Hong Kong China

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 15:05:13 +0800
He Lifeng in video talk with Bessent amid Cuba row
Vice-Premier He Lifeng, who is leading China's economic and trade affair talks with the United States, held a video call on Friday with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. The two sides held candid, in-depth ...

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 12:02:00 +0800
Pakistani to be first foreign astronaut on Tiangong
A Pakistani astronaut will join the Shenzhou-24 crewed flight mission as a payload specialist, the China Manned Space Agency said on Saturday. After completing a short on-orbit flight, the Pakistani astronaut will return to Earth aboard the Shenzhou...

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:53:30 +0800
Former Macao lawmaker jailed 12.5 years
Former Macao lawmaker Au Kam-san was jailed for 12-and-a-half years on Friday in the territory's first national security case. That came after the court convicted him on one count of subverting state power, two counts of establishing links with orga...

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:41:08 +0800
Peruvian scholar hails Lima-Shanghai shipping link
A Peruvian expert on Asian affairs urged Apec member economies to take a page from China when formulating policies to stimulate the economy, pointing to exports and foreign investment as two key drivers. World leaders are expected to gather in Shenz...

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:04:39 +0800
Record 400-plus HK firms join Shanghai import expo
A record high of more than 400 Hong Kong businesses are taking part in the China International Import Expo in Shanghai hoping to use the event as a launchpad for entry into the mainland market. Among the first-time exhibitors is a Hong Kong accounti...

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 11:18:12 +0800
Second domestically built cruise ship set to sail
The nation's second domestically-built large cruise ship, Adora Flora City, was delivered in Shanghai on Friday. The cruise ship, which features distinctive Chinese-style characteristics, is scheduled to launch its inaugural season from the Nansha I...

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 11:11:43 +0800
GBA offers limitless opportunities for lawyers: Lam
Secretary for Justice Paul Lam has called on legal practitioners from the two SARs to obtain Greater Bay Area (GBA) practice qualifications to tap into the area's limitless opportunities. The GBA lawyers’ scheme – which allows those qualified t...

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:29:05 +0800
HK 'to widen trade reach to help nation go global'
Chief Executive John Lee on Thursday said Hong Kong would continue to expand its international trade network to better contribute to the country's overall development. Speaking at the Hong Kong sub-forum of the Hongqiao International Economic Forum ...

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:38:34 +0800
Top import expo opens in Shanghai
The ninth edition of the China International Import Expo opened in Shanghai on Thursday amid fanfare. It's the country's largest import expo and the world's first national-level exhibition dedicated to imports. Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang delivered ...

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 22:00:27 +0800
John Lee visits Shanghai to promote SAR businesses
Chief Executive John Lee arrived in Shanghai on Wednesday afternoon after visiting Beijing, where he attended the opening ceremony of the 29th Beijing Hong Kong Economic Cooperation Symposium. In a Facebook post, Lee thanked representatives from the...

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 21:00:19 +0800
RTHK signs MoU with Tianjin Haihe Media Group
Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tianjin Haihe Media Group, in a bid to boost bilateral collaboration in areas such as talent exchange and events. The MoU was signed during a four-day trip by Dire...

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:25:45 +0800
China 'will continue working with US' after midterms
The Foreign Ministry on Wednesday said China was "willing to continue working" with the United States following midterm elections that saw US President Donald Trump's Republicans lose control of both chambers of Congress. "The midterm elections are ...

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:29:10 +0800
CE calls for closer cooperation with nation's capital
Chief Executive John Lee on Wednesday called for closer financial and innovative ties with the city of Beijing, as he continued his visit to the capital. Speaking at a symposium on Beijing-Hong Kong cooperation, Lee said finance had been a key area ...

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:39:17 +0800
Collaboration is key to development, Nobel winner says
An Australian astronomer and Nobel laureate has called on fellow researchers to share their results and foster collaboration, in line with the spirit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) to break down barriers. World leaders are expected ...

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:09:14 +0800
Financial institutions laud HK's gateway guardianship
Global bank leaders have lauded Hong Kong for its role as a gateway between the mainland and the rest of the world, facilitating two-way financial flows and minimising risks in an era of uncertainty. At a panel meeting held at the Global Financial L...

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:17:21 +0800
Beijing approves removal of Winnie Ho as housing chief
The State Council has decided to remove Winnie Ho from the post of housing secretary of the Hong Kong government, Xinhua reported on Tuesday. It said the decision, made on Tuesday, was in accordance with the Basic Law and based on the suggestion of ...

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:36:58 +0800
New service to simplify mainland flight transit in HK
Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan on Tuesday said a new service had been launched to streamline international travel for mainland passengers departing from regional airports via Hong Kong International Airport to destinations around th...

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 22:04:06 +0800
Foreign firms debut in HK to access mainland market
A number of foreign companies have made their debut at the annual Hong Kong Fintech Week and StartmeupHK that commenced on Monday, hoping to use the SAR as a springboard to tap into the mainland market. They include a Canadian company that produces ...

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:17:18 +0800
'HK crucial for mainland firms' global expansion'
Mainland companies have hailed the city’s annual flagship finance and technology event, saying it offers an opportunity for them to carry out exchanges with potential overseas partners. Speaking on the sidelines of the Hong Kong Fintech Week and S...

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:41:54 +0800
Beijing working to ease Middle East situation: Wang Yi
Wang Yi, the nation's top diplomat, met with Ali Bagheri Kani, deputy secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council in Beijing on Monday. Wang said that China will follow the initiatives and propositions put forward by President Xi Jinping o...

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