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1. The Third Session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) opened on the morning of March 5 at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. President Xi Jinping and other state leaders attended the session, where Premier Li Qiang delivered the Government Work Report. The report included several key statements regarding Hong Kong and Macao.
The report reaffirmed China's commitment to the principles of:
- "One Country, Two Systems"
- "The people of Hong Kong administer Hong Kong"
- "The people of Macao administer Macao"
- "High degree of autonomy"
It emphasized the need to safeguard the constitutional order of the Special Administrative Regions (SARs) as defined by the Constitution and the Basic Law. Moreover, the report reiterated the "Hong Kong and Macao are administered by patriots" principle to ensure long-term stability and prosperity.
Two Session 2025 | Key takeaways on HK from China's 2025 Government Work Report
2. A recent survey conducted by the Hong Kong Women Development Association (HKWDA) revealed that 71.9% of respondents are unwilling to have children, with the 19-29 age group showing the least interest in parenthood. Key factors affecting the birth rate include delayed marriage and childbirth, financial burdens, housing constraints, and workplace challenges.
Survey: Raising one child in HK costs over HK$6 mn, 70% unwilling to have children
3. According to data from online platforms, the movie "Ne Zha 2" has been released in Hong Kong for 10 days and has topped the Hong Kong box office for 10 consecutive days, with a cumulative total of more than US$3,931,000 so far, making it the top grossing mainland movie in the history of Hong Kong SAR, and Macao SAR.
'Ne Zha 2' becomes highest grossing mainland movie in HK
4. Recently, the popularity of the anime character Chiikawa has taken Hong Kong by storm. Citizens have been seen lining up at the airport to purchase limited-edition Chiikawa merchandise, with some even missing their flights just to wait in line.
This craze is not limited to Hong Kong; Chiikawa continues to gain traction in Japan as well. The character has recently collaborated with internationally renowned brands Converse and MLB to launch themed footwear and stationery products. In Hong Kong, Catalog is also jumping on the bandwagon by releasing a series of Chiikawa-themed apparel and merchandise, certain to spark another buying frenzy among fans.
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