Hong Kong China
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:32:29 +0800Tributes continue for late former premier Zhu Rongji
Financial Secretary Paul Chan hailed the late premier Zhu Rongji's immense contributions to the country's development and the well‑being of its people, pushing forward a series of reforms in fiscal, tax, financial and state‑owned enterprise secto...
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:10:04 +0800Huanggang port inspection goes smoothly
Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Chan Tsz-tat, inspected the new port facility at Huanggang on Wednesday to review the latest preparations, ahead of a drill to be held on Thursday.
Customs said on its social media platform that the new Huanggang ...
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:37:29 +0800Former premier Zhu Rongji dies at 98
Former premier Zhu Rongji has died at the age of 98.
According to Xinhua News Agency, he died of illness in Beijing.shortly after 11am on Wednesday.
Zhu served as premier from 1998 to 2003 and was a Politburo Standing Committee member between 1993 ...
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:39:48 +0800C919 jet serves first int'l route to Mongolia
China's home-grown C919 narrowbody passenger jet on Wednesday launched its first international commercial route, connecting Beijing with Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, according to Air China.
The inaugural flight, CA723, departed from Beijing...
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:41:09 +0800Torrential rain in the air for Beijing
Beijing on Tuesday activated a Level II flood-control emergency response, the second-highest level, as authorities warned of heavy rain with moisture from Typhoon Dolphin to the south converging with cool air over the nation's north.
From Tues...
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:20:16 +0800Countdown to summit as Shenzhen, Apec boost ties
Shenzhen on Monday marked the 100-day countdown to the 2026 Apec Economic Leaders' Meeting.
In the first half of 2026, the city's trade with other Apec economies rose 33 percent to 1.98 trillion yuan, accounting for 68.8 percent of its total foreign...
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:39:13 +0800Beijing earmarks millions in typhoon, drought relief
The central government on Monday allocated funding to support disaster relief efforts in the country's eastern regions currently dealing with torrential rains and severe flooding caused by Typhoon Dolphin.
The National Development and Reform Commiss...
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:48:48 +0800Hundreds of flights axed as nation braces for deluge
Typhoon Dolphin brought heavy rain to eastern parts of the nation on Monday, causing hundreds of flight cancellations even as the storm weakened and some cities resumed public transport.
The weather system has lost power after making two landfalls a...
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:42:34 +0800Strong investor demand as Unitree branches out in IPO
Mainland robot maker Unitree Robotics opened subscriptions for its initial public offering on the Shanghai Stock Exchange's sci-tech innovation board, or Star Market, on Monday following a preliminary offline price inquiry that indicated strong inves...
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:16:35 +0800'Hetao zone will boost HK's medical development'
Medical sector lawmaker David Lam said the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone will help expedite medical development in the SAR, as he called for closer cross-boundary cooperation over the next five years.
Wi...
Sun, 09 Aug 2026 19:19:19 +0800Typhoon Dolphin makes landfall in Zhejiang
Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in Zhejiang province on Sunday afternoon, bringing torrential rain and strong winds and triggering warnings of flooding and landslides.
Dolphin made landfall at Yuhuan of Taizhou City at about 5.30pm, packing maximu...
Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:38:00 +0800China's CPI up 0.5pc in July
Official data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Sunday showed that the country's consumer price index (CPI), a main gauge of inflation, rose 0.5 percent year on year in July.
The core CPI, which excludes food and energy prices, increas...
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:52:03 +0800UN climate chief hails China's real‑world progress
China’s on-the-ground climate progress and vibrant sustainable development drive offer strong inspiration for global action, according to a senior United Nations climate official.
In an interview, Simon Stiell, executive secretary of the UN Framew...
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:54:25 +0800Northern ports shut as Dolphin lashes Japan
The nation shut ports and ferry routes ahead of Typhoon Dolphin's expected arrival on its east coast as the storm lashed Japan's southern Okinawa prefecture on Saturday, injuring five people and cutting power to 14,000 buildings.
The storm was about...
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:29:41 +0800Huanggang port operations drill set for Thursday
A drill involving around 1,000 people will take place at the Hong Kong Port Area of the redeveloped Huanggang port next Thursday to test transport operations, according to Secretary for Security Chris Tang.
Speaking to reporters on Friday, Tang not...
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:17:11 +0800Robotics, AI, pharma drive new export boom for nation
Robots, AI-related products and innovative drugs are emerging as new drivers of China's export growth as the country expands into higher-value industries driven by innovation.
In July, the country's exports rose 17.8 percent year on year in yuan-den...
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:59:14 +0800Nation's exports surprise amid AI groundwork buildout
The nation's exports beat expectations in July, remaining a key pillar of economic growth for the manufacturing powerhouse, as the global AI infrastructure buildout continued to power demand for high-tech goods.
Exports expanded 23.9 percent year...
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:25:32 +0800'Cooperation to help shoppers make better choices'
A lawmaker said on Friday new consumer protection regulations for the Greater Bay Area will help consumers make better choices and strengthen trust in cross‑boundary shopping.
Under the plan, consumer councils in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao wil...
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:00:37 +0800US unveils 15 percent tariff on polysilicon products
The White House on Thursday imposed a series of price floors and a 15-percent tariff on products made from polysilicon – the raw material used in semiconductors and solar panels that is primarily produced by China.
US President Donald Trump's proc...
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:59:41 +0800Beijing wins Unesco World Capital of Architecture 2029
Beijing has been designated as the Unesco-UIA (International Union of Architects) World Capital of Architecture 2029, Unesco announced on Wednesday.
The designation followed the recommendation of the Joint Committee for the World Capital of Architec...