Hong Kong leader John Lee urged residents to take advantage of new measures announced by Beijing to facilitate cross-border exchanges as he vowed to further integrate the self-administered city into ...
Hong Kong marks July 1 handover anniversary with celebrations, discounts and gifts from Beijing
The first pair of pandas – An An and Jia Jia – were gifted to Hong Kong by Beijing on the second anniversary of its return to Chinese rule in 1999. They were the oldest giant pandas in captivity at ...
Chinese government entities remain a pillar of Hong Kong IPOs, but foreign investors have not lost interest
There are concerns that too much state involvement in Hong Kong IPOs could distort pricing and weaken market discipline Local government entities in mainland China continued to play a significant role ...
Hong Kong property sales plunge again as high interest rates, economic malaise dent demand
There is likely to be little relief for the sagging market in the coming months as interest rates are tipped to remain high, says Ricacorp Properties.
Jimmy Lai’s Son Says Foreign Judges Should Quit Hong Kong Bench
A son of former media mogul Jimmy Lai has called on all foreign judges to leave Hong Kong’s legal system, adding pressure on them to join an exodus that threatens to erode a key distinction that set ...
Hong Kong launches new summer campaign
Following the Central Government’s announcement to increase the duty-free allowance for luggage articles brought into mainland China from Hong Kong by visitors who are mainland residents, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is launching a new campaign offering all overnight visitors to Hong Kong rewards totalling over HK$100 million (US$12.
HKSAR gov’t welcomes issuance of card-type document to non-Chinese Hong Kong permanent residents
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region HKSAR government on Monday welcomed and expressed gratitude to the country for announcing a new measure
Flag-raising ceremony, reception held to mark 27th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to motherland
The government of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on Monday held a flag-raising ceremony and a reception to celebrate the 27th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland.
China offers foreign permanent residents of Hong Kong, Macau five-year visas
Foreigners who are permanent residents of Hong Kong and Macau and are looking to visit mainland China can apply for multiple-entry travel visas with validity of five years, China's National ...
Hong Kong property tycoon Peter Lee, actor Andy Lau among 502 awarded in Honours List
Lee given top-tier Grand Bauhinia Medal along with four others including lawmaker Martin Liao and academic Lau Siu-kai.
Hong Kong activist singer Denise Ho’s concert probed over noise concerns
Cantopop star Denise Ho’s online performance at the premises of former Mount Zero Bookshop on Tai Ping Shan Street was halted twice on Sunday.
China Offers Foreign Residents in Hong Kong 5-Year Travel Visa
Non-Chinese residents of Hong Kong and Macau will be able to enter mainland China more easily after Beijing eased visa rules to further integrate the semi-autonomous cities into national development ...
Hong Kong: It’s started as a long fulfilled dream but turning up as a turbulent road since handover
HONG KONG (AFP): Hong Kong has endured a turbulent history since being handed over from Britain to China 27 years ago. On July 1, at midnight, Hong Kong is returned to Chinese sovereignty after 156 ...
Beijing to send pair of giant pandas to Hong Kong in gift to mark July 1 handover anniversary
The first pair of pandas – An An and Jia Jia – were gifted to Hong Kong by Beijing on the second anniversary of its return to Chinese rule in 1999. They were the oldest giant pandas in captivity at ...