Retail Trade and Distribution

Hong Kong's status as a global business center looks more uncertain than ever as pressure grows both from Beijing and Washington D.C.

Xinhua reveals details of planned Hong Kong national security law; JPMorgan becomes first fully-owned futures business following CSRC approval; and U.S. companies allowed to work with Huawei on next-generation technology standards

As an entrepôt for U.S.-China trade, Hong Kong is a gateway for PRC entities to access U.S. technology, something the Trump administration is keen to stop

Forex control relaxed to facilitate cross-border business

The central pricing catalogue is downsized again

The U.S. is tightening export controls for a city that acts as a gateway for Chinese firms to access U.S. tech

Major plan for Hainan to become globally-recognized free trade port released; Swiss bank Credit Suisse takes majority control of securities JV; and U.S.-China animosity extends to aviation industry with bans and walk backs

U.S.-China hostilities have been pretty one-sided so far, but China has vowed to retaliate starting with measures targeting U.S. companies

U.S. companies in China are caught between the cross hairs of both the Chinese and U.S. governments