Hello to you. The Chinese Government has announced it would take firm countermeasures after President Trump has signed into law a bill that backs pro democracy protesters in hong kong, despite objections from beijing. The bill, approved by Congress Last week, requires the state department to certify, every year, that hong kong has significant autonomy from the rest of china. That will decide whether hong kong retains the favourable trading terms with the us that have helped maintain its position as a world financial centre. The bbcs nick beake is in hong kong. Today, talking to the Pro Democracy Movement, they are ecstatic. They believe this is International Recognition of their fight. And, believe this is International Recognition of theirfight. And, of course, comes in the same week they have done extremely well in this district elections. And they have really shown that the wider public here in hong kong support their cause, they would say. And, so, really, the news coming from amer
Camps in western china are used to brainwash the muslim uighur minority. The billionaire former mayor of new york Michael Bloomberg announces he wants to run for us president as a democrat. Good morning. It is 1 00am in london, 8 00pm in new york and 9 00am it is 1 00am in london, here in hong kong, where the pro democracy parties are on course for an overwhelming landslide victory in local elections. With about half the vote counted, the pro democracy camps have won seven seats for every one held by parties backing the government. These are only local District Council elections, but this is a huge vote of support for the protest movement, after almost six months of often violent demonstrations that have brought this city to a standstill. Rupert Wingfield Hayes reports. In the Eastern District of Hong Kong Island this morning, the queue to vote at the shau kei wan polling station went on and on and on. Were seeing queues like this in districts all over hong kong today, people waiting f
To be his everlasting legacy in an interview with prince harry to mark world aids day. We know theres a hell of a lot to do, but what you have managed to do in the space ofjust six or eight weeks has been transformational. Pro democracy protesters in hong kong march towards the american consulate to thank washington for its support for their movement. Joe root returns to form in new zealand, hitting an unbeaten century, as england edge themselves back into the second test on day three in hamilton. And talking movies celebrates its 20th anniversary by travelling to mumbai for a bollywood special. The Prime Minister has promised tougher sentences for violent offenders following the attack on London Bridge on friday. Ministers have launched an urgent review of the licence conditions of every convicted terrorist who has been freed from prison amid criticism of the attackers Early Release from prison. Usman khan, who killed two people and injured three others, before he was shot dead by pol
Bbc. Co. Uk news, and the news app. Now on bbc news, live to singapore for Asia Business report. The hong kong tests. Investors look to todays election result and tomorrows alibaba listing for clues on the territory future. The splinter net, the internet fracturing along us china lions. Lines. Good morning, as you. Hello, well. It is a monday. Glad you could join us for another action packed edition of alibaba. Im rico hizon. Lets start off with hong kong, because of huge week is starting for the city both politically and in the financial markets. This is the territorys Pro Democracy Movement has made huge gains in District Council elections, a major challenge to the embattled chief executive, carrie lam. The latest, lets cross over to hong kong and i am joined by my colleague, sharanjit leyl. Sharanjit, the hong kong stock market has opened for business. What sort of reaction are we seeing . Thats right, the hang seng is open and it is rising this morning. It was up i at the opening b
The stigma around hiv to be his everlasting legacy in an interview with prince harry to mark world aids day. We know theres a hell of a lot to do, but what you have managed to do in the space ofjust six or eight weeks has been transformational. Police in hong kong use pepper spray as thousands of protesters return to the streets to maintain pressure on the territorys bejing backed government. Joe root returns to form in new zealand, hitting an unbeaten century, as england edge themselves back into the second test on day three in hamilton. And foreign correspondents based in london give us their take on the weeks events in dateline london at 11 30. Good morning. Welcome to bbc news. The Prime Minister says the government is reviewing the licence conditions of 7a convicted terrorists freed from prison following the attack on London Bridge on friday, amid criticism of the attackers Early Release from prison. Usman khan, who killed two people and injured three others, before he was shot de