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Greater Bay Area
Greater Bay Area
The "Greater Bay Area" refers to the Chinese government's scheme to link the cities of Hong Kong, Macau, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, Zhongshan, Dongguan, Huizhou, Jiangmen and Zhaoqing into an integrated economic and business hub.
Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu and other officials attend the flag presentation of the Hong Kong delegation to the 12th National Paralympic Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympic Games of the People’s Republic of China on November 24. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong sports

Editorial | Disabled athletes’ success an inspiration for all of Hong Kong

Their achievements should put a spotlight on the contributions people with disabilities across society can make and the support they need.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Editorial | Hong Kong well set to raise the global bar for Chinese medicine

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong unveils its first blueprint to develop Chinese medicine sector

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Hong Kong transport

Over 700 mainland Chinese drivers apply to enter Hong Kong under travel scheme

Authorities say number of applications in line with expectations, stressing scheme not expected to worsen traffic conditions.

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The “Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles” scheme allows approved private cars from Guangdong to enter the city directly via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge. Photo: Martin Chan
US-China decoupling

Open Questions | Yeo on how Trump wants to avoid Taiwan upending China relations

Former Singapore foreign minister George Yeo says that Donald Trump is prioritising stable relations with China, and that the US is facing decline amid a shift to a multipolar world.

Education in Hong Kong

Editorial | Global exchange is key to Hong Kong’s education hub ambition

Hong Kong is strengthening its position as an education hub, but it must continue to innovate and keep pace with global developments.

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Hong Kong politics

Peking University keen to start research lab in Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis

City leader John Lee meets university’s party secretary on final day of duty visit to Beijing and shares plans to accelerate project’s development.

Chief Executive John Lee (second from right) meets with Peking University’s party secretary He Guangcai (second from left) on Wednesday. Photo: Facebook
Hong Kong economy

Letters | As Greater Bay Area shifts to carbon-free trade, Hong Kong must catch on

Readers discuss a key role for the city gleaned from China’s central economic work conference, promotion of indoor sports, and the mass shooting at Australia’s Bondi Beach.

Artificial intelligence

Chinese expert calls for world models and safety standards for embodied AI

Turing Award winner Andrew Yao says embodied AI needs reasoning, planning and control in one framework.

China's economic recovery

1 station, 116 million trips: Shenzhen breaks travel record as rail usage booms

Over 116 million passengers have already passed through Shenzhen’s main rail station this year, as trips from Hong Kong continue to rise.

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Passengers line up to board a high-speed train at a station in central China’s Anhui province. Photo: Xinhua
China's economic recovery

Editorial | Hong Kong has a role to play in building a strong, unified national market

Innovative growth areas such as the Greater Bay Area can help lead China’s economic transformation in the coming year.

Workers assemble a flying vehicle at an expo on the low-altitude economy in Shenzhen, on September 23. Hong Kong needs to work closely with growth areas, particularly the rest of the Greater Bay Area, to help build a strong domestic market. Photo: AP
Malaysia

Cold spots are hot tickets as southern Chinese head north to ski

Ski resorts record big visitor increases as high-speed rail and flight expansions bring in those who have tried the sport in indoor venues.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | How Hong Kong can capitalise on Chinese creative destruction

The Greater Bay Area’s success shows that with the right environment, creative destruction can generate inclusive growth.

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Hong Kong

McDonald’s Hong Kong named Company of the Year at SCMP Live’s Business Awards

The restaurant chain’s CEO Randy Lai and chairman Zhang Yichen received the award from SCMP’s CEO Catherine So at an event on Friday.

The winners of the 2025 SCMP Live Business Awards. (From left) Jerry Tam on behalf of Xpeng founder He Xiaopeng, Prudential Hong Kong CEO Lawrence Lam, McDonald’s Hong Kong chairman Zhang Yichen and CEO Randy Lai, Telefield Medical Imaging’s Yen Law, BioZein’s Anna Rayton and APT Electronics’ Winnie Chan during the awards ceremony on Friday. Photo: SCMP
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong to host Apec finance ministers’ meeting in October 2026

Central authorities also reveal dates for Apec economic leaders’ meeting in Shenzhen next year, while Macau set to hold tourism ministers’ event.

Hong Kong will hold the Apec finance ministers’ meeting in November next year, the Post has learned. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Why ‘Hong Kong model’ combining Chinese and Western medicine could go global

German facility says it is exploring potential areas of collaboration and possible joint projects with the city’s new hospital.

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Asia travel

New arts venues in Shenzhen and Guangzhou, including the ‘Airpod building’

The Shenzhen Bay Culture Square and Aranya Art Centre Guangzhou show the Greater Bay Area’s ongoing efforts to become a cultural destination.

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Education in Hong Kong

City to host ‘Study in Hong Kong’ week to enhance role as a global education hub

Education chief Christine Choi unveils plans for a new campaign and digital learning blueprint to attract talent and foster innovation.

A panel discussion at the fourth annual Principals’ Forum organised by the South China Morning Post. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong leverages Greater Bay Area ties to help low-altitude economy take off

Transport chief Mable Chan sets sights on seamless airspace, linking manned and unmanned aviation to drive growth in burgeoning sector.

Banking & finance

Ageing Hong Kong opens new frontiers for insurers, pensions and cross-border care

As Hong Kong rapidly ages, more are buying insurance and pension products, while others are heading to the mainland for medical treatment.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Why Hong Kong universities are heading north for mainland Chinese collaborations

Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University, which celebrates its 20th year, is a case study for why strategic cooperation is vital.

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Hong Kong transport

Opinion | Why Hong Kong needs an inter-airport rail link with Shenzhen

The city risks becoming marginalised if it does not improve its connectivity with the Greater Bay Area and mainland high-speed rail networks.

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Hong Kong’s Airport Express was a leap forward when it made its debut in 1998. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | In betting on Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong is really betting on itself

Hong Kong’s future may lie not in choosing between East and West, but in linking Asia with the Middle East and beyond.

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2025 National Games

Editorial | Hong Kong should seize National Games momentum to build sporting future

The signing of an agreement between the three co-hosts and the General Administration of Sport of China provides a framework for future development.

Fintech

Hong Kong reaps the fruits of fintech seeds sown nearly 10 years ago

Hong Kong’s rise as a fintech hub is due to the concerted regulatory push, with the city competing with Singapore for regional leadership.

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Illustration by Henry Wong
Hong Kong society

Opinion | National Games underscored ties that bind Hongkongers with rest of China

Through tears and celebrations, the Games highlighted the importance of connectivity and the shared spirit among China’s peoples and regions.

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From the left, Hong Kong’s Ceci Lee Sze-wing, Guangdong’s Wang Xinyu and Macau’s Kuok Kin Hang celebrate at the closing ceremony of China’s 15th National Games, in Shenzhen on November 21. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s finance chief seeks to attract Italian company listings on HKEX

Financial Secretary Paul Chan touted bilateral trade ties and a shared passion for creativity in his speech to the Trade Development Council.

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong urged to develop cutting-edge tech to meet country’s needs

Hou Jianguo, president of Chinese Academy of Sciences, also calls on city to attract talent and partner with world-class institutions to be I&T hub.

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