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Stable outlook for A-Pac power sector, India with negative outlook: Moody'
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Hong Kong, December 9 (ANI): Stabilising or improving cash flows amid power demand recovery, the gradual pace of regulatory change and manageable transition to a low carbon economy underpin Moody's Investors Service's stable outlook for the Asia Pacific power sector in 2021.
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China summons US diplomat to protest sanctions against Chinese officials
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Beijing [China], December 8 (ANI): China on Tuesday summoned a United States' diplomat in protests over the latest American sanctions against 14 Chinese officials after describing Washington's move as "hysterical political bullying" and warning of consequences.
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China reinforces Tibet with military installations
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Hong Kong, December 8 (ANI): China continues to make Tibet and the Indian border one of its priorities for military and infrastructure development. Nearly six months since the bloody fracas in the Galwan Valley, and the People's Liberation Army (PLA) gives no indication it wishes to retur
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Hong Kong Police arrest 8 more activists, including Leung Kwok-hung
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Hong Kong, December 8 (ANI): Eight Hong Kong legislators have been arrested a day after eight people were held over a protest on a university campus last month.
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US sanctions 14 Chinese officials for undermining Hong Kong autonomy
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 7 (ANI): The United States on Monday slapped sanctions against 14 Chinese officials for undermining the autonomy of Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong police arrest 8 people including districts councillors over peac
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Hong Kong, December 7 (ANI): Hong Kong police on Tuesday arrested eight people including two district councillors in connection with a peaceful pro-democracy demonstration last month on the Chinese University campus, Hong Kong Free Press reported citing local media.
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Hong Kong health experts warn of 'explosive COVID-19 outbreak' as city rec
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Hong Kong [China], December 6 (ANI): Hong Kong could face an 'explosive outbreak' of COVID-19, as cases and untraceable infections remained high, warned health officials on Saturday, as the government announced mandatory testing for all taxi drivers.
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Watchdog condemns incarceration of Hong Kong media tycoon
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], December 5 (ANI): The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) on Friday condemned the arrest and imprisonment of Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai after he was denied bail on fraud charges.
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US just one step away from removing Chinese firms from Wall Street
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Hong Kong [China], December 4 (ANI): The US government is just one step away from enacting a law that could 'kick' several Chinese firms off Wall Street, which can further escalate tensions between Washington and Beijing.
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CCP's use of courts to silence peaceful dissent is hallmark of authoritari
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 4 (ANI): The United States has condemned the sentence pronounced on Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong and said that the "use of courts to silence peaceful dissent is a hallmark of authoritarian regimes".
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Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong jailed for over 13 months for pro-democracy
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Hong Kong, December 3 (ANI): Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong on Wednesday was sentenced to more than 13 months of prison after pleading guilty to charges related to a pro-democracy protest last year over a proposed extradition bill with China.
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US top panel urges removing barriers on visa for Hong Kong dissidents
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 2 (ANI): The United States top panel on Wednesday recommended to the Congress to remove barriers on US visa rule for Hong Kong residents, who are attempting to flee in fear of political persecution.
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