Cathay Pacific CEO resigns after Beijing pressure
Aug 16, 2019
Cathay Pacific CEO resigns following pressure by Beijing on Hong Kong carrier over participation by some of its employees in anti-government protests
Can Tokyo's efficient rail system handle Olympic strain?
Aug 16, 2019
Tokyo's famous and efficient rail system is likely to be stressed during next year's Olympics.
China threatens retaliation if US tariff hikes go ahead
Aug 15, 2019
China threatens retaliation if Washington steps up their war over trade and technology by going ahead with planned Sept. 1 tariff hikes on additional Chinese imports
Global stocks lower after US falls on recession fear
Aug 15, 2019
Global stock markets mostly lower after Wall Street falls on recession fears
Hong Kong Umbrella Movement leader released on bail
Aug 15, 2019
A leader of 2014 pro-democracy protests has been released on bail as Hong Kong's government attempts to quell a movement that has paralyzed parts of the city and its airport and led to hundreds of arrests
S. Korea's Moon calls for talks to end trade row with Japan
Aug 15, 2019
South Korean President Moon Jae-in has offered an olive branch to Japan to end a tense trade dispute, saying Seoul will "gladly join hands" if Tokyo to accepts calls for dialogue
The Latest: Protesters sorry for HK airport disruptions
Aug 14, 2019
Protesters in Hong Kong are apologizing to the public after they disrupted flights for two consecutive days at one of the busiest airports in the world
Riot police clash with protesters at Hong Kong airport
Aug 13, 2019
Pro-democracy demonstrators severely crippled Hong Kong's international airport for a second day, forcing authorities to cancel all remaining flights as the city's pro-Beijing leader warned that the protesters had pushed events onto a "path of no return"
China's Xi gets tougher on Trump after new tariff threat
Aug 13, 2019
Facing another US tariff hike, President Xi Jinping is getting tougher instead of backing down
The Latest: Concerts canceled over Hong Kong airport protest
Aug 13, 2019
At least three concerts by overseas performers have been canceled in Hong Kong as protesters forced the airport to suspend operations for a second day