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...
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...
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...
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...