. >>> it's the day of the 18th anniversary of hong kong's return to china. as with other years, a demonstration opposing some of the hong kong special administrative region and government's policies is taking place. the march always begins in victoria park. according to the organizers, 510,000 protesters participated last year. many of them gathering several hours before the start. >>> in september, 2014, the world witnessed the so-called umbrella revolution. named after the way pro democracy marchers used umbrellas to protect themselves from tear gas. students and citizens occupied the streets for 79 days, demanding true universal suffrage. not one of their demands were met. the lack of change created a sense of hopelessness. pro-democracy groups disbanded and some residents began resenting activities that disrupted daily life. ♪ >> the annual ceremony to mark hong kong's return to chinese rule was a lavish event. 1200 guests from china and overseas attended. hong kong's chief executive ying was critical of prodemocracy faction and their revised electoral

laws, breach of hong kong the question must be settled in hong kong are the hong kong judicial system. rupert: the response from china? mind your own business. >> hong kong's affairs is china's internal business. no foreign country has the right to interfere. rupert: not so says the woman who ran the internal affairs. hong kong is still a dazzling place. since britain left it has continued to prosper. the freedoms that underpin this disparity are in peril. rupert wingfield-hayes, bbc news , hong kong. breach threatens a hong kong bookshop. in woman in wales got part of her vision back thanks to a bionic eye. rhian lewis had been losing her eyesight until she got abiotic chip implanted -- got a bionic chip implanted in her eye. 5, rhianthe age of lewis has been gradually losing her site as the result of a rare condition. >> it is like someone is putting a dim switch off. it has been nearly eight years since i've had any idea of what my children look like, and i don't know how i have aged. implant is aade bit to restore some of her vision. it is fitted over the retina's ells. processing

it's only the hong kong authorities that can actually enforce that here in hong kong. and to that freedom of the press and publication and speech, absolutely guaranteed under hong kong's constitution. that this isut true, it has massive implications. there were three others apprehended. inre's the reports coming thailand who disappeared. he has disappeared under extremely suspicious circumstances. himwife is not heard from she is in germany apparently. axis -- assisting in investigations. authorities something to be that enthusiastic about following up on the missing persons report. thank you very much for that. next up lunch to fight pollution in china. ♪ the only way to get better is to challenge yourself, and that's what we're doing at xfinity. we are challenging ourselves to improve every aspect of your experience. and this includes our commitment to being on time. every time. that's why if we're ever late for an appointment, we'll credit your account $20. it's our promise to you. we're doing everything we can to give you the best experience possible. because we

seth doane has the story from hong kong. >> reporter: since hong kong was handed over from british to chinese rule in 1997 it has retained some of its autonomy, notably its own legal system and freedom of speech. now with the case of those missing booksellers and word of an investigation on the mainland, some worry those freedoms may be under threat. sandwiched between a pharmacy and a nail salon, up a cramped stairwell, is causeway bay books which was closed today. in the hallway, some of the gossipy, salacious titles it was known for. criticizing china's leaders. this book talks about china's this title predicts the downfall of china's president, xi jinping. now the story of this bookstore is harder to believe since five men tied to it have disappeared. the most recent, lee bo, expected home for dinner december 30th but never showed. days later this faxed letter purportly from lee said, due to some urgent matters i have made my own way to the mainland. it might take a bit of time. protesters carrying photos of the missing booksellers have demanded answers. there was no record of lee

real indication of the reaction in hong kong to the disappearances. the mood was angry. >> but the people are hong kong will stand up to the communist parties to no. >> no! >> no! >> no! >> many carry pictures of the fifth manning to missing suspected of being taken in hong kong. it raises fears for the so-called two one country, two systems. >> the president xi said the one country two stops is intact, it will not change shape but now it's almost changed shape beyond recognition. >> the mystery has deepened with the mainland newspaper saying the man sent another message to his wife this weekend urging people not to make a fuss and not support this march. clearly these people that didn't he'd that, worried about what these disappearances mean for their own safety. >> it makes me feel unsafe, helpless. >> if we do not speak out, then it's no longer hong kong. >> china hasn't confirmed it's holding the men but a couple of carefully placed editorials in mainland newspapers have said that if individuals in hong kong were expected for material likely to ca

hong kong's affairs. we contacted officials both here and in beijing but were not able to get any more answers as to where li wo may be. (ugh.) does your carpet ever feel rough and dirty? don't avoid it, resolve it. our formula with a special conditioning ingredient, softens your carpet with every use. it's resolve, so you know it cleans and freshens. but it also softens. resolve. a carpet that welcomes you. and to clean pet messes, try resolve pet expert. olay regenerist renews from within, plumping surface cells for a dramatic transformation without the need for fillers your concert tee might show your age... olay regenerist. olay. ageless. there's moving... and there's moving with move free ultra. it has triple-action support cartilage and bones. and unlike the big osteo-bi flex pills, it's all in one tiny pill. move free ultra. get your move on. we were below the 88th southern parallel. we had traveled for over 850 miles. my men driven nearly mad from starvation and frostbite. today we make history. >

opening in hong kong. and in shanghai. looking at free market prices in "trending business." ♪ ♪ rishaad: let's look at some of stories making headlines. taiwan beginning a new political era after the presidential election and overwhelming fashion. party set to control presidency and legislature for the first time. while to revive economy maintaining cordial ties with china. >> the results of today's election showcase the will of the taiwanese people. it is the shared resolve of taiwan's 23 million people that the republic of china is a democratic country. system, national identity, and international space must be respected. any formed suppression will harm the stability of crosstrained relations. rishaad: three american to have been held in iran have arrived back in geneva on a swiss air force plane before being taken to a u.s. military hospital in germany for checks and a debriefing. their freedom coincides with the release of seven iranians held in the u.s. under a deal that took more than a year to negotiate. north

his travel documents are still in hong kong. so how did he manage to find himself in china raises a lot of questions. those are series of disappearances during the past couple of months. one disappearance was in thailand and linked to this controversial bookshop. there are lots of questions that need to be answered. the explanation that he is doing this of his own volition, of course, doesn't necessarily square with the facts because he didn't leave hong kong through the proper channels. the other - yes >>> carry on. >> the other thing is that according to the pro-beijing kind of international newsletter, they earlier ran an article saying that all the countries seemed to have similar institutions when matters of high security are concerned, but, of course, it is a fact that many countries are conducting extra terror torial operations and, of course, communities no exception. hopping kong greece a high degree of autonomy and as a separate jurisdiction and has the rule of law. so all these questions about disappearance are truly

kong government refuse to respond on the whereabouts of these people. >> the hong kong government said it is investigating. local media is reporting lee phoned his wife from across the border in mainland china on the night he disappeared after apparently being taken against his will. he told his wife he was insisting in a investigation and told her not to make a scene about his disappearance. she is quoted saying that lee left behind his paperwork that he would have needed to get across the border, leaving many to believe he was smuggled there by security officials. >> hong kong is a home to a flourishing business in political books about china's political ruling elite, banned in mainland china. it was agreed before the hand over from british colonial rule guarantees of a free media. the arrests were alarming. protestors took to the streets on sunday over what they see as an attack on academic freedom. campaigners believe it's all part of the same gradual process by the chinese government to grind down hong kong's autonomy. >> the chinese authorities certainly believe that stability of

>> well, i think it concerns the basic security and safety of hong kong people. >> reporter: hong kong legislator albert ho worries agents may have illegally taken li into the mainland. >> we are concerned about an incident of political kidnap. >> reporter: china's government linked global times newspaper wrote li was not taken away by chinese mainland police officers, but was critical of the bookstore, calling it a source of political rumors and evil influence. >> this seems like an attack on freedom the press. >> reporter: amnesty international's william ni notes china does not have jurisdiction to come to hong kong and detain someone. >> in china right now, this type of thing is completely normal. what's common in mainland china is not common in hong kong. hong kong has a different system and that's why people are so alarmed in this case. >> reporter: it is widely known that mainlanders come to hong kong to buy books and the fear here is that mainland authorities are now reaching into hong kong's affairs. we contacted officials both here and in beijing but were not able where li wo

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right now, down $2.60 hong kong. buildingargest home bank or restructuring assets and planning a share sale amid what it calls a hostile takeover attempt. it acquired enough shares to become the largest shareholder 3%, -- 24.3%. they may be trying to dilute ownership with this share sale with unspecified assets as managers try to retain control. vanke suspended shares in a and h. it plans to reveal asset restructuring plans by january 18. sale, the potential share we don't know if those will be in a or h. that chinaknow is insurance is increasing its now considered and out lie as it fights off this hostile bid. shares will remain halted now. we will beeze -- looking at this story and a lot more details in the program. we want your opinion. certain chief executive has been talking at the consumer elect tronics show -- electronics show. what has he been saying? >> sony is focusing on products aat matter and have made choice not to defend market share. this comes back to profitability, that company trying to take higher

is not common in hong kong. hong kong has a different system and that's why people are so alarmed in this case. >> reporter: it is widely known that mainlanders come to hong kong to buy books and the fear here is that mainland authorities are now reaching into hong kong's affairs. we contacted officials both here and in beijing but were not able to get any more answers as to where li (ugh.) does your carpet ever feel rough and dirty? don't avoid it, resolve it. our formula with a special conditioning ingredient, softens your carpet with every use. it's resolve, so you know it cleans and freshens. but it also softens. resolve. a carpet that welcomes you. and to clean pet messes, try resolve pet expert. olay regenerist renews from within, for a dramatic transformation without the need for fillers your concert tee might show your age... your skin never will. olay regenerist. there's moving... and there's moving with move free ultra. it has triple-action support for your joints, cartilage and bones. and unlike the b

on the the hong kong government said it is investigating. local media is reporting li phoned his wife from across the border in mainladeland china on the night he disappeared after being taken there against his lli reportedly told his wife he was assisting everyone. left behind. he wouldn't need it. leaving many to believe he was there by mainland security officials hong kong is home to a flourishing business in political books about china's ruling elite banned in mainland china. hong kong's special status agreed before the hand over from bit issue colonial rules guarantees the media. activists. >> protestors again took to the streets on sundays over what they see. part of the gradual process by the chinese government to grind down hong kong. >> the chinese authorities believe the ability of the regime is more important, containment more important from the efforts. >> the bookstore, itself, on sglait, the covers of books and for now, none on sale. this one wishing a, a safe return. al jazeera. >> a human chain has been formed to highlight th

that might help keep this hong kong traditional alive. but many feel the government wouldn't mind a much smarter street food alternative. enter the food trucks. the government is planning to introduce mobile street food outlet says similar to ones operate in this united states. as a way of increasing tourism. >> it's good for western food but hard to cook traditional chinese food from a van. >> reporter: some critics say this promotes foreign food instead of homegrown cuisine. like many in hong kong, crystal and her friends welcome the new fans. and say they'll try them. but they add there is nothing wrong with the humble way. >> we are not in a five star hotel. right? the environment is okay, we accept it. we grow up here. >> reporter: for many in hong kong, this still offers the food of comfort in these fast-changing times. rob mcbride. al jazeera, hong kong. >>> finally, there seems to be no stopping the new star wars fill. it's just broken another box office record. ♪ ♪ >> the force a weakens is now the highest grossing film of al

kong government refuse to respond on the whereabouts of these citizens. >> the hong kong government said it is investigating. local media is reporting lee phoned his wife from across the border in mainland china on the night he disappeared after apparently being taken there against his will. >> lee reportedly told his wife that he was assisting in an investigation, and then told her not to make a scene about his disappearance. she's quoted at saying that lee left behind his paperwork, that he wouldn't leave it to get across the border, leading many to believe he was smuggled there by mainland security officials. >> hong kong is home to a flourishing business in political books about china's ruling elite, banned in mainland china. hong kong's special status greed before the handover from british colonial rule guarantees a free media. the arrests are alarming activists. >> they should be afraid of the university. >> protestors again took to the streets on sunday over what they said as an attack on academic freedom. campaigners believe it's all part of the same gradual process by the c

thank you very much for talking to us live from hong kong. leaders wanting to stay in power beyond their term of office is nothing particularly new, is it. africa has seen a number of its presidents changing the country's constitution in order to stay on, but this can lead to protests and violence. as our correspondent reports now from burkina faso. >> reporter: moments after results of elections last november were announced. the first civilian leader was appointed in almost five decades. it's when citizens broke into song and dance not just to celebrate the new president but the hard won victory that they see as dictatorship. the man who had ruled the country with an armed fist decided to change the constitution. a man, a civil society organization that planned uprising that toppled compaore. we met him out front of the office that was burned down during the protests. >> we knew if he changed the constitution, it would be forever. after him, his son, his little brother and all the family are going to be in the power in this country. >> repor

kong tourism board. >> want to know hong kong's most romantic spots? i will show you. i love heading down to a cool space for an evening stroll. it's a perfect, stunning backdrop for making romantic moments utterly unforgettable. i have lived in the city for years, but hong kong still makes me fall in love with it time and again. >> and now, "bbc world news america." news: this is bbc world america. i katty kay. it is snowing very hard here in washington. what is forecast to be a crippling blizzard has hit the region and officials warn it could be dangerous. europe's migrant crisis claims were desperate victims. 44 have drowned off the coast of turkey including 20 children. during the second world war, p.o.w.'s are- welcome in maine helping to harvest the land. welcome to our viewers on public television here in america and around the globe. the snow is falling here in washington and weather forecasters predict that by sunday morning this region will be buried in two feet of white stuff. and for us -- add in ferocious winds and a historic storm is brew

kong tourism board. >> want to know hong kong's most romantic spot? i'll show you. i love heading to repulse bay for an evening stroll. it is the perfect, stunning backdrop for making romantic moments utterly unforgettable. i've lived in this city for years, but hong kong still makes me fall in love with it time and again. >> and now, "bbc world news america." laura: this is bbc "world news america." reporting from washington, i am laura trevelyan. north korea claims it successfully tested its first cheersn bomb, counting at home, but outrage and skepticism abroad. in the german city of cologne, 100 women say they were sexually assaulted or robbed on new year's eve. classical music has lost one of its greats. looking back on the life of a french conductor and composer, the king of avant-garde music. ♪ laura: welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. an announcement in pyongyang that they tested a hydrogen bomb was followed by outrage and skepticism. early analysis was inconsistent with the test of such a powerful w

hibor in hong kong is one to watch. anna: and to the stock market, 's, what isthe qqq driving the pessimism? enda: there is just no end to the negative on china right now. the stock market selling off again. we know some of that is being technically driven. there is a ban on big shareholders selling. that is continuing to be an overhang on the market. of course, we know that some economic data, that is not exactly new news either. despite negativity on the market, the underlying economy showing some signs of stabilization. real estate prices are holding up ok. we see that consumer holding up demand start low to stabilize. over the coming days, we have a new raft of data. that will tell us whether or not the stabilization story on china's economy is gaining traction or whether it was a temporary blip. thank you very much. let's bring in our next guest. of flowobal head strategy at socgen. let's get to the china story. we have had eight days of where the chinese produced the reference -- reduced the reference rate. the le

kong tourism board. >> want to know hong kong's most romantic spot? i'll show you. i love heading to repulse bay for an evening stroll. it is the perfect, stunning backdrop for making romantic moments utterly unforgettable. i've lived in this city for years, but hong kong still makes me fall in love with it time and again. >> and now, "bbc world news america." katty: this is bbc "world news america." reporting from washington, i am katty kay. the violence inflicted on civilians in iraq is staggering nd obscene says the u.n. we report from the frontline. china reports its lowest growth figures and a quarter of a century. the slow down looks serious. donald trump gets the endorsement of sarah palin and his run for the republican presidential nomination. how much will she actually impact his race? ♪ katty: welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. civilians in iraq are suffering a staggering level of violence at the hands of the islamic, according to an assessment or they are holding nearly 3000 people, mainly women a

hong kong has a different system. that's why people are so alarmed in this case. >> reporter: it is widely known that mainlanders come to hong kong to buy books. and the fear here is that mainland authorities are now reaching into hong kong's affairs. we contacted officials both here and in beijing, but were not able to get anymore answers as to where lee bo may be. norah? >> great reporting. and that is the main point, this is now extending to hong kong. >> really scary. >>> coming up, are lobbyists for food makers trying to sugarcoat nutrition issues? >>> and if you're heading out the door, watch us live through your cbs all access app. that's on your digital device. >>> plus we've got the fascinating story of a grandmother who gave birth to her own granddaughter, coming up. we'll be right back. own granddaughter coming up. we will be right back. being a part of helping people in need is who i am. working at brookdale for me is not just a job, it's a life for me. i love it. i formed many connections with the residen

are men being kidnapped who sell books that criticize hong kong's leaders? >>> the "portland press herald" reports that the governor of maine is accused of making racially charged comments at a town meeting. paul lepage talked about problems with drug dealers. >> these are guys with the name

hong kong is a different story. it is at the beginning of a structural shift after a very extended period of using liquidity. -- easing liquidity. angie: the one currency that has made us nervous around the world is the yuan. where do you see it going? does the pboc have a handle on it? will it be unpredictable as it has been all year? it is going to be unpredictable because that is by definition what a floating exchange is. back over theook last couple of years, the one is allowing the currency to move in a way that reflects the forces of supply and demand. it is the beginning of a process of getting their rmb into a more modern system. it is going to be a volatile process, and it has already been a volatile process. depreciation is entrenched now. no doubt in my mind where -- which direction it is going. we can debate the east. angie: how -- we can debate the pace. angie: how weak? richard: in november, that looked downright heroic. timid.ary, that looked maybe we need something slightly higher than that. the dire

kong tourism board. >> want to know hong kong's most romantic spots? i will show you. >> i love heading to repulse bay for an evening stroll. it's the perfect, stunning backdrop for making romantic moments utterly unforgettable. >> i have lived in the city for years, but hong kong still makes me fall in love with it time and again. announcer: and now, "bbc world news america." host: this is bbc world news america. vladimir putin formally approved the murder of a former's my -- former spy. that is the conclusion of an .nquiry concerns rise about the brazilian virus. we speak to a top health official about its impact on women. and washington, d.c. gets ready for a massive snowstorm. traffic jams are already underway. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. the murder of a former russian spy in london was probably carried out under orders by president vladimir putin. that is the conclusion of an official report after the death by poison from a radioactive substance in 2006. russia denies the findings, calling them a pr

kong tourism board. ♪ >> want to know hong kong's most romantic spots? i will show you. >> i love heading to repulse bay for an evening stroll. it's the perfect, stunning backdrop for making romantic moments utterly unforgettable. >> i have lived in the city for years, but hong kong still makes me fall in love with it time and again. >> and now, "bbc world news." katty: this is "bbc world news america." reporting from washington, i am katty kay. after years of isolation, sanctions are lifted on iran. we look at the knock on effects around the world. the british parliament debates a motion to ban donald trump from the u.k. after thousands of brits oppose his plan to ban muslims in america. seeing the world through a turtle's eyes. conservationists are using cameras to get a whole new view underwater. katty: iran is wasting no time boosting oil production after the u.s. and eu lifted sanctions. the national iranian oil company said today that it ordered production to go up by 500,000 barrels per day. the un's nuclear watchdog confirmed iran is in complianc

kong tourism board. >> want to know hong kong's most romantic spot? i'll show you. i love heading to repulse bay for an evening stroll. it is the perfect, stunning backdrop for making romantic moments utterly unforgettable. i've lived in this city for years, but hong kong still makes me fall in love with it time and again. >> and now, "bbc world news america." katty: this is bbc "world news america." reporting from washington, i am katty kay. a university in pakistan comes under attack. at least 20 people were killed by the gunfire and explosions. plunging oil prices take the market for a wild ride. the dow jones closes down 250 points after a day that had investors begging for relief. touring buckingham palace without leaving the comfort of your couch. a virtual tour is giving people a peek inside the queen's home. ♪ katty: welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. students in pakistan jumped from buildings and ran for their lives after militants attacked their university. at least 20 people were killed in the ass

but hong kong cala even though it did have a bubble last year -- hong kong, even though it did have a bubble last year, that bubble completely burst. so you don't have an overvalued stock market in hong kong. interestingly enough, i think it opens opportunities for looking at values. we saw this in august. it's almost like a replay of what happened in august. around the world saw a big selloff in china because of what had happened in the chinese market. they said i will sell first and ask questions later. then shares gradually rose back again because they looked around and said the fundamentals hadn't actually changed very much. angie: that's true. the fundamentals remain the same, but it doesn't quench a lot of opinions out there that the market is reflecting that -- sentimentchina that china is slowing down. it is, yes, momentum play, but retail investors are also looking at the data sets coming out of china. look at it selectively. we had bad manufacturing number is out of china all fall. they seized on this one, and it was a catalyst. i am not trying to say that the chinese econom

kong tourism board. ♪ >> want to know hong kong's most romantic spots? i will show you. i love heading to repulse bay for an evening stroll. it's the perfect, stunning backdrop for making romantic moments utterly unforgettable. i have lived in the city for years, but hong kong still makes me fall in love with it time and again. ♪ >> and now, "bbc world news." ♪ anchor: this is "bbc world news america." mexican authorities recapture drug lord joaquin "el chapo" guzman sixmonths -- months after he escaped from prison. philadelphiacer in was shot multiple times in his patrol car by a man who pledged allegiance to islamic state. "carol" and "bridge of spies" lead the british academy awards in a star-studded list. ♪ welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. the fugitive drug lord joaquin "el chapo" guzman has been captured by authorities six months after escaping from a nexen security prison. he was reportedly apprehended after a shootout in his home state of sinaloa. the next can president spoke, recognizing all

at least one publisher thought to have been abducted from hong kong. despite the damage to the so-called one country two systems guaranteeing hong kong certain freedoms, within china he insists all is well. >> we will fully and fatefully implement the one country two systems and the high degree of autonomy. >> the continuing mystery and beijing's official silence on it is undermining authority. he begins his last full year in office with one opinion poll showing his popularity has slipped to a near record low for any chief executive. this year will be crucial if he wants to stand for reelection. protestors outside reminded him of the many problems poverty and housing most important among them. working forego more than 40 years as an engineer on hong kong ferries, retired without a pension, life is a constant struggle. he gets welfare assistance of $300 a month but his one room apartment costs him $400 in rent. he manages with help from his children. >> my children have their own children to raise. it's humiliating to ask for money every month. >> chris

kong tourism board. ♪ >> want to know hong kong's most romantic spots? i will show you. >> i love heading to repulse bay for an evening stroll. it's the perfect, stunning backdrop for making romantic moments utterly unforgettable. >> i have lived in the city for years, but hong kong still makes me fall in love with it time and again. >> and now, "bbc world news america." anchor: this is "bbc world news america." at least 50 people killed in a training center in libya, the worst bomb attack there since the fall of muammar gaddafi. fears over china's economy send markets tumbling around the globe. the dow jones sank nearly 400 points. and we meet the south african artist who uses it illumination to bring communities out of the shadow -- who uses it illumination --who uses illumination to bring communities out of the shadow. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. a massive truck bomb exploded near a police base in libya today, killing at least 50 people and injuring hundreds more, marking the worst bomb attack in t

reaching into hong kong's affairs. we with contacted officials both here and beijing but not able to get any more answers as to why lee wo may be. >> great reporting. that is really the main point this is now extending to hong kong. >>> coming up, our lobbyists for food makers trying to sugar-coat the truth about nutrition. up next how the government is answering critics of a dietary guideline. >>> if you're heading out the door, watch us live through your cbs all-access app. that's on your digital device. plus, we have got fascinating birth to her own granddaughter coming up. we will be right back. being a part of helping people in need is who i am. working at brookdale for me is not just a job, it's a life for me. i love it. i formed many connections with the residents. i feel like i am part of their family and they're part of mine. if you can get up in the morning, ya know, shake the dust and go up there and make somebody happy, when i go to sleep, i did my job. to do great things, sometimes you gotta break the rule

. >>> five publishers from hong kong have mysteriously disappeared in the last month. donald trump won't let his appearance in an al qaeda reciting video keep him from speaking his mind. the topics for week ahead. >> we begin tonight at a national wildfir wildlife refugn eastern oregon. typically, no one is around for miles but protesters are occupying an office there. they took up amps after a judge ordered two ranchers to turn them in tomorrow to serve time in prison for arson convictions. mallier national wildlife refuge, being led by amon bundy, they are prepared to stay there for years if they have to. al jazeera's allen schauffler joins us live from burns, oregon and allen you've spoken to these protestors, why are they doing this? >> well, they have chosen the occasion of the resentencing of these two ranchers from this area, the hammonds father and son. they will now be serving five year minimum prison terms for arson convictions dating back in one case to 2001. so three have chosen that occasion to take too stand with what they say is overreach of the federal

hong kong stocks trading up by 1.1%. perhaps not surprising when you look at the technicals as of yesterday, 60% of hong kong , bouncing back after japanese markets fell into bear territory yesterday. that is on account of a slightly weaker yen. a one-year high on the back of the aggressive safe haven demand. elsewhere around the region, taiwan managing to pull out from negative territory, up by .2%. as you said we did get this monster cash in -- injection ahead of the chinese new year. traditionally a place when liquidity gets very tight but this year we had extra downward pressure coming from the yen as well ase capital outflows. this is how shanghai is looking. every sector in the red but weakness coming through from industrials, down 1.3%. also weakness coming through from oil and glass -- oil and gas. recovery in of a the oil price in terms of new york oil. rishaad: china's determination to defend its currency, many economist expect that pile of cash to fall by another 3% this year. us,conomists are telling plunging