A woman in Hong Kong lost nearly HK$69 million (US$8.8 million) in a month-long scam where fraudsters posed as mainland Chinese officials.

Mainland Chinese families lost a legal challenge regarding public university fees in Hong Kong, as candidates taking DSE exams on the mainland face a 220% increase in entry fees to HK$8,000.

A mainland Chinese film promoting reunification with Taiwan is encountering unexpected criticism from nationalistic voices, casting uncertainty over its future. The film, 'The Belief', depicts historical events from 1683.

Hong Kong police have arrested a 72-year-old man for illegally practicing dentistry at a shop used by a mainland Chinese dental clinic to promote its business in the city, following calls for tighter regulatory oversight.

An article advocates for more detailed exchanges between the courts of Hong Kong and mainland China, highlighting the distinct legal systems under the 'one country, two systems' principle despite their physical proximity.

Washington's decision to lift sanctions on nine Hong Kong and mainland Chinese officials, including Secretary for Justice Paul Lam Ting-kwok, is being interpreted as a gesture to improve US-China relations.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club has proposed positioning the Greater Bay Area as a leading equine hub, suggesting the creation of a distinct racing circuit to attract both mainland Chinese and international tourists.

A mainland Chinese court has asserted jurisdiction over an investor lawsuit against a Hong Kong-listed company for the first time, a move expected to increase scrutiny of corporate disclosures.

Mainland Chinese immigration authorities are standardizing their assessment regime for approving residents to settle in Hong Kong and Macau, replacing the previous points-based system with unified criteria to offer applicants more certainty.

Hong Kong authorities plan to expand a scheme allowing mainland Chinese motorists to drive into the city for leisure to all 21 Guangdong cities by the first quarter of next year, following high demand.

Hong Kong will allow elderly welfare recipients who retire in Guangdong and Fujian to have their cash assistance directly sent to their mainland Chinese bank accounts starting in July, as announced by the city's leader.

Two major mainland Chinese ride-hailing operators in Hong Kong have expressed support for a controversial government plan to regulate the industry by capping vehicle permits at 10,000, a figure deemed insufficient by the city's largest American business chamber.

Taiwan's National Security Bureau has established a new website for mainland Chinese citizens to securely report intelligence-related information, sparking debate on its effectiveness.

Hong Kong police have arrested four men and seized 9.5kg of suspected drugs worth approximately HK$7.2 million, in a case where two mainland Chinese men were allegedly recruited by a syndicate through online gaming platforms.

Taiwan has accused Beijing of escalating tensions and engaging in 'cognitive warfare' after mainland Chinese coastguard and survey vessels conducted law-enforcement operations off Taiwan's east coast.

Hong Kong leader John Lee Ka-chiu concluded his visit to Central Asia, securing nearly 100 partnership agreements and meeting high-level leaders to open opportunities for local and mainland Chinese businesses.

Taiwan's navy will support patrols around the Taipei-controlled Dongsha Islands following a surge in mainland Chinese coastguard activity, fueling concerns in Taipei.

Beijing has granted freer access for yachts from Hong Kong and Macau to enter nine mainland Chinese cities in the Greater Bay Area, removing customs guarantees and allowing temporary ship registrations.

A former professor at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has been sentenced to 20 weeks in jail for accepting bribes to secure a mainland Chinese student's admission.

China has imposed a crackdown on three online brokers that facilitate foreign trades for mainland Chinese clients, a move anticipated to increase capital flight from the country.

A prominent mainland Chinese magazine suggests that the PLA Navy’s aircraft carrier base in Hainan is vital for the fleet’s survivability and crucial for countering US containment along the first island chain during wartime.

A Hong Kong electric commercial vehicle solutions company has partnered with a mainland Chinese manufacturer to introduce an electric minibus specifically designed for the city's unique road conditions, aligning with government efforts to phase out fossil-fuel vehicles.

Hong Kong recorded a 13% year-on-year increase in mainland Chinese visitors on the first day of the 'golden week' Labour Day holiday, with over 300,000 inbound trips.

A mainland Chinese military magazine suggests that the People’s Liberation Army’s new weaponized container ship, the Zhong Da 79, could be crucial for deterring foreign intervention in a Taiwan conflict.

A wave of demand from mainland Chinese buyers is restoring liquidity to Hong Kong’s trophy home market, enabling owners who have held onto pricey assets for many years to lock in gains. Among them,…

A mainland Chinese tourist was rescued after falling into the sea near Clear Water Bay in Hong Kong, reportedly while taking photos at a lookout point.

The number of Hong Kong secondary school leavers pursuing higher studies outside the city has fallen to a 14-year low in 2025. An expert attributes this trend to a surge in mainland Chinese students targeting local universities.

A mainland Chinese military magazine has suggested that the People's Liberation Army (PLA) could deploy minelaying drones to blockade Japan and other waters within the strategic first island chain during a potential conflict over Taiwan. The strategy would involve AJX002 drones.

A Hong Kong travel agency has had its licence revoked after one of its tour guides allegedly coerced mainland Chinese travellers into purchasing items while visiting the city. The Travel Industry…

The search for an 81-year-old mainland Chinese man who went missing while hiking on Hong Kong’s MacLehose Trail entered its third day, with a veteran mountaineer calling for better safety awareness.

More Hongkongers opted for tours to mainland China during the Easter holiday, as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East disrupted air travel, according to an industry leader.

Beijing's top official overseeing Hong Kong and Macau affairs concluded a five-day fact-finding trip to three mainland Chinese cities in the Greater Bay Area to explore deeper integration for the international financial hub.

High-speed rail tickets from Hong Kong to mainland Chinese destinations are nearly sold out for the upcoming Easter and Ching Ming Festival holidays, as Hongkongers opt for short-haul trips.

From around the turn of the century, a revived Confucianism was all the rage. Mainland Chinese academia heavily promoted it. Beijing politicised it as compatible with communist ideology.

Nine people have been injured after a car mounted the pavement on a Hong Kong street. Police were called to Lam Hing Street in Kowloon Bay at about 12.40pm on Monday following reports of a car veering onto the walkway. The vehicle, which has both local and mainland Chinese number plates, sustained damage to its left front door and window, as well as its rear left door. pavement bricks were left scattered across the walkway, while several lamp posts, trees and roadside fences were damaged. Fi...

Sunshine 100 China Holdings, a mainland Chinese developer, announced its intention to oppose a winding-up petition filed against it in Hong Kong over a US$205 million debt.

A mainland Chinese spokesperson has slammed a Taiwan official's trip to Japan as 'despicable,' with the Foreign Ministry warning Japan against emboldening provocations.

Mainland Chinese traders have sold a record $3.5 billion worth of Hong Kong stocks, marking a significant outflow from the market.

A mainland Chinese firm has secured a tender to build a data cluster facility in Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis, agreeing to pay HK$581 million and significantly boost the city’s computing power.

The Hong Kong government is set to recruit journalism students to intern at mainland Chinese media outlets, as part of a new programme to promote the understanding of China’s development among local…

Hong Kong's universities are experiencing growing popularity among students from Southeast Asia and countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative, in addition to their appeal to mainland Chinese students.

The number of mainland Chinese visitors to Japan declined 60.7% in January compared to the same month last year, figures showed Wednesday, in the continued fallout from the countri...

Hong Kong customs has arrested four people and seized HK$140 million (US$18 million) worth of slimming and cosmetic injections, along with erectile dysfunction pills, in a crackdown on smuggled illicit medicines. The suspects, aged between 26 and 61, comprise two mainland Chinese men and two local women, the Customs and Excise Department said on Monday. Investigations are ongoing, and the department has not ruled out further arrests. The department said that since stepping up enforcement in...

MiniMax shares experienced a significant jump in value after mainland Chinese investors were granted access to trade them.

A survey reveals that over 90% of mainland Chinese enterprises plan to expand overseas within the next two years, with more than 80% intending to use Hong Kong as their primary launch pad into Southeast Asia.

Nearly 170 mainland Chinese motorists are expected to arrive in Hong Kong under an expanded cross-border travel scheme, with hotels offering special packages to attract the new visitors.

Hong Kong authorities are scrutinizing mainland Chinese dental clinics suspected of operating illegally in the city, prompting calls from local industry leaders for stricter supervision and potential enforcement action.

Hong Kong's finance chief, Paul Chan, announced plans for the city to serve as a hub for artificial intelligence commercialization and a strategic base for mainland Chinese AI companies expanding overseas.

Mainland Chinese institutional fund managers have increased their investments in Hong Kong-listed biotechnology stocks, driven by attractive valuations and a rise in cross-border licensing deals.

Numerous mainland Chinese companies seeking to list shares on the Hong Kong stock exchange are at risk of their listing applications lapsing due to delays in approval from mainland regulators.

A report by 22V Research indicates that several top-performing mainland Chinese stocks this year are those that manufacture components essential for data centers globally, including those in the U.S.

Hong Kong police have arrested two mainland Chinese men on suspicion of attempting to open bank accounts using false documents.

The son of a former mainland Chinese official has been remanded in custody in Hong Kong after being found guilty of laundering over HK$64 million, which included a 4 million yuan bribe his father allegedly sought a decade ago.

As Hong Kong marks the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule on July 1, the South China Morning Post talks to the city’s senior officials about the administration’s achievements so far and…

Taiwan's recent launch of Himars rockets towards the Taiwan Strait indicates a strategic shift towards using mobile strike weapons to disrupt a mainland Chinese attack before it reaches the island's shores.

Taiwan has reported the presence of mainland Chinese law enforcement vessels near an island it controls in the South China Sea for the first time. Experts suggest this development could lay the groundwork for Beijing to assert effective control over the waters.

Mainland Chinese maritime authorities detected what analysts believe to be Japanese surveillance aircraft southeast of Taiwan, following Beijing's bolstered patrols in the area after border talks between Japan and the Philippines.

Hong Kong is expanding its southbound travel scheme, allowing mainland Chinese motorists to enter the city for leisure, by opening it to drivers from five additional Greater Bay Area cities and doubling the daily quota for urban trips.

Mainland Chinese students are re-evaluating their decision to stay in Hong Kong after graduation, citing high living costs and cultural differences as major factors. Many are considering returning home instead.

Hong Kong's transport sector has urged for faster cross-border immigration clearance procedures and an expansion of a popular scheme that allows local vehicles to enter Guangdong to include other mainland Chinese cities.

A survey reveals that mainland Chinese students in Hong Kong are experiencing significant mental and financial strain due to sky-high rents, career anxiety, and social isolation, despite many planning to stay in the city.

A mainland Chinese woman injured in Hong Kong became the first patient to be transferred from the city to the mainland under the Hospital Authority’s cross-border ambulance pilot scheme. The patient requested to continue her treatment closer to home.

A mainland Chinese spokesperson has rebuked Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for its stance on 'Taiwan independence'.

Mainland Chinese investors, along with other global institutions, reduced their holdings of US Treasury bills in March due to uncertainties surrounding the US-Israel conflict with Iran.

Hong Kong received more than 1 million mainland Chinese visitors during the five-day Labour Day 'golden week' holiday, a 10 percent increase from last year and exceeding government expectations, though industry leaders noted uneven spending.

Unlicensed tour groups from mainland China are reportedly operating in Hong Kong, utilizing campsites and raising concerns about potential damage to natural assets and the integrity of ecotourism.

Mainland Chinese tourists may have come for the tombolo but left with a deeper understanding of Hong Kong’s coral reefs and marine life after the government stepped up promotion and protection…

A top-floor residence at High Peak in Hong Kong’s Mid-Levels West neighbourhood has sold for HK$420 million (US$53.7 million) as activity in Hong Kong’s high-end housing segment remains heated after…

A Taiwanese army officer was punished for showing "The Eight Hundred," a mainland Chinese war film about KMT forces fighting Japan in WWII, leading to a political controversy on the island.

A 46-year-old mainland Chinese woman was rescued in Hong Kong's Sai Kung after slipping into the sea while taking photos at a lighthouse.

A consortium led by Sino Land and Great Eagle Holdings, along with two mainland Chinese developers, secured the tender for the Kam Sheung Road Station Phase Two development in Hong Kong with a US$1.7 billion investment.

Hong Kong is experiencing a decline in its appeal for expatriates, while simultaneously seeing an increase in demand for mainland Chinese professionals proficient in Mandarin.

Tourism experts in Hong Kong are blaming unreasonably low prices offered by some mainland Chinese tourist groups for leading to coerced shopping. Industry leaders are urging authorities to increase random inspections during the upcoming Labour Day "golden week."

Former Hong Kong leader Leung Chun-ying has launched a new trading platform for traditional Chinese medicine, aiming to connect mainland Chinese manufacturers with international markets using Hong Kong's certification systems.

A US clampdown on visas for mainland Chinese and Hong Kong students in May led to significant year-on-year declines in permits granted, though a consultant suggests the impact may be short-lived.

Over 40,000 Hong Kong taxi drivers have adopted major electronic payment platforms like AlipayHK and WeChat Pay HK, making it easier for mainland Chinese visitors.

Hong Kong's leader John Lee has called for a strong partnership with Hainan, urging the business sector to capitalize on the mainland Chinese province’s free-trade port status and explore new models of cooperation.

A mainland Chinese woman is on trial in Hong Kong, denying allegations of using fake academic credentials to obtain Top Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS) visas for her family and blaming her agent.

A report indicates that the UK and Hong Kong are the leading choices for mainland Chinese students seeking overseas education.

Hong Kong's leader pledged to align with national strategies outlined in China’s latest five-year plan, and the city is now urged to move beyond a 'city-centred' approach to align with national priorities by advancing the internationalisation of the yuan and supporting mainland Chinese enterprises after Beijing's 'two sessions'.

A recent survey indicates that mainland Chinese citizens hold more favorable views towards Taiwan and support a hardline stance against the US in a potential trade war. The survey also showed positive perceptions of Russia and North Korea, with Japan viewed least positively.

Mainland Chinese investors have purchased a record amount of Hong Kong stocks through the trading link. This surge in investment highlights growing interest and capital flow from the mainland into the Hong Kong market.

Beijing has built military capacity and strengthened political resolve but needs to project a more credible deterrence as it steps up unification with Taiwan over the next five years, according to a mainland Chinese policy adviser. Li Yihu, dean of the Taiwan Research Institute at Peking University, said the reunification process would enter an “accelerated phase” in the next five years and the mainland needed to do more to communicate an understanding of what he said was the inevitability of...

Hong Kong-listed mainland Chinese pharmaceutical companies are projected to achieve full-year profits, driven by increasing drug sales and successful out-licensing deals with global partners.

Analysts predict that Hong Kong's increased stamp duty on ultra-luxury homes will not deter mainland Chinese buyers, as underlying demand factors are expected to outweigh the tax impact.

Hong Kong recorded a 13 per cent surge in visitors from mainland China during the Lunar New Year holiday, with the influx boosting jewellery sales by 10 per cent during the period despite a sharp rise in gold prices. Industry representatives said on Sunday that festive business had outperformed last year’s, though the recovery remained uneven across sectors and not always directly tied to the surge in mainland visitors. Immigration figures showed 1.02 million mainlanders visited the city betw...

Taiwanese singer Kenji Wu has been officially recognized for his extensive grassroots charitable efforts in mainland China, where he has visited over 100 cities to assist farmers in selling their produce.

A Hong Kong court has issued a parental order for two boys born via a verbal surrogacy agreement in mainland China, granting rights to a local married couple.

Mainland Chinese investors increased their purchases of Hong Kong stocks for a second consecutive month in July, rotating into the undervalued Hang Seng Index to find shelter from the volatility in AI-linked shares.

A former Cathay Pacific customer services officer in Hong Kong has been sentenced to 20 months in jail for accepting at least HK$18,000 in bribes to facilitate human smuggling of mainland Chinese travelers 17 years ago.

Hong Kong police have arrested a man and raided a mainland Chinese dental care chain's consultation center in the city following dentists' warnings about the risks of seeking cheap cross-border dental treatment.

The son of a former mainland Chinese official has been sentenced to six years and nine months in jail in Hong Kong for using deceptive methods to secure residency and laundering over HK$64 million.

A Hong Kong dermatologist received a suspended punishment from the Medical Council after being found guilty of professional misconduct for failing to prevent improper advertisements on the mainland Chinese social media platform RedNote.

An animal welfare charity in Hong Kong apologized after facing a backlash for asking police to remove videos of dogs being killed in mainland China, with critics accusing the group of undermining public awareness efforts.

Many mainland Chinese businesses that participated in a Hong Kong-led delegation to Central Asia are preparing to list in Hong Kong to raise capital for global expansion, according to Chief Executive John Lee.

Hong Kong celebrated the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese sovereignty with festive events, drawing a large number of mainland Chinese tourists to its major attractions.

Hong Kong's finance chief, Paul Chan, stated that the city is uniquely positioned to serve as a bridge and catalyst for the global expansion of mainland Chinese enterprises under the 'China Opportunity 2.0' initiative.

Mainland Chinese investors' purchases of Hong Kong-listed shares through the Southbound Stock Connect reached a record US$152 billion in the past year, driven by a booming pipeline of initial public offerings in the city.

Hong Kong is exploring lessons from mainland Chinese cities' five-year plans to inform its own strategic development. This initiative aims to understand how such long-term planning can benefit the region.

Hong Kong is being highlighted as a crucial 'strategic adaptation ground' for mainland Chinese tech giants and the only place in China capable of adopting a model similar to SpaceX, according to officials like Paul Chan and CY Leung.

A mainland Chinese investigation into food safety practices at Sam's Club in Shenzhen has raised concerns, though many Hong Kong shoppers remain undaunted. They continue to shop for bargains but report being more selective.

Auditions for the Miss Hong Kong pageant have ignited a public debate over Cantonese fluency and identity after a mainland Chinese contestant discussed her difficulties with the language, prompting calls for inclusion.

Hong Kong’s anti-corruption chief highlighted trust as the true currency of finance at an Apec seminar, with a mainland Chinese official pledging to foster a clean business environment and deepen regional cooperation.

A new travel permit is making it easier for non-Chinese residents in Hong Kong to visit nearby mainland Chinese cities like Shenzhen for weekend leisure activities, including indoor ski resorts and dim sum restaurants.

The mainland Chinese coastguard conducted its first independent law enforcement patrol east of Taiwan, expanding its patrolled area in response to maritime border talks between Japan and the Philippines.

A new survey by DBS Hong Kong reveals that affluent parents in Hong Kong and mainland China are initiating wealth transfer plans for their children as young as four years old.

Hong Kong is working to enhance its yacht economy by addressing bottlenecks and benefiting from Beijing's new policy allowing easier berthing for Hong Kong yachts in certain mainland Chinese ports. Industry leaders emphasize the need to remove obstacles for further growth.

Hong Kong banks are reportedly tightening scrutiny on mainland Chinese clients opening savings and investment accounts, leading to reactions from individuals like an auctioneer in Yunnan province.

A mainland Chinese mother received a suspended jail sentence for attempting to bribe an assistant principal to secure a Hong Kong secondary school place for her son, and was also accused of deleting evidence.

Mainland Chinese buyers significantly increased their acquisition of homes in Hong Kong during April, marking the highest volume of purchases in two years. This surge indicates a renewed interest from mainland investors in the Hong Kong property market.

Hong Kong experienced a 4.8 percent rise in mainland Chinese visitors during the first three days of the Labour Day "Golden Week" holiday, though industry players noted uneven spending patterns.

S. Jack Hu, a Chinese-American, has made history by becoming the first educator from a mainland Chinese university to be appointed chancellor of a prestigious US institution, UC Riverside.

Major Hong Kong lenders are enticing wealthy visitors from mainland China with incentives such as gold bars, cruises, Dior beauty services, and luxury hotel vouchers, aiming to capture their business during peak travel periods.

Hong Kong anticipates a 7% increase in mainland Chinese visitors for the Labour Day 'golden week' holiday, with many travelers opting for slower, highly curated experiences over major attractions.

Researchers are advising Hong Kong to refocus its tourism strategy from merely increasing visitor numbers to boosting tourist spending, as mainland Chinese arrivals return but exhibit more selective consumption patterns.

Mainland Chinese investors have reduced their purchases of Hong Kong-listed shares this year, as increasing artificial intelligence investment opportunities emerge in mainland markets.

Hong Kong anticipates a 7 per cent increase in inbound trips from mainland Chinese visitors, with nearly a million expected for the upcoming Labour Day holiday. City authorities are preparing to enforce measures for the influx.

A Hong Kong fire services official has defended the decision to decline assistance from mainland Chinese firefighters during the city’s deadliest inferno in decades, citing concerns about their immediate adaptability to the local environment.

A mainland Chinese woman was acquitted by a Hong Kong court of forging academic qualifications for a talent scheme application, with the judge suggesting she might have been defrauded by her agent.

Hong Kong's catering sector reported an estimated 6 to 7 percent drop in business during the Easter long weekend. This decline occurred despite an increase in mainland Chinese tourists, as the number of residents departing the city outweighed tourist arrivals.

Significant gains in AI stocks have propelled Hong Kong IPOs to their highest level in five years, though some tech firms are shifting to mainland Chinese listings due to deal backlogs and stricter quality controls.

The Hong Kong government has publicly assured the safety of the mainland Chinese egg brand DQY following reports of a colouring additive, canthaxanthin, found in the eggs. The brand was among six tested by consumer advocates.

A former Hong Kong lawmaker on trial for allegedly inciting subversion has denied abetting criminal activity by supporting mainland Chinese dissidents, accusing Beijing of levelling false charges…

Hong Kong welcomed 9.95 million visitors in the first two months of this year, an 18 per cent increase from the same period last year, with the uptick primarily driven by mainland travellers visiting the city over the Chinese New Year period. Provisional figures released by the Hong Kong Tourism Board on Tuesday showed that 7.89 million mainland Chinese visitors travelled to the city in January and February, representing a 22 per cent year-on-year rise. They also accounted for 79.3 per cent o...

A survey reveals that mainland Chinese citizens hold positive views of Taiwan and support the country's position in the ongoing trade war with the United States.

Mainland Chinese investors can now buy shares in more than a dozen newly added Hong Kong-listed biotech and pharmaceutical companies after a reshuffle of the Stock Connect southbound trading list took effect on Monday, reflecting the sector’s growing role on the international stage. Foreign capital, however, remained cautious, analysts said. “Mainland buyers have been the main force behind the latest healthcare rally. They tend to chase smaller-cap names where a tight free float makes it easi...

Hong Kong police are investigating a robbery where a 25-year-old mainland Chinese man was attacked and lost approximately HK$6 million (US$767,070) in cryptocurrency and silver.

HSBC Asia-Pacific chairman Peter Wong Tung-shun has suggested creating an 'IPO connect' scheme in the Greater Bay Area to allow mainland Chinese and Hong Kong investors to participate in new listings across the border.

A 28-year-old mainland Chinese man, surnamed Miao, claiming to have Aids, was arrested after hijacking a bus in Hong Kong and causing it to crash.

A mainland Chinese student in Hong Kong was sentenced to three months in jail for repeatedly failing English exams, hiring a stand-in to take the TOEFL test, and submitting a falsified score report.

Visitors have started filling campsites along the seashore in Sai Kung near Hong Kong’s famed MacLehose Trail for the Lunar New Year break, with officers patrolling to monitor and prevent littering following previous complaints. At Sai Wan Beach, a picturesque spot popular with tourists on mainland Chinese social media, around two dozen visitors were seen camping and swimming on Monday. Among the campers were Jiang Li, 24, and Wu Handeng, 23, from Guangdong province, who had pitched their yellow...

Hongkongers packed the airport and cross-border railway station on Saturday, with many opting to take a nine-day Lunar New Year break to destinations across the rest of Asia, as mainland Chinese visitors entered the city. Travellers, including families with children and elderly relatives, gathered at check-in counters at Hong Kong International Airport in the morning as the city marked Valentine’s Day and prepared to ring in the Year of the Horse. Long queues of hundreds of travellers could be...