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Macau is a former Portuguese colony, and in 1999 it became a special administrative region of China. Its economy relies heavily on tourism, specifically the gambling industry, whose revenue has made Macau the world's largest casino market.
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Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng
Under Hong Kong’s laws, there is no definition of or penalty for soft resistance. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong justice minister says ‘soft resistance’ political term, not legal

‘Soft resistance is not a legally defined principle. It was never meant to be a term that had a very rigid definition,’ Paul Lam says.

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IPO

Ex-HKEX CEO Charles Li’s new venture aims to shake-up Hong Kong’s capital market

China society

Editorial | Victory Day parade is a showcase for unity

Taiwan

How Taipei-controlled island close to mainland coast shows limits of both sides

Quemoy is administered by Taipei but has a front-row seat to Beijing’s cross-strait integration charm offensives.

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On Quemoy, tourists look at Xiamen, a city in mainland China just 10km away. Jutting spikes and military checkpoints remain as reminders of Quemoy’s place in 20th century conflicts. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong tourism

Meet the Hong Kong tour guide offering visitors an Anthony Bourdain-style trip

Angel Lau encourages travellers to step beyond the city’s glitzy side and sample lesser-known locations showcasing its true essence.

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Hong Kong economy

Beijing approves convention establishing global mediation organisation in Hong Kong

Country’s legislature also declares government will not submit its disputes under WTO to new body.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong, Macau police smash cross-border syndicate behind 168 scam cases

Officers arrest three men and four women over investment-related scams involving HK$22 million in losses.

The Macau skyline. Hong Kong and Macau police have collaborated on a cross-border anti-scam operation. Photo: Edmond So
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Duo jailed for 6 months for helping Abby Choi’s ex-husband in Hong Kong escape bid

Court earlier found Lam Shun and Irene Pun guilty of agreeing to arrange boat to Macau for person named ‘Alex’ to evade criminal sanctions.

Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong’s new bounce, 5 years post-national security law

There are signs that the city has bounced back, but worsening US-China tensions keep storm clouds lingering.

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Hong Kong sports

‘Powerful energy’: Hong Kong Jockey Club gives HK$450 million for National Games

Hosting the Games is a crucial task for Hong Kong this year, government minister says.

(From the left) Sports minister Rosanna Law, Chief Executive John Lee and Jockey Club CEO Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges at the signing ceremony. Photo: Handout
China property

Macau luxury property The 13 Hotel sells for HK$600 million to a local buyer

The sale to an unidentified buyer in Macau marks the city’s first hotel-related property transaction since the fourth quarter of 2017.

After a five-year search for a buyer, The 13 Hotel in Macau finally welcomes a new owner. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong transport

Letters | Let’s move towards a unified platform for taxi and ride-hailing services

Readers discuss a solution for point-to-point transport services, a way to improve the Guangdong driver scheme, and national security law.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks jump to 3-month high on rate-cut hopes, bets on fund inflows

No luck for two market debutants CaoCao and XJ Electrics as steep losses in both stocks made it a day to forget.

Artificial intelligence

iFlytek unveils medical AI, smart classroom tech in Hong Kong amid global push

Hong Kong would be a launch pad for the company’s global expansion in the future, founder and chairman Liu Qingfeng said on Tuesday.

A smartphone displays the iFlytek logo in front of the company’s web page. Photo: Shutterstock Images
Hong Kong national security law

‘Soft resistance’ is real and still exists in Hong Kong, John Lee warns

Chief executive says criticism of local government is acceptable only if it does not intend to undermine national security.

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A poster marking the fifth anniversary of the Beijing-imposed national security law. Photo: Jelly Tse
Education in Hong Kong

Safeguarding national security routine part of Hong Kong education, bureau says

Schools offering non-local curricula have responsibility to help students acquire correct understanding of national security law, bureau says.

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Education in Hong Kong

Exclusive | It’s our ‘internal strength’: University of Hong Kong head on top rankings

Xiang Zhang likens HKU’s QS ranking advancement to training in martial arts, says good ranking is ‘by-product’ of university’s efforts to build up its academic excellence.

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Hong Kong economy

Head of Malaysian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong expected to move into new role

Gan Khai Choon, who has led business lobby since its inception in 2014, says he may switch to less hands-on role.

Gan Khai Choon (front row, second left), the chairman of the Malaysian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu (front row, second right) and Malaysian ambassador Norman Bin Muhamad attend an event at the JW Marriott last year. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis can benefit from EU firms’ expertise: John Lee

City leader says Hong Kong and EU can collaborate on climate change solutions, a day after Xia Baolong called for expediting megaproject.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong government orders report after 2 driverless buses collide at airport

No passengers on board at time of accident, but experts urge thorough investigation as airport set to expand use of driverless vehicles.

Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong still faces ‘severe’ threats but must seize the day: Xia Baolong

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs lays down direction for city’s development at high-level national security forum.

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Xia Baolong (centre) at the high-level forum held in Hong Kong on the fifth anniversary of the Beijing-imposed national security law, flanked by city leader John Lee (left) and Beijing’s liaison office chief in Hong Kong, Zhou Ji. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong politics

Xia Baolong holds 3-hour closed-door talks with Hong Kong business leaders

Director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office also visited Ocean Park in the afternoon before taking a boat trip to Lamma Island.

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Xia Baolong (centre), with city leader John Lee and other officials, visits Ocean Park’s pandas on the third day of his trip. Photo: Handout
Banking & finance

Mainland China, Hong Kong launching Payment Connect scheme to aid capital flows

‘Milestone’ programme links mainland China’s Internet Banking Payment System with Hong Kong’s Faster Payment System, simplifying cross-border payments.

US-China trade war

China’s payment system spreads across Africa and Asia amid US trade war

China has signed up entities from Africa, Central Asia and the Gulf to its cross-border payment system, as it hedges against potential US sanctions.

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Hong Kong politics

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs meets local university heads

Meeting between Xia Baolong, director of Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, and university heads believed to be a first.

Xia Baolong visits Kai Tak Sport Park. He began his five-day visit on Wednesday. Photo: Handout
IPO

Former Hong Kong exchange CEO Charles Li aims to list start-up

Li’s Micro Connect is among six companies that filed for listings on Wednesday, joining 200 companies waiting to list in the city.

Former Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) CEO Charles Li, photographed in Central on September 26, 2022. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
Hong Kong politics

Explainer | Why is top Beijing official Xia Baolong in Hong Kong for a 5-day visit?

The Post details what is on agenda for Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office director’s third fact-finding trip to city.

Hong Kong politics

Top Beijing official confident ‘masters of Hong Kong’ will be bold on reforms

Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office director Xia Baolong met city leader John Lee and senior officials on Wednesday evening.

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