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Hong Kong offers a variety of events from August 14 to 16, including the Re-Love Festival with vintage markets and a car parade, an avant-garde tea club serving heritage-infused cocktails, and a slow-flow yoga session wi…

The Future Science Prize, China's first privately funded scientific award, honored three mainland Chinese scientists for breakthroughs in molecular mechanisms, porous materials, and arithmetic geometry. The ceremony was …

With temperatures reaching 32°C in Hong Kong, manual laborers like construction worker Yau are spending over HK$100 daily on water to stay hydrated. The article explores measures to better protect workers from extreme he…

Reports that Chinese tax authorities are imposing a tax on investment returns from offshore insurance policies held by mainland residents have sparked concern in financial markets. Early enforcement cases have reportedly…

Hong Kong's MTR Corporation reported a net profit of HK$15.87 billion for the first half of 2026, more than double the HK$7.70 billion from a year earlier. The surge was fueled by a 120.7% jump in property-development pr…

A Hong Kong magistrate acquitted former auxiliary police officer Adnan Mohammad of common assault against his wife Shazia Parveen, citing contradictions in her testimony about the alleged attack during a childcare disput…

Researchers at Zhejiang University have engineered ordinary yeast to produce the anticancer drug vinblastine, increasing output by a thousandfold. Traditionally extracted from Madagascar periwinkle, 2 tonnes of dried lea…

Dual-listed Chinese companies on the mainland and in Hong Kong have seen their price gap widen to a near one-year high, with A-shares averaging a 23% premium over H-shares. The surge is fueled by state-backed support and…

Jury trials are a cornerstone of common law systems, but the trial judge plays a crucial role in ensuring proper procedure. The judge acts as a conductor, guiding each party's role rather than passively awaiting the jury…

A father in Sichuan province dug a grave for his two-year-old daughter who had severe thalassaemia, but after she recovered, he turned it into a flower garden. The girl required lifelong transfusions and was largely isol…

A 19-year-old Hong Kong student, Leung Kai-lok, was given a non-custodial sentence for violating the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance by writing seditious graffiti in a mall toilet. The court cited his young age,…

A former pyramid scheme mastermind has resurfaced as a traditional Chinese culture guru, charging US$18,000 to discipline children through corporal punishment. A 16-year-old girl's viral video pleading for help before be…

The article examines Hong Kong's latest five-year plan and its alignment with China's national development goals. It highlights the territory's role as a financial hub and bridge between mainland China and global markets…

Hong Kong is intensifying efforts to increase its stock market's technology exposure, aiming to compete with the Nasdaq in the global AI trade. Several mainland Chinese hardware firms, especially makers of optical transc…

Chinese researchers have successfully crossed a lychee with a longan, creating a new hybrid called 'Cuimi' that overcomes reproductive barriers between plant genera. The first substantial harvest is expected next month, …

On International Youth Day, a letter to the editor argues that preventing Hong Kong's youth mental health crisis requires ensuring every student feels a sense of belonging on campus. As classrooms become more diverse wit…

China is airing a 12-episode documentary on former president Jiang Zemin, produced by state broadcaster CCTV, ahead of the centenary of his birth. The commemoration is expected to culminate on Monday with a major ceremon…

The Upper House Chengdu, formerly known as The Temple House, is located in the Tai Koo Li complex and owned by Swire Pacific. It was rebranded last year to unify the company's hotel branding. The property is renowned amo…

Quantitative trading funds in China have used algorithms and AI to deliver strong returns and become major drivers of market liquidity. However, they have faced controversy, especially during market downturns, when criti…

The article argues that predictions of Hong Kong's decline after the 1997 handover have proven wrong, citing Fortune's 1995 'Death of Hong Kong' cover story. It criticizes veteran China watcher Stephen Roach for his 2024…

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing is preparing a discussion paper to extend stock market trading hours, potentially ending the lunch break for the first time in 14 years. The move comes despite concerns from brokers about…

White Rabbit, a well-known Chinese creamy candy brand, recently gained widespread attention on social media after a user praised its classic blue, red, and white wrapper as a masterstroke of graphic design. The post on X…

China has recently intensified tax enforcement, introducing stricter regulations on overseas trusts and increasing collection on gains from cross-border equity investments and insurance products. These measures reflect a…

South Korean memory chipmaker SK Hynix is considering selling a packaging facility in southwest China as part of a strategic shift toward higher-margin artificial intelligence memory products. Analysts caution that the d…

US apparel brand Gap is expanding aggressively in China, planning to open 50 new stores on the mainland and return to Hong Kong by the end of 2026, despite a sluggish retail environment. The move follows a localization o…

Chinese authorities have detained several Japanese nationals, including senior executives of companies operating in China, on suspicion of violating export controls on dual-use goods, according to Japanese media. Dual-us…

Tam Hing-man, 72, was found dead on a mountain trail in Sha Tin on Tuesday, three days after he went missing from his home in Tai Wai. Rescue teams including police and firefighters conducted an extensive search before l…

A cable fault left about 2,400 households in Yuen Long's Shui Pin Wai Estate without power early Tuesday, while outages also affected an office building and a funeral home. Residents endured extreme heat as the disruptio…

In a People's Daily commentary, trade professor Cui Fan argued that Western narratives blaming state subsidies for China's industrial overcapacity are unfounded and intended to smear the country. He stated that industria…

A Republican-led House committee investigating US-China competition asked American academics to report if they were denied positions in favor of Chinese applicants. Critics slammed the inquiry as discriminatory, arguing …

Hong Kong police arrested ten drivers for illegal street racing on the Kwun Tong Bypass after a traffic operation using drones and unmarked high-performance vehicles. The suspects, nine men and one woman aged 25 to 51, w…

A 40-year-old ex-Deloitte IT manager, Ho Man-kit, pleaded guilty to stealing 423 Lenovo laptops worth HK$1.2 million from the firm's Hong Kong office over 17 months. He sold the computers to an electronics recycler and u…

China's Long March 7A rocket exploded moments after lifting off from the Wenchang launch site in Hainan province. The failure marks a setback for China's space program. No immediate reports of casualties or damage on the…

Tesla's chances of gaining Chinese approval for higher-level autonomous driving are slim, according to analysts, despite recent hiring for FSD testing. Key obstacles include data regulation and China's newly released man…

Hang Seng Indexes Company has proposed increasing the Hang Seng Tech Index from 30 to 50 stocks, using a dual-selection framework based on market capitalisation and revenue growth. The top 40 would be chosen by market ca…

A new report highlights that China's expanding aircraft carrier fleet is susceptible to submarine attacks due to its lagging undersea warfare capabilities compared to the U.S. Navy. As Beijing deploys more advanced carri…

Nearly 9.8 million Chinese retail investors competed for just 9.7 million shares in Unitree Robotics' IPO, resulting in an online allocation rate of only 0.018%. This translates to roughly one winning lot for every 5,500…

A 38-year-old apartment in Central, Hong Kong, was renovated by interior designer Dominic Cheung, who connected with the owner through a shared tailor. The design blends vintage charm with modern elegance, reflecting a m…

A well-preserved bronze wine vessel dating back 2,300 years was unearthed near the Qin Great Wall in Gansu, China. The artifact offers new insights into ancient brewing methods and the region's historical significance. T…

Chinese commercial banks are ramping up efforts to dispose of bad credit-card loans, with over 130 notices for bulk transfers disclosed this year involving more than 55 billion yuan ($8.2 billion). The banks are seeking …

The Civil Aviation Administration of China has increased safety-focused communications with certain foreign carriers, particularly from Southeast Asia, in recent months. This move aims to enhance ties, communication, and…

Chinese scientists discovered that microbubbles, originally used as ultrasound contrast agents, can safely enhance treatment for aggressive liver cancer. A study published in Scientific Reports in July 2026 demonstrated …

Hong Kong police arrested eight individuals linked to a syndicate that tricked victims, including teachers and healthcare workers, into paying fake legal fees to become 'sugar babies'. The scam involved 80 cases between …

A 73-year-old man and a 58-year-old woman went missing while foraging for herbs in a mountainous area near Beijing's Huairou district on July 29. Despite being located by police and firefighters, the pair refused rescue …

ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), China's largest DRAM chipmaker, has been added to the MSCI China All Shares Index, a move analysts say could attract significant passive fund inflows. The inclusion may strengthen CXM…

Major Chinese large language model developers continue to train their most advanced AI systems on Nvidia chips, according to industry sources. The high expense and engineering challenges of migrating to domestic semicond…

Hong Kong's Court of Appeal has granted a final opportunity for 11 jailed opposition politicians and activists to challenge their convictions for conspiracy to commit subversion. The court identified five legal issues th…

Chinese scientists have developed an artificial intelligence tool that can screen DNA to help identify genetic causes of rare diseases, which often take years to diagnose. The system is open-source and freely available, …

Nearly 40% of flights at Shanghai's two airports were cancelled on Monday as Typhoon Dolphin brought heavy rain after making landfall in eastern China. Pudong airport saw 642 cancellations and Hongqiao 301, with passenge…

Despite recent improvements in government-level relations between China and India, Beijing has not succeeded in winning over the Indian public, according to analysts. The lack of a long-term strategy and effective commun…

Typhoon Dolphin is approaching China's eastern coast, prompting authorities in Shanghai, Zhejiang, and Fujian provinces to implement emergency measures. These include suspending work, transport, and ferry services in mul…

Hong Kong's extreme heat, with some areas forecast to reach 37°C (99°F), will continue for several more days before showers arrive later in the week. The Hong Kong Observatory attributes the hot conditions to outer subsi…

Wilton Kee, newly appointed CEO of Manulife Hong Kong and Macau, draws on his actuarial background to treat exercise as a long-term health investment. He believes that assessing risk and planning ahead, skills honed in i…

A man in his 20s was arrested on Monday morning after allegedly attacking residents at Baguio Villa in Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong. A domestic helper suffered a back injury and a doorman was grazed on the elbow; both were trea…

For decades, Cantonese was the primary language for ethnic minorities in Hong Kong to achieve social acceptance and mobility. However, as the city's economy increasingly integrates with mainland China, Mandarin has becom…

Hong Kong has long attracted billionaires with its free capital flows, legal system, and financial expertise, recently surpassing Switzerland as the world's top cross-border wealth hub. However, mainland China's tighteni…

China has deployed an artificial intelligence system that uses fish facial recognition to track species moving through a fishway on the Zangmu Hydropower Station dam on Tibet's largest river. The technology replaces manu…

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee emphasized the need to upgrade the city's urban management systems during a town hall meeting on the first five-year plan. He has introduced key performance indicators and reforms to po…

Dayong Ancient City, a state-backed replica town in Hunan province, reopened in mid-July after a major overhaul and attracted over 150,000 visitors in its first three days. The site, built to showcase Ming and Qing dynas…

A social media trend in China involves hugging large winter melons to stay cool at night, but several people have reported the fruits exploding after a few nights, releasing foul-smelling liquid. Experts explain that the…