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HK approves grant for flood victims in Malawi, Africa

The Hong Kong government Tuesday announced that a grant of 2.5 million HK dollars (about 32, 216 US dollars) has been approved to World Vision Hong Kong for providing relief to flood victims in Malawi, Africa.
Source: Xinhua | 2015-3-17 20:54:23

Hong Kong, Malaysia sign MOU on education

The Education Bureau of the Hong Kong government and the Ministry of Education of the Malaysian government Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on education co-operation to reinforce the linkages between the two places, the Hong Kong government said.
Source: Xinhua | 2015-3-17 20:49:44

HK's GNI up 4.8 pct in December 2014

Hong Kong's Gross National Income (GNI) in the fourth quarter of 2014 increased by 4.8 percent over a year earlier to 625.6 billion HK dollars (about 80. 62 billion US dollars) at current market prices, the Census and Statistics Department announced Monday.
Source: Xinhua | 2015-3-16 17:43:35

Mainland confident in ‘One Country, Two Systems’ policy for HK

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Sunday assured that the Chinese government will not tighten its policy toward Hong Kong because of the stability of the “One Country, Two Systems” policy.
Source: Global Times | 2015-3-16 0:38:01

Chinese mainland to give Taiwan priority in opening-up: Premier

Chinese mainland will give priority to Taiwan in terms of the depth and intensity of opening-up, said Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Sunday.
Source: Xinhua | 2015-3-15 15:01:13

Chinese central government not to tighten policy toward HK: Premier

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said on Sunday that it is not necessary to worry about the Chinese central government tightening its policy toward Hong Kong.
Source: Xinhua | 2015-3-15 14:45:48

Manhunt underway after jewelry shop shooting in HK

Hong Kong's police have launched a manhunt for a gunman who shot a salesman and got away with 5.5 million HK dollars worth of watches in Hong Kong's Tsim Sha Tsui Area.
Source: Xinhua | 2015-3-13 10:40:00

Hong Kong tourism hit after protests as numbers drop by 60 percent

Hong Kong’s retailing and tourism sectors have suffered a heavy blow following recent protests against Chinese mainland shoppers, and the numbers of daily tour groups from the mainland to Hong Kong dropped by 60 percent in early March, media reported.
Source: Global Times | 2015-3-13 0:23:01

Influenza causes nine more deaths in HK

Hong Kong authorities reported Thursday that from Wednesday noon to Thursday noon, nine adults died because of influenza in the city, bringing the death toll to 370 in 2015.
Source: Xinhua | 2015-3-12 21:21:56

HK bans import of poultry meat, products from Boone County, US

Hong Kong authorities announced Thursday that they have banned the import of poultry meat and products from Boone County, State of Arkansas, the United States.
Source: Xinhua | 2015-3-12 20:01:40

Chinese mainland concerned about missing Taiwan ship: spokesperson

The Chinese mainland has called for all-out efforts to search for a Taiwan fishing ship missing in the South Atlantic, with 49 people aboard.
Source: Xinhua | 2015-3-11 17:09:51

Radical HK protests draw criticism

The renewed protests against Chinese mainland traders are becoming increasingly unpopular in Hong Kong after the latest protest on Sunday turned violent and affected several busy districts in the New Territories and Kowloon.
Source: Global Times | 2015-3-11 0:23:01

HK bans import of poultry meat, products from Jasper County, US

Hong Kong authorities announced Tuesday that they have banned the import of poultry meat and products from Jasper County, State of Missouri, the United States (US)
Source: Xinhua | 2015-3-10 20:14:16

HK, Macao service providers to enjoy easier market access in Guangdong

South China's Guangdong Province will further facilitate market access for service providers from Hong Kong and Macao, the State Council, or the cabinet, announced on Tuesday.
Source: Xinhua | 2015-3-10 20:13:57

HK's political figures condemn protesters against mainland shoppers

Hong Kong's political figures on Monday condemned the latest chaos caused by a few protesters who harassed mainland shoppers in Hong Kong's Tuen Mun area on Sunday, where many retailer stores had to close in the middle of the day.
Source: Xinhua | 2015-3-9 19:55:25

Top legislator hails "great significance" of NPC decision on HK

The decision adopted by China's top legislature on the selection of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Chief Executive by universal suffrage is of "great significance," top legislator Zhang Dejiang said Sunday.
Source: Xinhua | 2015-3-9 0:01:48

49 on Taiwan fishing boat missing in South Atlantic

A 49-strong crew on a Taiwan-registered fishing boat has been unaccounted for since the loss of contact on Feb. 26 in the South Atlantic, according to local media.
Source: Xinhua | 2015-3-8 10:26:35

Lawmakers, political advisors voice support for HK constitutional development

Lawmakers and political advisors from China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) highlighted Saturday the democratic development in Hong Kong while calling for support for universal suffrage in the international financial hub in 2017.
Source: Xinhua | 2015-3-8 9:16:10