'One country, two systems' key to economic well-being

With the full support of the central government in Beijing, the principle of "one country, two systems" has enabled Hong Kong to capture economic opportunities from the Chinese mainland's development, while retaining a system that provides autonomy over trade and economic policies, said Clement Leung, Hong Kong commissioner to the United States.

Mainland pivotal in HK's food quality, safety

Food supplied by the Chinese mainland has played a crucial role in improving the livelihoods of residents in Hong Kong since its return to China 20 years ago, and the special administrative region is expected to continue enjoying high-quality, safe food products.

Project keeps clean water flowing to region

The Guangdong government will continue to secure the water supply for Hong Kong, making the Pearl River Delta project a top priority, according to the head of the provincial department of water resources.

HK dual system proved 'absolutely right', Xi says

The principle of "one country, two systems" in Hong Kong has proved successful over the past 20 years, President Xi Jinping said on Thursday, calling for confidence in the arrangement.

President's stand unshakable on SAR's prosperity

On his first trip outside Beijing in late 2012, after becoming general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, Xi Jinping laid flowers before a statue of Deng Xiaoping, China's former leader, on a hillside in Shenzhen, which neighbors Hong Kong.

Agreement signed for Hong Kong Palace Museum

President Xi Jinping witnessed the signing on Thursday of a cooperation agreement between the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Beijing's Palace Museum for the development of the Hong Kong Palace Museum.

Connecting Professionals Worldwide

Hong Kong has a long tradition of attracting the best and brightest talent from the mainland and beyond. In recent years, the traffic of talents from the city to the mainland has grown. Shadow Li sheds light on the dynamics of cross-border exchanges based on data analysis.

Public to be informed of trial details

Prosecutors will be required to release information about major cases to the parties involved and to the public in a timely manner to ensure justice, according to an order released by the Supreme People's Procuratorate on Wednesday.

Plan to alter textbooks slammed

A spokesman from the Chinese mainland has criticized Taiwan authorities for attempting to distort history in textbooks.

Coin-tossing passenger avoids punishment

An 80-year-old passenger was exempt from punishment, partly due to her age, after she tossed a handful of coins toward the engine of an aircraft on Tuesday.

Human stitching poses risks, can be fatal

A new human embroidery craze, which sees people stitch patterns in their skin with a needle and thread, poses serious health risks and could be fatal, according to a top dermatologist.

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