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South China Morning Postai1 day ago
Industry Panel Urges Hong Kong to Focus Five-Year AI Plan on Finance, Healthcare and Urban Development
Industry leaders at a July 7 conference recommended that Hong Kong focus its first five-year artificial intelligence plan on competitive areas such as urban development, healthcare and finance. The advice came during a panel at the South China Morning Post’s China Conference.
livemint.comworld1 day ago
Hong Kong to Raise RMB Lending Quota for Banks to 500 Billion Yuan From July 10
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority will expand its RMB Business Facility quota by 1.5 times and extend loan tenures starting Friday. Regulators also announced plans for a new electronic fixed income and currency trading platform.
sbs.com.aupolitics1 day ago
Joshua Wong Due in Hong Kong Court September 2 for National Security Plea and Sentencing
The activist faces a one-day plea and sentencing hearing on charges of conspiring to seek foreign sanctions. Wong was arrested in June 2025 and previously received a four-year eight-month sentence in a separate case.
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abcnews.go.comworld1 day ago
Hong Kong Activist Joshua Wong Faces September Hearing on Foreign Collusion Charge
Joshua Wong faces a one-day hearing on September 2, 2026, in a national security case involving alleged collusion with foreign forces. The proceeding marks his second charge under the law introduced in 2020.
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news.google.comworld4 days ago
Two Wet-Laboratory Buildings at Hong Kong Hetao Hub Fully Leased, Mostly to Mainland and Start-Up Tenants
The first phase of the Hetao innovation hub has two wet laboratory buildings fully leased, with 90 enterprises signed as of the end of May. Mainland Chinese firms account for 51 percent of tenants.
washingtonpost.comworld4 days ago
Hong Kong lawmaker released after completing sentence in subversion case
Andrew Wan Siu-kin left Stanley Prison on Saturday morning after serving four years and eight months. The former Democratic Party legislator was one of 47 defendants convicted in a national security case tied to a 2020 unofficial primary.
focustaiwan.twworld4 days ago
Hong Kong Bookseller Who Vanished in 2015 Dies in Taiwan at 70
Lam Wing-kee, manager of Causeway Bay Books, died Thursday evening in Taipei after a cancer relapse. He had been seized by Chinese authorities in 2015 and later moved to Taiwan, where he reopened the store.
ndtv.comworld6 days ago
Beijing liaison office in Hong Kong reduces departments from 24 to 23
The office split its Economic Department into two units and expanded district-level groups. The Education and Youth Department replaced two prior units, and New Territories and Kowloon offices were renamed.
info.gov.hkfinance16 days ago
Hong Kong 2x Leveraged SK Hynix ETF Tops $13 Billion in Assets After Tripling in Two Months
The fund more than tripled its assets under management in two months and now holds about 13 percent of all ETF assets listed in Hong Kong.
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info.gov.hkpolitics17 days ago
Hong Kong Court Sentences Jimmy Lai to Additional 20 Years on National-Security Charges
Jimmy Lai received a 20-year sentence on February 9, 2026, bringing his total time served past 2,000 days as of this week.
info.gov.hkpolitics19 days ago
Two Men Jailed for Targeting Hong Kong Dissidents in Britain
A court sentenced two dual Chinese-British nationals to prison terms after they were convicted of assisting a foreign intelligence service. The case marks the first prosecution under the 2023 National Security Act for such activity.
Washington Examinerpolitics19 days ago
UK Court Sentences Two Men to 18 Years for Spying on Behalf of China
A London court sentenced two British nationals on Thursday after they were convicted of assisting Chinese intelligence services. The men conducted surveillance of Hong Kong pro-democracy activists living in the United Kingdom.
Abc Newspolitics23 days agoUpdated
Hong Kong Opens Two-Month Public Consultation on Five-Year Development Plan
The city opened public input on its first five-year plan Monday, aligning with mainland China's 2026-2030 framework while maintaining a free-market approach.
South China Morning Postworld24 days ago
Hong Kong Officials Plan Public Dialogue With City’s First Astronaut on Tiangong Station
Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong said a public dialogue with Lai Ka-ying could occur within the next two months. The city is coordinating arrangements after strong interest from multiple sectors.
South China Morning Postworld24 days ago
Hong Kong Officials Rebut Washington Post Editorial on National Security Law
Hong Kong authorities issued a statement late Saturday rejecting a Washington Post commentary that described new procedural rules under the city's national security ordinance as repressive. Officials said the rules clarify implementation and do not affect defendants' rights.
forbes.combusiness26 days ago
Chow Tai Fook Shares Rise 15% After Record Annual Profit, Though Operating Profit Growth Lagged
The Hong Kong jeweler posted a record HK$9 billion net profit for the year ended March, up 50% from a year earlier. Higher gold prices and demand for fixed-price jewelry drove the gains.
apnews.comworld27 days agoUpdated
Hong Kong Police and ICAC Charge Seven People and Two Firms With Manslaughter Over Wang Fuk Court Fire
Authorities filed the first charges from a months-long probe into the November 2025 blaze that killed 168 people at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex.
The Boston Globeworld28 days ago
Hong Kong Charges Seven People and Two Firms Over November Fire
Authorities filed 25 counts including manslaughter and conspiracy against seven individuals and two companies tied to a November 2025 blaze that killed 168 people. The case centers on a major renovation at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po.
info.gov.hkbusiness29 days ago
AXA Launches Hong Kong High-Net-Worth Platform Targeting Mainland Chinese Clients Seeking Offshore Insurance and Wealth Services
AXA unveiled AXA Global Private on Monday to serve wealthy families with combined insurance, wealth, and succession services. The move targets rising cross-border wealth inflows into Hong Kong.
Abc Newsworld30 days agoUpdated
Hong Kong Proposes Allowing Leader to Certify Certain Crimes as National Security Offenses
The Hong Kong government submitted draft rules Monday that would let the chief executive issue certificates designating certain criminal cases as national security matters. Officials said the change clarifies procedures without creating new offenses or penalties.
benzinga.comfinance32 days ago
SpaceX Bars Hong Kong and China Investors From $75 Billion IPO
Underwriters were instructed not to accept orders from investors in Hong Kong and mainland China for the planned offering. The restriction follows U.S. arms export rules that limit the transfer of sensitive defense technology.
benzinga.comfinance32 days agoUpdated
SpaceX Seeks $75 Billion IPO Valuation, Bars China and Hong Kong Investors
SpaceX instructed underwriters to exclude investors based in China and Hong Kong from its planned share sale. The restrictions follow U.S. defense export rules and reflect broader caution among U.S. technology firms.
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Euronewsbusiness33 days ago
Hong Kong delegation visits Kazakhstan to expand trade ties
A Hong Kong delegation met Kazakh officials to discuss cooperation in finance, logistics, green energy and technology. Trade between China and Central Asia rose 12 percent year on year.
Abc Newsworld34 days ago
China Bars Tiananmen Victims' Relatives From Annual Cemetery Visit on 37th Anniversary
Authorities in Beijing prevented relatives from visiting a cemetery on June 4. In Hong Kong, police increased security around a former vigil site and detained two artists making symbolic gestures.
info.gov.hkworld36 days ago
Hong Kong to Resume Direct Flights to Almaty in Early 2027
Hong Kong officials announced plans to restart nonstop service to Kazakhstan’s largest city. Cathay Pacific will operate three weekly flights using widebody aircraft beginning in the first quarter of next year.
world38 days ago
Hong Kong Court Hears Closing Arguments in Subversion Trial Over Tiananmen Vigil Organisation
Closing arguments concluded in the Hong Kong High Court case of Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung, who face up to 10 years in prison for organising a June 4 vigil. Judgment is expected in July.
world39 days ago
Hong Kong Leader Meets Lawmakers on Five-Year Plan
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu held closed-door talks with lawmakers on Friday to review proposals for the city’s first five-year development plan. The plan is scheduled for public consultation in early June and final announcement by year-end.
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South China Morning Postworld39 days ago
Hong Kong Court Jails Two Footballers and Betting Agent in Match-Fixing Case
A Hong Kong court sentenced former Under-23 player Brian Fok, Brazilian player Luciano Silva da Silva and betting agent Waheed Mohammad to prison terms of up to 17 months. The three were convicted on five charges connected to a police operation that arrested 23 people for suspect…
South China Morning Postworld39 days ago
Hiker Found Dead After Two-Day Search on Lantau Island
A 51-year-old man went missing while hiking on Lantau Island and was found dead on Friday. Police and firefighters conducted the search after his wife reported him missing on Thursday.
business41 days ago
Hong Kong International Airport Opens Expanded Terminal 2
Hong Kong International Airport opened its renovated Terminal 2 on Wednesday. The 3.2-million-square-foot facility is designed to handle up to 30 million passengers annually once fully operational.
info.gov.hkworld42 days ago
Chinese Official Calls Hong Kong Astronaut’s Selection Result of One Country Two Systems
A Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokeswoman described the inclusion of Hong Kong’s first astronaut in the Shenzhou-23 mission as a milestone under the one country two systems framework. The official also expressed hope that the mission would encourage more young people in H…
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prnewswire.comworld42 days ago
Hong Kong Principal Filmed Arguing With Security Guards in Singapore
A video of a Hong Kong school principal arguing with two security guards in Singapore circulated online. Viewers offered differing interpretations of the recorded exchange.
info.gov.hkfinance42 days ago
Hong Kong Plans Licensing Rules for Crypto Advisory and Asset Management Firms
Hong Kong's securities regulator is preparing legislation to bring crypto advisory and asset management services under the same licensing standards applied to traditional finance. A bill is scheduled for introduction to lawmakers in 2026.
South China Morning Postpolitics43 days ago
Hong Kong Sets Ride-Hailing Permit Quota at 10,000 Vehicles
Authorities will submit a consultation paper to the Legislative Council as early as late Tuesday. The quota is intended to balance passenger demand with road capacity before a full rollout later this year.
South China Morning Postpolitics43 days ago
Hong Kong Primary School to Merge With Neighbor After Enrollment Drop
Fresh Fish Traders School will combine with CCC Kei Tsun Primary School on September 1. The move follows a warning from education authorities two months earlier and the allocation of zero Primary One classes for the coming term.
prnewswire.comworld43 days ago
Hong Kong Police Inspector Sentenced to 2½ Years for Accepting HK$1.1 Million
Tsuen Wan Court sentenced a suspended chief inspector on two counts each of accepting advantages as a public servant and misconduct in public office. The court found the officer accepted cash and gifts from a businessman between August 2021 and January 2023.
politics44 days ago
Hong Kong Film Examines Bus Explosion and Intersecting Lives
Director Herman Yau’s new film opens with a Valentine’s Day bus explosion in Hong Kong and follows a police investigation that uncovers multiple personal stories.
focustaiwan.twworld46 days ago
Wu'er Kaixi Discusses Hong Kong's Loss of Freedoms
Wu'er Kaixi stated that the world has allowed Hong Kong to lose freedoms. The comments were made in an interview with France 24.
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rediff.comfinance47 days ago
Hong Kong Adds China AI Stocks to Stock Gauges
Hong Kong stock gauges may add some of China's top AI companies. Inclusion would open trading links that could bring billions of dollars in inflows.
South China Morning Postworld50 days ago
Hong Kong to Lift Resale Limits on Replacement Flats for Tai Po Fire Survivors
The Hong Kong government will remove resale restrictions on new subsidised flats offered to owners displaced by the November 2025 fire at Wang Fuk Court and will issue two-year vouchers for second-hand subsidised housing.
The Independentworld50 days ago
Hong Kong Court Ends Arguments in National Security Trial of Two Tiananmen Vigil Organizers
A Hong Kong court concluded final arguments Tuesday in the national security trial of two former organizers of annual vigils marking the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown. The court said it hopes to deliver a verdict in July.
South China Morning Postworld50 days ago
Hong Kong Court Acquits Former HSBC Banker of Assault Charge
A Hong Kong court cleared Kenneth Tung Hoi-yi of assaulting his wife at their Redhill Peninsula home on April 19, 2025. The ruling also awarded him legal costs after finding the evidence did not support the charge.
South China Morning Postworld50 days ago
Air-Conditioner Repairman Dies After Falling From 11th Floor of Kowloon City Building
A 38-year-old air-conditioner repairman died after falling from the 11th floor of a residential building in Kowloon City on Tuesday. Police received the report at 12:15 p.m. and the worker was pronounced dead at a hospital at 1:34 p.m.
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investopedia.comworld50 days ago
Hong Kong real estate firm discusses payment to end 11 Skies project obligations
A Hong Kong real estate company is in talks to make a payment that would end its obligations to the 11 Skies mall project. The discussions are the latest step in ongoing negotiations with city officials.
realclearworld.compolitics50 days ago
Hong Kong Prosecutor Accuses Two Activists of Inciting Unlawful Acts in National Security Case
A Hong Kong prosecutor said two democracy activists on trial for organizing Tiananmen crackdown vigils attempted to incite others to commit unlawful acts. Closing arguments in the national security case began on Monday.
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South China Morning Postworld52 days ago
Hong Kong Reports First Rat Hepatitis E Case of 2026
Health authorities identified a 42-year-old man with hepatitis E on May 5. Residents at the Laguna Verde estate in Hung Hom increased cleaning efforts on Sunday.
South China Morning Postpolitics52 days ago
Hong Kong Financial Secretary to Visit Europe for Terrorism Financing Talks
Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po will travel to Europe for five days beginning Monday. He plans to discuss Hong Kong's efforts against terrorism financing and to promote the city to European businesses.
South China Morning Postworld52 days ago
Hong Kong Central Library Opens in Causeway Bay
The 12-storey Central Library in Causeway Bay opened to the public on May 16, 2001. The facility holds 1.2 million items and includes digital retrieval systems for maps and posters.
pakistantoday.com.pkpolitics53 days ago
Trump Says Xi Called Jimmy Lai Case Difficult After Beijing Meeting
U.S. President Donald Trump stated he is not optimistic about the release of Hong Kong media executive Jimmy Lai after discussing the case with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Trump quoted Xi as saying Lai was a tough case to resolve.
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Nbc Newspolitics53 days ago
Trump and Xi Conclude Beijing Summit With Boeing Aircraft and Soybean Purchase Agreements
The two-day meeting produced a handful of measurable outcomes but no sweeping agreements. Presidents Trump and Xi discussed Taiwan, Iran and trade but left key issues unresolved. Trump announced commitments for 200 Boeing aircraft and billions of dollars in soybean purchases.
rediff.comai57 days ago
Trump to Discuss Jimmy Lai's Imprisonment and Taiwan Arms Sales With Xi Jinping
U.S. President Donald J. Trump will raise the imprisonment of Hong Kong media personality and politician Jimmy Lai along with American arms sales to Taiwan during his upcoming summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. The meeting comes as China achieved a milestone in…
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The Independentpolitics58 days ago
Jimmy Lai’s Son Urges Trump to Seek Father’s Release During China Visit
The son of jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai has asked President Trump to press for his father’s release during meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping next week. Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 20 years in prison in February on collusion and sedition charges. Sebastien Lai cite…
nypost.comworld62 days ago
Tourist Dies in Fall from Hong Kong Hotel Rooftop Pool, Injuring Seven on Ground
A 69-year-old American woman plunged from the rooftop pool deck of the Hotel Indigo Hong Kong Island in Wan Chai on Monday just after 9 a.m., killing her and injuring seven people on the ground. The impact shattered glass panels at the hotel entrance. The tourist had stopped taki…
news24.compolitics65 days ago
Inquiry Finds Disabled Alarms and Flammable Materials Contributed to Hong Kong Fire Deaths
An inquiry into a Hong Kong apartment fire has revealed key factors that led to 168 deaths. Evidence from hearings indicates disabled alarms, flammable materials, and ignored warnings played roles in the incident. The findings highlight safety issues in the affected complex.
Bloombergfinance65 days ago
Hong Kong Property Shares Rally After Morgan Stanley Boosts Home Price Forecast
Hong Kong property shares rallied on Monday, leading gains in the broader market. Technology stocks also advanced. The surge followed Morgan Stanley's upgraded forecast for home prices in the city.
South China Morning Postworld66 days ago
Singapore Wealth-Tech Firms Expand to Hong Kong as First Overseas Market
Singapore-based wealth-tech companies are selecting Hong Kong for initial international growth due to its substantial idle savings and financial hub status. Chocolate Finance recently launched there, offering competitive returns on deposits. Other firms like Syfe and Endowus have…
prnewswire.comfinance69 days ago
Hong Kong Explores Collaboration Opportunities with Hainan Free Trade Port
Hong Kong is assessing potential benefits from the Hainan Free Trade Port's special customs operations launched in late 2025. Officials aim to leverage strengths in finance, maritime services, and arbitration for mutual development. Initiatives include green finance support and p…
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dimsumdaily.hkai69 days ago
Humanoid Robot Sophia Performs First Classical Music Concert with Live Orchestra in Hong Kong
Sophia the humanoid robot took the stage in Hong Kong for her debut classical music performance alongside a live orchestra. The event marked her first such appearance, distinct from singing over a backing track. @MarioNawfal reported the details of this recent milestone in roboti…
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info.gov.hkworld71 days ago
Hong Kong Inquiry Reveals Outdated Guidelines Hindered Fire Risk Detection in Tai Po Blaze
A public inquiry in Hong Kong heard that government surveyors did not identify fire risks at a Tai Po housing complex due to outdated inspection guidelines. The guidelines did not mandate in-person checks of renovation works, potentially allowing illegal alterations to go unnotic…
info.gov.hkfinance71 days ago
Hong Kong Security Bureau Defends Appointment of Singer Hins Cheung as Mentor in Rehabilitation Project
Hong Kong's Security Bureau has defended its decision to appoint Cantopop singer Hins Cheung as a mentor in a rehabilitation project for individuals arrested during the 2019 protests. The defense follows criticism from internet users in mainland China. The project, ongoing for tw…