Hong Kong Protest

Protesters face off against riot police in shopping mallsChaotic scenes as protesters hurl objects at police; police spray pepper spray at protesters in mall

Police fire tear gas, water cannon to break up protestsDemonstrators seek help from former colonial power Britain

Shipments of gems and jewelry to Hong Kong, India’s biggest market, have declined 6.6% from a year earlier to $3.2 billion in the first four months of the year that started in AprilThe fall in export could deepen if protests in Hong Kong continue, GJEPC executive director Sabyasachi Ray said

China softens its tone toward Hong Kong’s protesters, says peaceful demonstrations allowed under the lawChinese officials strongly backed Chief Executive Carrie Lam, saying an emergency law could be implemented if necessary and pledging support for the economy

Li Ka-shing saw the risks of placing all his bets in one place and started diversifying 25 years agoYears of diversification into Europe, North America and Australia have made CK Hutchison the least exposed among Hong Kong conglomerates to the months-long political protests

Demonstrators are seeking complete withdrawal of the extradition bill, a waiver of charges against those arrested, resumption of political reformThe turnout could show whether the movement still has broad-based support after the ugly scenes witnessed during the past week

China's parliament passed a ruling on Monday that bars two Hong Kong pro-independence politicians from taking office. This is Beijing's most direct intervention in Hong Kong's legal and political system since the 1997 handover. The move is likely to spark further turmoil in the southern Chinese city. In images