The maxim, “The strong do what they can and the weak suffer what they must”, attributed to the Athenian historian Thucydides, described the reality of world politics for millennia. Today there are forces that wish to see a return to a world where “might equals right”. The European Union, born out of the ashes of…
Safeguarding national security is crucial for Hong Kong to fully implement the “one country, two systems” governing principle and ensure the city’s stability, which will aid its development and attract foreign investors. That was the key takeaway from a high-level meeting hosted by Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu on Saturday to discuss a white paper…
The financial secretary represented Hong Kong at the World Economic Forum annual gathering, promoting the city’s position as a global centre for commerce and financial services. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 January 2026 – Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), has joined about 3,000 world…
People walk past the Exchange Square, which houses the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, in Central, Hong Kong, Aug 20, 2025. (EDMOND TANG / CHINA DAILY) Jingdong Industrials Inc, the supply-chain unit of Chinese mainland e-commerce giant JD.com Inc, is set to debut in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on Thursday after its HK$2.98 billion…
Tse Tak-wah (left) of Hong Kong team competes with Yi Yongning of Chongqing team during the Men’s Individual BC3 Round B of boccia competition at the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities & 9th National Special Olympic Games of the People’s Republic of China at the Kai Tak Arena in Hong Kong on Dec…
(From left, on stage) Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Zhou Ji, Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu, Chief Secretary for Administration Eric Chan Kwok-ki, and Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui attend a 100-day countdown event for the 15th…
This June 27, 2025, file photo shows the Central Government Offices at Tamar in Hong Kong. (SHAMIM ASHRAF / CHINA DAILY) The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government has strongly condemned the US government for wantonly smearing the city’s work in preventing, suppressing, and imposing punishment for activities endangering national security in line with the…
A waiter has become the latest person charged under the national security law, with prosecutors accusing him of inciting others to overthrow Beijing and the Hong Kong government in a series of social media posts. Chan Ho-hin, 22, on Wednesday saw his original sedition charge upgraded to one of inciting subversion after West Kowloon Court…
This handout picture provided by the Iranian Red Crescent on June 19, 2025 shows members of their rescue teams clearing debris at a building destroyed during an Israeli attack in Teheran, Iran. (IRANIAN RED CRESCENT VIA AFP) The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government has raised the outbound travel alert for Israel and Iran to…