President Xi Jinping has called for a national effort to advance the rule of law across all sectors of China, emphasizing the critical need to integrate Communist Party leadership, popular engagement, and law-based administration for modern governance. The directive, issued recently in Beijing, stresses that strengthening the legal framework is essential for achieving national rejuvenation…
MANILA — The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) in Manila swiftly and firmly denied accusations that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is a long-term drug user, labeling the claims as baseless and politically motivated. The allegations, publicly voiced by Senator Imee Marcos, the President’s sister, emerge as the administration intensifies investigations into alleged widespread corruption within lucrative…
Executive Council Convenor Regina Ip issued an open appeal on November 18, 2025, calling on Hong Kong residents to exercise their civic duty in the upcoming eighth-term Legislative Council (LegCo) election on December 7. The veteran public servant emphasized the importance of high voter turnout to support the recently improved electoral system, ensuring that capable…
Escalating diplomatic friction between Tokyo and Beijing following controversial remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has directly impacted cultural exchanges, leading to the indefinite postponement of two highly anticipated Japanese films in mainland China. Distributors pulled the releases after assessing heightened domestic market sentiment, underlining how geopolitical strains frequently bleed into commercial entertainment sectors.…
A bipartisan US government panel tasked with monitoring the US-China economic and security relationship has formally urged Congress to enact stricter legal oversight measures concerning Hong Kong’s financial and commercial interactions with the United States. In its newly released annual assessment, the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC) recommended legislative action to tighten controls…
Electricity consumers across Hong Kong are anticipating modest financial relief following reports that the region’s two major power companies, CLP Group and HK Electric, are set to announce a reduction in tariffs for the upcoming year, effective January 2026. Industry sources suggest both utility giants will decrease residential and commercial electricity rates by approximately 2%,…
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) Government has formally approved the establishment of a third medical school, signaling a major strategic investment in public health and medical talent development. Secretary for Health Professor Lo Chung-mau announced on November 18, 2025, that the Executive Council selected the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)…
HONG KONG — Geopolitical tensions between China and Japan surged this week following public statements from both nations concerning the future of Taiwan, escalating rhetoric underscored by simultaneous military readiness demonstrations and diplomatic travel warnings. The escalation began after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi recently indicated in the Diet that a mainland Chinese operation targeting…
Hong Kong authorities are prosecuting a mainland Chinese national accused of misrepresenting his educational credentials to gain entry through the city’s highly sought-after Top Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS). The 47-year-old defendant, currently free on bail, appeared in Sha Tin Magistrates’ Courts this week to face charges related to allegedly submitting false academic claims when applying…
Two unrelated and fatal falls involving women in Hong Kong on November 18 have underscored the critical need for increased civic vigilance and accessible mental health services across the territory. The incidents, occurring in Ngau Tau Kok and Fanling just hours apart, resulted in the deaths of a 68-year-old and a 40-year-old, demanding a renewed…
Hong Kong authorities are reinforcing their firm commitment to eradicating sham marriages orchestrated to circumvent immigration and public services regulations. Recent high-profile convictions involving local residents who facilitated these fraudulent unions demonstrate a sustained, coordinated legal effort aimed at upholding the integrity of the Special Administrative Region’s (SAR) legal and social framework. The Immigration Department’s…
A recent discussion ignited across Hong Kong’s online forums highlights the complex trade-offs faced by residents returning from overseas, particularly regarding the city’s notoriously intense professional culture versus the financial hurdles encountered abroad. A Hong Kong resident who had previously relocated to the United Kingdom recently shared his struggles transitioning back to the local work…
A disturbing act of violence unfolded near the Gongbei Port in Zhuhai, mainland China, on Monday evening, requiring swift intervention by port management personnel. An individual was viciously attacked with a knife, sustaining serious injuries before the assailant was successfully subdued and detained at the scene. The unprovoked assault, which took place on November 18,…
A prominent retired doctor of chemistry in Hong Kong, known widely as K. Kwong, entered a guilty plea on Monday at Sha Tin Magistrates’ Courts to a charge of unlawfully recording an intimate part of a person. The charge stems from an incident last year involving the covert filming of a woman on an escalator…
BEIJING, November 18, 2025 — Amid escalating rhetoric over Taiwan and mounting security concerns for its citizens abroad, China affirmed its commitment to maintaining active diplomatic channels with Japan. The statement came as Beijing continues to press Tokyo to retract comments made by a senior Japanese official regarding Taiwan, which China deems a serious violation…
Refreshing your living space is a common urge as the seasons change, yet many homeowners struggle with knowing where to begin. Moving beyond the deep clean, a strategic refresh—whether targeting minor updates or embarking on a full-scale redesign—can significantly boost well-being and home enjoyment. We spoke with leading interior design specialists to compile actionable advice…
BEIJING – China has affirmed its commitment to continued diplomatic contact with Japan, despite sharply condemning recent comments made by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi regarding Taiwan. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning indicated Monday, November 18, 2025, that Beijing would provide updates regarding a reported high-level meeting involving Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, signaling a…
Law enforcement officials in Hong Kong detained five mainland Chinese women following a targeted anti-vice operation conducted across the Kwun Tong and Sau Mau Ping districts on Monday. The arrests, part of ongoing, coordinated police efforts to curtail street-based sex work, focused on several locations known for associated activities. The individuals, aged 35 to 44,…
DHAKA, BANGLADESH — Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) in Dhaka has delivered a death sentence on former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, finding her guilty, in absentia, of crimes against humanity linked to a lethal 2024 crackdown on pro-democracy student protests that resulted in approximately 1,400 fatalities. The landmark judgment, issued on November 17, 2025, follows…
In a rapid response to a disruptive incident, Hong Kong police apprehended a woman Monday afternoon following a bizarre situation at a public restroom in Sham Shui Po. The 39-year-old Filipina was detained after allegedly causing damage and possessing offensive weapons in a women’s public toilet facility on Apliu Street. The incident unfolded around 1…