The social media companies removed accounts and said they were sowing divisive messages about the Hong Kong protests. Source: NYT > Business – Kate Conger
China Pressures Business Over Hong Kong. Workers Get Caught in the Middle.
Beijing wants global companies to back its power over the city, even as their workers join protests calling for greater say in the fate of their home. Source: NYT > Business – Sui-Lee Wee and Raymond Zhong
How the Recession of 2020 Could Happen
The freeze-up in business confidence, caused in part by the trade war, could wind up affecting consumer confidence. Source: NYT > Business – Neil Irwin
The World Has a Diamond Glut. Why Is That a Problem?
Mines are closing, and middlemen are being squeezed. But don’t expect bargains at the jewelry counter. Source: NYT > Business – Elizabeth Paton
Cathay Pacific’s C.E.O. Resigns Amid Criticism From China
The airline said Rupert Hogg would step down as of Monday “to take responsibility as a leader of the company in view of recent events.” Source: NYT > Business – Raymond Zhong
London Exchange Is Delayed by Technical Problem
Opening of trading was pushed back one hour and 40 minutes as the stock exchange tried to determine the cause. Source: NYT > Business – Amie Tsang