# Hong Kong
Latest news and articles about Hong Kong
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Beijing Condemns Panama Court Ruling on Canal Port Contracts as Attack on Rule‑of‑Law and Investment
Panama's top court voided the renewal of concession agreements for two Panama Canal‑adjacent ports operated by a Hong Kong company, prompting forceful protests from Beijing and the Hong Kong government. China characterized the ruling as legally unfounded, politically driven and damaging to Panama’s investment climate, and warned it would take necessary steps to defend its company’s rights.
Precious‑metals Rout and Telecom Tax Hike Drag Hong Kong Stocks; Hang Seng Tech Falls 3.4%
Hong Kong markets slipped as a sharp drop in gold and silver hammered miners and a VAT increase on telecom value‑added services pressured the three major operators. The Hang Seng fell 2.23% and the tech‑heavy Hang Seng TECH lost 3.36%, with notable declines across chips, autos and precious‑metals stocks.
Gold Surge and Sector Rotation Lift Hong Kong Stocks: Hang Seng Climbs 2.6% as Miners, Property and EVs Rally
Hong Kong stocks rallied on Wednesday, led by gold miners, property developers and electric-vehicle makers, pushing the Hang Seng up 2.58%. Spot gold hitting new highs drove a miners' rally even as investors cheered signs of regulatory easing for some developers and continued strength in domestic EV and semiconductor names.