Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office’s Zhou Ji voices confidence in city at launch of Beijing-Hong Kong Economic Cooperation Symposium.
Jin Zhuanglong says agreement will bring Hong Kong, Beijing authorities closer on advanced manufacturing, new energy, biomedicine and more.
Election commission says committee for safeguarding national security cleared Sam for legal abilities and allegiance to city and country.
City leader reiterates closure of outposts will damage trade relations, deliver political gains for politicians at the expense of US businesses.
But firms also say they can adapt to the gradual age extension and benefit from a more stable workforce.
Potential area of low pressure could develop into typhoon and enter the South China Sea next week but movements uncertain.
Speaking at seminar held by Chinese University’s Shenzhen campus, former leader also urges public administrators to ramp up capabilities.
Officials at Belt and Road Summit throw support behind city, while Vietnam’s deputy prime minister calls for more two-way exchanges with Hong Kong.
City leader stresses strong ties with Taiwan, while Kuomintang vice-chairman Sean Lien expresses ‘confidence’ in people of Hong Kong.
China’s foreign ministry arm in the city also demanded Washington lift all sanctions and stop its interference of local affairs.
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Commerce chamber welcomes move to cut ‘friction’ for investors, as city joins select list of places able to enjoy visa-free travel to Indonesia.
City leader John Lee unveils new plaque for Hong Kong’s coastal defence museum under a patriotic education initiative.
65-member delegation concludes three-day trip, taking part in two sports events and sharing session with more than 100 local young residents.
Flames were seen bursting out from one of its engines as the plane was about to take off.
Consul General Riaz Ahmed Shaikh also says city’s manufacturers can use his country as production base to avoid import duties slapped on Chinese-made products.
Consul general Riaz Ahmed Shaikh says passenger demand supports resuming direct flights after 10-year hiatus.
Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office holds internal study session hosted by director Xia Baolong on ‘spirit’ of key party meeting.
Low number of typhoons in first part of the year does not necessarily mean there will be fewer during the rest of season, scientific officer says.
Sam Hou-fai, former president of city’s top court, formally announces election bid, vows better integration into national development plans.
Chinese commerce minister earlier called for restrictions to be overcome in the roll-out of the ‘Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles’ scheme.
Commerce minister Wang Wentao and key legal official Shen Chunyao brief political elites on third plenum resolution in Hong Kong session.
27 Aug 2024 - 11:28PM videocam
Hong Kong analysts and experts discuss how Deng Xiaoping’s policy approach to the city has changed amid protests, pandemics and economic changes.
26 Aug 2024 - 11:41AM videocam
Education Bureau slammed as out of touch after advising secondary school students to go play badminton instead when sexual desires arise
Police also deny using civilian vehicles to create roadblock, saying operational focus was to discover suspect’s whereabouts.
24 Aug 2024 - 7:19PM videocam
Sam expected to be sole candidate in October’s leadership poll, but observers question whether he has ability to transform city’s economy.
Top judge Sam Hou-fai says ‘position of chief executive is a noble one … I always hold a strong desire to serve Macau.’
Thomas Gnocchi says he does not think political shift after European Parliament elections will lead to ‘major changes’ in policy towards Hong Kong.
In first visit by head of United Front Work Department since 2015, Shi Taifeng says ‘one country, two systems’ instrumental in rejoining Taiwan with motherland.
21 Aug 2024 - 4:39AM videocam
Junior secondary pupils to be taught about responsibility to country, media objectivity and environment under new 217-page curriculum.
More than 20 workers try to block Housing Society construction site as they demand Aggressive Construction Company cover their back pay.