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Chief Executive John Lee says city authorities will ‘trawl’ the world for talented individuals and new enterprises.

Hong Kong’s leader has unveiled a new visa scheme to woo global talent, as the city seeks to stem a brain drain that has risked its status as an international financial center

Hong Kong's new leader John Lee delivered his maiden policy address annual policy address on Wednesday, mapping out his priorities for the former British colony which returned to Chinese rule in 1997.

Making his first policy address on Wednesday, Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee prioritised improving competitiveness and attracting more overseas talent, while also stressing the need to bolster national security in the Chinese ruled city.

Hong Kong stocks opened in the red on Wednesday, with the benchmark Hang Seng opening 0.42% lower ahead of a key speech by the city’s leader John Lee.

Something clicked instantly for Zero Chan when she first set foot on the island of Peng Chau, a short ferry ride from Hong Kong's central business district, at a time when she was feeling burnt out and recovering from illness.

Key Takeaways: Tianqi and Ganfeng have issued major upside profit alerts, both boosted by surging prices for lithium that is their core product Despite the big profit gains, investors are more bullish on Tianqi as the company bounces back from a debt crisis two years ago By Doug Young

Hongkongers need reassurance from Britain that attacks on pro-democracy activists will not go unpunished, says activist Nathan Law

Scuffles broke out outside the building on Sunday afternoon after 30 to 40 pro-democracy protesters gathered and put up posters.

Chinese charge d’affaires will be asked to explain ‘scenes of violence’

The chef and restaurateur has been at the heart of London’s Chinatown for decades, offering advice and support to generations of Britain’s Chinese community