Hong Kong China

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:10:34 +0800
Zheng Qinwen withdraws from Wuhan Open
Freshly crowned China Open champion Zheng Qinwen withdrew on Monday from her home tournament in Wuhan, citing fatigue and a right shoulder injury. Zheng became the first Chinese player to clinch the Beijing title on Sunday by defeating reigning Rola...

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:36:59 +0800
Travellers from both sides praise revamped crossing
The first travellers to pass through the redeveloped Huanggang port on its first day of operation have praised its convenience. The new facility opened at 6.30am on Monday, providing 24-hour clearance services for passengers and passenger vehicles. ...

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:52:30 +0800
Smooth opening for Huanggang port: govt
Officials said the redeveloped Huanggang port’s opening went smoothly on Monday morning, with Chief Secretary Eric Chan expecting a relatively quiet first day so staff can prepare to handle more travellers in future. Speaking to reporters, Chan sa...

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 21:53:24 +0800
Zheng becomes first home player to win China Open
Zheng Qinwen became the first home winner of the China Open on Sunday as she beat Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva 7-5, 6-4. The former world number four and current Olympic champion was a wildcard entry in Beijing, having struggled with form and fit...

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:49:03 +0800
Huanggang opening to be smooth: security chief
Secretary for Security Chris Tang has expressed confidence that the opening of the redeveloped Huanggang port would be safe, smooth and efficient. “Since the Hong Kong Port Area was established on July 31, we have already done a great deal of work...

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:42:20 +0800
'Huanggang port to benefit frequent travellers'
Financial Secretary Paul Chan on Sunday said the redeveloped Huanggang port will bring convenience to people who frequently travel between Hong Kong and Shenzhen. The revamped port will officially open and begin 24-hour clearance services at 6.30am...

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:57:33 +0800
Huanggang port opening of great significance: CE
Chief Executive John Lee on Sunday said the opening of the redeveloped Huanggang port carries significant meaning, as it reflects the implementation of national planning, puts institutional innovation into practice and promotes cross-boundary flows. ...

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:17:19 +0800
Zheng enters China final, Alcaraz wins Shanghai opener
A resurgent Zheng Qinwen charged into the China Open final on Saturday, beating Elise Mertens 7-5, 6-2, and will play Mirra Andreeva for the title at her home tournament. It is another step in the Olympic gold medallist's injury comeback, following ...

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 19:45:34 +0800
Chinese hit movie on Iraq war premieres in N America
Following its strong box office run on the mainland, "Once Upon a Time in the Middle East" made its North American debut on Friday with a limited theatrical release, bringing audiences a poignant reflection on the horrors of war and the preciousness ...

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:47:30 +0800
Beijing announces jobs initiative amid AI impact
In China's latest effort to adapt its workforce to rapid technological changes, a senior official on Saturday announced an initiative to promote employment in response to artificial intelligence development. Li Zhong, vice minister of human resou...

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:52:54 +0800
Services boost in works as China adds 10.5m jobs
China added 10.52 million urban jobs in the first nine months of the year, meeting 87.7 percent of its annual target, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security said on Saturday. The ministry is also planning new measures to boost hiring in...

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:29:52 +0800
Huanggang gets final checks in countdown to opening
Chief Secretary Eric Chan said the government would not let its guard down in the final stretch to Monday's opening of the redeveloped Huanggang port, to ensure a safe, orderly, and smooth operation. Writing on social media, Chan said he chaired an ...

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 08:49:58 +0800
Rockets beat Mavericks in Macao NBA China game
Basketball fans gathered in Macao on Friday as the NBA China Games returned for a second year in the city, with Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant drawing some of the biggest crowds ahead of the preseason clash against the Dallas Mavericks. Suppor...

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:23:11 +0800
China, EU agree on dialogue, cars after trade talks
China and the European Union (EU) reached an understanding on hybrid vehicles on Friday, as the commerce chiefs of both sides concluded talks and agreed to strengthen dialogue. The Commerce Ministry said that both sides agreed to adhere to "procedur...

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:22:55 +0800
China sees 826mn National Day domestic holiday trips
The nation saw 826 million domestic tourist trips during the recent seven-day National Day holiday, with tourism spending totaling 738.38 billion yuan, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism said on Friday. On a daily average basis, the number of domes...

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:39:02 +0800
Djokovic suffers early Shanghai Masters exit
Novak Djokovic went down in straight sets to Hubert Hurkacz on Friday, exiting the Shanghai Masters in his first match after memorably winning the China Open this week. Hurkacz, the 2023 Shanghai champion and world number 34, beat Djokovic 6-4, 6-3 ...

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:35:49 +0800
Zheng Qinwen back at best to make China Open semis
China's Zheng Qinwen pulled out some of her best tennis to beat Ukraine's Elina Svitolina 6-3, 7-6 (8/6) at the China Open on Friday and storm into the semi-finals. Zheng, a wildcard entry in Beijing, finally notched her first straight-sets win of t...

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:29:42 +0800
Bus operators unveil fare discounts for Huanggang
The city’s bus operators have unveiled fare discounts for services connecting to the revamped Huanggang port. KMB said passengers transferring to and from its three new Huanggang port services to other rides would only be charged the higher of the...

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:12:19 +0800
Huanggang generates vast business opportunities: DAB
The DAB on Friday welcomed news of the opening of the Huanggang port, saying it will further boost Greater Bay Area connectivity and tourism. Party vice-chairman and lawmaker Brave Chan said the port not only connects Hong Kong with mainland citie...

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:37:51 +0800
Over 160k already sign up for Huanggang e-channel
The Immigration Department said more than 160,000 people have registered for the “collaborative inspection” automated channels at the redeveloped Huanggang port ahead of its opening on Monday. Under the co-location arrangement that features a "c...

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