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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.
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Party Secretary of Zhuhai Chen Yong
Some of the counterfeit items seized by customs in the recent operation. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

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

Customs warn criminals using high demand over holiday season as ‘smokescreen’ to move illicit goods.

Hong Kong economy

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

Hong Kong transport

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

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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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Approved Guangdong private cars can cross into Hong Kong at booked time slots via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge. Photo: Eugene Lee
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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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.

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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.

Chikungunya is spread by bites from infected mosquitoes. Photo: AP
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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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.

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.

The 231.8km men’s individual road cycling event will be held across three cities on Saturday, with 55.8km of the race taking place in Hong Kong. Photo: Sam Tsang
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 airport’s new automated parking facilities will open on November 15. Photo: Dickson Lee
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.

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 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.

New scheme gives drivers from four Guangdong cities greater travel flexibility through bridge and airport connections. Photo: Eugene Lee
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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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
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.

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.

Customs showcases some of the confiscated bogus footwear. Photo: Jelly Tse
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.

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.

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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A view of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge. The “Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles” scheme begins next month. Photo: Martin Chan
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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An artificial island on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge. Photo: Martin Chan
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.

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.

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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SF Express is the country’s largest courier firm. Photo: Jelly Tse
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.

Travellers at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau bridge clearance building for outbound travel on the first day of the Easter holiday. Photo: Nora Tam
Super Typhoon Ragasa

Super Typhoon Ragasa: workers move to restore communications in southern China

Post-storm recovery includes restoring services to Shangchuan and Xiachuan islands in Guangdong, resuming ferries and clearing roads.

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Accidents and disasters in China

Southern China cleans up after lashing from Super Typhoon Ragasa

Authorities work to restore transport and clear the thousands of trees brought down in the storm.

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