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Free rides unite HK for Mid-Autumn Festival celebration Original
Chief Secretary for Administration Eric Chan Kwok-ki (second left) and CEO of Huatai Financial Holdings Levin Wang (second right), among other guests, pose for a photo during the opening ceremony of the annual "Hua Tai Light Rail Ding Ding Fun" event on Sept 24, 2026.
Lady White Snake breaks free of traditional mold Original
A scene from the Shanghai Grand Theatre-produced Lady White Snake, showing Wang Nianci as Green Snake and Su Hailu as Fa Hai locked in combat. The dance drama was the opening show of the Chinese Culture Festival 2026.(PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY) The legend of the White Snake has remained one of China’s most enduring folk tales.
Biz leaders applaud HK’s strategic plan for tech commercialization Original
People wait in line to obtain hard copies of the 2026 Policy Address and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's first-ever five-year plan outside the Home Affairs Enquiry Centre in Wan Chai on Sept 16, 2026.
HK orienteering challenge harnesses cultural heritage to drive young people’s growth Original
(From left) Vivienne Chiu, chief brand and communications officer of Bank of China Group Life Assurance (BOC Life); Wilson Tang Chee-ping, chief executive of BOC Life; Joyce Chan, director of The Hong Kong Award for Young People; and Janet Kung, event ambassador and ice climber, pose for a group photo during the press briefing of the “BOC Life Wild in the City Orienteering Challenge 2027” in Hong Kong on Sept 15, 2026.
Global collaboration urged to transform biotech innovation Original
Li Yichong, director of the Greater Bay Area International Clinical Trials Center (Bay Trial), delivers a speech at BIOHK 2026 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on Sept 10, 2026. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY) The ultimate challenge for life sciences today is how laboratory breakthroughs become lifesaving realities for patients, a leading bioscience strategist said at BIOHK 2026, Asia’s flagship annual biotechnology conference and exhibition, on Thursday.
Fashion fest reinforces Hong Kong as Asia’s top trendy hub Original
Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui (center on stage) poses for a group photo with officials, designers and models during a fashion show that marks the opening of the Hong Kong Fashion Fest at the Hong Kong Palace Museum on Sept 1, 2026. (PHOTO/HKSAR GOVERNMENT) The third edition of the Hong Kong Fashion Fest was unveiled at Hong Kong Palace Museum on Monday, underscoring the city’s commitment to becoming Asia’s premier fashion design capital.
HK to boost international integration of Chinese medicine Original
Vincent Chung Chi-ho (at podium), commissioner of Chinese Medicine Development at the Health Bureau, speaks during the opening of the 25th International Conference of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine and Health Products at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on Aug 13, 2026.
HKSAR can contribute to ‘Health China’ in 15th Five-Year Plan Original
Chiang Chun-yuan, vice-chairman of the Centre for China and Globalization Hong Kong Council and an adviser to the University of Hong Kong’s School of Chinese Medicine. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY) With an efficient dual-track healthcare system that bridges Eastern and Western medical practices, Hong Kong has the potential to contribute significantly to the “Healthy China” initiative in the national 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30), according to prominent medical doctor Chiang Chun-yuan.
Living, growing with AI Original
Artificial intelligence has become an indispensable force in shaping and building business. As Iris Muk reports, the technology has been pivotal in driving drug development from academic feats to commercialization and industrialization in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. The “double 10 rule” — a decade-long development cycle paired with a $1 billion investment — was what pharmaceutical developers used to have to put up with when creating new drugs.
Building trust – accountants’ key role in charting SAR’s five-year blueprint Original
Stephen Law Cheuk-kin, president of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants Hong Kong’s inaugural isn’t just an economic growth blueprint – it’s a strategic framework spanning finance, innovation, tax and professional services that’ll define how the city integrates with the nation’s broader development over the next half-decade, says prominent accountant Stephen Law Cheuk-kin.
Pioneering cultural exchange explores heritage, innovation in experiential theater Original
Danny Yung (center), artistic director laureate of Zuni Icosahedron, and Liu Xiaoyi (first right), a Singaporean director and artist, talk to a performer during a rehearsal at the Hong Kong Institute of Contemporary Culture Lee Shau Kee School of Creativity’s multimedia theater on July 11, 2026.
Strategic partnership to enhance clinical research, talent in Greater Bay Area
In this photo released on July 8, 2026, officials pose for a photo during the signing of a collaboration agreement between the Greater Bay Area International Clinical Trial Institute and biotechnology company Amgen in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
Strategic partnership to enhance clinical research, talent in Greater Bay Area
In this photo released on July 8, 2026, officials pose for a photo during the signing of a collaboration agreement between the Greater Bay Area International Clinical Trial Institute and biotechnology company Amgen in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
HK braces for heavy rain as strong winds persist Original
In this file photo dated July 3, 2026, residents struggle to walk amid heavy rain in Hong Kong’s Tung Chung neighborhood, with typhoon signal No 1 in force due to tropical storm Maysak. (ADAM LAM / CHINA DAILY) A thunderstorm area associated with an active southerly airstream is affecting the eastern part of Hong Kong on Monday, with heavy rainfall and thunderstorms expected shortly.
Hong Kong celebrates 29th anniversary with citywide festive offers Original
This photo, taken from Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po's social media page, shows Chan (second right) posing for a photo at a restaurant in the city on July 1, 2026. On , the city celebrated with special offers and services to enhance the festive atmosphere. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said on social media that nearly 3,500 restaurants and businesses offered special deals on Wednesday, sharing the joy with the public.
China ‘emerging a global leader’ in biotech business Original
Liu Da, managing director of the CR-CP Life Science Fund and chairman of the Hong Kong Life Sciences Investment Association, speaks during a conference about pharmaceutical investment in 2026. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY) China’s has advanced from being a follower to a peer and, in some areas, a world leader, according to Liu Da – managing director of the CR-CP Life Science Fund and chairman of the Hong Kong Life Sciences Investment Association.
Cambridge honors top CUHK scientist with prestigious doctorate degree Original
This photo shows Dennis Lo Yuk-ming, vice-chancellor and president of the Chinese University of Hong Kong. (PHOTO / CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG) Dennis Lo Yuk-ming, vice-chancellor and president of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, was awarded an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Medical Science by the University of Cambridge on Thursday — the first Hong Kong scientist to receive this distinction.
Record HK delegation showcases life sciences edge in San Diego Original
A welcoming event for the Hong Kong delegation to the BIO International Convention 2026 is in progress in San Diego on June 21, 2026. (PHOTO / HKSAR GOVERNMENT) A record delegation from Hong Kong, comprising 41 biotech firms and researchers, made an impactful showcase at – the world's largest biotechnology event – held in the city of San Diego in the United States from Tuesday to Thursday.
HK set to launch seamless e-channel at HZMB Thursday Original
Travelers use automated immigration clearance service at the Zhuhai land port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge on Jan 6, 2026. (PHOTO / XINHUA) Hong Kong will launch its first Seamless e-Channel service at the control point on Thursday in a move to enhance smart border clearance.
Pioneering experimental theater festival to debut in Hong Kong in July Original
A poster for the "Festival of Meeting of Gods"—an experimental theatre festival that is set to be hosted at Hong Kong Chiu Kee Creative College’s multimedia theater in July. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY) A pioneering experimental art festival featuring seven new contemporary theater productions by artists from across Asia and Europe is set to debut at Hong Kong Chiu Kee Creative College’s multimedia theater next month.
WHO stresses traditional medicine's role in modern healthcare at HK meeting Original
Director of Health Ronald Lam Man-kin delivers a speech during the fifth World Health Organization expert meeting on the development of the international herbal pharmacopoeia, Hong Kong, June 16, 2026.
'Atomic architect' shares journey from curiosity to Nobel Prize at HKU Original
Nobel laureate Andre Geim speaks during his inaugural lecture as chair professor in the Department of Physics of the University of Hong Kong on June 9, 2026. (PHOTO / HKU) Nobel laureate Andre Geim shared his unpredictable academic journey to become a renowned “atomic architect” during an inaugural lecture at the University of Hong Kong on Tuesday. His story, characterized by curiosity, missteps, and serendipity, was presented in a lecture titled "Random Walk to Graphene".
Female trio breathes new life into Lady Macbeth
Sichuan Opera artist Tian Mansha performs during a Zuni Icosahedron-produced show that treats the morally ambiguous Shakespearean character of Lady Macbeth with empathy. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY) Staged at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre in April, Lady Macbeth ~ Poetry brought together three iconic female artists.
Female trio breathes new life into Lady Macbeth
Sichuan Opera artist Tian Mansha, guqin player Wu Na and poet Zhai Yongming came together for a Zuni Icosahedron-produced show that treats the morally ambiguous Shakespearean character of Lady Macbeth with empathy. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY) Staged at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre in April, Lady Macbeth ~ Poetry brought together three iconic female artists.
Industry-academia synergy sparks rise of HK unicorns Original
President of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Nancy Ip Yuk-yu (third right) and Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong (second right) visit a booth of a start-up company at the HKUST's Unicorn Day on June 2, 2026.
HK’s financial strength fosters global stability, growth Original
This Feb 15, 2026, photo taken from near the Peak shows the Hong Kong skyline. (SHAMIM ASHRAF / CHINA DAILY) Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu underscored the city's commitment to fostering multilateral cooperation and sharing the benefits of global stability and growth at the Ninth World Finance Forum Annual Conference and Dialogue of Continents 2026 High-Level Seminar on Thursday.
Peking University forum highlights AI, strategic development in HK Original
Starry Lee Wai-king (center), president of the Legislative Council, poses for a group photo with the attendees of the "2026 Yanyuan Galleria Hong Kong Forum" in Hong Kong on May 17, 2026. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY) Tech leaders and academic experts joined the alumni of Peking University Alumni Association Hong Kong (PKUAAHK) at a forum to discuss the frontiers of artificial intelligence and explore the role of Peking University spirit in advancing the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
HK eyes industry-academia synergy in Germany visit Original
Chief Secretary for Administration Eric Chan Kwok-ki (second right) visits RWTH Aachen University with a staff member and the Hong Kong delegation in Germany on May 18, 2026. (PHOTO / HKSAR GOVERNMENT) Chief Secretary for Administration Eric Chan Kwok-ki, who’s visiting Germany, said on Monday he’s optimistic that higher education and cutting-edge research can jointly propel industrial advancement.
HK activates Ebola virus alert level; no local cases recorded Original
Health officers of the Centre for Health Protection conduct health screenings for passengers arriving on flights from Africa at the airport, Hong Kong, May 17, 2026.
HK artists shine at Venice Biennale with ‘Fermata’ exhibition
From right, Maria Mok, director of the Hong Kong Museum of Art; participating artists Kingsley Ng and Angel Hui; Prudence Ma, curator from Hong Kong Museum of Art, pose for a photo during the opening ceremony of the "Fermata: Hong Kong in Venice" exhibition, on May 8, 2026.
HK artists shine at Venice Biennale with ‘Fermata’ exhibition
From right, Maria Mok, director of the Hong Kong Museum of Art; participating artists Kingsley Ng and Angel Hui; Prudence Ma, curator from Hong Kong Museum of Art, pose for a photo during the opening ceremony of the "Fermata: Hong Kong in Venice" exhibition, on May 8, 2026.
HK braced for nearly 1m mainland visitors in Labor Day Golden Week Original
Tourists visit the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront in Hong Kong, on Feb 23, 2026. (ADAM LAM / CHINA DAILY) The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is gearing up for the Labor Day Golden Week holiday from May 1 to 5, with around 980,000 visitors expected from the Chinese mainland, a 7 percent increase from last year, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said on Sunday.
HK’s status as world’s second-largest biotech funding hub highlighted in US Original
Elania Luk, director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) in Washington, DC, addresses a briefing hosted by the HKETO to provide details on the latest opportunities in Hong Kong's life and health sciences industry on April 24, 2026. (PHOTO / HKSAR GOVERNMENT) Hong Kong’s status as the world’s second-largest biotech funding hub was highlighted during an investment briefing in Washington DC on Friday.
Wang Fuk Court fire temperatures reached 800°C Original
Residents stand in front of the buildings ravaged by a massive fire in Wang Fuk Court housing estate in Hong Kong's Tai Po district on March 24, 2026. (EDMOND TANG / CHINA DAILY) HONG KONG – Temperatures reached as high as 800 degrees Celsius in some units of Wang Fuk Court when a fire broke out at the residential complex in November last year, a committee tasked with investigating the deadly blaze reported on Tuesday.
HK hosts intl paddleball tournament, drawing over 140 elite players Original
Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Rosanna Law Shuk-pui (sixth left) and Sun Hung Kai Properties Executive Director Adam Kai-fai Kwok (fifth left), together with guests and players, pose for a photo during the FIP Bronze Go Park Hong Kong tournament, Hong Kong, March 21, 2026. (PHOTO / GO PARK SAI SHA) An international paddleball tournament kicked off in Sai Sha on Saturday, offering free public access and drawing 146 elite players from over 25 countries and regions.
Dutch life sciences sector courts China as Hong Kong steps up role as biotech bridge Original
Hans Schikan, leader of a Dutch life sciences delegation to China, speaks during an interview with China Daily at the Consulate General of the Netherlands in Hong Kong, on March 17, 2026. IRIS MUK / CHINA DAILY The Netherlands is turning its sights to China’s fast-growing biotechnology industry, hoping to forge closer partnerships that can help advance its ambition of becoming a global leader in life sciences by 2040 — with Hong Kong emerging as a key intermediary in that effort.
HK unveils new railway standards to boost efficiency, innovation Original
(From left) Assistant Director of Railways of Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, Chan Yiu-hon; Deputy Director of Highways Richard Ng Chin-hung; Director of Highways Tony Yau Kwok-ting; Commissioner for Northern Metropolis Railways, Raymond Ip, pose for a photo during the announcement ceremony of the Hong Kong Railway Standards and the Railway Checking Unit, in Hong Kong on Feb 23, 2026.
HK considers bookings, fees for nature spots amid overcrowding concerns Original
This photo, published by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) on its Facebook page, shows the camping situation at one of the nature spots in Hong Kong on Feb 22, 2026. Authorities in Hong Kong are considering implementing a booking system or charging fees for access to the nature spots following reports of overcrowding last week.
HK to accelerate reforms to attract more innovative companies Original
Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po speaks at the Year of the Horse market opening ceremony at the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) Connect Hall on Feb 20, 2026 (PHOTO / HKSAR GOVERNMENT) The Hong Kong stock market will continue to accelerate reforms to support innovative and high-growth companies as well as overseas companies to list in the special administrative region, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said on Friday.
HK to welcome CNY with spectacular fireworks show Original
This illustration shows the preview image of scene two titled "Vision of Harmony", as part of the 2026 Chinese New Year fireworks display in Hong Kong. (PHOTO / HKSAR GOVERNMENT) Hong Kong is set to mark the Year of the Horse with a fireworks display over Victoria Harbour at 8 pm on Feb 18, marking the second day of the Chinese New Year.
HK sees decline in criminal cases in 2025, down 5.9% from 2024 Original
In 2025, Hong Kong reported a total of 89,137 criminal cases, marking a 5.9 percent decrease from the previous year, Hong Kong’s Commissioner of Police Joe Chow Yat-ming said on Tuesday. During a Legislative Council meeting on law and order in Hong Kong in 2025, Chow said that violent crimes had also seen a 15.9 percent decline, at 8,823 cases.
AIIB chief urges stronger multilateral ties amid economic uncertainty Original
President and Chair of the Board of Directors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank Zou Jiayi speaks on a plenary session at the Asian Financial Forum 2026 in Hong Kong, on Jan 26, 2026. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) President Zou Jiayi stressed the critical role of multilateral cooperation in sustaining long-term investment and supporting shared growth amid rising global economic uncertainty during a financial forum in Hong Kong on Monday.
Bridging East and West for a cure
CHINA DAILY After undergoing Western medical treatment, Chris Li was relieved to find his tests for COVID-19 showing up negative. But despite a gradual recovery, the symptoms associated with "long COVID" persisted for weeks, even months — a stubborn cough, a parched throat, and phlegm that he struggled to clear from his respiratory passages. Although the symptoms gradually began to wane, fatigue crept in, casting a shadow over Li's daily life.
Bridging East and West for a cure
As development of traditional Chinese medicine gains steam, it is striving for wider recognition through established practices and high healthcare standards. As Iris Muk reports, Hong Kong, with its rich TCM heritage, aims to be a global hub for the therapy’s modernization and internationalization. After undergoing Western medical treatment, Chris Li was relieved to find his tests for COVID-19 showing up negative.
HK to promote its advantages as I&T center at CES in Las Vegas Original
Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong speaks at the Hong Kong Science Summit on Dec 12, 2025. (PHOTO / HKSAR GOVERNMENT) The Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTPC) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will organize the largest-ever Hong Kong I&T delegation of 61 enterprises to join the Consumer Electronics Show 2026 (CES 2026) in Las Vegas.
HK set to expand no-smoking areas, double fine to HK$3,000
Officers from the Tobacco and Alcohol Control Office distribute pamphlets on the relevant tobacco control measures to tourists in Tsim Sha Tsui. (PHOTO / HKSAR GOVERNMENT) Hong Kong is doubling its fine for smoking offenses to HK$3,000 (approximately $385) while designating more no-smoking areas starting on New Year’s Day, according to the Department of Health.
HK supports nation’s Japan policy, advises travelers to exercise caution
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government supports the nation’s diplomatic policy toward Japan, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said on Monday after attending a seminar on key insights into the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China’s fourth plenary session. “The Japanese leader’s blatant and extremely erroneous remarks about the Taiwan region have hurt the feelings of the Chinese people and challenged the post-war international order.
HK supports nation’s Japan policy, advises travelers to exercise caution
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government supports the nation’s diplomatic policy toward Japan, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said on Monday after attending a seminar on key insights into the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China’s fourth plenary session. “The Japanese leader’s blatant and extremely erroneous remarks about the Taiwan region have hurt the feelings of the Chinese people and challenged the post-war international order.
Summit highlights China’s tech role
Digital economy, green transition, and global Chinese diaspora to contribute to ASEAN’s growth China’s pivotal role and advancements in global digitalization and sustainable development, particularly in cooperation with Malaysia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states, were emphasized at a key regional summit.
Security secretary considers banning two ‘subversive’ organizations in HK
Published: 20:41, November 24, 2025 | Updated: 20:44, November 24, 2025 Security secretary considers banning two ‘subversive’ organizations in HK Two organizations face potential bans, as Hong Kong Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung considers prohibiting their operations due to accusations that they are attempting to subvert state power, a spokesman from the Security Bureau announced on Monday.
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