Anti-government protesters hold a lunch protest outside the HSBC in Central on December 20, 2019. Photo: Edmond So
Anti-government protesters hold a lunch protest outside the HSBC in Central on December 20, 2019. Photo: Edmond So
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Explainer: HSBC, Spark Alliance and the law behind the latest fury in Hong Kong protests

  • Account associated with Spark Alliance was closed in November upon instruction from customer, HSBC says, rejecting links to crackdown by Hong Kong police
  • Closure preceded a notification in December by enforcement agency on handling of fund balance

Anti-government protesters hold a lunch protest outside the HSBC in Central on December 20, 2019. Photo: Edmond So
Anti-government protesters hold a lunch protest outside the HSBC in Central on December 20, 2019. Photo: Edmond So
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