International
WHO experts to travel to China in effort to identify source of Coronavirus. WHO statement, 7 July
US imposes visa restrictions on Chinese officials over Tibet. FT, 8 July
US increasingly excludes China from coronavirus research projects. SCMP, 8 July
Russia and China veto cross-border aid to Syria’s northwest. AP, 7 July
Hong Kong
China unveils national security office in Hong Kong as activist calls on UK to terminate extradition agreement. The Telegraph, 8 July
Security law jeopardises HK democrats’ hopes of election victory. FT 8 July
China's grip on Hong Kong eroding its status as financial hub, investors believe. The Guardian, 8 July
How Hong Kong’s national security law compares to Macau’s: different reasons, eras for legislation. SCMP, 8 July
Hong Kong bans protest anthem in schools as fears over freedoms intensify. Reuters, 8 July
Economy/Tech
Huawei says U.S. sanctions have no immediate impact on UK 5G supplies. Reuters, 8 July
HSBC Slumps as U.S. Weighs Moves to Punish Hong Kong Banks. Bloomberg, 8 July
Chinese tech and business coverage surges amid Hong Kong crackdown. Axios, 7 July
Border clash prompts Indian industry to seek China alternatives. FT, 8 July
Longer reads & opinion
Countries Are Opening Their Doors for Hong Kong’s Exodus. Foreign Policy, 8 July
John Bolton: China’s Hostage Diplomacy. WSJ, 7 July