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170 US and Chinese students from universities including Harvard, Columbia, and Tsinghua toured Beijing, Jinan and Qufu from September 1 to 7, visiting landmarks such as the Forbidden City. Photo: Handout

US and Chinese students visit the Great Wall during the seven-day tour. Photo: Handout

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President Xi Jinping calls on China, US youth to advance bilateral cooperation

In a reply to letter from students from US universities, Xi tells them to ‘shoulder the mission of the times’ ahead of state visit to Washington.

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Foreign chambers back Hong Kong 5-year plan, urge progress on Northern Metropolis

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Education

Subsidised physiotherapy places slashed by third amid graduate job crunch

Cuts come as physiotherapy graduates face a tight job market amid ongoing healthcare budget constraints and a surge in new practitioners.

21 Sep 2026 - 10:59PM

Hong Kong education authorities have cut the number of subsidised places for physiotherapy and occupational therapy programmes by about a third for the 2027-28 school year. Photo: Getty Images

The overall number of subsidised places fell by 70 compared with the current year. Photo: Edmond So

Law and Crime

Hong Kong woman, 80, loses HK$6 million to fake online investment expert

The case was among over 50 investment scams reported in Hong Kong last week, with total losses approaching HK$30 million.

21 Sep 2026 - 6:33PM

Politics

Top official to determine responsible department in complex 1823 cases

When assigning complaints that involve more than one government department, responsibility will be fairly distributed, Warner Cheuk says.

21 Sep 2026 - 6:52PM

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Hong Kong Economy

Cathay calls on Hong Kong to map out long-term sustainable fuel plan beyond 2030

Cathay Group CEO Ronald Lam says scalability remains challenge, notes SAF still accounts for ‘well under 1 per cent’ of global jet fuel use.

21 Sep 2026 - 10:28PM

A Cathay Pacific aircraft approaches Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Karma Lo

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong Ballet to move to city’s first dedicated dance venue in 2027

Group says move to Dancehouse at WestK Performing Arts Centre allows for more than 40 per cent increase in performance weeks annually.

21 Sep 2026 - 8:43PM

Business

Once the world’s most-visited city, Hong Kong now converts hotels to dorm rooms

As the city positions itself as a global education hub, hotels are being converted into premises for student occupation.

21 Sep 2026 - 3:23PM

Transport

Over 11,000 sign up for Hong Kong taxi, ride-hailing test, beating expectations

Transport minister says response has exceeded expectations, adds that authorities to arrange for applicants to take test within two months.

21 Sep 2026 - 6:51PM

Hong Kong recently passed legislation to regulate local ride-hailing services, capping the total number of vehicle permits at 10,000. Photo: Jelly Tse

Society

Bite-mark, DNA tests used to identify dogs after woman dies in suspected attack

Hong Kong environment chief says policies on handling strays will be reviewed after cyclist’s death from suspected attack in Yuen Long.

21 Sep 2026 - 10:10PMvideocam

Hong Kong police and AFCD officers search for dogs involved in a suspected attack on a cyclist. Photo: Kit Lai

Law and Crime

Nearly 50% rise in drug seizures by Hong Kong customs in first half of year

About 60 per cent of 5,704kg of narcotics seized in six-month period was cannabis and ketamine, with notable increases in smuggling via air and sea.

21 Sep 2026 - 9:49AM

Society

Barristers dismiss calls for solicitors to gain senior counsel status in Hong Kong

Bar Association labels push to expand elite title ‘premature’, while Law Society argues appointments should be merit-based.

21 Sep 2026 - 7:00AM

Politics

‘His love for Hong Kong was profound’: Tung Chee-hwa honoured at state funeral

In sombre ceremony, political and business elite pay final tribute to city’s first postcolonial leader, as President Xi sends condolences.

21 Sep 2026 - 12:04AMvideocam

The coffin with the body of Tung Chee-hwa is carried by Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee (front left pallbearer) and Leung Chun-ying (front right pallbearer), a CPPCC vice-chairman and former city leader, at the Hong Kong Funeral Home in North Point on Sunday. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong secures expanded equal treatment and investment guarantees across Asean

Hong Kong authorities say signing of the protocol will bring legal certainty, enhance the investment environment and boost investment flows.

20 Sep 2026 - 11:32PM

(From left) Undersecretary for Commerce and Economic Development Bernard Chan, Philippine Trade Secretary Cristina Roque, and Thai Deputy Prime Minister Suphajee Suthumpun display the signed protocol in Manila. Photo: ISD

Law and Crime

Hong Kong customs seizes 13kg of suspected ketamine at airport, man arrested

Officers found suspected ketamine in checked luggage of a 22-year-old man who arrived in city from Frankfurt.

20 Sep 2026 - 8:14PM

Society

Hong Kong school told to review arrangements after alleged Cantonese video ban

Education Bureau steps in after viral post, as Good Hope School principal Gary Harfitt clarifies that Cantonese is not forbidden at institution.

20 Sep 2026 - 9:39PM

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Health & Environment

In Focus | Faster and cheaper: why Hongkongers are heading north for medical care

Lower costs and fast service across the border draw patients to Guangdong, leaving Hong Kong’s private doctors squeezed.

4 Sep 2026 - 9:27AM

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Hong Kong Economy

How some grey-market crypto ATMs in Hong Kong can turn users into fraud victims

Tucked away in laundromats and arcades, machines offer easy access to crypto, but coming regulations will protect consumers, experts say.

5 Sep 2026 - 9:00AM

Law and Crime

Man arrested over flag-day scam targeting animal charity donations

Man, 22, arrested after 14 people allegedly hired to act as volunteers to collect donations for Hong Kong Saving Cat and Dog Association.

6 Sep 2026 - 9:58PM

Society

Customers facing steeper electricity bills as Hong Kong firms raise fuel charges

CLP Power and HK Electric announce higher fuel-related charges, while offering rebates and subsidies to ease the burden on households.

25 Aug 2026 - 11:03PM

HK Electric, which supplies electricity mainly to Hong Kong Island and Lamma Island, said that its fuel clause charge would rise to 60.7 Hong Kong cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh) in September. Photo: Sam Tsang

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Hong Kong bids farewell to Tung Chee-hwa in weekend vigil

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Hong Kong’s Filipino domestic helpers get second chance at university degree

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