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Macau
Macau
Macau is a former Portuguese colony, and in 1999 it became a special administrative region of China. Its economy relies heavily on tourism, specifically the gambling industry, whose revenue has made Macau the world's largest casino market.
Head of Government
Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng
A general view of an HSBC branch in Mong Kok on October 22, 2024. Photo: Nora Tam
Banking & finance

HSBC offers Hong Kong SMEs a helping hand with account fitness initiative

Lender’s educational initiative aims to help businesses maintain smooth operations.

Food and Drinks

Meet the bartender representing Hong Kong at global cocktail competition

Hong Kong politics

‘Powerful’: why Shandong’s visit to Hong Kong is geopolitically significant

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China’s Communist Party

Beijing taps personnel veteran Xu Qifang for Hong Kong and Macau post

Xu takes over as deputy head of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office.

Xu Qifang has taken over as deputy director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong society

Awestruck visitors grab rare chance to tour Chinese warships visiting Hong Kong

‘Through this trip, we hope to let students see what an aircraft carrier really looks like and improve their sense of belonging to the country,’ teacher says.

Hong Kong economy

Woo Guangdong visitors under cross-border scheme, Hong Kong transport chief says

Mable Chan notes business sector’s enthusiasm over launch of cross-border scheme that will allow Guangdong drivers to enjoy Hong Kong’s offerings.

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US-China relations

Trump has a US$30 billion plan to match China at shipbuilding. Can he win?

Observers say US may struggle to match China’s fast-growing naval fleet and commercial shipbuilding, even with the support of Asian allies.

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Hong Kong transport

Mainland Chinese drivers can apply for Hong Kong entry permits in November

Vehicles will be allowed to enter city via Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge under southbound travel scheme, with daily quota of 100 applications.

South China Sea

Beijing sanctions South China Sea legal claim architect Francis Tolentino

Move comes one day after the former Philippine Senate leader’s term ended and bars him from entry to the mainland, Hong Kong and Macau.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong in ‘critical stage of opening new chapter’, Beijing liaison chief says

Speaking on eve of handover anniversary, Zhou Ji also says tackling core issues and maintaining ‘bottom line’ of safety key for growth.

The gala celebration at the Hong Kong Coliseum on Monday. Photo: Dickson Lee
China’s Communist Party

New rules to set boundaries for China’s top decision-making bodies

Communist Party’s inner circle reviews proposal to ensure coordinating groups don’t overstep their authority.

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The Politburo has reviewed new rules to guide the machinery of its top decision-making bodies. Photo: Xinhua via AP
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong justice minister says ‘soft resistance’ term political, not legal

‘Soft resistance is not a legally defined principle. It was never meant to be a term that had a very rigid definition,’ Paul Lam says.

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IPO

Ex-HKEX CEO Charles Li’s new venture aims to shake-up Hong Kong’s capital market

Charles Li’s newly launched Micro Connect International Finance hopes to raise more than HK$150 million under the Chapter 21 listing rule.

China society

Editorial | Victory Day parade is a showcase for unity

September 3 event in Beijing will serve as a reminder of how cooperation can defeat even the darkest of evils.

Chinese medical corps soldiers march in a military parade in Beijing in 2015, marking the 70th anniversary of Japan’s surrender to the allied forces. Photo: EPA
Taiwan

How Taipei-controlled island close to mainland coast shows limits of both sides

Quemoy is administered by Taipei but has a front-row seat to Beijing’s cross-strait integration charm offensives.

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On Quemoy, tourists look at Xiamen, a city in mainland China just 10km away. Jutting spikes and military checkpoints remain as reminders of Quemoy’s place in 20th century conflicts. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong tourism

Meet the Hong Kong tour guide offering visitors an Anthony Bourdain-style trip

Angel Lau encourages travellers to step beyond the city’s glitzy side and sample lesser-known locations showcasing its true essence.

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Hong Kong economy

Beijing approves convention establishing global mediation organisation in Hong Kong

Country’s legislature also declares government will not submit its disputes under WTO to new body.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong, Macau police smash cross-border syndicate behind 168 scam cases

Officers arrest three men and four women over investment-related scams involving HK$22 million in losses.

The Macau skyline. Hong Kong and Macau police have collaborated on a cross-border anti-scam operation. Photo: Edmond So
Abby Choi - murder of a model

Duo jailed for 6 months for helping Abby Choi’s ex-husband in Hong Kong escape bid

Court earlier found Lam Shun and Irene Pun guilty of agreeing to arrange boat to Macau for person named ‘Alex’ to evade criminal sanctions.

Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong’s new bounce, 5 years post-national security law

There are signs that the city has bounced back, but worsening US-China tensions keep storm clouds lingering.

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Hong Kong sports

‘Powerful energy’: Hong Kong Jockey Club gives HK$450 million for National Games

Hosting the Games is a crucial task for Hong Kong this year, government minister says.

(From the left) Sports minister Rosanna Law, Chief Executive John Lee and Jockey Club CEO Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges at the signing ceremony. Photo: Handout
China property

Macau luxury property The 13 Hotel sells for HK$600 million to a local buyer

The sale to an unidentified buyer in Macau marks the city’s first hotel-related property transaction since the fourth quarter of 2017.

After a five-year search for a buyer, The 13 Hotel in Macau finally welcomes a new owner. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong transport

Letters | Let’s move towards a unified platform for taxi and ride-hailing services

Readers discuss a solution for point-to-point transport services, a way to improve the Guangdong driver scheme, and national security law.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks jump to 3-month high on rate-cut hopes, bets on fund inflows

No luck for two market debutants CaoCao and XJ Electrics as steep losses in both stocks made it a day to forget.

Artificial intelligence

iFlytek unveils medical AI, smart classroom tech in Hong Kong amid global push

Hong Kong would be a launch pad for the company’s global expansion in the future, founder and chairman Liu Qingfeng said on Tuesday.

A smartphone displays the iFlytek logo in front of the company’s web page. Photo: Shutterstock Images
Hong Kong national security law

‘Soft resistance’ is real and still exists in Hong Kong, John Lee warns

Chief executive says criticism of local government is acceptable only if it does not intend to undermine national security.

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A poster marking the fifth anniversary of the Beijing-imposed national security law. Photo: Jelly Tse
Education in Hong Kong

Safeguarding national security routine part of Hong Kong education, bureau says

Schools offering non-local curricula have responsibility to help students acquire correct understanding of national security law, bureau says.

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Education in Hong Kong

Exclusive | It’s our ‘internal strength’: University of Hong Kong head on top rankings

Xiang Zhang likens HKU’s QS ranking advancement to training in martial arts, says good ranking is ‘by-product’ of university’s efforts to build up its academic excellence.

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