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‘Milestone for ties’: China hails resumption of direct flights with India after five years – The Economic Times Video

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After a five-year hiatus, direct flights between Kolkata and China’s Guangzhou have resumed, signalling renewed India-China connectivity. Chinese Deputy Consul General Qin Yong called it a ‘very important day’ for bilateral relations, marking normalisation and progress in diplomatic ties. Speaking at a brief ceremony in Kolkata, Qin highlighted the flight’s resumption as a positive step…

Hong Kong Tourism Board Remixes Business Events with World-Class Gastronomy at Wine & Dine Festival

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Blending mega events appeal with business opportunities and MICE visitors are invited to top-class wine-pairing experiences; in tandem, the HKTB launches new products to drive high-yield MICE tourism. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 October 2025 – The annual flagship “Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival” returns this year (23-26 October) with…

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

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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…

Close of China’s Golden Week holiday signals hundreds of millions of return journeys

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China’s eight-day “Golden Week” holiday officially ended on Wednesday, 8 October 2025, signalling another potential travel rush as hundreds of millions of people return to their homes and jobs after the break. One of the busiest times for all transport types across the People’s Republic, the Golden Week national holiday comprises National Day and autumn…

Sportfests benefit economy, tourists want to shop in airports

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Goodness, a whole page in Monday’s Standard was devoted to Routes World, an international conference held in Hong Kong. Travellers at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: GovHK. Routes World is an annual get-together for people building and running airports. It is held in a different place each year. Hong Kong was a happy host because…

Hong Kong’s retail recovery accelerates as August sales rise by 3.8%

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Hong Kong’s retail recovery accelerated in August with sales rising by 3.8 per cent year on year and for the fourth month in a row, as the city’s mega-event tourism drive has given a boost to consumer sentiment. Provisional figures released by the Census and Statistics Department on Thursday showed sales of HK$30.3 billion (US$3.9…

China tourist in Japan descends cliff to save drowning woman, despite limited arm mobility

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A Chinese tourist recovering from collarbone surgery has garnered praise for prioritising someone else’s safety over his own by descending a cliff to rescue a drowning Japanese woman at a tour site in Japan. The 54-year-old man, identified as Yang, hails from Xian in Shaanxi province, northwestern China. He was travelling with his wife at…

Hong Kong signs up 16,000 volunteers to help at National Games

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Hong Kong has formed its largest-ever volunteer corps of more than 16,000 helpers for the coming National Games, with the tourism minister urging them to show the best side of the city’s hospitality. Secretary of Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui officiated at a pledging ceremony on Sunday for the volunteers, aged from 15…

Opinion | Time for Hong Kong’s US$6.4 billion cultural gamble to pay off

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Is Hong Kong’s most ambitious cultural project becoming its most expensive liability? More than a decade and nearly HK$50 billion (US$6.4 billion) later, the West Kowloon Cultural District finds itself in a precarious position. The government’s flagship arts and culture hub, which was meant to catapult the city into the ranks of global cultural capitals,…

Opinion | Time for Hong Kong’s US$6.4 billion cultural gamble to pay off

Cs news1 month ago05 mins

Is Hong Kong’s most ambitious cultural project becoming its most expensive liability? More than a decade and nearly HK$50 billion (US$6.4 billion) later, the West Kowloon Cultural District finds itself in a precarious position. The government’s flagship arts and culture hub, which was meant to catapult the city into the ranks of global cultural capitals,…