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China summons US ambassador over Hong Kong Bill
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Beijing [China], Nov 28 (ANI): Hours after US President Donald Trump signed a bill in support of the pro-democracy protestors in Hong Kong, China on Thursday summoned US Ambassador Terry Branstad.
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China accuses US of 'interference' after Trump signs Hong Kong legislation
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Beijing [China], Nov 28 (ANI): China on Thursday firmly opposed the United States signing of the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act into law, saying that the move is a "serious interference" in China's internal affairs.
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Equity indices on upward swing, Bharti Infratel gains 5.3 pc
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Nov 28 (ANI): Indian benchmark indices continued their upward march during early hours on Thursday after scaling new highs a day earlier.
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Despite opposition by China, Trump signs bill backing Hong Kong protestors
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], Nov 28 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a bill in support of the pro-democracy protestors in Hong Kong, despite stern warnings by China that it would retaliate with "countermeasures" if the legislation became law, as it meddles with Beijing's domestic
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Hong Kong leader admits 'deficiencies in governance' led to defeat in elec
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Hong Kong, Nov 26 (ANI): Hong Kong embattled leader Carrie Lam on Tuesday admitted that the "deficiencies in governance" led to the landslide defeat in the recent elections.
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US-China trade tensions slow growth outlook for Asian non-financial compan
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Hong Kong, Nov 26 (ANI): Moody's Investors Service said in a new report on Tuesday that slowing economic growth and continued trade tensions will keep credit conditions negative for non-financial companies in Asia (ex-Japan) in 2020, although the impact will vary by country and sector.
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China summons US Envoy to protest against Hong Kong Democracy Bill
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Beijing [China], Nov26 (ANI): China's foreign ministry summoned US Ambassador to Beijing Terry Branstad on Monday to lodge a protest against the passing of the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act 2019 in the Congress saying it amounted to interference in a Chinese internal matter. Read More
Bengaluru CBD outperforms Asia Pacific office market: Knight Frank
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Nov 25 (ANI): Office market in India continues to be robust despite sluggish economic growth with international property consultant Knight Frank in its recent report Asia Pacific Prime Office Rental Index Q3 2019 showing that central business district (CBD) of B
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Pro-democracy parties secure landslide victory in Hong Kong local election
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Hong Kong, Nov 25 (ANI): Pro-democracy candidates secured major gains in Hong Kong's district council elections, as early results trickled in Monday morning, with multiple high-profile pro-government figures losing their seats.
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Hong Kong elections: Pro-democracy parties on way to secure landslide vict
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Hong Kong, Nov 25 (ANI): As many as 201 of the first 241 seats declared have been won by pro-democracy candidates in Hong Kong district council elections as compared to 38 by the pro-establishment candidates, according to the early results compiled by the South China Morning Post.
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Hong Kong elections record a high 71.2 pc voter turnout
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Hong Kong, Nov 25 (ANI): Hong Kong voters turned out in unprecedented numbers for local elections on Sunday, with 71.2 per cent of the city's 4.1 million registered voters casting their ballots by the time the polls closed, the semi-autonomous region's Election Commission said, as cited by N
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Spy reveals China trying to influence politics in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Au
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Beijing [China], Nov 24 (ANI): A self-proclaimed Chinese spy who turned himself over to the Australian authorities has disclosed that Beijing is trying to influence the politics in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Australia.
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