Hong Kong is becoming ‘critical player’ in ‘authoritarian axis’ with Russia and Iran, US lawmakers say

[HKFP] - 11/26/2024

US lawmakers urged the government Monday to rethink banking ties with Hong Kong, citing its “increasing role” in money laundering, sanctions evasions and reported funneling of banned technology to Russia. Since Beijing imposed a sweeping national security law on the semi-autonomous Chinese city (…)



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