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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left), shown here with US President Donald Trump in December, has said he hopes to “taper off” Israel’s reliance on US military aid over the next decade. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations

How Israel’s exit from US aid signals wider decline in Washington’s alliances

‘America first’ approach forces allies to shoulder security costs, raising questions about the future of US hegemony, Chinese analyst says.

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Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong should adopt the ‘Hefei model’ in the Northern Metropolis

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong urged to be more proactive in removing barriers with Shenzhen

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Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Hong Kong budget 2026-27: what’s holding back the city’s tech and talent schemes?

Finance chief’s blueprint seen as gauge for officials’ ‘reform mindset’ following Beijing’s 15th five-year plan recommendations.

Paul Chan (right) is given a robot technology demonstration. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong economy

Qianhai to strengthen role as key partner to Hong Kong

Dual-headquarters hub will enable Hong Kong-based unicorns to benefit from the free flow of capital, data and resources.

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Greater Bay Area collaboration can help Hong Kong rise to challenges ahead

The Post’s China Conference highlighted opportunities for the city in harnessing AI and strengthening cross-border data transfer security within the development zone.

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Fintech

Hong Kong, Shenzhen push secure data corridor to boost AI, fintech opportunities

White list for cross-border data transfers is being established to enhance transparency and pave the way for deeper collaboration.

A white list ensures trust between parties sending and receiving data, says Ada Chung, Hong Kong’s privacy commissioner for personal data. Photo: SCMP
Banking & finance

Hong Kong, Shenzhen ‘to deepen’ ties in finance, AI for a world-class tech hub

Post’s China Conference: Greater Bay Area highlights Hong Kong’s role as ‘superconnector’ and ‘super value adder’.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong and Nansha target global drone benchmark via cross-border trials

Academics, stakeholders, drone and eVTOL operators, and research institutes from both sides to formulate aligned standards through a closed-loop model.

Hong Kong economy

New bypass and transport links to boost Hong Kong’s competitiveness: Paul Chan

Finance chief also says city’s planned major road and rail expansion will drive deeper Greater Bay Area integration.

The long-awaited Yau Ma Tei section of the Central Kowloon Bypass has officially opened on Sunday. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong to update railway standards with national measures to help cut costs

Updated standards will first be applied to Northern Link project and planned link between Hung Shui Kiu and Shenzhen’s Qianhai.

Incorporating national standards will help improve efficiency, shorten the construction period and reduce costs in projects, officials say. Photo: Nora Tam
Shenzhen

Exclusive | Kone to elevate Greater Bay Area operations from its base in Shenzhen

The southern China headquarters in Qianhai will begin operations in early 2026, while its logistics hub will be up and running in October.

Mainland China

Editorial | Nansha gives bay area tech innovation boost

Guangzhou district will become a pilot zone for high finance and fintech, linking the development zone with global financial markets.

US-China trade war

Cargo surge, private sector promotion law and more

This week: Container bookings rise as China and the US agree to 90-day tariff pause, US moves to bar use of Huawei AI chips “anywhere” and the EU has “no intention” to revive China investment deal. Next week: April data dump, private sector promotion law takes effect, USTR hearing on tariffs on Chinese ship-to-shore cranes and more.

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Banking & finance

China to spur Nansha as Greater Bay Area’s third financial hub

Latest measures follow efforts since 2023 to build up Qianhai and Hengqin in southern Guangdong province, and foster ties with Hong Kong.

A map showing the Greater Bay Area development at the Nansha Planning Exhibition Hall in Guangzhou. Photo: Eugene Lee
Greater Bay Area

Hong Kong supporting European business collaboration surge in Qianhai

Escalating US-China trade war has resulted in European business chambers seeking out opportunities in the Greater Bay Area.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong seeks developers for joint cross-border railway project to Shenzhen

Project is likely to include station on mainland side to ease congestion at existing Shenzhen Bay control point.

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China’s film industry

Opinion | What Hong Kong can take away from Ne Zha 2’s creative success

The city must achieve deeper creative integration. Ways must be found to bring Chinese, including Hong Kong, content to the world.

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People watch Ne Zha 2 in 4D at a cinema in Beijing on February 16. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong politics

Editorial | Innovation and bold ideas are keys to Hong Kong’s economic revival

Inspection tour of Greater Bay Area by director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office ahead of Paul Chan’s budget is both symbolic and practical.

Hong Kong politics

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong meets 8 top officials to hear economic plans

Xia Baolong hosts discussion session in Shenzhen, with Financial Secretary Paul Chan introducing government’s efforts to advance economy.

Banking & finance

HSBC unveils 25-storey tower in Qianhai to drive cross-border collaboration

The bank says it sees ‘huge potential for economic and trade cooperation between Guangdong and Hong Kong’.

HSBC’s HyQ office tower in Qianhai. Photo: Handout
Greater Bay Area

Editorial | Hong Kong should market Greater Bay Area to the world

As the region’s superconnector, city is best placed to explain the incredible opportunities available in the development zone.

Sylvia Wu, a partner in PwC’s tax and business advisory service, speaks during an SCMP China Conference panel session on attracting global capital to the Greater Bay Area. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong economy

Justice chief ‘matchmaker’ for Hong Kong, mainland and international lawyers

Secretary for Justice Paul Lam is leading a legal delegation to Guangdong that includes a record number of foreign lawyers.

Greater Bay Area

Hong Kong-Shenzhen integration could spur capital flows, innovation: expert

At Qianhai Forum on Greater Bay Area cooperation, policy expert suggests Hong Kong firms should establish dual headquarters in Shenzhen.

Hong Kong courts

Opinion | Hong Kong’s legal system needs reform to stay vibrant

With national security laws in place, the city can focus on other areas, from strengthening the judiciary to cross-border litigation.

The Court of Final Appeal in Central, Hong Kong, on June 7. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Chinese University of Hong Kong plans academic centres in mainland China

Proposed centres in Qianhai and Nansha will help to meet Hongkongers’ rising demand for medical care.

The Chinese University of Hong Kong aims to contribute to the development of the medical research ecosystem in the Greater Bay Area. Photo: K. Y. Cheng
Hong Kong property

New World sells Qianhai tower stake to its parent for US$198 million

The conglomerate sold a 30 per cent stake in the North tower of the Shenzhen Qianhai Chow Tai Fook Finance Centre to parent Chow Tai Fook Enterprises.

Hong Kong economy

Why 2 Hong Kong entrepreneurs decided to move their start-ups over the border

Biotech firm founder Elvis Yu and AI content company founder Wang Cong explain why they moved to Qianhai, but Hong Kong is key to plans.

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