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New tobacco control measures take effect today: Immediate penalties without grace period Three new provisions under Hong Kong's smoking control regulations came into force today (Jan. 1), including a ban on smoking within three meters of designated venue entrances and exits, while queuing for public transport, and when entering premises. Dr. Lam Man-chung, Head of the Tobacco and Alcohol Control Office of the Department of Health, stated in a radio interview yesterday that the law does not include a grace period, and clear violators will be issued fixed penalty tickets without prior warning.
Hong Kong
2026.01.01 16:30
Photos | Lugard Road welcomes 2026's 'first light': Residents and tourists brave chill to catch sunrise Today is the first day of 2026. A large number of citizens and tourists flocked to Lugard Road on the mountaintop, braving the cool morning breeze to gather early and welcome the first rays of dawn.
Hong Kong
2026.01.01 15:30
HKO: Temperatures in HK to drop to 16°C tonight as cold front arrives The Hong Kong Observatory has announced that a cold front located over northern Guangdong is expected to move across the coastal areas later today (Jan. 1). The maximum temperature during the day is forecast to reach 22°C, but cooler weather will arrive in the evening with moderate to strong northerly winds.
Hong Kong
2026.01.01 14:21
Minor interruption during LegCo oath-taking: Junius Ho forgets lines and repeats oath The swearing-in ceremony for members-elect of the Eighth Legislative Council was held today (Jan. 1) at 11:00 am in the Chamber of the Legislative Council Complex. Chief Executive John Lee presided over the ceremony as the officiating officer. Following the swearing-in, members took a group photo with the Chief Executive and government officials. The government will also announce the list of legislators whose oaths were valid after the ceremony.
Hong Kong
2026.01.01 13:00
Photos | 90 LegCo members take oaths one by one The oath-taking ceremony for Members of the eighth-term Legislative Council (LegCo) was held today (Jan. 1) at 11 a.m. at the Chamber of the LegCo Complex. The ceremony was overseen by Chief Executive John Lee. This marks the first time the ceremony for a new term of LegCo members is being held on a public holiday.
Hong Kong
2026.01.01 12:21
Türkiye grants visa-free entry to Chinese tourists Türkiye has granted visa-free travel to Chinese citizens holding ordinary passports for tourism and transit, according to a presidential decree published in the Official Gazette on Wednesday.
World
2026.01.01 11:30
GangAoPing: Live up to expectations with outstanding achievements, seize the momentum for the journey ahead President Xi Jinping has always cared deeply about the development of Hong Kong and Macao. At events marking the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland, President Xi Jinping delivered a series of speeches reviewing the successful practice of One Country, Two Systems and set out a clear and forward-looking blueprint for its continued implementation, providing strategic guidance for the future development of both regions.
Opinion
2026.01.01 10:52
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