Mainland says no intervention in Taiwan elections
2016-01-16 16:44:19
The mainland won't intervene in Taiwan's elections but it will maintain its focus on cross-Straits relations, the State Council's Taiwan Affairs Office has said.
Taiwan voters go to the polls to elect the island's new leader
2016-01-16 09:26:48
Local residents in Taiwan began going to the polls 8:00 am on Saturday to elect a new leader and legislature of the island.
Concerns over cross-Strait ties shadow Taiwan's election
2016-01-15 16:32:02
Taiwan voters will elect the island's new leader Saturday. Voter sentiment is weighed down by uncertainties over post-election cross-Straits stability.
HK to highlight its diversified feature to boost tourism
2016-01-13 16:08:55
Hong Kong Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying said on Wednesday that the government will move Hong Kong's tourism industry up the value chain by highlighting the unique and diversified experiences Hong Kong offers and showcasing its gourmet culture.
Hong Kong chief executive announces Belt and Road organs
2016-01-13 14:02:01
Hong Kong Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying on Wednesday announced to establish a steering committee and an office for China's Belt and Road Initiative.
Hong Kong to build a 'smart city': chief executive
2016-01-13 14:00:44
Hong Kong Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying, when delivering his fourth policy address Wednesday, said the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) government is weighing the development of a "smart city."
HK to highlight its diversified feature to boost tourism
2016-01-13 13:43:30
Hong Kong Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying said on Wednesday that the government will move Hong Kong's tourism industry up the value chain by highlighting the unique and diversified experiences Hong Kong offers and showcasing its gourmet culture.
HK launches project to help elderly face death with dignity
2016-01-08 20:45:48
The Hong Kong Jockey Club announced Friday that it has launched a project to enable the elderly and terminally ill to spend their last days at home or in a care center, rather than a hospital environment.
Mainland universities offering positions to faculty from Taiwan
2016-01-08 17:21:23
Mainland universities have found a new source of teaching faculty in Taiwan, where many talented academics are underpaid due to oversupply.
Hong Kong hits all-time low on happiness index
2016-01-25 20:04:29
Hong Kong people are less happy compared with peers in Osaka and Seoul. Housing-related problems, a slowing economy and political bickering are dragging ratings down, according to a City University of Hong Kong poll.
Call to allow 200% 'super' tax break on Belt and Road expenses
2016-01-25 18:53:24
The Hong Kong government should consider a "super" tax deduction of 200 percent for company expenses relating to research and development, innovation, brand building and market development conducted in "Belt and Road" countries, an Australian professional accounting body has suggested.
No near term lift in sight for HK dollar
2016-01-25 18:46:12
The Hong Kong dollar will remain depressed in the short term, given that capital flight will likely continue with further US rate hikes and speculative attacks on the local currency on the horizon. But a pause in the US monetary tightening cycle later in the year is possible, a strategist at CLSA forecast.