Nearly 2,400 mainland Chinese drivers have applied for 1,700 quotas under a much-awaited special scheme that allows them to drive their cars directly into downtown Hong Kong, according to Guangdong authorities. The Guangdong Provincial Public Security Department said on Sunday that a total of 2,388 drivers had submitted applications earlier this month for the first…
HONG KONG (AP) — An unmanned, oval-shaped craft from flying taxi maker EHang hovers, whirring noisily like a mini-helicopter over a riverside innovation zone on the outskirts of the southern Chinese business hub of Guangzhou, part of a trial of a mini-flying taxi that once might have been found only in sci-fi films. In nearby…
From major pop stars to classical music icons, the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will play host to some exciting musical acts in December, including a beloved Hong Kong singer, who will perform a New Year’s Eve show. Read on to see what is coming up in Shenzhen and Guangzhou. 1. Concerto di Placido Domingo: Guangzhou…
Volkswagen Group is poised to launch a new electric vehicle (EV) next year that leverages Chinese technology to compete with established domestic players like BYD and Geely in the world’s largest automotive market. The German carmaker, which has seen a decline in market share in mainland China since 2020 amid a rapid adoption of EVs,…
HONG KONG (AP) — Alice Zhang, a 29-year-old marketer in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou, has spent only roughly half what she did last year during the “Singles’ Day” online shopping festival, switching to cheaper choices and giving up on buying new shoes after pay was cut by more than 20%. That’s typical, analysts…
China’s 15th National Games, hosted for the first time across Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, opened on Sunday evening with a ceremony highlighting cultural heritage and technological innovation. NATIONAL GAMES GOES TRI-REGION For the first time since the inaugural National Games in 1959, the event is being staged across three regions: Guangdong, Hong Kong and…
President Xi Jinping has given the southern province of Guangdong the task of strengthening technology, infrastructure and regulatory cooperation with Hong Kong and Macau to advance the Greater Bay Area scheme. “Developing the Greater Bay Area is both a major responsibility and a rare development opportunity for Guangdong,” state news agency Xinhua quoted Xi as…
Travel convenience is fundamental to Hong Kong’s integration with the mainland. The need to further enhance travel has become more important under an intensifying drive to accelerate the pace of development within the Greater Bay Area. Thanks to the advances in technology in recent years, visitors can breeze through immigration by simply showing their face…
Home » SPORTS TOURISM » Cross-Boundary Torch Relay Kicks Off in Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao for National Games Published on November 4, 2025 In a historical event, the first cross-boundary torch relay of China’s National Games was launched which linked Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao. The crossing of the torch was a week ahead…
Published on November 3, 2025 The 15th National Games of the People’s Republic of China started with a radiant celebration. Hong Kong, Macao, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen lit the flame of unity and excellence. With the shimmering backdrop of Victoria Harbour and the shared rhythm of a region moving forward, the torch relay started simultaneously at…