Mainland offers 'solid' backing for HK prosperity

2014-06-10 11:46:42

The Chinese mainland has provided "solid backing" for Hong Kong' s prosperity and stability over the years, by helping the special administrative region defuse risks and strengthening competitiveness, a white paper said on Tuesday.

HK govt vows to enhance city's competitiveness

2014-06-04 17:15:10

The government is committed to enhancing Hong Kong's competitiveness, and will continue to explore new markets, support the development of pillar industries, and seek to diversify the economy, HK's Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Gregory So says.

Funeral held for Macao entrepreneur and politician

2014-06-01 20:44:35

The funeral for Ma Man-kei, a renowned entrepreneur in Macao and senior political advisor of the Chinese mainland, was held on Sunday morning in Macao.

Hong Kong to play new role in Pearl River Delta

2014-05-30 18:07:46

Hong Kong's new role in the Pearl River Delta (PRD) region helps prop up its competitiveness amid concerns that the city might be losing its strength, according to a new report.

HK billionaire donates $12.9 m to support the disabled

2014-05-28 20:55:05

Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing contributed 100 million HK dollars ($12.9 million) on Tuesday to support the rehabilitation of Chinese amputees and children with cerebral palsy.

Spokesman rebuts grumble over recruitment of former Taiwan expert

2014-05-28 18:55:27

A Chinese mainland spokesman on Wednesday refuted Taiwan's criticism of the recruitment of Kun-Shan Chen, a Taiwanese radar expert.

Cross-Straits proposals should stick to one-China principle: spokesman

2014-05-28 18:32:57

New proposals by Taiwan to resolve cross-Straits differences should conform to the one-China principle, said a mainland spokesman on Wednesday.

Mainland protected Taiwan people in Vietnam violence

2014-05-28 14:31:30

The Chinese mainland has provided protection to Taiwan compatriots in the recent violence in Vietnam, a mainland spokesman said on Wednesday.

No need to arrange cross-Straits leaders' meeting at intl events: spokesman

2014-05-28 14:25:44

A Chinese mainland spokesman on Wednesday reiterated the mainland's positive attitude toward a possible meeting between leaders across the Taiwan Strait, while noting there is no need to realize such a meeting during international events.

Hong Kong's HIV cases hit three-month high

2014-05-27 16:16:22

The Center for Health Protection ( CHP) of Hong Kong on Tuesday reported a record of 154 HIV infections in the first quarter of 2014, bringing the cumulative total of reported HIV infections to 6,496 since 1984.

3 Taiwanese missing after bus accident kills 4

2014-05-26 18:09:33

Thousands of rescue personnel were searching on Monday for three missing Taiwanese tourists on Monday after their bus fell into a river in Fujian province, killing four and injuring 17, taihainet.com reported on Monday.

Taiwan tourists missing after bus accident

2014-05-23 21:21:51

Two people from Taiwan were dead and five were missing after a tour bus carrying a group of Taiwan passengers plunged into the Jiulongjiang River in Zhangzhou, Fujian province on Friday, China News Service reported.