Policy digest

Cabinet releases license reform rule

President Xi's speech at the meeting marking the 20th anniversary of HK's return, and the inaugural ceremony of the fifth-term HKSAR government

Editor's note: On Saturday President Xi Jinping delivered a speech at the meeting celebrating the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland and the inaugural ceremony of the fifth-term government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The following is the full text of his speech:

HK blooms in the past two decades

Book Captures A Picture-perfect 'pearl'

Hong Kong, known as the Pearl of the Orient, will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its return to the motherland on Saturday.

HK shines when it comes to rule of law

Global benchmarks put city near the top of jurisdictions worldwide

A golden era for the HK stock market

The wave of Chinese mainland businesses that have headed south in the past 20 years, flooding Hong Kong's stock market, sending market capitalization to record highs, has led to a historic remaking of the local bourse.

Cooperation aids anti-terrorism efforts

Stopping suspected terrorists from crossing borders illegally and smuggling firearms must be prioritized as regional anti-terrorism cooperation continues to intensify, according to China's most senior border control official.

Award ceremony recognizes 30 new masters of TCM

China recognized 30 new national masters of traditional Chinese medicine during a ceremony in Beijing on Thursday.

US urged to cut military contact with Taiwan

China urged the United States on Thursday to honor promises it made over the Taiwan question and stop military contact with Taiwan immediately to avoid damaging China-US ties.

Exchanges to beef up food safety

Increased international exchanges and cooperation are required to improve food safety, according to senior officials at the eighth Belt and Road Eco-Agriculture and Food Safety Forum in Beijing on Thursday.

Panda gives birth to first pigeon pair of the year

CHENGDU - A female panda called Chengda gave birth on Tuesday to the first pigeon pair this year in Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province.

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