Hong Kong
Fearing Abandonment, Hong Kong Activists Look to Biden Amid China Crackdown
Hong Kong's pro-democracy camp found an ally in President Donald Trump. The transition of power has left some concerned about continued American support against China.
China Takeover Drives Hong Kong Residents to Taiwan Despite Invasion Threat
Official figures showed a near 60 percent increase in immigration document submissions compared to the same period last year, a report said Wednesday.
U.S. Doesn't 'Have the Guts' to Face Down China, State Media Says
Beijing is waiting to see what line Biden's administration will take on the U.S.-China confrontation and Hong Kong.
China Completes Subjugation of Hong Kong, Comes for America
In effect, Beijing, for all intents and purposes, ended representative governance in Hong Kong on Wednesday.
U.K. Government Summons Chinese Ambassador After Expulsion of Hong Kong MPs
The four opposition MPs were expelled from Hong Kong's parliament after being accused of endangering national security.
China Moves to Purge Hong Kong's Last Pro-Democracy Lawmakers
Alvin Yeung, one of those expelled from the Legislative Council Wednesday, told Newsweek the move was "entirely unhealthy."
Beijing Says Trump Trade War, Nationalism Lost Him 'Rust-Belt States'
"Four years ago, Trump won in the 'Rust Belt states' of Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania...But he lost all of them this year," the state-run Global Times outlet wrote Monday.
Hong Kong Chief Warns Trump, Biden about U.S. Business Interests
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam, who is due in Beijing on Tuesday, also praised China's national security law at a media address the day before.
Hong Kong Teen Activist Seeking U.S. Asylum Detained Near Consulate
19-year-old Tony Chung, who had previously been arrested for an alleged breach of the national security law, was reportedly detained from a coffee shop near the U.S. Consulate General in Hong Kong and Macau.
First COVID Reinfection Death Recorded in Netherlands
The report comes as the U.S. sees its first case of a person catching coronavirus twice.
China to Broadcast NBA Finals Game 5 After Year-long Blackout
Chinese broadcaster CCTV said on social platform Weibo that it will broadcast Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat.
China Is Launching the Largest IPO in History. Here's Why It's a Problem
The public has a right to be fully informed of the risks associated with investing in Ant Group.
Hong Kong Teacher Removed After Teaching About Independence, Free Speech
"In order to protect students' interest and safeguard teachers' professionalism and public trust in the teaching profession, the education bureau decided to cancel the teacher's registration."
Don't Give a Dime to Disney. Don't Rent 'Mulan'
The stars of the film expressed vocal support for crushing the Hong Kong protests and the credits thanked security forces implicated in the oppression of Uighurs. There's no excuse to treat this film as just another adventure flick.
State Department Warns Americans Against Traveling to Hong Kong
The advisory is perhaps the most blunt warning yet to Americans who are considering traveling to Hong Kong or mainland China.
Why Are People Boycotting 'Mulan'?
Disney is facing a boycott controversy over comments made by the movie's star, Liu Yifei, about the ongoing protests in Hong Kong.
Coronavirus Reinfections Have Now Been Recorded in Three Countries
Cases have been confirmed in the Netherlands and Belgium after Hong Kong reported a man in his 30s had been infected with SARS-CoV-2 for a second time.
China Warns U.S., Five Eyes Allies to Back Off Over Hong Kong Elections
The foreign ministers of the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia and New Zealand on Sunday condemned the postponement of local elections in Hong Kong.
After Jimmy Lai Arrest, Images Show Hong Kong Officers in Apple Daily HQ
The multi-millionaire, 71, could face up to a life sentence over 'foreign collusion' as ITV journalist Wilson Li becomes ninth media specialist arrested.
Pompeo Says China Eviscerating Hong Kong's Autonomy After Students Arrested
United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo criticized China for arresting four students in Hong Kong last week on charges of "inciting secession," which marks Beijing's implementation of new security laws aimed at curbing pro-democracy protests.
Trump Admin Condemns HK Election Delay One Day After Trump Suggests Same
"We condemn the Hong Kong government's decision to postpone for one year its legislative council elections and to disqualify opposition candidates," White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said.
One Day After Trump Suggests Delay, Hong Kong Postpones Elections to 2021
Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced the September elections would be postponed a year citing the coronavirus outbreak.
Four Students Arrested in Hong Kong Under New National Security Law
Four students were arrested on Wednesday in Hong Kong under the city's new national security law, which went into effect on July 1.
FedEx Pilots Urge Company to Suspend Flights to Hong Kong
On Tuesday, the Air Line Pilots Association, which represents FedEx Express pilots, issued a press release, saying that the city posed "unacceptable risks for pilots," related to the coronavirus pandemic.
Asia Facing Second Wave of Coronavirus As China Records 101 New Cases
As of July 28, Asia has recorded more than 3.9 million confirmed COVID-19 cases.
Hong Kong Official Says Next 2 Weeks 'Crucial,' as COVID Spike Persists
Hong Kong's chief secretary urged city residents to remain in their homes, avoid social contact, and refrain from dining out as much as possible.
Hong Kong Leader Says Lockdown Could Happen If There Is 'No Other Choice'
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam addressed the city's uptick in virus cases and clarified rumors that suggested a lockdown was imminent.
Nathan Law Fled Hong Kong With a Mission—Harden the West Against China
The pro-democracy leader told Newsweek that Chinese encroachment on his home gave him no choice but to take his fight abroad.
U.K. Suspends Extradition Treaty With Hong Kong Amid China Tensions
The British foreign secretary said it was "necessary and proportionate" to stop this agreement ahead of the U.S., which is expected to take similar steps.
Hong Kong Expands Restrictions as COVID Global Death Toll Surpasses 600K
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam extended business closures and announced new restrictions for those already permitted to open on Sunday, as the city reported a record daily increase in COVID-19 cases.