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Hong Kong Police arrest over 10,200 during anti-govt protests in last 20 m
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Hong Kong, April 10 (ANI): Hong Kong Police have arrested over 10,200 people in connection with the anti-government protests in the last 20 months, signalling the extent of the crackdown launched by Beijing-backed authorities to silence dissenters.
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China slaps record $2.8 billion fine on Alibaba after antitrust probe
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Hong Kong, April 10 (ANI): Chinese regulators on Saturday slapped a record fine of 18.2 billion yuan (2.8 billion dollars) on e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding after a months-long antitrust investigation that was initiated on Christmas eve last year, reports South China Morning Post.
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US lawmakers plan to introduce bill to counter China threat
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 9 (ANI): US lawmakers plan to introduce legislation next week that would put additional sanctions on Chinese officials; build closer US relations with Taiwan and place more checks on Beijing's military operations and territorial claims, among other measures intended to
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Remote working not lights out for A-Pac office players: S&P
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Hong Kong, April 8 (ANI): Office landlords and real estate investment trusts (REITs) in the Asia Pacific region are well placed to cope with secular changes being ushered in by Covid-19 pandemic, S&P Global Ratings said in a report released on Thursday.
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UK unveils 43 million pound package to support Hong Kong families escaping
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
London [UK], April 8 (ANI): The UK government has launched a 43 million pound (USD 59.6 million) package to support British National (Overseas) families that settle in the country, funding local councils nationwide to help the new arrivals from Hong Kong with housing, education and employmen
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Japan expresses concerns to China about territorial waters, Hong Kong, Uyg
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], April 7 (ANI): Japanese Foreign Minister, Motegi Toshimitsu on Tuesday expressed strong concerns to his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi over the new Chinese law that allows the country's coast guard to use weapons, and Beijing's increased activities in the East and South China se
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China warns Japan against sanctions over rights abuses in Xinjiang, Hong K
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Beijing [China], April 6 (ANI): The Chinese government has warned Japan against imposing sanctions on China over human rights violations in Xinjiang province and Hong Kong, ahead of crucial high-level talks between Tokyo and Washington.
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Japan asks China to halt intrusions in Senkakus, address human rights issu
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], April 5 (ANI): Japan Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi on Monday urged China to halt its illegal intrusions into its territorial waters around the Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea and address the human rights issues in Xinjiang and the ongoing political situation in Hong
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Fitch assigns HCL Tech first-time A-minus IDR, outlook stable
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Hong Kong, Apr 5 (ANI): Fitch Ratings on Monday assigned HCL Technologies first-time long-term foreign- and local-currency issuer default ratings of A-minus.
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China intrudes yet again in South China Sea
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Hong Kong, April 5 (ANI): Another standoff is brewing in the South China Sea, after swarms of Chinese fishing boats and subversive Chinese militia in disguise arrived and parked themselves in the Union Banks.
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COVID-19: Another Hong Kong citizen dies after receiving Chinese vaccine s
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Hong Kong, April 4 (ANI): The chronically ill 62-year-old man in Hong Kong died after receiving Chinese vaccine Sinovac shots last month, the country's health authorities revealed on Sunday.
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Hong Kong electoral overhaul: Vetting committee to use previous words, act
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Hong Kong, April 4 (ANI): Under China's overhaul of the electoral system of Hong Kong, a vetting committee has been set up to screen out 'unpatriotic' candidates, which will consider previous actions and words by an individual, according to the city's justice minister.
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