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Asian markets mostly down as China-US tariffs kick in

3:14 pm September 2, 2019

Hong Kong: Most Asian markets fell on Monday as fresh Chinese and US tariffs on goods worth hundreds of billions of dollars kicked in, though Donald Trump reiterated that the two sides were still due to hold talks this month. Hong Kong was weighed down by another weekend of violence, fuelling worries about possible Chinese […]

Trump says China trade deal still on after adviser's remarks

In escalating trade war, US consumers may see higher prices

11:48 pm September 1, 2019

WASHINGTON: The United States and China on Sunday put in place their latest tariff increases on each other’s goods, potentially raising prices Americans pay for some clothes, shoes, sporting goods and other consumer items before the holiday shopping season. President Donald Trump said U.S.-China trade talks were still on for September. “We’ll see what happens,” […]

Flights cancelled after Hong Kong protesters target airport

8:50 pm September 1, 2019

Hong Kong: More than a dozen flights were cancelled Sunday as thousands of pro-democracy activists blocked routes to Hong Kong’s airport, a day after protesters and police fought pitched battles in some of the worst violence seen in the city since unrest began three months ago. At least 16 flights were cancelled, the airport’s website […]

Protesters block roads near Hong Kong airport

8:41 pm September 1, 2019

HONG KONG: Anti-government protesters blocked roads near Hong Kong’s airport with burning barricades and damaged a train station Sunday after a night of violent clashes with police. Train and some bus service to the airport on the outlying island of Chek Lap Kok were suspended. Some passengers walked to the airport, one of Asia’s busiest, […]

Hong Kong protesters target airport as city mops up

2:36 pm September 1, 2019

Hong Kong: Hundreds of Hong Kong pro-democracy activists blocked some routes to the city’s airport Sunday as the financial hub began cleaning up after another night of violent protests marked by fires, tear gas and police beatings. Operators of the Airport Express train said it had suspended services on Sunday afternoon, while black-clad protesters — […]