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29.05.2020 / 12:43

Ai Weiwei says new security law is the end of Hong Kong

SEOUL – Dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei believes the newly passed national security law for Hong Kong augurs the end for the semi-autonomous city.

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Hong Kong’s security law: What China is planning, and why now

Some answers to why Beijing is looking to impose legislation on the city

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Asia shares fall as US-China tensions douse rally on Wall St

BANGKOK – Shares fell Friday in Asia as investors awaited a news conference about China by President Donald Trump later in the day.

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₹1,500 per 10 gram from highs

Gold prices edged higher today in domestic markets, tracking an uptick in global rates as US-China rift deepened over further moves by Beijing to impose a security law on Hong Kong. On MCX, June gold futures rose 0.34% to ₹46,565 per 10 gram while July silver futures edged 0.3% higher at ₹48,710 per kg. Gold prices in India had hit a record high of ₹47,980 per 10 gram earlier this month but since then has corrected as risk sentiment improved amid reopening of some economies.

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Chinese grad students may be next hit by US-China tensions

WASHINGTON – The Trump administration may soon expel thousands of Chinese graduate students enrolled at U.S. universities and impose other sanctions against Chinese officials in the latest signs of tensions between Washington and Beijing that are raging over trade, the coronavirus pandemic, human rights and the status of Hong Kong.

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Chinese parliament formally approves Hong Kong security bill

China’s parliament approved a decision on Thursday to go forward with national security legislation for Hong Kong that democracy activists in the city and Western countries fear could endanger its special autonomy and freedoms.

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Chinese graduate students may be next hit by US-China tensions

WASHINGTON : The Trump administration may expel thousands of Chinese graduate students enrolled at U.S. universities in the latest sign of tensions between Washington and Beijing that are raging over trade, the coronavirus pandemic, human rights and the status of Hong Kong.

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Regulators sharpen focus on Chinese FPIs

Currently, there are only 16 registered FPIs from mainland China but Hong Kong has 111 registered FPIs investing in Indian markets.

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Opinion | China is likely to harm itself with its bullying tactics

Its brazen defiance of global opinion on the need for a coronavirus probe, crackdown in Hong Kong and aggression with other countries are fast alienating the rest of the world.

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Chinese grad students may be next hit by US-China tensions

WASHINGTON – The Trump administration may expel thousands of Chinese graduate students enrolled at U.S. universities in the latest sign of tensions between Washington and Beijing that are raging over trade, the coronavirus pandemic, human rights and the status of Hong Kong.

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Stocks rally amid signs America is returning to work

If you’re one of the millions of Americans making less or receiving unemployment benefits because of the coronavirus pandemic, you’re probably working to recalibrate your finances.

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China parliament advances Hong Kong security law as tensions with US rise

HONG KONG/BEIJING : China's parliament approved a decision on Thursday to go forward with national security legislation for Hong Kong that democracy activists in the city and Western countries fear could erode its freedoms and jeopardise its role as a global financial hub.

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Hong Kong loses US 'special status' — what next?

The revocation of special status could radically rearrange the fortunes of a city that has served for decades as China's economic gateway to the world

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Hong Kong's business hub status imperiled by security law

HONG KONG – A national security law proposed by China could imperil Hong Kong’s status as one of the world’s best places to do business.

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Chinese lawmakers endorse Hong Kong national security law

BEIJING – China’s ceremonial legislature overwhelmingly endorsed a national security law for Hong Kong on Thursday that has strained relations with the United States and Britain and triggered protests in the semi-autonomous territory.

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Rupee falls for the second day against the US dollar

Indian rupee fell for second day in a row against the US dollar despite firm domestic equity markets. Most other Asian currencies also slipped as China-U.S. tensions over Hong Kong escalated. The rupee today fell to 75.90 at day's low and recently traded at 75.78. In comparison, the rupee had settled at 75.72 per USD in the previous session.

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Asian shares mixed after Wall Street rally; Hong Kong lower

BANGKOK – Asian stocks were mixed after an upbeat open on Thursday, as investors pinned their hopes on an economic rebound from the coronavirus crisis.

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Lawmakers ejected in Hong Kong debate on Chinese anthem bill

HONG KONG – Two pro-democracy lawmakers were ejected from Hong Kong's legislative chamber Thursday morning, disrupting the start of a second day of debate on a contentious bill that would criminalize insulting or abusing the Chinese national anthem.

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Markets seen volatile; Investors cautious as US-China tension escalates

Indian stock markets are likely to be volatile on Thursday following global cues and expiry of futures and options of May series. SGX Nifty, up 0.4% suggests a positive opening for Indian benchmark indices.

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US says Hong Kong’s autonomy is gone, sowing China trade doubt

Secretary of State Michael Pompeo announced the decision Wednesday, a week after the government in Beijing declared its intention to pass a national security law curtailing the rights and freedoms of Hong Kong citizens.

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Pompeo says Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China

WASHINGTON – Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has notified Congress that the Trump administration no longer regards Hong Kong as autonomous from mainland China, setting the stage for U.S. to withdraw the former British colony’s preferential trade and financial status it has enjoyed since it reverted to Chinese rule 23 years ago.

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US says Hong Kong’s autonomy is gone, sowing China trade doubt

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Wall Street opens higher on recovery optimism, Dow up 1.21%

Stocks are rising again on Wall Street Wednesday, and the S&P 500 is climbing toward its seventh gain in the last nine days.

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Marvel set to re-release 'Avengers', 'Iron Man 3' in Hong Kong

Marvel is set to re-release 'The Avengers' and 'Iron Man 3' in Hong Kong cinemas from May 28 until June 10 as the industry attempts to lure back still wary customers after the COVID-19 related lockdowns were lifted earlier this month

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Former Clyde star Harry Hood honoured with SFA cap decades after playing for the national team

Footballing legend Harry Hood has been honoured with a Scotland cap decades after he played for the national team.

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Rupee falls against US dollar today, back near 75.75 per USD

The rupee fell today against the US dollar after trading in a narrow range during the day. The rupee settled 6 paise lower at 75.72, as compared to the previous close of 75.66. During the day, the rupee traded in the range of 75.56 to 75.74. The US dollar edged up against other Asian currencies too as rising US-China tensions over proposed security laws for Hong Kong prompted investors to latch on to the safety of the dollar.

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Asia stocks mixed on uncertainty over Hong Kong security law

Asian stock markets were mixed Wednesday as U.S.-Chinese tension over Hong Kong competed with optimism about recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.

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AP EXPLAINS: Why is China pushing Hong Kong security law

BEIJING – China is taking matters into its own hands after last year's tumultuous anti-government protests in Hong Kong that often descended into tear gas-filled clashes.

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This is how you can safely use air-conditioners during the pandemic

Studies probing the role of air conditioners in the spread of covid-19 suggest they are safe as long as the rooms have regular ventilation

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Police surround Hong Kong legislature before anthem debate

HONG KONG – Police massed outside Hong Kong's legislature complex Wednesday before lawmakers debate a bill that would criminalize abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the semi-autonomous city.

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Markets seen volatile as US-China tension rise; Reliance shares in focus

Indian stock markets may continue to stay volatile on Wednesday tracking mixed global cues. Trends in SGX Nifty suggest a flat opening of Indian benchmark indices.

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Asian stocks pull back as Hong Kong uncertainty weighs

U.S. President Donald Trump said late on Tuesday he is preparing to take action against China this week

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Indian markets wipe out early gains, close flat despite global rally

Opening rally in the Indian stock markets fizzled out on Tuesday as despite a surge in global markets, investors in India remained worried about the rising number of covid-19 cases and the accompanying economic uncertainty.The BSE Sensex ended at 30,609.30, down 63.29 points or 0.21%. The Nifty was at 9,029.05, down 10.20 or 0.11%.

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Beijing bringing new security laws to Hong Kong this week

Whether Hong Kong likes it or not, Beijing is set to introduce its sweeping new security law that would allow security forces from mainland China to operate inside Hong Kong.

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Hong Kong leader says security law not a threat to freedoms

HONG KONG – Hong Kong's leader said Tuesday that national security legislation proposed by China's legislature will not threaten the semi-autonomous territory's civil rights, despite widespread criticism of the move as an encroachment on freedom of speech and assembly.

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Asian shares up as recovery hopes overshadow virus worries

TOKYO – Shares rose in Asia on Tuesday as some regions in Japan resumed close-to-normal business activity, with hopes for economic recovery overshadowing worries over the coronavirus pandemic.

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Macao gaming tycoon Stanley Ho has died at 98

HONG KONG – Macao casino tycoon Stanley Ho has died, his daughter Pansy Ho said Tuesday. He was 98.

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Asian equities advance, shrugging off tensions

Tensions between Washington and Beijing remain in focus with China condemning the U.S. for adding 33 Chinese entities to a trade blacklist

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Asian shares climb, Tokyo gains on hopes for reopening

TOKYO – Asian shares are mostly higher, with Tokyo stocks gaining on expectations that a pandemic state of emergency will be lifted for all of Japan.

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Asian shares climb, Tokyo gains on hopes for reopening

TOKYO – Asian shares are mostly higher, with Tokyo stocks gaining on expectations that a pandemic state of emergency will be lifted for all of Japan.

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Coronavirus pandemic drives home why Canada needs to loosen ties with China

The coronavirus pandemic and the Chinese regime’s behaviour throughout are driving home the need for Canada and other Western allies to start “decoupling” from the country, says Canada’s former ambassador to China.

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Hong Kong police fire tear gas, water cannon on protest against security law

Hong Kong police fired volleys of tear gas in a popular shopping district as hundreds took to the streets Sunday to march against China's proposed tough national security legislation for the city

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Hong Kong police fire volleys of tear gas at protesters

HONG KONG – Hong Kong police fired volleys of tear gas in a popular shopping district as hundreds took to the streets Sunday to march against China's proposed tough national security legislation for the city.

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Last British governor says Hong Kong 'betrayed' by China

HONG KONG – The last British governor of Hong Kong said China has betrayed the semi-autonomous territory by tightening control over the city it had promised could keep freedoms not found on the mainland.

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