companies about…
US warns of ‘growing risks’ for business in blow to Hong Kong
WASHINGTON D.C., Jul 17, 2021, AFP. The United States on Friday (July 16) warned its…
Hong Kong, Macao banks to lead recovery in mainland China exposure
HONG KONG, Jul 15, 2021, Fitch Ratings. Fitch Ratings expects the recoveries in APAC economies…
Hong Kong shares lead gains in Asia-Pacific as China’s June exports beat forecasts
SINGAPORE, Jul 13, 2021, CNBC. Shares in Asia-Pacific were higher on Tuesday as investors reacted…
Hong Kong newspaper increases print fivefold after arrests
HONG KONG, Jun 18, 2021, AP. Hong Kong pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily increased its print…
Hong Kong police arrest Apple Daily executives, seize reporting materials in national security law raid
HONG KONG, Jun 17, 2021, Reuters/Bloomberg. Five hundred Hong Kong police officers sifted through reporters’…
Hong Kong watching Chinese nuclear plant after leak reported
HONG KONG, Jun 16, 2021, AP. China’s government said Tuesday no abnormal radiation was detected…
Japan, Australia raise concerns about reported abuses in China
TOKYO/CANBERRA, Jun 9, 2021, Reuters. Japan and Australia voiced “serious concerns” on Wednesday over reports…