The WTT Finals Fukuoka 2024 started on Nov. 20. On the first day of the tournament, the Chinese table tennis team suffered five losses, and the men's doubles team even lost all their matches.

On one side of the Capitol, Republican Rep. Nancy Mace vowed to "stand in the way" of Democratic Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, the first out transgender woman elected to Congress, using women's bathrooms in the US Capitol.

The independence of Hong Kong's judiciary is beyond doubt, Roden Tong, President of the Law Society of Hong Kong, emphasized today (Nov. 21) during a press conference.

The Greater Bay Area International Clinical Trial Institute (GBAICTI), established and wholly owned by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government, was officially opened today (November 21) in the Hong Kong Park of the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Co-operation Zone (HTCZ). The Greater Bay Area International Clinical Trials Center of the Shenzhen Municipality was also officially opened in Shenzhen Park on the same day.

Contract terms of the relevant business permit (permit) issued by the LCSD explicitly forbid placing bicycles and articles relating to bicycle rental services outside the permit area. However, Ombudsman investigations have revealed that it is common for operators to place their bicycles outside the permit area in violation of contract terms. The Ombudsman also found that the existing enforcement mechanism of the LCSD against operators is not consistent, according to the Office of The Ombudsman.

Chief Executive John Lee delivered a video address at the inaugural Bauhinia International Traditional Chinese Medicine Summit 2024 today (Nov. 21). He stated that the Hong Kong SAR government will fund and encourage more international traditional Chinese medicine events to be held in Hong Kong, which helps to promote the flow of knowledge and talent in international traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and support the industry's development

Citybus has earlier proposed a 9.5% fare increase, while KMB and New Lantau Bus (NLB) have applied for a 6.5% increase.

Bonnie Y Chan, Chief Executive Officer of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) stated today (Nov. 21) that He Lifeng's remarks, along with those from various leaders of regulatory bodies in mainland China, serve as strong reassurance for Hong Kong, reflecting the central government's firm support.

On November 20, local time, U.S. President Joe Biden celebrated his 82nd birthday, becoming the oldest sitting president in American history.

FIBA expects the season-ending 3x3 World Tour Final in Hong Kong to be a high-level gala, with the tournament to be held at Victoria Park from November 22 to 24.

Around midnight today (Nov. 21), a double-decker bus on the KMB 279X route was approaching the Kowloon exit of the Tai Lam Tunnel when the driver noticed that the rear of the bus was on fire.

The People's Liberation Army Navy fleet arrived in Hong Kong today (Nov. 21) for a five-day visit. During their stay, the fleet will be open for public tours and has planned several exchange activities, including interactions with Hong Kong youth and meetings with government officials.

A multi-vehicle collision occurred on Tuen Mun Road heading towards Kowloon around 8 am today (Nov. 21), involving 11 private cars. The scene is currently congested. Online videos show a chain reaction with eight cars in the front colliding, followed by three cars at the back.

The sentencing for the subversion case took place on Nov. 19 at the West Kowloon Magistrates' Court. This case marks the first subversion of state power case in Hong Kong, and due to the large number of defendants involved, the verdict has attracted significant public attention. Benny Tai, the mastermind behind the illegal "primary election" plan, was sentenced to 10 years in prison.

During the meeting of DWS Market Outlook 2025 on 19 November, Ivy Ng, Chief Investment Officer for DWS APAC, addressed the questions regarding China's response to US tariffs, highlighting that this is not a new challenge for China. "China successfully handled similar issues during the first term, and now they are facing a second round," Ivy stated.