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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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Hong Kong’s first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying, conveys Mid-Autumn Festival wishes to residents from aboard the Tiangong space station. Photo: Handout
Lai Ka-ying delivers a live lecture from space to students and teachers at her alma mater. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong astronaut Lai Ka-ying sends Mid-Autumn Festival wishes to residents

In Mandarin speech recorded aboard China’s Tiangong space station, city’s first astronaut thanks well-wishers and expresses longing and affection for home.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong’s IOMed poised to play key role in resolving Greater Bay Area disputes

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s animal welfare laws fail to meet modern demands, experts say

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong, Macau student trip to Beijing shows ‘fruitful’ patriotic push

Five-day visit by 1,200 students reflects ‘powerful’ synergy in patriotic education efforts, official commentary says.

Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang (front, fifth from left) joins students from Hong Kong and Macau for a group photo. Photo: Xinhua
China digital currency

Could Saudi Arabia’s mBridge exit dent China-led payments platform?

The departure sends political signal rather than materially threatens project, analysts say.

Hong Kong politics

President Xi Jinping calls on China, US youth to advance bilateral cooperation

In a reply to letter from students from US universities, Xi tells them to ‘shoulder the mission of the times’ ahead of state visit to Washington.

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John Lee policy address 2026

Hong Kong leader pledges building maintenance reforms after fatal Tai Po fire

Government will conduct a legal study on criminalising bid-rigging in major building maintenance works and submit a proposal to the Legislative Council this year.

The fire, which ripped through Wang Fuk Court in November while the estate was undergoing major renovations, killed 168 residents. Photo: Karma Lo
US-China relations

US judge blocks Trump’s ‘absurd’ visa caps for students, journalists

The last-minute freeze keeps old rules in place as legal challenge by university groups and labour unions makes its way through the courts.

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Style Edit

Style Edit: Furla’s fall/winter 2026 collection and new Macau boutique

Blending Italian elegance with rich seasonal hues, designs like the Ginevra, Tonie and Iride take centre stage at Furla’s store inside The Venetian Macao.

Greater Bay Area

Data from Greater Bay Area residents to help improve healthcare policy: GSK

Executive says pharmaceutical company is investing in shared data infrastructure.

GSK’s general manager for Hong Kong and Macau, Nicholas Teo, at the Hong Kong International Biotechnology Conference and Exhibition on Thursday. Photo: Jonathan Wong
John Lee policy address 2026

Hong Kong 5-year plan to stick with capitalism, uphold governing model: John Lee

In opinion piece published in South China Morning Post, city leader stresses that blueprint ultimately aims to ‘enable citizens to flourish’.

Chief Executive John Lee in the Legislative Council chamber before delivering his fourth policy address on September 17 last year. Photo: Sam Tsang
From our archives

On This Day | Hong Kong mourns Mao Zedong’s death in 1976 – SCMP archive

Fifty years ago, Mao Zedong’s death sent shock waves around the world.

China's space programme

Editorial | Hong Kong astronaut can help propel the city’s science and tech ambitions

Lai Ka-ying’s achievement should serve as the launch pad of a sustained push that makes science and innovation the new engine of the city’s development.

Education

Singapore, mainland China top global student assessment as OECD scores plummet

Latest survey of 15-year-old students across 91 countries and economies included new computational problem-solving module for AI era.

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Mainland Chinese students who took part in the survey hailed from the cities of Beijing and Shanghai, and Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces. Photo: Xinhua
Tung Chee-hwa

Tributes flow in as Hong Kong mourns Tung Chee-hwa, pioneering first leader

Former business magnate faced difficult crisis during tenure, but officials and former colleagues praise his compassion and ‘brave leadership’.

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Tung Chee-hwa poses for a portrait at the Office of Former Chief Executives in Mid-Levels in June 2017. Photo: Antony Dickson
Hong Kong politics

Tung Chee-hwa hailed as visionary leader who helped build US-China relations

US consulate, the George H.W. Bush Foundation for US-China Relations and former city leader Donald Tsang highlight his pivotal diplomatic legacy.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong astronaut inspires pupils across city’s schools in historic lecture

City’s first astronaut Lai Ka-ying and crewmates offer glimpse into their lives and experiments in space, inspiring youngsters in Hong Kong and Macau.

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Greater Bay Area

Hong Kong targets biomedicine powerhouse status in debut 5-year plan

Tied to the national strategy, the city’s first five-year blueprint doubles down on Greater Bay Area medical tech and healthcare cooperation.

Hong Kong Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau speaking at the fifth Hong Kong International Biotechnology Conference and Exhibition. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

‘Keep pushing, never fear hardships,’ Hong Kong’s first astronaut tells students

Students ask about AI, robots and animal tests in space as Lai Ka-ying, and crewmates Zhu Yangzhu and Zhang Zhiyuan take part in ‘Tiangong Class’.

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Hong Kong property

The house wins: Macau kingpin’s former ‘love nest’ sells for cut-price HK$81m

The Mid-Levels flat – once owned by Alvin Chau’s former mistress – is the latest luxury property to sell for a steep paper loss in Hong Kong.

Taiwan

Tour industry protests over Taiwan’s new mainland China travel registration rules

KMT politicians accuse ruling DPP of turning cross-strait exchanges into an election issue ahead of year-end local polls.

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Travellers heading from Taiwan to the mainland are required to submit details of the trip to the island’s authorities. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong

Uber to apply for Hong Kong licence by end of October as Macau rides surge

Ride-hailing giant prepares application under new rules while Hong Kong users fuel fivefold trip growth in gaming hub.

An Uber Elite vehicle. The new government regulations require ride-hailing platforms to fulfil nine key requirements, including handling more than 100,000 daily orders in at least two locations. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s first astronaut to give live space lecture to students on Wednesday

Lai Ka-ying will take part in ‘Tiangong Class’, which will feature expert lecture, in-orbit demonstrations and question-and-answer session.

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Shenzhen

BYD cars, DJI drones: Guangdong flexes tech muscles ahead of Apec summit

As Shenzhen prepares to become the third Chinese city to host the Apec meeting, its province has set up media visits to tech firms.

Hong Kong property

Banks’ reluctance to lend deepening Hong Kong shop slump: landlords

Pressing owners to repay loans amid falling values while turning away new buyers could prolong wider economic drag, advocacy group says.

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Pedestrians walk past a vacant retail shop plastered with “for lease” posters on Gloucester Road in Causeway Bay on September 6. Photo: Karma Lo
Travel

‘Ultimate luxury’: why fashion houses are building branded residences

From Thailand to Turkey, labels like Etro and Karl Lagerfeld are wooing wealthy buyers looking to do more than just wear their brands.

A rendering of a bedroom at Etro Residences Phuket, a luxury home development on the Thai holiday island scheduled for completion in 2027. It is one of various branded residences around the world being built by high-end fashion and lifestyle companies as demand for such properties continues to grow. Photo: Etro Residences
Style Edit

Style Edit: Audemars Piguet’s immersive watchmaking masterclass in Macau

The maison brings the craftsmanship of Le Brassus to AP House Macau, giving guests a rare opportunity to assemble its signature Calibre 4302 movement.

Hong Kong economy

Red tape, high cost: can Hong Kong’s new yacht scheme chart a smoother course?

Participants sailing to Guangdong province’s Dongao Island say voyage was eventful although bureaucracy and costs were hurdles.

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