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Opinion | President's talk shows HK the way forward

On the 25th anniversary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's establishment, President Xi Jinping delivered an extremely timely and important talk on the practice and future of "one country, two systems" (OCTS) in Hong Kong as well as on the way Hong Kong can promote prosperity, stability, and development.

07 03,2022 18:26

Opinion | President's talk shows HK the way forward

Hong Kong

Ingrid Yeung: Home vaccination service in full swing to help those in need

Hong Kong's Secretary for the Civil Service Ingrid Yeung, visited the Central Command Centre (CCC) of the COVID-19 Vaccination Programme and the Community Vaccination Centre (CVC) at Kwun Chung Sports Centre this morning (July 3) to inspect the operation and vaccination arrangement of CVCs after the typhoon.

07 03,2022 17:39

Ingrid Yeung: Home vaccination service in full swing to help those in need

Hong Kong

Coronavirus | HK sees 1,828 new virus cases

Hong Kong on Saturday (July 3) reported 1,828 new COVID-19 infections, including 1,681 locally-transmitted cases and 147 imported ones, said Dr. Au Ka-wing of the Center for Health Protection. The local cases included 437 PCR test-confirmed cases and 1,244 self-declared positive cases.

07 03,2022 16:55

Coronavirus | HK sees 1,828 new virus cases

Hong Kong

John Lee 'already has new ideas' to improve land and housing supply

Land and housing problems have plagued Hong Kong for years, and the average waiting time for public housing is now as long as 6.1 years. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said in a television program today (July 3) that one of his policy objectives is to keep the waiting time for public housing from increasing. He also revealed that he already has new ideas to increase housing supply, in terms of land sources and construction methods, pending discussions with the team and pragmatic studies before launching.

07 03,2022 16:04

John Lee 'already has new ideas' to improve land and housing supply

Hong Kong

HKO lowers storm warning to Standby Signal No 1

The Observatory said Sunday (July 3) afternoon that it has lowered the Strong Wind Signal No 3, which had been in place in the wake of Typhoon Chaba.

07 03,2022 15:04

HKO lowers storm warning to Standby Signal No 1

Business

Google to delete location history of visits to abortion clinics

Alphabet Inc's (GOOGL.O) Google will delete location data showing when users visit an abortion clinic, the online search giant said on Friday, following concern that a digital trail could inform law enforcement if an individual terminates a pregnancy illegally.

07 03,2022 14:18

Google to delete location history of visits to abortion clinics

Hong Kong

HK keeps tracing COVID-19 through sewage surveillance

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government said on Saturday that it will distribute 290,000 COVID-19 rapid antigen test (RAT) kits as part of a follow-up on the recent detection of the COVID-19 virus in sewage samples.

07 03,2022 13:39

HK keeps tracing COVID-19 through sewage surveillance

Hong Kong

Paul Chan: Xi's remarks reinforce confidence in 'one country, two systems'

HK's Financial Secretary Paul Chan said in a blog post today (July 3) that President Xi's speech was full of deep feelings for Hong Kong, reinforced the confidence of all sectors in "one country, two systems" and pointed out the direction of Hong Kong's future development.

07 03,2022 13:06

Paul Chan: Xi's remarks reinforce confidence in 'one country, two systems'

World

New York State bans guns in many public places after Supreme Court ruling

The U.S. state of New York passed a law on Friday banning guns from many public places, including Times Square, and requiring gun-license applicants to prove their shooting proficiency and submit their social media accounts for review by government officials.

07 03,2022 12:33

New York State bans guns in many public places after Supreme Court ruling

Hong Kong

Photos | HK Palace Museum opens to public today

The Hong Kong Palace Museum opened its doors to the public on Sunday (July 3) morning.

07 03,2022 11:43

Photos | HK Palace Museum opens to public today

HKSAR 25th Anniversary

HKMAO: Xi's visit to HK to boost 'one country, two systems'

Chinese President Xi Jinping's recent trip to Hong Kong has conveyed the message of care, trust and hope, and will give a powerful boost to the practice of "one country, two systems" in the special administrative region, the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council has stated.

07 03,2022 11:09

HKMAO: Xi's visit to HK to boost 'one country, two systems'

Hong Kong

Any attempt to slander 'one country, two systems' doomed to fail: spokesperson

A mainland spokesperson on Friday said that any attempt by diehard elements seeking "Taiwan independence" to slander the "one country, two systems" policy is doomed to fail.

07 03,2022 10:29

Any attempt to slander 'one country, two systems' doomed to fail: spokesperson

Augustus K. Yeung

Opinion | Through lens of law: HK domestic workers cherish as women's rights sacrificed at altar of US judiciary

"In recent years, Hong Kong has been portrayed by some anti-China American politicians as a world city which has gone abusive of human rights…" said Marjorie Jacinta, "while the Supreme Court of the United States has overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade of 1973 that legalized abortion in the country.

07 02,2022 18:22

Opinion | Through lens of law: HK domestic workers cherish as women's rights sacrificed at altar of US judiciary

Hong Kong

Online virtual exhibition marks 2nd anniversary of promulgation of HK National Security Law

Marking the second anniversary of the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law, the Security Bureau (SB) updated the content of the Hong Kong National Security Law online virtual exhibition today (July 2), enriching the content and bringing more fun to visitors.

07 02,2022 17:49

Online virtual exhibition marks 2nd anniversary of promulgation of HK National Security Law

Hong Kong

Coronavirus | HK logs 2227 new virus cases

Hong Kong on Saturday (July 2) reported 2,227 new COVID-19 infections, including 2,165 locally-transmitted cases and 143 imported ones. The local cases included 714 PCR test-confirmed cases and 1,730 self-declared positive cases.

07 02,2022 17:08

Coronavirus | HK logs 2227 new virus cases

China

Fourth volume of 'Xi Jinping: The Governance of China' published

The fourth volume of "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China" has been published by Foreign Languages Press in both Chinese and English. The book will be available at home and abroad.

07 02,2022 17:03

Fourth volume of 'Xi Jinping: The Governance of China' published

Hong Kong

HKO issues typhoon signal No. 3

Hong Kong Observatory announced that the Strong Wind Signal No.3 is issued now. Chaba is expected to move inland and weaken gradually. As Chaba departs gradually from Hong Kong, local winds are moderating. However, strong winds are still prevailing over the territory, occasionally reaching gale force offshore and on high ground. The Strong Wind Signal, No. 3 will remain in force before midnight tonight.

07 02,2022 16:34

HKSAR 25th Anniversary

Full Text | President Xi's address at HKSAR anniversary meeting, inaugural ceremony of sixth-term government of HKSAR

Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, on Friday (July 1) made an address at the meeting celebrating the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland and the inaugural ceremony of the sixth-term government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The following is the full text of the address.

07 02,2022 16:27

Full Text | President Xi's address at HKSAR anniversary meeting, inaugural ceremony of sixth-term government of HKSAR

HKSAR 25th Anniversary

Luo Huining: President Xi's ardent hope for HK's development supports HK to start a new chapter

The Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on Saturday (July 2) held a seminar at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre to learn and implement the gist and content of President Xi Jinping's important speech.

07 02,2022 15:19

Luo Huining: President Xi's ardent hope for HK's development supports HK to start a new chapter

Lifestyle

Public opening of Hong Kong Palace Museum postponed to July 3

Due to the Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 still in force for some time, the Hong Kong Palace Museum is not open to the public today (July 2).

07 02,2022 15:10

Public opening of Hong Kong Palace Museum postponed to July 3

HKSAR 25th Anniversary

London ETO hosts business dinner in Copenhagen for celebrating HKSAR 25th anniversary

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO), held a business dinner in Copenhagen, Denmark on June 30 (Copenhagen time), to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

07 02,2022 14:32

HKSAR 25th Anniversary

Maria Tam: President Xi's speech gives important guidance to the sixth-term government of HKSAR

Maria Tam Wai-chu, deputy director of Hong Kong's Basic Law Committee, said on Saturday (July 2) that President Xi's important speech at the meeting celebrating the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland and the inaugural ceremony of the sixth-term government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region gave guidance to the sixth-term government of the HKSAR, encouraging all sectors to adhere to the original intention of "one country, two systems".

07 02,2022 14:06

Maria Tam: President Xi's speech gives important guidance to the sixth-term government of HKSAR

HKSAR 25th Anniversary

Luo Huining: Adherence to 'one country, two systems' will lead to brighter future of HK

The Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on Saturday (July 2) held a seminar at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre to learn and implement the gist and content of President Xi Jinping's important speech.

07 02,2022 11:56

Luo Huining: Adherence to 'one country, two systems' will lead to brighter future of HK

HKSAR 25th Anniversary

Luo Huining: President Xi's important speech points out direction for steady practice of 'one country, two systems'

The Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on Saturday (July 2) held a seminar at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre to learn and implement the gist and content of President Xi Jinping's important speech.

07 02,2022 11:20

Luo Huining: President Xi's important speech points out direction for steady practice of 'one country, two systems'

HKSAR 25th Anniversary

Xi confident in Hong Kong's future of feats and glory

President Xi Jinping on Friday (July 1) expressed confidence in Hong Kong's take-off toward "a splendid feat" with the solid implementation of "one country, two systems."

07 02,2022 10:38

Hong Kong

HKO: No. 8 Gale or Storm Signal to remain in force before 4 pm

Chaba is currently closest to Hong Kong, skirting about 300 kilometres to the southwest of the territory, Hong Kong Observatory said today (July 2). According to its current track, Chaba will make landfall near Zhanjiang this afternoon to this evening.

07 02,2022 09:09

HKO: No. 8 Gale or Storm Signal to remain in force before 4 pm

Hong Kong

President Xi's remarks draw blueprint for development of HK: FM spokesperson

Chinese President Xi Jinping's remarks at the celebration of the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland have drawn a blueprint for the development of Hong Kong, and clarified the direction of the steady and sustained implementation of the "one country, two systems" principle, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Friday (July 1).

07 02,2022 08:45

President Xi's remarks draw blueprint for development of HK: FM spokesperson

World

US Supreme Court rules to limit EPA's power to regulate carbon emissions from power plants

The US Supreme Court has restricted the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) power to regulate carbon emissions from power plants, anticipating that the ruling could hinder the Biden administration's efforts to fight climate change.

07 01,2022 18:53

US Supreme Court rules to limit EPA's power to regulate carbon emissions from power plants

HKSAR 25th Anniversary

Sha Tin Racecourse celebrates HKSAR's 25th anniversary with special raceday

The Sha Tin Racecourse today (July 1) organised a horse race in celebration of the 25th Anniversary of establishing of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

07 01,2022 18:36

Sha Tin Racecourse celebrates HKSAR's 25th anniversary with special raceday

Business

Chinese A-share market emerges champion in global IPO financing

Chinese A-share market emerged as a champion globally in the initial public offering (IPO) financing scale in the first half (H1) of 2022, according to data from financial information provider Wind.

07 01,2022 18:04

Chinese A-share market emerges champion in global IPO financing

Hong Kong

Coronavirus | HK logs 2,318 new virus cases

Hong Kong on Friday (July 1) reported 2,318 new COVID-19 infections, including 2,165 locally-transmitted cases and 153 imported ones. The local cases included 761 PCR test-confirmed cases and 1,404 self-declared positive cases.

07 01,2022 17:31

Coronavirus | HK logs 2,318 new virus cases

HKSAR 25th Anniversary

New arrangement on 'Grand Variety Show in Celebration of 25th Anniversary of Hong Kong's Return to the Motherland'

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) announced that due to the typhoon, the "Grand Variety Show in Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Hong Kong's Return to the Motherland" (variety show) was originally scheduled to be held at the Hong Kong Coliseum, Hung Hom at 8 pm tonight, will be changed to recorded broadcast. Invited guests do not need to attend the event. The variety show can be watched on the following local TV stations:

07 01,2022 17:13

Hong Kong

Signal No. 8 warning: Service suspension of HAD's 'StayHomeSafe' hotline

The service of the "StayHomeSafe" hotline of the Home Affairs Department (HAD) (1833 019) will be suspended after the issue of Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 (Signal No. 8). During the suspension of service, callers may choose to leave a voice mail or call the HAD Emergency Co-ordination Centre at 2572 8427 to leave a message for follow-up action by staff of the “StayHomeSafe” hotline upon resumption of service.

07 01,2022 17:11

Signal No. 8 warning: Service suspension of HAD's 'StayHomeSafe' hotline

Tom Fowdy

Opinion | Hong Kong's handover ensured a path to a more united and prosperous future

The day of July 1 marks the occasion of 25 years since the handover of Hong Kong from Britain to the People's Republic of China in 1997. That elaborate occasion hosted a ceremony ushering an end to over 150 years of colonialism in the territory which proceeded to become a special administrative region (SAR) of China.

07 01,2022 16:59

Hong Kong

HKO may consider issuing No. 8 Gale or Storm Signal tonight

With typhoon signal No. 3 in force for now due to the Severe Tropical Storm Chaba, the Hong Kong Observatory said on Friday it will consider issuing the No. 8 Gale or Storm Signal between 6 and 9 pm.

07 01,2022 16:50

HKO may consider issuing No. 8 Gale or Storm Signal tonight

HKSAR 25th Anniversary

CE meets Vice Minister of Publicity Department of CPC Central Committee and President of China Media Group

Hong Kong Chief Executive, John Lee, met with the Vice Minister of the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and President and Editor-in-Chief of China Media Group (CMG), Shen Haixiong, at Government House today (July 1).

07 01,2022 16:20

CE meets Vice Minister of Publicity Department of CPC Central Committee and President of China Media Group

HKSAR 25th Anniversary

John Lee: President Xi's speech gives important directions for SAR govt

Speaking to the media after seeing President Xi off, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said President Xi's important speech and his two-day inspection of the SAR were of great significance and impact, bringing joy and motivation to the city.

07 01,2022 15:53

John Lee: President Xi's speech gives important directions for SAR govt

HKSAR 25th Anniversary

President Xi Jinping meets with CE and members of executive, legislature and judiciary

President Xi Jinping swore in the Chief Executive, John Lee, and Principal Officials at a meeting celebrating the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland and the Inaugural Ceremony of the Sixth-term Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region this morning (July 1).

07 01,2022 15:27

President Xi Jinping meets with CE and members of executive, legislature and judiciary

HKSAR 25th Anniversary

Opinion | HKSAR 25th anniversary: Significant progress with more to come

On June 23, 1984, when China's then-State leader, Deng Xiaoping, outlined the concept of "one country, two systems", he asked, rhetorically, if "any country in the history of the world ever pursued a policy as generous as China's". He saw the policy as providing the solution not only to the Hong Kong question but also others, and this was clearly farsighted.

07 01,2022 15:23

HKSAR 25th Anniversary

President Xi leaves HK after attending HKSAR anniversary celebrations

President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, left here by train Friday (July 1) after attending a meeting marking the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland and the inaugural ceremony of the sixth-term government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).

07 01,2022 13:46

President Xi leaves HK after attending HKSAR anniversary celebrations

HKSAR 25th Anniversary

Opinion | President Xi's four hopes must be implemented

President Xi Jinping came to Hong Kong this morning to participate in the celebration of the new administration's inauguration as well as the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong SAR.

07 01,2022 13:37

Opinion | President Xi's four hopes must be implemented

China

Chinese Mission to EU criticizes NATO's hostile strategic concept

The Chinese Mission to the European Union said it firmly opposes North Atlantic Treaty Organization's newly published document claiming that China poses systemic challenges to the organization on Wednesday (June 29).

07 01,2022 13:33

Chinese Mission to EU criticizes NATO's hostile strategic concept

HKSAR 25th Anniversary

Xi stresses creating more opportunities for HK young people to grow and shine

President Xi Jinping on Friday (July 1) stressed more efforts in helping young people in Hong Kong overcome difficulties and creating more opportunities for them to grow and shine.

07 01,2022 13:06

Xi stresses creating more opportunities for HK young people to grow and shine

HKSAR 25th Anniversary

Hong Kong will achieve even greater accomplishments: Xi

President Xi Jinping on Friday expressed the belief that with the strong support of the motherland and the solid implementation of "one country, two systems," Hong Kong will achieve even greater accomplishments.

07 01,2022 13:02

Hong Kong will achieve even greater accomplishments: Xi

HKSAR 25th Anniversary

HK should keep strengthening momentum of development: Xi

President Xi Jinping said on Friday (July 1) he hopes Hong Kong will keep strengthening the momentum of development.

07 01,2022 12:49

HK should keep strengthening momentum of development: Xi

HKSAR 25th Anniversary

President Xi stresses importance of improving governance of HKSAR

Enhancing the system and capacity for governance and boosting its efficacy is of pressing importance for the development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), President Xi Jinping said at the meeting celebrating the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland and the inaugural ceremony of the sixth-term government of the HKSAR on Friday (July 1).

07 01,2022 12:47

President Xi stresses importance of improving governance of HKSAR

HKSAR 25th Anniversary

President Xi hopes Hong Kong people will jointly uphold harmony, stability

President Xi Jinping on Friday (July 1) expressed the hope that all Hong Kong people jointly uphold harmony and stability in pursuit of a better life.

07 01,2022 12:30

President Xi hopes Hong Kong people will jointly uphold harmony, stability

China

Bridge with world's tallest rigid-frame pier opens to traffic in SW China

The Jinyanghe Bridge, with the world's tallest pier of a rigid-frame bridge, spanning the Jinyang River, opened to traffic on Thursday (June 30), serving the people of the mountainous Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, the Chengdu Engineering Corporation Limited, a subsidiary of the Power Construction Corporation of China, which is responsible for the construction, consultation and management of the project, told the Global Times.

07 01,2022 12:28

Bridge with world's tallest rigid-frame pier opens to traffic in SW China

HKSAR 25th Anniversary

Xi expects HKSAR gov't to take more effective steps to address difficulties in people's lives

President Xi Jinping Friday (July 1) said he expects the sixth-term government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) to take more effective steps to address difficulties in people's lives.

07 01,2022 12:18

Xi expects HKSAR gov't to take more effective steps to address difficulties in people's lives

HKSAR 25th Anniversary

Next five years crucial for Hong Kong to break new ground: Xi

The next five years will be crucial for Hong Kong to break new ground and launch a new take-off, President Xi Jinping said here on Friday (July 1).

07 01,2022 11:48

Next five years crucial for Hong Kong to break new ground: Xi