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Hong Kong residents are being urged to stay alert after the Hong Kong Observatory issued an amber rainstorm warning on Wednesday morning. The warning came into effect at 10.05am as weather experts forecast widespread heavy rain and strong wind gusts across the city. Officials advised people to take extra care and avoid unnecessary risks while the severe weather continues. The weather service said heavy rain had already fallen in some parts of Hong Kong and more intense rainfall was expected over the next few hours. According to the forecast, rainfall could exceed 30 millimeters within one hour in many areas.…

Hong Kong is moving closer to opening its upgraded Huanggang border checkpoint. Officials have promised to speed up the remaining work at the site. The goal is to make sure the crossing is safe and ready for public use as soon as possible. The project is entering its final stage as lawmakers prepare to review an important bill that supports the new border system. The Legislative Council is expected to approve the Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area Bill this week. The proposed law will provide the legal basis for a new co-location arrangement at the border checkpoint. Officials say…

An associate professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has appeared in court after being charged with two counts of indecent assault. The academic has denied both charges, and the case is now proceeding through Hong Kong’s legal system. The accused, Peng Peng, 38, appeared before Sha Tin Court on Tuesday, where he formally entered not guilty pleas to the two charges. According to court proceedings, the complainant is a fellow academic who had been exploring employment opportunities and relocation to Hong Kong. Prosecutors allege that the incidents occurred during interactions between the two scholars. The complainant later…

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has said that several mainland Chinese companies are preparing to list in Hong Kong following a business delegation to Central Asia aimed at expanding international trade opportunities. Speaking at a business summit on Tuesday, Lee said many of the mainland enterprises that joined the Hong Kong-led mission last month are actively planning initial public offerings (IPOs) in the city. The planned listings are expected to help the companies raise capital to support their global expansion strategies. The comments follow an official delegation led by Lee to Central Asia in June. The visit brought…

Hong Kong is expanding its autonomous vehicle testing program as officials prepare to allow more roads for driverless vehicle trials. The move comes as Baidu advances testing of its robotaxi service and plans to transition to fully remote-controlled operations in the city. Government officials said the expanded testing program is part of Hong Kong’s effort to support the development of smart transportation and new mobility technologies. By opening additional roads for trials, authorities hope to encourage innovation while maintaining strict safety standards. On Monday, Baidu demonstrated its sixth-generation autonomous vehicle under its Apollo Go platform on Lantau Island. The driverless…

An off-duty firefighter in Hong Kong has been arrested after turning himself in to police following an alleged assault at a busy shopping centre. The incident gained widespread attention after a video shared online appeared to show the man shouting at and pushing a young couple during a confrontation. According to information released on Monday, the 48-year-old firefighter voluntarily reported to Mong Kok Police Station on Sunday. He was accompanied by his wife when he met with officers and cooperated with the investigation. Police arrested the man on suspicion of assault after speaking with him about the incident. Authorities have…

Hong Kong police have arrested nine people during a week-long Hong Kong Driving Crackdown aimed at reducing dangerous driving and improving road safety across major highways in the New Territories North region. The operation targeted speeding, reckless driving, and other serious traffic violations that officials say contribute to many road accidents. According to police, the enforcement campaign ran from July 5 through Saturday. Officers from the New Territories North Traffic Headquarters carried out patrols and targeted operations across key road networks to detect drivers who ignored traffic laws and put other road users at risk. Among those arrested were nine…

Trade between Hong Kong and the Middle East has grown strongly this year, highlighting deeper economic cooperation and rising investment activity between the two regions. Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said new business opportunities and stronger partnerships are helping drive growth in trade, finance, and innovation. In his weekly blog, Chan said trade between Hong Kong and Middle Eastern economies increased significantly during the first five months of the year. Bilateral trade rose by 35 percent compared with the same period last year, showing faster growth than the previous year’s performance. The latest figures follow steady progress in…

Animal welfare groups in Hong Kong say more pets and stray animals are being abandoned as land clearance continues for the Northern Metropolis development project. Veterinary clinics and animal shelters have reported a growing number of injured and homeless animals arriving from areas affected by the large-scale redevelopment in the New Territories. One veterinary clinic operated by an animal welfare organization in Fo Tan, located in Hong Kong’s Sha Tin district, has become a long-term home for many rescued animals. Three-legged dogs, one-eyed cats, and other animals with serious injuries now live at the center because they have nowhere else…

Hong Kong officials have confirmed that the planned Pak Shek Kok Station on the East Rail Line will not require public funding. Instead, the project will be financed through the city’s long-standing rail and property development model. Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn Hon-ho announced the plan on Saturday. She said the government had agreed to grant the MTR Corporation development rights at two sites to support the station project. One development site is located in Pak Shek Kok, while the second is in Ma On Shan. According to Linn, the value created through these property developments is expected to fully…