Category: News


Should US firms be worried about Hong Kong sanctions?


The future of American companies in Hong Kong has been thrown into doubt after Donald Trump signed an order to end the city’s preferential treatment.

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-53413971

Michigan face mask row ends in fatal police shooting


Police say the incident began in a convenience store near Lansing, where the suspect – named as Sean Ruis – attacked a 77-year-old man who had challenged him for not wearing a mask.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-53411850

Trump says he has ended preferential economic treatment for Hong Kong


US President Donald Trump has signed an order to end preferential economic treatment for Hong Kong, after China enacted a new security law there.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-53412598

Glee star died of accidental drowning, California officials say


Actress Naya Rivera died of accidental drowning, officials in California have said after a post-mortem examination.

https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-53412836

New York Times to move Hong Kong staff to Seoul over press freedom fears


The New York Times says it will move some of its Hong Kong staff to Seoul as concerns mount over the implications of a severe new security law for the city.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-53413057