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In full offensive on China, Donald Trump gambles on end-game
China’s Belt and Road tempts states, but comes with risks
Video: The idyllic German village home to 1,000 Chinese
US risks harm in China trade war if it punishes Hong Kong over autonomy, says Chief Exec. Carrie Lam
The US-China trade conflict: less like a war and more like a divorce
Hong Kong fast food chain Maxim’s MX to stop providing straws to dine-in customers
British Airways lays off 85 Hong Kong-based cabin crew to cut costs
China shrugs off warnings that trade war with US could slash economic growth
China denies Trump’s accusations of meddling in US elections, demands ‘respect’
A question of transparency: could Hong Kong taxpayers be funding Belt and Road projects soon?
Trump escalates trade conflict, hits China with tariffs on another $200 bn in goods
China warns of protectionism at World Economic Forum as US trade row simmers
Alibaba chief Jack Ma to unveil succession plans, not imminent retirement
Alibaba chief Jack Ma announces plans to retire and focus on philanthropy at 54
Malaysian island city in trouble as prime minister targets China-linked projects
Apple removes 25,000 apps in China as firm comes under scrutiny amid trade tensions
Gov’t to hire new commissioner for Belt and Road initiative, paying HK$260,600 per month
Construction workers for new Hong Kong border crossing protest over unpaid wages
Sheraton-branded hotel in Taiwan axes contract with Marriott after chain apologised to China
In Pictures: Shanghai heat turns shopping street into giant slumber party
Airbnb axes contest for users to spend a night on the Great Wall of China
Chris Yeung: A letter to students – to be, or not to be, a Hong Kong journalist?
If Google goes back to China, it will be on the government’s terms. What will that mean for human rights?
Chip labour: Robots replace waiters in China restaurant
China says US$60bn tariff threat against US ‘fully justified’
‘Profit before human rights’: NGOs slam Google’s reported plan to launch censored service in China
Thailand to see half a million fewer Chinese tourists after deadly boating accident
‘Blackmail and pressure will never work’ says China, as Donald Trump mulls 25% tariff on US$200bn imports – reports
China’s former top censor Lu Wei charged with taking bribes
UK’s Jeremy Hunt welcomes China’s offer of talks on a post-Brexit free trade deal
Video: China ‘waterfall’ skyscraper, which costs US$120 per hour to run, attracts torrent of ridicule
Facebook sets up US$30m subsidiary in mainland China
In Pictures: Hong Kong reveals new banknote designs
Declassified: Hong Kong governor denied London’s request to favour UK companies in airport construction bid
In pictures: Yellow robots deliver snacks to your home in China
Donald Trump accuses China of currency manipulation, threatens high tariffs on all imports
China’s Xi Jinping is blocking deal to resolve trade dispute, Donald Trump adviser says
Authorities cut Air China flights after co-pilot’s vaping causes mid-air emergency, fined US$7.5k
In Pictures: As trade war rages, Trump 2020 flags fly out of China factory
There’s no real ‘sharing’ in the platform-based economy, but cooperatives offer a solution
HK$9.4bn tax revenue lost as residential property buyers dodge stamp duty via ‘share transfer’ – study
Canada coffee chain Tim Hortons to open 1,500 stores in China
Lessons in Chinese history as America shuts off from the world
Pigs, paws and pistachios: US goods face tariffs in China
US, China fire first shots in ‘largest trade war in economic history’
Donald Trump’s trade war to become reality as China tariffs hit
Boss of China’s HNA conglomerate dies in French accident, firm says
Stock markets tumble as China-US trade tariffs loom
‘No cracks, no blind spots, no gaps’: Chinese firms cash in on Xinjiang’s growing police state
China, Nepal to build rail link connecting Tibet and Kathmandu
China’s Xi Jinping denounces ‘protectionism, isolationism and populism’
Easy as A, B, Xi – China gives economic lessons to North Korea
European firms say China’s business ‘more difficult’ despite Beijing’s claims of openness
Authorities promise shorter application process for using banknote props in films following court case, says industry veteran
Donald Trump ignites trade war with China, triggering swift retaliation
Donald Trump preps China tariff target list, but Beijing ready to retaliate
Hong Kong tracks US Fed rate hike, but impact on economy seen as limited
Australia raises concerns as Qantas bows to Chinese pressure over Taiwan
Data protection: a global movement to protect personal data and expand business opportunities
With Cambodia’s once-robust press freedom under fire, the ‘China model’ makes inroads
China slams US for ‘sudden flip-flops’ in trade policy as delegation arrives in Beijing
Ivanka Trump granted China trademarks days before ZTE ban scrapped, raising ethics issues – watchdog
‘Another great step backwards for feminism’: Giordano faces backlash over ‘sexist’ clothing line
US, China back off on tariffs, easing trade tensions
We ‘reached a consensus’: US and China agree to abandon trade war, Beijing says
China Construction Bank sells Donald Trump dinner tickets for US$150,000 – report
TVB axes 30-year-old English-language current affairs show The Pearl Report
Chinese private firm launches first space rocket
China spots problems with US cars, pork as trade talks loom
Clothing retailer Gap apologises to China after failing to include Taiwan and South Tibet on t-shirt map
Donald Trump says he is working with China’s Xi Jinping to save telecom giant ZTE
‘Sick of being treated like a criminal’: Crackdown shakes Chinese city’s ‘Little Africa’
Forcing airlines to classify Taiwan, Hong Kong as Chinese territories is ‘Orwellian nonsense,’ White House says
‘A big, big challenge’: US hopeful about China talks to resolve trade dispute
Taiwan shining: the island with global potential as a tech and free speech stronghold
Hong Kong Broadband Network to remove 900,000 old customer records after database hacked
Cabin crew blues: Frontline staff suffer as competition between local airlines intensifies
Site operator at Lantau’s Mavericks pledges to keep restaurant open under new management and retain staff
Job losses at Lantau’s Mavericks restaurant, as beachfront favourite forced to close
Hong Kong Broadband Network server containing 380,000 customer and service applicant records hacked
In Translation: When does a China tech firm’s corporate apology become a political ‘confession’?
In Pictures: Shark fin protesters gatecrash Hong Kong’s Shake Shack burger joint pop-up
Air China flight diverted after man holds crew member hostage with fountain pen
Lack of performing venues in Hong Kong leads to ticket scalping, concert organiser says
Only two systems? The EU’s data protection rules join other extra-territorial laws in Hong Kong
Chinese urged to boycott US firms, but Big Mac fans unconvinced
‘Godfather’ of gambling: Macau magnate Stanley Ho retires
Donald Trump praises Xi Jinping’s ‘kind words’ in fresh sign of trade detente
Xi Jinping vows to open up China’s economy ‘wider and wider’ amid US trade spat
‘President Xi and I will always be friends’: Donald Trump sees ‘great future’ on China trade
China’s global vision may not be altruistic, but offers an alternative to US-imposed economic desperation
China says it is ready to pay ‘any cost’ in trade war, as Trump mulls US$100bn in extra tariffs
China to hit US soybeans, cars, planes with retaliatory tariffs
China slaps retaliatory tariffs on 128 US imports worth US$3 billion
TV watchdog suggests loosening product placement rules for free-to-air stations
Gov’t to step up efforts to scrap controversial MPF pension offsetting mechanism, says Carrie Lam
After 8-year fight, HKTV to abandon hopes for gov’t TV licence to focus on online shopping
Tough talk on global trade escalates as Donald Trump claims results
China threatens US with tariffs, says ‘not afraid of trade war’
Stocks dive as Donald Trump unveils new tariffs punishing China for ‘theft’ of American tech
Beijing vows retaliation as Donald Trump prepares China trade sanctions
Hong Kong deserves a system of public finance founded on 21st century values
Hong Kong Telecom operating customer service centres for up to 7 years in breach of land leases
China says it ‘won’t sit idly by’ if US harms trade, as Trump unveils steel and aluminium tariffs
Budget 2018: Theme park to receive HK$310m of taxpayer cash because of its financial woes, says finance chief
Budget 2018: 1.88m Hongkongers to benefit from tax rebates, amid bumper surplus of HK$138 billion
Budget 2018: Hong Kong unveils HK$250k electric car tax concession for eligible drivers who scrap old vehicles
Budget 2018: Hong Kong announces 10,000 free tickets to Ocean Park for primary and secondary school students
Budget 2018 In Full: Hong Kong announces surplus of HK$138 billion
Hong Kong Stock Exchange covers up Chinese characters for ‘bribe’, ‘thief’, ‘greed’ on newly-designed wall
Standard Chartered brings back dividends as profits jump to HK$23bn
Hurt feelings: How foreign brands are proving to be a soft target as China wields its power
Clueless finance minister offers the usual budget pile of unspent cash and unsolved problems
China seizes control of Anbang Insurance Group, prosecutes ex-boss for ‘economic crimes’
Proposed changes to media ownership rules may have ‘little impact’ on mainland investment trend, Hong Kong lawmaker says
Hong Kong Stock Exchange’s newly-designed wall features Chinese characters for ‘bribe’, ‘thief’, ‘poor’
Gov’t-backed Hong Kong Disneyland sees net loss of HK$345 million in 2017 – third year in the red
HSBC more than doubles pre-tax profits to HK$134 billion in 2017
Beijing warns Washington over ‘excessive protectionism’ as US takes aims at chemical imports
Unions strike back: Hong Kong freelancers unite amid exploitation in the ‘gig economy’
‘A big error’: Hong Kong actor Shawn Yue apologises for listing Hong Kong and Taiwan as countries on fashion website
Illegally poached South African abalone flowing into Hong Kong – report
Businessman Kenny Wee sues Next Digital for unilateral breach of contract over terminated magazine sale
Heritage Foundation rates Hong Kong world’s freest economy again, but warns of political interference from Beijing
In Pictures: ‘Smart’ talking sex dolls fill a void among China’s lonely men and retirees
Theresa May must not sacrifice Hong Kong for trade favours from the People’s Republic
China hails ‘historic’ visit, as UK’s Theresa May seeks to intensify ‘Golden Era’ in relations
China wind turbine-maker Sinovel Wind Group guilty of stealing US trade secrets
US warns Hong Kong not to be ‘safe harbour’ for illicit North Korea trade
‘America First’: Donald Trump’s trade crackdown is gathering steam, and China is a target
Standard Chartered Hong Kong and Next Digital say say bank was not involved in Next Magazine purchase transaction
Exec. ‘at pains’ to understand why bank held HK$120m Next Magazine payment
China’s waste import ban upends global recycling industry
In Taipei, a walking tour trend is helping to combat stereotypes
Hotelier Marriott unveils ‘eight-point rectification plan’ after Tibet and Hong Kong geography ‘gaffe’
China economy rebounds in 2017 with 6.9% growth, surpassing 6.5% target
Chinese automaker changes name of ‘Trumpchi’ models to avoid ‘misunderstanding’
‘We don’t support separatist groups’: US hotelier Marriott apologises over Tibet and Hong Kong geography ‘gaffe’
China pledges billions of dollars to ally Cambodia with eyes on Mekong mega-dams
French President Emmanuel Macron urges European unity to face rising China
‘There’s no way to refuse’: China’s Alibaba under fire over use of customer data
Mainland man carrying 40 bank cards robbed of HK$360,000 at ATM
China box-office back to strong growth in 2017, as market edges nearer to overtaking US
A happy and prosperous New Year? Only for Hong Kong’s corporate and political elite
Chinese ban on ivory sales goes into effect
HKFP Interview: Author Gordon Mathews on multiculturalism and ethnic stereotypes in Guangzhou
In Pictures: Hamleys opens its largest toy store in Beijing amid Christmas debate
North Korea’s firms in China face shutdown over UN sanctions
Hong Kong Observation Wheel reopens under new operator
China, Russia slam ‘imperialist’ and ‘Cold War mentality’ of US security strategy
‘New period of historic opportunity’: Britain, China speed up bid to link stock markets
Dixieland, meatpies, and booze: Long-time Hong Kong institution Ned Kelly’s Last Stand turns 45
Carrie Lam hails new economic heights, with annual growth expected to exceed 3.7%
China targets booming online lending as crisis fears build
Cost of Sha Tin-Central rail link rises to HK$97.1 billion; now city’s most expensive rail project
China says its ‘open’ internet accounts for a third of GDP at Wuzhen cyberspace conference
Chinese firm probes whether children are toiling in its African mines
Census and Stats Dept. mistakenly uploaded file containing info from 46 firms to internet
Keystroke recording scripts found running on numerous Hong Kong websites, say researchers
‘Every case of pollution is a case of corruption’: Farmer turned eco-warrior takes on China’s largest chemical firm
‘We’re still here’: Shanghaiist news and culture blog set to return
Hong Kong and Southeast Asian nations sign deal in ‘vote for open trade’
Trophy assets? China’s skyline shopping spree in the heart of Hong Kong
China’s Singles Day retail phenomenon will blow Black Friday out the water
UA Cinema provides chairs for staff after artist threatens to shame them with billboard ads
Hello sailor! Hong Kong’s raucous past as a port city left an international population
Shanghaiist news and culture blog closed after NY staff try to unionise, 12 years of content inaccessible
Li Ka-shing’s Central skyscraper The Center sold for record HK$40.2 bn
In Pictures: Hong Kong labour groups launch hunger strike for collective bargaining rights
Pigging out: Internet users mock McDonald’s new name in China
Cashing out: The end of Hong Kong’s historic trading floor
Uber can operate in Hong Kong if they obey the law, says transport secretary
No country for young men: China’s skewed sex ratio deters President Xi from economic reform
Kobe Steel fake data scandal may hit Hong Kong’s high-speed trains
Closed for congress: Beijing businesses shut down amid high security for key meeting
Hong Kong skyscraper The Center sold for record HK$40.2 billion – report
Communist Party mouthpiece People’s Daily launches English news app in soft power push
Maternity leave extension will take three years, so don’t wait, says Labour Secretary
Hong Kong’s first land sale featured some unusual, but familiar, names
Link Reit accused of exploiting ‘grey area’ to let estate parking spaces to outsiders
As China restricts home sales, netizens ask if it serves the people’s needs
Gov’t to charge nominal HK$1,000 land premium in deal to transfer Express Rail Link assets to KCRC
China’s internet regulators fine major companies for failing to purge banned content on social networks
China rust belt opens door wider to foreign investors
Standard & Poor’s slashes Hong Kong’s top-notch credit rating following China cut
Carrie Lam says Myanmar stability is the top concern for HK investors, amid ‘genocide’ of Rohingya Muslims
Hong Kong Chief Exec. Carrie Lam talks trade in Myanmar, amid ‘ethnic cleansing’ of Rohingya Muslims
Flow English bookshop eyes relaunch as it inherits over 1,000 books from the late Sir David Tang
Gov’t to implement temporary measures to deal with week-long strike by paper recycling firms
Explainer: Will China turn off North Korea’s oil?
New Chinese sharing economy app lets users rent sex dolls for up to a week
MTR Corporation accused of stealing ‘fast exit’ idea from mobile app
Use Chinese currency as well as Hong Kong dollars for locally listed stocks, says Executive Councillor Joseph Yam
Trump blocks acquisition of US semiconductor firm by Chinese state-owned firm
Apple says US$999 iPhone X is the ‘biggest leap forward since the original iPhone’
China jails 26 over US$7.6bn Ezubao Ponzi scheme
‘Belt and Road’ countries to get priority when negotiating free trade deals with Hong Kong, says commerce chief
Facebook staffs up in China despite being blocked
