Paul Lam leads Central Asia mission to champion city’s legal and financial strengths
Secretary for Justice Paul Lam Ting-kwok has led a high-level delegation on a five-day visit to Xinjiang, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan to promote Hong Kong’s international legal, dispute resolution, and financial services. The five-day promotional campaign, titled “Collaborate2Win” and co-organised with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), built upon the Chief Executive’s earlier visit to Central Asia in June to deepen cross-regional cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative. The delegation brought together figures from Hong Kong’s legal, finance, and commerce sectors alongside legal professionals from Xinjiang, engaging regional counterparts through high-level government meetings, industry exchanges, and thematic forums. Promoting…
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Govt invites disability advocates to test accessibility features ahead of new Huanggang Port opening
Representatives from accessibility advisory bodies and social service organizations were invited by the Security Bureau on Thursday to conduct on-site trials of barrier-free facilities at the new Huanggang Port, ensuring a smooth and convenient clearance experience for all travelers ahead of its official commissioning. Cross-departmental teams guide comprehensive trial of barrier-free facilities Special testers from the Sub-committee on Access under the Rehabilitation Advisory Committee and member agencies of the Hong Kong Council of Social Service inspected both indoor and outdoor amenities across the port complex. The assessment examined essential accessibility infrastructure, including tactile paving paths, accessible restrooms, passenger lifts, and…
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Minor leak at Taishan Nuclear Power Station classified as Level 0 deviation
Hong Kong authorities announced that a minor operational event involving a localized leak occurred at the Taishan Nuclear Power Plant in Guangdong, with safety barriers remaining intact and no radiation released into the environment. A spokesperson for the Security Bureau stated that notification was received from the Nuclear Emergency Committee Office of Guangdong Province regarding an operational event at the plant. On August 24, while Unit 2 was operating safely, on-site personnel during a routine patrol discovered a small leak at the transfer pool boundary door and minor water accumulation on the adjacent floor. Maintenance teams promptly repaired the leak…
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Phase two of Dongguan spallation neutron source targets 2029 completion
Phase two construction of the China Spallation Neutron Source in Dongguan is expected to be completed in 2029 to further boost high-quality tech development and integration across the Greater Bay Area. The facility is the first of its kind in the nation and the fourth pulsed spallation neutron source in the world, focusing on basic research, major national demands, industrial innovation and tech integration with Hong Kong and Macau since it opened in 2018. Tong Xin, head of the Sample Environment Group and Polarized Neutron Group at the China Spallation Neutron Source, stated that phase two construction is currently underway,…
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Guangzhou cabbage prices plunge 20pc over toxic chemical preservation fears
Wholesale prices and sales of Chinese cabbage in Guangzhou have plunged by about 20 percent over fears that toxic chemicals are being used during transit, despite all samples passing government safety checks. According to the Southern Metropolis Daily, the panic arose after a recent scandal in Kangbao County, Hebei Province, where merchants were caught dipping cabbages in a liquid containing formaldehyde to keep them fresh during transportation. Although the cabbages in the Guangzhou market primarily come from Gansu and Yunnan rather than Hebei, consumers at the Jiangnan Fruit and Vegetable Market, the largest wholesale hub in South China, are increasingly…
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HK to mobilize 20,000 civil servants for peak-capacity test at new Huanggang Port on Saturday
Hong Kong will mobilize 20,000 civil servants this Saturday for the second large-scale cross-border drill with Shenzhen at the new Huanggang Port, testing port capacity during peak passenger flows ahead of its official opening. The upcoming exercise follows the drill last Saturday (Aug 22), which involved 10,000 civil servants. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said on Wednesday that the expanded test aims to assess the port’s operational capacity during peak periods and to closely examine various operational scenarios under extreme surge conditions. Authorities hope the stress test will determine whether the boundary control point can maintain safe, orderly operations and…
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Paul Lam visits Almaty to boost mutual business and legal ties
Secretary for Justice Paul Lam Ting-kwok has led a delegation to Almaty, marking an important stop on his Central Asia tour as he seeks to foster a win-win collaboration with Kazakhstan’s business and legal sectors. The highlight of the itinerary was the Collaborate2Win seminar co-organized by the Department of Justice and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, which attracted over 160 local business and legal professionals. Lam delivered a speech promoting the potential for mutual success with Kazakhstan by leveraging Hong Kong’s status as a top-tier financial center and its common law advantages. Under the one country two systems principle,…
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China’s SenseTime posts first profit of 617 million yuan since listing on AI rally
Chinese artificial intelligence company SenseTime (0020) posted its first profit since listing of 617 million yuan (HK$719.8 million) in the first six months of 2026, as a rally in AI-related asset prices helped cover operational losses. That compared to a loss of 1.49 billion yuan a year ago. The company attributed the improvement to continued advances in its core business performance, and fair value gains of several AI companies it invested in following their listings. Adjusted loss for the period also narrowed by 67.3 percent to 385.9 million yuan. Revenue jumped by 23.4 percent to 2.9 billion yuan, of which…
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Northern Metropolis Financial Advisory Taskforce holds second meeting
The Northern Metropolis Financial Advisory Taskforce, jointly established by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the Hong Kong Association of Banks, convened its second meeting on Wednesday to explore how the banking sector can facilitate the implementation of Northern Metropolis projects through diverse financing models.. During the meeting, the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) presented development models adopted by the government to expedite the development of the Northern Metropolis, such as establishing industry park companies to participate in the development and operation, as well as guiding market forces to accelerate project development through public-private partnerships. The FSTB also…
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Hainan-Wenchang space hub looks beyond rockets to research boost from HK
Hainan’s commercial space firms are seeking deeper ties with Hong Kong, eyeing its rich research capabilities to accelerate their industrial push into orbit. The push comes amid booming aerospace development in Wenchang, Hainan, where the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site has logged 21 missions since its debut two years ago. With two launch pads already in operation, the site announced that two additional pads are under construction and scheduled for completion by the end of next month. The expansion will give the site four pads in total, which is expected to enable 60 to 70 launches annually. Xu Xikai, deputy…
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Multi-agency drill at new Huanggang port tests cross-border ambulance patient transfer
Multiple government departments held a joint drill at the new Huanggang port on Tuesday to simulate the cross-border transfer of a patient by ambulance between Shenzhen and Hong Kong. The exercise tested the coordination and response capabilities of the Fire Services Department, Customs, the Immigration Department, the Department of Health and the Government Property Agency. It simulated a patient being transported from the mainland to the port via the “joint one-stop” vehicle lane and handed over to Hong Kong ambulance crew. The drill aimed to ensure smooth clearance procedures and efficient patient transfer. The Fire Services Department said the exercise…
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Guangdong firefighters observe Causeway Bay subdivided flat fire rescue
A fire sparked by a charging device in a Causeway Bay subdivided apartment was extinguished on Tuesday morning, as visiting firefighters from mainland China observed the rescue mission. Firefighters rushed to the affected unit in the Hennessy Building after receiving reports of smoke billowing from the subdivided residence. One water jet and a breathing apparatus team were dispatched to battle the flames. Meanwhile, personnel from the Fire and Rescue Corps of Guangdong Province observed the firefighting procedures and techniques utilized by their Hong Kong counterparts. Police and fire personnel assisted in the evacuation of 79 people, which included building residents…
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Mainland tech salaries far exceed Hong Kong doctors’ pay, says HKUST Nansha institute dean
Hong Kong students are increasingly turning toward computer science and artificial intelligence over traditional fields such as medicine, a trend attributed to rising industry salaries and improved career prospects, according to Gao Min, dean of the Guangzhou HKUST Fok Ying Tung Research Institute. Speaking during a media visit in Nansha on Tuesday, Gao said that while top scorers in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE) have traditionally favored medicine, business and law, a growing number is now opting for technology disciplines. He observed that technology companies in the mainland are offering salary packages that significantly exceed physicians’…
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Guangzhou tech firm brings AI rail solutions to MTR
A Guangzhou-based technology company will conduct a test flight of its smart urban transport solutions in Hong Kong by the end of August while expanding its cooperation with the MTR Corporation. The company, PCI Technology Group, has recently launched a new AI model featuring a pre-installed urban rail smart agent designed to assist with station services, train operations, dispatching and safety management. Wang Yuemiao, executive dean of the central research institute of PCI Technology Group, explained that their smart system uses data collection and AI algorithms to predict train faults in advance to prevent sudden breakdowns. He noted that the…
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Hong Kong delegation gets close-up look at Wenchang’s space ambitions
A Hong Kong delegation has toured aerospace facilities in Wenchang, Hainan, offering media representatives and journalism students a close-up look at China’s rapidly developing space sector while encouraging young people to pursue opportunities in science and technology. The three-day Hainan aerospace technology study tour began on Sunday and is organized by the Working Group on Patriotic Education. It is led by the group’s convenor, Eliza Chan Ching-har, and includes Director of Information Services John Tse Chun-chung, more than 20 Hong Kong media representatives and tertiary journalism students. Members of the working group, including Cally Kwong Mei-wan, James Li Tsz-shu and…
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ASEAN Film Festival 2026 opens with over 30 free screenings celebrating regional cinema
The ASEAN Film Festival 2026, organised by the Hong Kong-ASEAN Foundation, officially opened on August 20 with a ceremony at the Hong Kong Palace Museum, bringing together government officials, Consuls-General and filmmakers from across the region. Running until September 27, the festival features over 30 free screenings, including works from all 11 ASEAN countries as well as selected films from Australia, Bangladesh, Belarus, China (Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland), Kazakhstan, Nepal, Pakistan and Russia. This year’s programme highlights a strong musical dimension, with many selections weaving sound and music into their storytelling. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law…
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Six enterprises jointly awarded tender for Hung Shui Kiu pilot area for $1 billion
A consortium containing six enterprises, including China Overseas Land & Investment (0688) and Sino Land (0083), has been awarded the Hung Shui Kiu pilot area in the Northern Metropolis for HK$1.03 billion, the Development Bureau said. The consortium, HSK New Development Limited, is formed directly or through respective subsidiaries by China Overseas Land & Investment, China Merchants Land (0978), China Resources Land (Overseas), CTG Investment Management Corporation, JD.com (9618), and Sino Land. The tender adopted the “two-envelope” approach, with 70 percent weighting assigned to the non-premium proposal in relation to the development of industries and the 30 percent allocated to…
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HK puts Green Channel to test in five-day rescue drill with Guangdong and Macao
Hong Kong on Monday began a five-day joint rescue drill with teams from Guangdong and Macao to test cross-border emergency coordination through a dedicated Green Channel. The mechanism is designed to facilitate the rapid cross-border deployment of rescue personnel and resources during major emergencies. According to the Security Bureau, the cross-border firefighting and rescue exercise is being held at the Fire and Ambulance Services Academy. Escorted by police on Monday morning, fire and rescue teams from Guangdong and Macao arrived at the academy via the Shenzhen Bay Port and the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Port. The authorities said multiple…
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Hongkongers can now receive monthly annuity payments in yuan in mainland: HKMCA
HKMC Annuity (HKMCA), a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation, announced on Monday that its customers can now choose to receive their guaranteed monthly annuity payments across the boundary via eligible bank accounts opened on the Chinese Mainland. Under the new arrangement, the company’s servicing bank will convert the Hong Kong dollar-denominated payments into yuan and remit the funds via Payment Connect, which links the mainland’s Internet Banking Payment System (IBPS) with Hong Kong’s Faster Payment System (FPS), the HKMCA said. The final yuan amount depends on the bank’s prevailing exchange rate at the time of transaction, with…
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Hong Kong serves as the premier springboard for mainland startups and unicorns: John Lee
Hong Kong serves as the premier springboard and strategic pivot for global supply chain deployment for mainland startups and unicorns to expand into internation market, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said on Monday. Speaking at the Global Unicorn Summit, Lee said that the city also acts as the preferred hub for exploring the mainland market and the golden gateway to unlocking opportunities in China for global top-tier tech firms. Connecting two ways and adding mutual value is Hong Kong’s unique position, as well as the exceptional value the city strives to bring to global businesses, Lee added. Last year, the…
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ICAC chief leads delegation to Vienna for UN anti-graft meeting
Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) Commissioner Danny Woo Ying-ming led a delegation to Vienna, Austria, on Monday to attend an anti-corruption meeting organized by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). During the trip, Woo will meet with the newly appointed Executive Director of the UNODC to discuss international anti-graft cooperation. He will also attend the Seventh Plenary Meeting of the UNODC’s Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities and host a workshop to exchange law enforcement experiences with counterparts from around the world. The delegation will return to Hong Kong on Friday (Aug 28).
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New Huanggang port nears opening with one-stop lane tests
The new Huanggang Port is the first border crossing between Hong Kong and Shenzhen to feature “Joint One-Stop” vehicle lanes. It is set to significantly streamline clearance procedures for cross-border private cars and tour buses through an “integrated information collection device,” authorities announced. The port’s design allows drivers to make a single stop on the same level, where an automated data collection kiosk simultaneously processes inspections and data capture from five border agencies—Hong Kong Customs, the Department of Health, the Immigration Department, Shenzhen Customs, and China Immigration Inspection. This system eliminates the need for multiple stops and repeated checks, substantially…
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Chris Tang and Shenzhen officials inspect new Huanggang Port
Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung and Shenzhen officials conducted an on-site inspection of preparatory work at the Hong Kong Port Area of the new Huanggang Port on Wednesday. During the visit, Tang and Shenzhen vice mayor Luo Huanghao co-chaired a meeting of the task force on cooperation in the planning and development of Hong Kong-Shenzhen boundary control points. In a social media post, Tang said both sides had agreed to finalize arrangements for the port’s opening once inspection facilities had been fully optimized and cross-boundary stress tests completed. He described the new Huanggang Port as a major infrastructure project…
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Qatar Airways Cargo relocates regional office to Hong Kong
Qatar Airways Cargo has relocated its regional office to Hong Kong, further strengthening the city’s airport as a major international air cargo hub, Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) said on Wednesday. The move was announced as AAHK signed a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Airways Cargo in Hong Kong to deepen cooperation in aviation development. The cargo carrier currently operates around 56 flights a week between Hong Kong International Airport and destinations across its global network, using both belly-hold capacity on passenger aircraft and dedicated freighter services. AAHK said Qatar Airways Cargo plans to expand its presence in Hong Kong…
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GZ-HK innovation center opens to spur GBA industrial transformation, says tech chief
The newly launched Guangzhou-Hong Kong New Quality Productivity Empowerment Centre is expected to accelerate industrial transformation by deepening cross-border innovation cooperation, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong said. Jointly established by the Hong Kong Productivity Council and the Guangzhou Municipal Development and Reform Commission, the center aims to put cooperation between the two cities on a more regular and institutionalized footing in areas including industry and innovation. Speaking at the opening ceremony on Wednesday, Sun said Guangzhou and Hong Kong shared the goal of promoting deeper integration between technological and industrial innovation, which would serve as key drivers…
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