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China's innovative therapies lead new cancer battle
In July, a 59-year-old gastric cancer patient flew from New Zealand to Shanghai to have blood drawn for a world-leading China-developed treatment that targets solid tumors. Shanghai-based biopharmaceutical company CARsgen Therapeutics Holdings' satri-cel (satricabtagene autoleucel) treatment uses chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy.
China's innovative therapies lead new cancer battle
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HK athletes bag three silvers, two bronzes Original
Matthew Lai Cheuk-nam competes during the men's squash team event at the 20th Asian Games in Japan on Oct 1, 2026. (PHOTO/SPORTS FEDERATION & OLYMPIC COMMITTEE OF HONG KONG, CHINA) Hong Kong athletes bagged three silver and two bronze medals at cycling track, sailing, and squash events of in Japan on Thursday, at least two more medals in tennis are expected later. Hong Kong’s medal tally now stands at 41 — five gold, 16 silver and 20 bronze, as of Thursday afternoon.
Lau grabs HKSAR’s first medal at 20th Asian Games Original
In this file photo dated Aug 8, 2025, Grace Lau Mo-sheung of Hong Kong, China poses after the awarding ceremony for the women's kata final of Karate at The World Games 2025 in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan province. (SPORTS FEDERATION & OLYMPIC COMMITTEE OF HONG KONG, CHINA) Hong Kong karate athlete Grace Lau Mo-sheung on Sunday won a silver in the karate women’s individual kata event -- the first medal for the city at the 2026 Asian Games being held in Japan’s Aichi-Nagoya.
HK leaders pay tribute at vigil for Tung Chee-hwa Original
Political leaders, including (from front) Tam Yiu-chung, Brave Chan Yung and Wong Ying-ho from the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong and President of the Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions Stanley Ng, arrive to pay tribute to the city’s first chief executive Tung Chee-hwa, who died on Sept 8, 2026 at the age of 89, at the Hong Kong Funeral Home in North Point, Hong Kong, on Sept 19, 2026.
HK’s five-year plan took a leaf from mainland’s experiences Original
Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu speaks during a question-and-answer session with lawmakers regarding the first five-year plan and 2026 Policy Address at the Legislative Council in Hong Kong on Sept 17, 2026.
New era in cancer fight Original
Medical innovation has pushed China to the forefront in the battle against one of the most dreaded killer diseases, cancer, with homegrown therapies and drugs winning worldwide recognition and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region serving as a launchpad for their global expansion. Shadow Li reports.
Chinese smart manufacturing a big hit across Asia Original
Chinese enterprises have deepened their footprint abroad, particularly in Southeast Asia, with automation processes based on their domestic models, and they are seeing results. Shadow Li reports. Rows of robotic arms work tirelessly and orderly in KFM’s Malaysia factory. (SHADOW LI / CHINA DAILY) In Penang, Malaysia, rows of robotic machinery churn out metal cases for server cabinets at a factory run by Hong Kong enterprise KFM Kingdom Holdings.
HK, M'sia manufacturers ink deal to boost smart production, collaboration Original
Mohamed Butt (front, right), executive director of the Hong Kong Productivity Council, signed a memorandum of understanding with Yeoh Oon Tean (front, left), CEO of the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing during the Malaysia-Hong Kong Industrial Partnership Forum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on April 20, 2026.
Brainy feat Original
Genome sequencing and clinical trials are helping brain cancer patients in Hong Kong SAR to live longer. As Shadow Li reports, closer collaboration within the Greater Bay Area will turn the region into a world clinical trials hub. Glioblastoma — a malignant form of brain cancer — is among the deadliest diseases worldwide with patients under treatment given 12 to 15 months to live, or just four months for those not being treated. But some Hong Kong patients are beating the odds.
HK’s NPC deputies vow action, share views on Ding’s expectations Original
Representatives of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to the National People’s Congress meet the press at a hotel in Beijing, China, where they are staying during this year's two sessions, March 7, 2026.
China’s battle against rare diseases gets pat on the back Original
Undated file photo of CUHK Medical Centre. (PHOTO / CUHK MEDICAL CENTRE) Celebrated global clinical geneticist Kym Boycott has painted a rosy picture of medical development in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, praising China’s strengths in getting clinical trials off the ground in a fast and affordable manner to deal with rare diseases. She spoke in an interview with China Daily on the sidelines of the at Hong Kong’s Science Park in November last year.
From poison to wonder cure
Hong Kong hematologist, Professor Kwong Yok-lam. [Photo provided to CHINA DAILY] Editor's note: The future belongs to those who dare to shape it. In this series, China Daily highlights the bold thinkers and doers transforming industries and breaking barriers. Meet Kwong Yok-lam, an eminent Hong Kong hematologist known for developing oral-ATO, the city's first homegrown anticancer drug derived from arsenic trioxide.
From poison to wonder cure Original
Hong Kong’s first homegrown anti-cancer drug has saved hundreds of lives. Shadow Li talks to Professor Kwong Yok-lam about his 30-year journey to develop the treatment. Hong Kong hematologist, Professor Kwong Yok-lam. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY) Editor’s note: The future belongs to those who dare to shape it. In this series, China Daily highlights the bold thinkers and doers transforming industries and breaking barriers.
The heroes of Tai Po
Members of the Disaster Victims Identification Unit enter Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong, Nov 28, 2025. (PHOTO / XINHUA) As a deadly fire raged through a housing estate in Hong Kong on Nov 26, firefighters immediately rushed to the front, risking their lives for the benefit of their fellow citizens. Shadow Li speaks with the heroes who faced the city's most ferocious blaze. Fireman Lee Ho-wah knew he had a decision to make.
Nation grieves, rallies after blaze
Deadly Hong Kong fire sees mainlanders, government, and businesses offer swift support to the city The fire scene at Wang Fuk Court as efforts to quell the blaze continued on Nov 27, 2025. (PARKER ZHENG / CHINA DAILY) Mainlanders have joined their compatriots in Hong Kong in an outpouring of grief and support as investigations and relief efforts continue into the fatal fire that ravaged Wang Fuk Court on Nov 26.
Nation rallies in grief, support after Hong Kong fire Original
Mainlanders, government, businesses quick to offer assistance Mainlanders have joined their compatriots in Hong Kong in an outpouring of grief and support as investigations and relief efforts continue into the fatal fire that ravaged on Wednesday. As of 4 pm local time on Sunday, the fire at the residential complex in Tai Po had left 146 dead, according to Hong Kong police.
Good Samaritans rush to aid victims of Hong Kong residential block fire
HONG KONG : Hundreds and thousands of volunteers of different ages, occupations, and locations have flocked to the Tai Po district of Hong Kong, after the news of a deadly blaze, which engulfed seven residential blocks, gripped the hearts of people across and beyond Hong Kong. Since early Thursday morning, these good Samaritans — including elderly residents, college students, mainland students studying in Hong Kong, and young mothers — have been arriving at temporary shelters in the neighborhood.
Tai Po fire death toll hits 146 as search at two more blocks ends
The death toll from the deadly blaze at Wang Fuk Court in has climbed to 146 after 18 more bodies were found on Sunday, according to the police. Most of the bodies were recovered in Wang Tai House -- one of the two most severely damaged blocks in the eight-tower residential complex. They were found inside apartments and on staircases and rooftops. The police did not rule out the possibility of finding more victims.
150 still unaccounted for, search of 2 blocks ends
The Hong Kong police force’s Disaster Victim Identification Unit has completed searching Wang Yan House and Wang Tao House at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, both of which were relatively less affected by , the authorities said on Saturday. No more bodies had been found during the search of the two blocks. Instead, three cats and a turtle were rescued. So far, 150 people remain unaccounted for.
HK in mourning as search for missing fire victims goes on Original
About 600 officers from the Hong Kong Police Force’s Disaster Victim Identification Unit arrived at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po around noon on Saturday to continue the search for those still listed as missing in the city’s deadliest fire on record. They will try to gather evidence for the investigation into the blaze that devastated seven of the eight blocks in the residential complex. The officers, all dressed in white gowns and helmets, entered the buildings and got straight down to work.
150 still unaccounted for, search of 2 blocks ends
The Hong Kong police force’s Disaster Victim Identification Unit has completed searching Wang Yan House and Wang Tao House at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, both of which were relatively less affected by , the authorities said on Saturday. No more bodies had been found during the search of the two blocks. Instead, three cats and a turtle were rescued. So far, 150 people remain unaccounted for.
Hong Kong mourns those killed in tower fire tragedy Original
HONG KONG - Hong Kong's deadliest blaze in decades, which has claimed 128 lives so far in a housing estate in Tai Po district, has been fully extinguished after a 43-hour battle. Some 200 people remain unaccounted for. That includes 89 bodies that have not yet been identified. In the latest development, officials announced additional relief of HK$200,000 ($25,700) for each victim's family and HK$50,000 per affected household.
From mainland, with love!
When Faye Jiang and her colleagues learned that volunteers were needed to help residents in Tai Po’s fire-hit area, they swiftly organized a relief effort. On Thursday, they brought necessities such as socks, disposable underwear, fruit and drinks for the residents. The decision to help was made without hesitation after they had arrived at their Admiralty office that morning. They pooled HK$30,000 ($3,854) to purchase supplies and rented a van to deliver them to the site.
From mainland, with love!
When Faye Jiang and her colleagues learned that volunteers were needed to help residents in Tai Po’s fire-hit area, they swiftly organized a relief effort. On Thursday, they brought necessities such as socks, disposable underwear, fruit and drinks for the residents. The decision to help was made without hesitation after they had arrived at their Admiralty office that morning. They pooled HK$30,000 ($3,854) to purchase supplies and rented a van to deliver them to the site.
A long healing journey
From distribution of essentials to blood donations, community rushes to aid victims of Tai Po fire Countless volunteers of different ages, occupations, and backgrounds have flocked to Hong Kong’s Tai Po district following a devastating blaze that has touched the hearts of people across and beyond Hong Kong.
A long healing journey
From distribution of essentials to blood donations, community rushes to aid victims of Tai Po fire Countless volunteers of different ages, occupations, and backgrounds have flocked to Hong Kong’s Tai Po district following a devastating blaze that has touched the hearts of people across and beyond Hong Kong.
All-out relief effort underway for Tai Po blaze victim Original
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu announced on Thursday a series of measures in response to the deadly Tai Po blaze, including the establishment of a HK$300 million ($38.6 million) relief fund for affected residents, handing out a cash subsidy of HK$10,000 to each of the displaced families, providing 1,800 apartments to accommodate the affected, and creating a road map for replacing bamboo scaffolding in the city.
Good Samaritans rush to aid victims of Tai Po fire
Hundreds and thousands of volunteers of different ages, occupations, and locations have flocked to the Tai Po district of Hong Kong, after the news of a deadly blaze, which engulfed seven residential blocks, gripped the hearts of people across and beyond Hong Kong. Since early Thursday morning, these good Samaritans — including elderly residents, college students, mainland students studying in Hong Kong, and young mothers — have been arriving at temporary shelters in the neighborhood.
Aid in full swing for thousands affected
Shelters and volunteers assist displaced families amid citywide rescue efforts Massive community support has poured in to assist thousands of residents affected by the deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po district on Wednesday, joining the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government’s full-scale relief efforts. The blaze, which started around 2:51 pm, had caused 36 deaths as of midnight, with 279 people reported missing.
Good Samaritans rush to aid victims of Tai Po fire
Hundreds and thousands of volunteers of different ages, occupations, and locations have flocked to the Tai Po district of Hong Kong, after the news of a deadly blaze, which engulfed seven residential blocks, gripped the hearts of people across and beyond Hong Kong. Since early Thursday morning, these good Samaritans — including elderly residents, college students, mainland students studying in Hong Kong, and young mothers — have been arriving at temporary shelters in the neighborhood.
Aid in full swing for thousands affected
Shelters and volunteers assist displaced families amid citywide rescue efforts Massive community support has poured in to assist thousands of residents affected by the deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po district on Wednesday, joining the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government’s full-scale relief efforts. The blaze, which started around 2:51 pm, had caused 36 deaths as of midnight, with 279 people reported missing.
LegCo polling to last 16 hours, with designated stations for spl groups
Polling for the upcoming will commence at 7:30 am and end at 11:30 pm on Dec 7, two hours longer than the last time in 2021. In addition to 615 general polling stations, to encourage voting, the government has, for the first time, introduced designated polling stations for elderly, disabled, medical staff, ethnic minorities and civil servants and disciplined services personnel on duty.
LegCo polling to last 16 hours, with designated stations for spl groups
Polling for the upcoming will commence at 7:30 am and end at 11:30 pm on Dec 7, two hours longer than the last time in 2021. In addition to 615 general polling stations, to encourage voting, the government has, for the first time, introduced designated polling stations for elderly, disabled, medical staff, ethnic minorities and civil servants and disciplined services personnel on duty.
HK cyclist defends her crown at National Games, winning HK’s second gold Original
Hong Kong cyclist Lee Sze-wing on Sunday defended her title in the Women's Road Cycling Individual at the 15th National Games, bringing the city’s medal tally to two golds for this games so far. The 138.7-kilometer race, which took place in Zhuhai, saw about 100 cyclists competing. The competition grew fiercer in the last 10 km. Lee, who had managed to maintain a favorable position, fully showcased her ability to sprint, passing the finish line at 3 hours 19 minutes and 54 seconds.
15th National Games open with HK, Macao, GD delegates side by side Original
As the grand finale of the 15th National Games opening ceremony, the Hong Kong and Macao delegations entered the stadium side by side with their Guangdong counterparts on Sunday at the Guangdong Olympic Sports Center in Guangzhou. The audience made a resounding ovation when the three delegations made their appearance.
HK’s genome project uncovers world’s new disease
Hong Kong’s first large-scale genome sequencing project has completed its target in advance by having recruited 52,000 patients so far, with a case leading to the revelation of a previously undocumented disease — a strong testament to the genome data base’s contribution to human genomic medicine.
HK’s genome project uncovers world’s new disease
Hong Kong’s first large-scale genome sequencing project has completed its target in advance by having recruited 52,000 patients so far, with a case leading to the revelation of a previously undocumented disease — a strong testament to the genome data base’s contribution to human genomic medicine.
National pride lights up Hong Kong Original
Hong Kong residents and mainland tourists immersed themselves in National Day celebrations across the city, enjoying a variety of activities — from boarding national navy warships to watching fireworks displays. A major highlight this year was the three-day port call by two People’s Liberation Army warships — the training ship Qi Jiguang and the landing ship Yimengshan. About 11,000 residents are expected to tour the ships during open-house events on Wednesday and Thursday.
Officials evacuate 6,000 ppl after 450-kg wartime bomb discovered in HK
Officials are racing to evacuate about 6,000 people from 18 buildings before 11 pm on Friday after a live 450-kilogram wartime bomb was unearthed on a construction site in Hong Kong’s Quarry Bay. The bomb was uncovered in the afternoon at the construction site on Pan Hoi Street. Police officers and members of the district’s community care teams immediately started to advise residents of nearby buildings to move to a safe place.
Robotic stylist
Hair transplants using AI robots have emerged as a multibillion-dollar business as hair loss among younger people becomes more prevalent. The Chinese mainland market is seeing a boom, with key industry players looking to expand overseas. Shadow Li reports from Hong Kong. Editor’s note: Embodied artificial intelligence robots are revolutionizing industries worldwide. China’s homegrown AI-powered hair transplant robot is gaining traction, breaking a decade-long monopoly by a US-developed robot.
Speech competition bridges cross-cultural dialogue among Asia-Pacific youth Original
Young orators from the Asia-Pacific region took the stage on Saturday to build cross-cultural dialogue amid growing geopolitical complexities as the curtain came down on the 7th Belt and Road Youth English Speaking Competition Southeast Asian Region held at the prestigious Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok. Each of the two categories saw the birth of the champion, first and second runners-up from a field of 36 contestants to become the voice of the Asia-Pacific region.
The answer to climate change
Carbon capture, utilization and storage has emerged as a worldwide practice to check greenhouse gas emissions amid global warming. As part of the process, a Hong Kong scientist is testing out how carbon dioxide technology could be use to reshape industries and for space exploration. Shadow Li reports from Hong Kong.
The answer to climate change
Carbon capture, utilization and storage has emerged as a worldwide practice to check greenhouse gas emissions amid global warming. As part of the process, a Hong Kong scientist is testing out how carbon dioxide technology could be used to reshape industries and for space exploration. Shadow Li reports from Hong Kong.
Hong Kong braves Typhoon Wipha Original
Hong Kong battened down on Sunday, with its weather watchdog hoisting a No 10 hurricane signal — the highest warning level for the city — as edged closer to the territory, bringing squally showers and strong winds, and forcing the suspension of public transport services, as well as the closure of shops, classes, piers and wetland parks.
2025 FISU: HK bags two more bronzes, ranks 12th in medals tally Original
Hong Kong has raked in two bronze medals at the in Germany, ranking 12th in the overall medals tally on Sunday, with one gold and three bronzes. The two bronze medals were clinched in table tennis and fencing. Hong Kong’s female table tennis e team -- Kong Tsz-lam, Lee Hoi-man, Ng Wing-lam and Wong Hoi-tung – secured a bronze after losing the semifinal 1-3 to Japan.
HK hoists T10 hurricane signal; one man injured
The hoisted the No. 10 hurricane signal on Sunday morning as Typhoon Wipha lashed the city, with one person injured and hundreds of flights cancelled or suspended. The observatory issued the T10 signal at 9:20 am, warning that winds with mean speeds of 118 kilometers per hour or more were expected as Wipha edged closer to Hong Kong.
Miracles in operation
Embodied artificial intelligence robots are revolutionizing industries worldwide. Hong Kong, aiming to be a global medical technology hub, is leveraging AI-powered surgical robots in the operating room to shatter the limits of human precision. Shadow Li reports from Hong Kong. Editor’s note: As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly important in the international race to get ahead, embodied AI could be the next big thing.
Miracles in operation
Embodied artificial intelligence robots are revolutionizing industries worldwide. Hong Kong, aiming to be a global medical technology hub, is leveraging AI-powered surgical robots in the operating room to shatter the limits of human precision. Shadow Li reports from Hong Kong. Editor’s note: As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly important in the international race to get ahead, embodied AI could be the next big thing.
Deep-sea vault built to capture CO2
Carbon storage project beneath South China Sea set to secure millions of tons of greenhouse gas Editor's note: In this series, Greener Visions, China Daily delves into the research, development and implementation of cutting-edge carbon technologies in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, aiming to cut emissions and achieve carbon neutrality.
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