Amid the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, human rights issues remain a focal point of international concern. A recent report titled Welcome to Hell, released by B'Tselem, the Israeli Information Center for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories, has thrust this issue back into the global spotlight.

On October 16, Chief Executive John Lee delivered his third policy address with an array of measures to develop an international gold trading market, which aims to support the internationalization of the RMB and to optimize the securities market. What impact will these new measures have on Hong Kong? What advantages does Hong Kong possess in facing these opportunities?

Tennis fever has taken China by storm this year! The China Tennis Open has undoubtedly become the focal point of this fever, with a record-breaking 44,000 fans packing the National Tennis Center on October 1st. Tickets sold out fast, and revenue hit over 80 million yuan—up 60% from last year!

Believe it or not, the icy continent of Antarctica is going green! Satellite images show that over the past 35 years, green vegetation on Adelia Island has increased by 14 times. This dramatic change is raising serious concerns.

Huawei's triple-fold smartphone Mate X has been sold out instantly in three days, causing a sensation with over four million pre-orders. By September 19th, that number skyrocketed to nearly seven million units.

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They not only frequent mountains and nature parks to work out and refresh themselves as passionate hikers but also enjoy the fun of exploring the city where they can immerse themselves in various concerts in City Hall, take the double-deck buses to perceive the beauty of the city streets and discover the practical pedestrian bridges that traverse the skyscrapers, etc.

Renowned classical and jazz trumpeter, bandleader, composer, and leading advocate of American culture, Wynton Learson Marsalis, is performing with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO) today and tomorrow (Oct. 17 and 18) at the Lyric Theater of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA). The performance is not only a musical feast but also a collision and fusion of the West and the humanistic soul of Hong Kong.

Hong Kong will attract more overseas students, especially those from ASEAN and other Belt and Road countries and regions, to study in the city, John Lee, chief executive of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, said while delivering his third policy address Wednesday.

Let's watch the cute newborn tiger cubs who love being bottle-fed at Yunnan Safari Park in Kunming.

John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), said on Wednesday that starting today, the duty rate for liquor with an import price of over 200 HK dollars (25.74 U.S. dollars) will be reduced from 100 percent to 10 percent for the portion above 200 HK dollars.

China ended a run of three consecutive defeats with a 2-1 win over Indonesia in the World Cup qualifiers here on Tuesday (Oct. 15).

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) reported today that eight animals were discovered deceased at the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens (HKZBG) yesterday (Oct. 13).

October 1, 2024, marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Under the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC), the nation has explored a unique path of prosperous development.

Editor's note: In light of the quick implementation of earlier announced major policies, the Hong Kong stock market has been continuously hitting new highs during the National-Day Golden Week. Where will the market head to after the holidays?