Stories from Hong Kong

Huang Qiaojun secured a championship and a runner-up title in the Ma Shi competition.

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee (Li Jiachao) stated that the world is undergoing accelerating changes unseen in a century, with increasing geopolitical instability and complex trajectories.

Hong Kong's newly amended Wild Animals Protection Ordinance will take effect on August 1, 2024. The amendment makes feeding wild animals or feral pigeons without permission liable to a fixed penalty of $5,000. Offenders may also face prosecution, with a maximum penalty of a $100,000 fine. Qiu Jianchun, Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong, attended the opening ceremony of the Hong Kong Cup Diplomatic Knowledge Contest final. Li Jiacheng attended the Hong Kong Cup Diplomatic Wisdom Competition final, stating that Hong Kong supports a multilateral trade system. Li Jiacheng stated that Hong Kong supports a multilateral trade system and has acted to serve the nation's global governance through international conferences, global events, trade rules, and public safety initiatives.

The seventh episode of the radio drama 'Black Ship Wind' aired, produced by Huang Xiaofeng, written by Wu Weirong and He Caowen. Gu Yimin was responsible for recording, and Yang Lixian for sound effects.

A preview for a new drama shows a character named Liu Junchen countering with the line, "Do you really think Hong Kong is yours to rule?".

A public figure has reportedly sustained eye injuries from 'filming' and is experiencing resentment due to pressure, particularly during the pandemic.

A letter indicates Mr. Old You's purpose is to send money to his mother in mainland China through a friend in Hong Kong to help her.

The country aims to strengthen its domestic circulation, achieve breakthroughs in supply-demand coordination and upgrading, and implement and improve service industries for quality and efficiency.

Criminal Chief Li Jiachao stated that the world is experiencing accelerated changes and increasing geopolitical tensions, and the nation will demonstrate its responsibility as a major power by implementing global development and security initiatives and steadfastly pursuing cooperation. He also said strengthening domestic circulation, improving supply-demand coordination, and enhancing the service industry. Domestically, he said strengthening internal circulation, seeking breakthroughs in supply-demand coordination, improving the service industry, and focusing on employment, education, medical care, and childcare. Lee also stressed the need to effectively respond to risks and consolidate safety production responsibilities. The Marine Safety (Alcohol and Drugs) Ordinance will be implemented on January 1, 2025, in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong's Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) system, introduced in 2000, has seen its total asset scale recently exceed 1.5 trillion Hong Kong dollars.