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Hong Kong cuts liquor tax in an effort to reignite its nightlife industry

Oct. 16, 2024 07:57 AM EDT

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s leader announced a cut in liquor taxes on Wednesday, in a bid to revive the Asian financial hub's reputation as a travel destination with a vibrant nightlife and dining scene. After fulfilling Beijing’s long-standing imperative to enact a homegrown...

Macao's former top judge is chosen as the Chinese casino hub's first leader born in mainland China

Oct. 13, 2024 20:34 PM EDT

MACAO (AP) — Macao’s former top judge, Sam Hou Fai, was chosen as the Chinese casino hub’ s next leader in a largely ceremonial election on Sunday, setting him up to become the city’s first chief executive born in mainland China. Almost the entire election committee stacked...

A new pair of giant pandas gifted by Beijing arrives in Hong Kong

Sep. 26, 2024 22:06 PM EDT

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong welcomed a new pair of giant pandas gifted by Beijing on Thursday with a lavish ceremony, raising hopes for a boost to the city's tourism. An An and Ke Ke are the third pair of giant pandas to be sent to the city from mainland China since the former...

Ukraine's foreign minister in Hong Kong calls on officials to stop Russia from evading sanctions

Jul. 25, 2024 16:12 PM EDT

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on Thursday called on Hong Kong to prevent Russia and Russian businesses from using the region to circumvent sanctions. Kuleba met with Hong Kong leader John Lee as part of a visit to China. He called on the...