6 d. ago Invest and expand in Hong Kong, Paul Chan tells US firms despite trade tensions

Hong Kong’s finance chief has called on American businesses to invest in the city as he begins his latest visit to the country, even as global concerns grow over the possible re-escalation of the US-China trade war. The government on Wednesday said that Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po arrived in New York the previous day and attended the annual gala dinner of the National Committee on United States-China Relations (Ncuscr), a non-profit organisation that promotes understanding between the...

Economics

8 d. ago Man arrested in Hong Kong airport in HK$1.7 million drug bust

Hong Kong customs officers have arrested a man at the airport on suspicion of carrying about HK$1.7 million (US$218,410) worth of cannabis buds in his luggage. The Customs and Excise Department said on Monday that the 30-year-old had arrived at the city’s airport from Bangkok the previous day. The suspect’s nationality was not provided. During customs clearance, officers discovered a batch of about 8kg (18lbs) of suspected cannabis in his carry-on luggage. The man was subsequently arrested and...

Events

1 week ago Damaged coral reefs in Hong Kong may take years to recover, green groups warn

Damaged coral reefs in a Unesco-listed geopark in Hong Kong may take years to recover, environmentalists have warned, after a government investigation found that an area of about four square metres had been affected. Thousands of tourists were found to have flocked to Sharp Island in Sai Kung during mainland China’s National Day “golden week” holiday this month, with some trampling on corals while snorkelling and digging up marine organisms. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department...

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1 week ago China handles over 7.2 billion parcels during National Day and Mid

China handles over 7.2 billion parcels during National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday  China Daily - Global Edition

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1 week ago China’s ‘super golden week’ box office lags, but annual picture improves

China’s extended “super golden week” holiday saw cinemas’ box-office revenues slump compared to last year’s National Day break, but nationwide takings since the start of the year have already exceeded the total for all of 2024. According to box-office tracker Dengta Data, cinemas raked in 1.83 billion yuan (US$257 million) during the eight-day holiday, which ended on Wednesday. That was the second-lowest total since 2017 and down from the 2.1 billion yuan reported for the regular seven-day...

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1 week ago China sees uptick in ‘super golden week’ spending amid record travel surge

China logged a welcome uptick in spending on services during the just-concluded eight-day “super golden week” public holiday, as the country’s transport hubs handled record numbers of passengers. Chinese transport authorities logged 2.432 billion passenger trips – a record high and a 6.2 per cent year-on-year increase – during this year’s extended holiday, which combined the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations. The surge was mainly driven by overlapping demand for tourism and...

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1 week ago 1.4 million mainland passenger trips made to Hong Kong over ‘golden week’ break

More than 1.4 million mainland Chinese passenger trips were made to Hong Kong during the country’s National Day “golden week” holiday, official data has shown, but a sector representative said tourists’ spending power remained weak despite the increased numbers. According to the latest figures from the Immigration Department, the number of inbound trips made by mainland visitors during the eight-day break, which coincides with the Mid-Autumn Festival this year, marked a 15 per cent increase from...

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1 week ago 1.4 million mainland Chinese passenger trips made to Hong Kong over ‘golden week’

More than 1.4 million mainland Chinese passenger trips were made to Hong Kong during the National Day “golden week” holiday, official data has shown, but the number still fell short of the city government’s expectations of nearly reaching pre-pandemic levels of 1.52 million. While Hong Kong retailers and caterers reported business growth of up to 20 per cent year on year during the break, a sector representative said on Thursday that tourists’ spending power had remained weak. According to the...

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1 week ago China Tourism Surges In 2025 Golden Week, Reflecting Strong Domestic Demand And Cultural Confidence Across Provinces

China Tourism Surges In 2025 Golden Week, Reflecting Strong Domestic Demand And Cultural Confidence Across Provinces  Travel And Tour World

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1 week ago Shanghai symphony celebrates China's National Day with multicultural performance

Shanghai symphony celebrates China's National Day with multicultural performance  ecns.cn

Culture

1 week ago Hong Kong retailers, caterers enjoy ‘golden week’ business growth of up to 20%

Hong Kong retailers and caterers have reported business growth of up to 20 per cent year on year during mainland China’s National Day “golden week” break, with one tourist spending a whopping HK$1 million (US$128,500) on international brands, business leaders have said. Industry leaders said stores selling gold, jewellery and cosmetic products emerged as the big winners as the eight-day break wrapped up on Wednesday, while cha chaan teng were the top dining choice, followed by Chinese...

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1 week ago National Day Holiday showcases China's robust economic vitality

National Day Holiday showcases China's robust economic vitality  China Daily

Economics

1 week ago China braces for record travel peak on final day of ‘golden week’

China’s transport system braced for a massive travel surge on Wednesday as millions of people returned to work at the end of the annual “super golden week” holiday, one of the busiest times of the year. Transport authorities added hundreds of extra trains and additional temporary EV charging stations to manage the rush on the final day of the week-long break, which included National Day and the Mid-Autumn Festival. The Ministry of Transport on Wednesday said the total number of journeys during...

Sport

1 week ago China Sees Unprecedented Holiday Spending Surge Driven by Major Sports and Cultural Events Across the Capital – New Update You Need to Know

China Sees Unprecedented Holiday Spending Surge Driven by Major Sports and Cultural Events Across the Capital – New Update You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

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2 w. ago GLOBALink | Russia's Udmurt Republic economy minister says China remains strategic partner

GLOBALink | Russia's Udmurt Republic economy minister says China remains strategic partner  Xinhua

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2 w. ago China's National Day holiday box office exceeds 1.6 billion yuan

China's National Day holiday box office exceeds 1.6 billion yuan  China Daily - Global Edition

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2 w. ago China's National Day holiday travel goes green as charging network expands

China's National Day holiday travel goes green as charging network expands  CCTV.com English

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2 w. ago Which Hong Kong businesses came out on top over National Day break?

The number of mainland Chinese visitors coming to Hong Kong for the first five days of the National Day “golden week” break rose by 5.1 per cent from last year, while business leaders have said cosmetics sellers and cha chaan teng enjoyed a boost in customers. Maurice Kong Chi-hang, chairman of the Institute of Dining Professionals, said that the National Day fireworks on October 1 served as a draw for visitors, helping to prompt a 10 to 25 per cent increase in business for restaurants. But he...

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2 w. ago Why Beijing, Shanghai, and Xi’an Are the Top Destinations During China’s Record

Why Beijing, Shanghai, and Xi’an Are the Top Destinations During China’s Record-Breaking National Day Holiday  Travel And Tour World

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2 w. ago ‘Life changing’: Hong Kong teen flies high under star violinist’s mentorship

A mentorship scheme designed to lift Hong Kong pupils living in subdivided flats out of poverty arranged for a teenager to be coached by world-acclaimed violinist Yao Jue and perform in front of state leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping. Li Ching-po, age 15, enrolled in the first iteration of the government’s Strive and Rise Programme in 2022 and two years later performed in front of state leaders. He also joined his mentor on stage for the city’s National Day variety show last...

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