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Latest news, analysis, explainers and updates on policy announcements, corporate developments and investment opportunities focused on this particular city under the Greater Bay Area (GBA) initiative in southern China’s Pearl River Delta. The coverage includes politics and policies, business, lifestyle and culture and useful to-do guides about living, working and studying in the GBA.
Head of Government
Party Secretary of Zhuhai Chen Yong
Rail passengers return to the mainland via Lo Wu control point after midnight on New Year’s Day this year. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong to extend Lo Wu and Shenzhen Bay checkpoint hours for New Year’s Eve

Lo Wu checkpoint to stay open until 2am next day while Shenzhen Bay will operate overnight to manage post-countdown crowds.

Hong Kong tourism

Thousands stuck for hours at Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge on Christmas Day

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong customs seizes counterfeit goods worth HK$36 million in crackdown

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong firms hoping new southbound travel scheme will drive more business

Social media users are selling driving courses to Guangdong car owners while local companies are offering perks to attract business.

Scheme applicants must obtain Hong Kong driving licences and complete local licensing formalities. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong transport

Over 700 mainland Chinese drivers apply to enter Hong Kong under travel scheme

Authorities say number of applications in line with expectations, stressing scheme not expected to worsen traffic conditions.

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Hong Kong economy

100 Guangdong drivers seek entry into Hong Kong urban areas as bookings open

Applications came from 1,700 winners of a November 23 ballot conducted by the Guangdong authorities, which drew 2,388 registrations.

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China's military weapons

China’s unmanned Moyujian strike helicopter is ready for plateau combat tests

At Aero Asia in Zhuhai, developer says it put high-altitude drone with missiles through live-fire target tests above 4,000 metres.

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The Moyujian’s next round of testing will be “a target test mission using satellite communication and beyond visual line of sight control, at an altitude of over 6,000 metres”. Photo: CCTV
Hong Kong transport

Nearly 2,400 Guangdong drivers apply for cross-border entry scheme into Hong Kong

Only 1,700 picked by computer balloting on Sunday, with successful applicants able to drive into Hong Kong from December 23.

Hong Kong society

Chikungunya strikes 2 Hong Kong travellers as infection count rises to 70

Man, 69, and woman, 49, had travelled to mainland China, and Centre for Health Protection has classified the cases as imported.

Hong Kong transport

3,000 mainland Chinese, Macau drivers join Hong Kong ‘Park and Fly’ scheme

Automatic park facility, where users can leave vehicles and reach airport check-in counters within 30 minutes, welcomes first patrons on Saturday.

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The first car arrives at Hong Kong airport’s Park and Fly facility. Photo: Edmond So
China travel

Editorial | Steps to make Hong Kong-mainland China travel more efficient are welcome

Recent measures underline Beijing’s awareness of the need to ease entry and exit restrictions which could hold back the pace of integration.

People arrive at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, on December 29, 2024. Photo: Edmond So
2025 National Games

Hong Kong mega bridge to close as National Games cyclists hit road on Saturday

Journeys to airport could face delays of up to 30 minutes as cyclists race along North Lantau Highway and area surrounding Disneyland.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong airport receives 400 mainland Chinese applications for ‘Park and Fly’

Airport started accepting applications from mainland Chinese travellers ahead of facility’s official opening on November 15.

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Hong Kong economy

Hongkongers can enjoy faster border access under new mainland Chinese measures

Facial recognition clearance will be expanded across the border, while more mainland professionals will be granted longer stays in the city.

Hongkongers will be able to use facial recognition at more mainland Chinese checkpoints under new measures. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong reports 2 imported chikungunya cases, bringing total to 54 this year

Latest infections linked to trips to India and Macau, with both patients hospitalised and in stable condition.

Hong Kong has reported two imported cases of chikungunya, bringing the total number of cases to 54 this year. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong expands cross-border access to Guangdong motorists under new scheme

Eligible applicants will be able to drive into the city’s urban areas via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge from December 23.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong has set course to join the ‘yacht club of Asia’. Can it find a way?

Yacht tourism could potentially be worth billions of dollars annually to Hong Kong’s economy, but unlocking that potential remains a challenge.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong gives green light to test driverless cars on mega bridge, in Kai Tak

Baidu Apollo International and Airport Authority cleared to pilot autonomous vehicles on designated routes from November 7, authorities say.

Baidu Apollo International, which already obtained two licences to operate driverless vehicles, was approved to trial 10 vehicles in East Kowloon. Photo: Handout
Science

China unveils ‘mini fridge’ AI server that uses 90% less power than other systems

Brain-like intelligent computer is quiet and runs on a household socket, making it suitable for homes, offices and mobile environments.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong customs seizes HK$10 million of bogus Nike, Adidas shoes

Customs inspector says ‘mega-events such as sports shoes exhibitions’ helping to drive demand for high-quality counterfeits.

Hong Kong tourism

Editorial | New cross-border driving scheme a win-win for Hong Kong and Guangdong

The arrangement for southbound drivers is a positive step towards travel convenience for mainland motorists and economic opportunities for Hong Kong.

The Zhuhai section of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge is pictured on June 12, 2020. Photo: VCG via Getty Images
Hong Kong transport

Can Hong Kong’s southbound travel policy for motorists be a tourism driver?

'Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles’ scheme is due to open for applications in November, with motorists able to drive into city by year end.

The scheme is part of efforts to support the country’s Greater Bay Area development. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong transport

Guangdong motorists must follow Hong Kong laws under new scheme: transport chief

Hong Kong authorities will have systems in place to track unpaid traffic fines through registered mainland payment methods.

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Hong Kong transport

Guangdong drivers to get 3-day stay in Hong Kong under new cross-border scheme

Authorities set to launch the ‘Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles’ scheme next month.

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2025 National Games

National Games torch relay in Hong Kong to highlight city’s culture: John Lee

Authorities also say city’s section of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge will be sealed off for a cross-border cycling race.

Pedestrians walk past an advertisement for the 15th National Games taking place in Guangdong province, Hong Kong and Macau. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong dispels rumours more checkpoints will open for northbound travel scheme

Transport Department warns of misinformation after screenshot featuring claims of expanded scheme for local drivers circulates online.

Northbound travel under the scheme is currently only possible using the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong transport

SF Express looks at drone deliveries between Hong Kong, 4 mainland China cities

Courier looking at using Hong Kong as a core base and connecting with Shenzhen, Dongguan, Guangzhou and Zhuhai.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong rolls out National Day transport and crowd control measures

Authorities focusing on key locations such as Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau bridge and East Dam in Sai Kung.

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