Asian markets falter on rising tension in Hong Kong
China warns of ‘double-edged sword’ if US withdraws Hong Kong’s special US status
29 May 2020 - 07:24
Singapore/New York — Asia’s stock markets pulled back and major currencies were held in check on Friday, as investors await the US response to China tightening control over the city of Hong Kong.
China’s parliament on Thursday pressed ahead with national security legislation for the city, raising fears over the future of its democratic freedoms and function as a finance hub...
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