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Xi Jinping Meets Sam Hou Fai - Beijing

President Xi Jinping meets with Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) John Lee, who is on a duty visit to Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 16, 2025. Photo by Yin Bogu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Xi Jinping Meets Sam Hou Fai - Beijing

President Xi Jinping meets with Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) John Lee, who is on a duty visit to Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 16, 2025. Photo by Yan Yan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mournings for the Victims of Wang Fuk Court Deadly Fire - Hong Kong

The Office for Safeguarding National Security of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) holds a memorial service, paying tribute to the victims of the residential building fire in Hong Kong's Tai Po in Hong Kong, south China, November 29, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mournings for the Victims of Wang Fuk Court Deadly Fire - Hong Kong

This photo taken on November 29, 2025 shows the national flag and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) flag at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium flown at half-mast to mourn for the victims of the residential building fire in Hong Kong, south China. A memorial service was held for victims of Hong Kong's residential building fire on Saturday morning. The national flag and the HKSAR flag were flown at half-mast at all government buildings. Photo by Chen Duo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mournings for the Victims of Wang Fuk Court Deadly Fire - Hong Kong

The Commissioner's Office of China's Foreign Ministry in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) holds a memorial service, paying tribute to the victims of the residential building fire in Hong Kong's Tai Po in Hong Kong, south China, November 29, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mournings for the Victims of Wang Fuk Court Deadly Fire - Hong Kong

This photo taken on November 29, 2025 shows the national flag and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) flag at the Kong Wan Fire Station flown at half-mast to mourn for the victims of the residential building fire in Hong Kong, south China. A memorial service was held for victims of Hong Kong's residential building fire on Saturday morning. The national flag and the HKSAR flag were flown at half-mast at all government buildings. Photo by Chen Duo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mournings for the Victims of Wang Fuk Court Deadly Fire - Hong Kong

This photo taken on November 29, 2025 shows the national flag and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) flag at the Wan Chai Fire Station flown at half-mast to mourn for the victims of the residential building fire in Hong Kong, south China. A memorial service was held for victims of Hong Kong's residential building fire on Saturday morning. The national flag and the HKSAR flag were flown at half-mast at all government buildings. Photo by Chen Duo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mournings for the Victims of Wang Fuk Court Deadly Fire - Hong Kong

This photo taken on November 29, 2025 shows the national flag and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) flag at the Wan Chai Fire Station flown at half-mast to mourn for the victims of the residential building fire in Hong Kong, south China. A memorial service was held for victims of Hong Kong's residential building fire on Saturday morning. The national flag and the HKSAR flag were flown at half-mast at all government buildings. Photo by Chen Duo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mournings for the Victims of Wang Fuk Court Deadly Fire - Hong Kong

This photo taken on November 29, 2025 shows the national flag and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) flag at the Wan Chai Fire Station flown at half-mast to mourn for the victims of the residential building fire in Hong Kong, south China. A memorial service was held for victims of Hong Kong's residential building fire on Saturday morning. The national flag and the HKSAR flag were flown at half-mast at all government buildings. Photo by Chen Duo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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At Least 4 Dead and 3 Injured in Building Fire - Hong Kong

This photo taken on November 26, 2025 shows rescuers working on a residential building fire site in Hong Kong, south China. Thirteen people were killed after a huge fire engulfed a residential area in the Tai Po area of Hong Kong on Wednesday afternoon, according to a press release issued by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government. Photo by Xinhua/Chen Duo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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At Least 4 Dead and 3 Injured in Building Fire - Hong Kong

Police officers work at an inter-departmental help desk after a fire broke out at a residential building in the Tai Po area in Hong Kong, south China, November 26, 2025. Thirteen people were killed after a huge fire engulfed a residential area in the Tai Po area of Hong Kong on Wednesday afternoon, according to a press release issued by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government. Photo by Xinhua/Chen Duo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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At Least 4 Dead and 3 Injured in Building Fire - Hong Kong

An inter-departmental help desk is set at Prince of Wales Hospital after a fire broke out at a residential building in the Tai Po area in Hong Kong, south China, November 26, 2025. Thirteen people were killed after a huge fire engulfed a residential area in the Tai Po area of Hong Kong on Wednesday afternoon, according to a press release issued by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government. Photo by Xinhua/Zhu Wei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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At Least 4 Dead and 3 Injured in Building Fire - Hong Kong

A care team member works at an inter-departmental help desk after a fire broke out at a residential building in the Tai Po area in Hong Kong, south China, November 26, 2025. Thirteen people were killed after a huge fire engulfed a residential area in the Tai Po area of Hong Kong on Wednesday afternoon, according to a press release issued by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government. Photo by Xinhua/Chen Duo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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At Least 4 Dead and 3 Injured in Building Fire - Hong Kong

A care team member works at an inter-departmental help desk after a fire broke out at a residential building in the Tai Po area in Hong Kong, south China, November 26, 2025. Thirteen people were killed after a huge fire engulfed a residential area in the Tai Po area of Hong Kong on Wednesday afternoon, according to a press release issued by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government. Photo by Xinhua/Chen Duo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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At Least 4 Dead and 3 Injured in Building Fire - Hong Kong

This photo taken on November 26, 2025 shows rescuers working on a residential building fire site in Hong Kong, south China. Thirteen people were killed after a huge fire engulfed a residential area in the Tai Po area of Hong Kong on Wednesday afternoon, according to a press release issued by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government. Photo by Xinhua/Chen Duo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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At Least 4 Dead and 3 Injured in Building Fire - Hong Kong

This photo taken on November 26, 2025 shows rescuers working on a residential building fire site in Hong Kong, south China. Thirteen people were killed after a huge fire engulfed a residential area in the Tai Po area of Hong Kong on Wednesday afternoon, according to a press release issued by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government. Photo by Xinhua/Chen Duo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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At Least 4 Dead and 3 Injured in Building Fire - Hong Kong

This photo taken on November 26, 2025 shows rescuers working on a residential building fire site in Hong Kong, south China. A fire broke out at a residential building in the Tai Po area of Hong Kong on Wednesday afternoon, leaving four people dead, according to a press release issued by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government. The Fire Services Department of the HKSAR government was notified of the incident at around 2:51 p.m. local time. Due to the fierce blaze, the department raised the alert to a No. 5 alarm fire at 6:22 p.m., which is the highest level in Hong Kong's fire alarm system. Photo by Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai/ABACARESS.COM

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At Least 4 Dead and 3 Injured in Building Fire - Hong Kong

This photo taken on November 26, 2025 shows rescuers working on a residential building fire site in Hong Kong, south China. A fire broke out at a residential building in the Tai Po area of Hong Kong on Wednesday afternoon, leaving four people dead, according to a press release issued by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government. The Fire Services Department of the HKSAR government was notified of the incident at around 2:51 p.m. local time. Due to the fierce blaze, the department raised the alert to a No. 5 alarm fire at 6:22 p.m., which is the highest level in Hong Kong's fire alarm system. Photo by Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai/ABACARESS.COM

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At Least 4 Dead and 3 Injured in Building Fire - Hong Kong

This photo taken on November 26, 2025 shows rescuers working on a residential building fire site in Hong Kong, south China. A fire broke out at a residential building in the Tai Po area of Hong Kong on Wednesday afternoon, leaving four people dead, according to a press release issued by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government. The Fire Services Department of the HKSAR government was notified of the incident at around 2:51 p.m. local time. Due to the fierce blaze, the department raised the alert to a No. 5 alarm fire at 6:22 p.m., which is the highest level in Hong Kong's fire alarm system. Photo by Xinhua/Chen Duo/ABACARESS.COM

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At Least 4 Dead and 3 Injured in Building Fire - Hong Kong

This photo taken on November 26, 2025 shows rescuers working on a residential building fire site in Hong Kong, south China. A fire broke out at a residential building in the Tai Po area of Hong Kong on Wednesday afternoon, leaving four people dead, according to a press release issued by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government. The Fire Services Department of the HKSAR government was notified of the incident at around 2:51 p.m. local time. Due to the fierce blaze, the department raised the alert to a No. 5 alarm fire at 6:22 p.m., which is the highest level in Hong Kong's fire alarm system. Photo by Xinhua/Chen Duo/ABACARESS.COM

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IOMED Inauguration Ceremony - Hong Kong

Hua Chunying, vice minister of Foreign Affairs of China, addresses the inauguration ceremony of the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) in Hong Kong, south China, Oct. 20, 2025. The inauguration ceremony of the IOMed, headquartered in China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), was held here on Monday. The event marked a milestone in international conflict resolution as the IOMed is the world's first intergovernmental international legal organization dedicated to resolving international disputes through mediation. Photo by Zhu Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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IOMED Inauguration Ceremony - Hong Kong

Teresa Cheng, the newly elected secretary-general of the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed), addresses the inauguration ceremony of the IOMed in Hong Kong, south China, Oct. 20, 2025. The inauguration ceremony of the IOMed, headquartered in China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), was held here on Monday. The event marked a milestone in international conflict resolution as the IOMed is the world's first intergovernmental international legal organization dedicated to resolving international disputes through mediation. Photo by Zhu Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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IOMED Inauguration Ceremony - Hong Kong

John Lee, chief executive of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), addresses the inauguration ceremony of the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) in Hong Kong, south China, Oct. 20, 2025. The inauguration ceremony of the IOMed, headquartered in China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), was held here on Monday. The event marked a milestone in international conflict resolution as the IOMed is the world's first intergovernmental international legal organization dedicated to resolving international disputes through mediation. Photo by Zhu Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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IOMED Inauguration Ceremony - Hong Kong

Guests pose for a group photo during the inauguration ceremony of the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) in Hong Kong, south China, Oct. 20, 2025. The inauguration ceremony of the IOMed, headquartered in China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), was held here on Monday. The event marked a milestone in international conflict resolution as the IOMed is the world's first intergovernmental international legal organization dedicated to resolving international disputes through mediation. Photo by Zhu Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hong Kong Prepares For Typhoon Ragasa

People shop at a supermarket in Hong Kong, south China, September 22, 2025. The Emergency Monitoring and Support Center under the Security Bureau of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government was activated on Monday morning in preparation for typhoon Ragasa. Photo by Xinhua/Zhu Wei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hong Kong Prepares For Typhoon Ragasa

Staff members stick adhesive strips on the glass of a store in Hong Kong, south China, September 22, 2025. The Emergency Monitoring and Support Center under the Security Bureau of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government was activated on Monday morning in preparation for typhoon Ragasa. Photo by Xinhua/Zhu Wei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hong Kong Prepares For Typhoon Ragasa

This photo shows the flood control sandbags in front of a hotel in Hong Kong, south China, September 22, 2025. The Emergency Monitoring and Support Center under the Security Bureau of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government was activated on Monday morning in preparation for typhoon Ragasa. Photo by Xinhua/Zhu Wei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hong Kong Prepares For Typhoon Ragasa

People shop at a supermarket in Hong Kong, south China, September 22, 2025. The Emergency Monitoring and Support Center under the Security Bureau of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government was activated on Monday morning in preparation for typhoon Ragasa. Photo by Xinhua/Zhao Manjun/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hong Kong Prepares For Typhoon Ragasa

This photo taken on September 22, 2025 shows adhesive strips on the glass of a restaurant in Hong Kong, south China. The Emergency Monitoring and Support Center under the Security Bureau of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government was activated on Monday morning in preparation for typhoon Ragasa. (Photo by Wang Shen/Xinhua)

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Aircraft Carrier Shandong Sailing In Hong Kong Waters

A drone photo shows officers and soldiers spelling out Chinese characters "secure country, sweet home" on aircraft carrier Shandong's flight deck in Hong Kong waters, south China, July 3, 2025. A fleet of the Chinese People's Liberation Army PLA Navy led by the aircraft carrier Shandong arrived in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region HKSAR on Thursday morning, kicking off a five-day visit. The aircraft carrier and the Yan'an missile destroyer were anchored near the west end of the Victoria Harbor, while the Zhanjiang missile destroyer and the Yuncheng missile frigate docked at the PLA Hong Kong Garrison's naval base in Stonecutters Island. This is the Shandong's first visit to Hong Kong. From Friday to Sunday, the Shandong, the Zhanjiang and the Yuncheng will host open tours, lectures, drill demonstrations and other exchange activities.(Photo by Pu Haiyang//Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aircraft Carrier Shandong Sailing In Hong Kong Waters

A drone photo shows officers and soldiers spelling out Chinese characters "secure country, sweet home" on aircraft carrier Shandong's flight deck in Hong Kong waters, south China, July 3, 2025. A fleet of the Chinese People's Liberation Army PLA Navy led by the aircraft carrier Shandong arrived in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region HKSAR on Thursday morning, kicking off a five-day visit. The aircraft carrier and the Yan'an missile destroyer were anchored near the west end of the Victoria Harbor, while the Zhanjiang missile destroyer and the Yuncheng missile frigate docked at the PLA Hong Kong Garrison's naval base in Stonecutters Island. This is the Shandong's first visit to Hong Kong. From Friday to Sunday, the Shandong, the Zhanjiang and the Yuncheng will host open tours, lectures, drill demonstrations and other exchange activities. Photo by Pu Haiyang//Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aircraft Carrier Shandong Sailing In Hong Kong Waters

This photo shows the aircraft carrier Shandong sailing in Hong Kong waters, south China, July 3, 2025. A fleet of the Chinese People's Liberation Army PLA Navy led by the aircraft carrier Shandong arrived in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region HKSAR on Thursday morning, kicking off a five-day visit. The aircraft carrier and the Yan'an missile destroyer were anchored near the west end of the Victoria Harbor, while the Zhanjiang missile destroyer and the Yuncheng missile frigate docked at the PLA Hong Kong Garrison's naval base in Stonecutters Island. This is the Shandong's first visit to Hong Kong. From Friday to Sunday, the Shandong, the Zhanjiang and the Yuncheng will host open tours, lectures, drill demonstrations and other exchange activities. Photo by Chen Duo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aircraft Carrier Shandong Sailing In Hong Kong Waters

This photo shows the aircraft carrier Shandong sailing in Hong Kong waters, south China, July 3, 2025. A fleet of the Chinese People's Liberation Army PLA Navy led by the aircraft carrier Shandong arrived in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region HKSAR on Thursday morning, kicking off a five-day visit. The aircraft carrier and the Yan'an missile destroyer were anchored near the west end of the Victoria Harbor, while the Zhanjiang missile destroyer and the Yuncheng missile frigate docked at the PLA Hong Kong Garrison's naval base in Stonecutters Island. This is the Shandong's first visit to Hong Kong. From Friday to Sunday, the Shandong, the Zhanjiang and the Yuncheng will host open tours, lectures, drill demonstrations and other exchange activities. Photo by Chen Duo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aircraft Carrier Shandong Sailing In Hong Kong Waters

This photo shows the aircraft carrier Shandong sailing in Hong Kong waters, south China, July 3, 2025. A fleet of the Chinese People's Liberation Army PLA Navy led by the aircraft carrier Shandong arrived in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region HKSAR on Thursday morning, kicking off a five-day visit. The aircraft carrier and the Yan'an missile destroyer were anchored near the west end of the Victoria Harbor, while the Zhanjiang missile destroyer and the Yuncheng missile frigate docked at the PLA Hong Kong Garrison's naval base in Stonecutters Island. This is the Shandong's first visit to Hong Kong. From Friday to Sunday, the Shandong, the Zhanjiang and the Yuncheng will host open tours, lectures, drill demonstrations and other exchange activities. Photo by Chen Duo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aircraft Carrier Shandong Sailing In Hong Kong Waters

This photo shows the aircraft carrier Shandong sailing in Hong Kong waters, south China, July 3, 2025. A fleet of the Chinese People's Liberation Army PLA Navy led by the aircraft carrier Shandong arrived in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region HKSAR on Thursday morning, kicking off a five-day visit. The aircraft carrier and the Yan'an missile destroyer were anchored near the west end of the Victoria Harbor, while the Zhanjiang missile destroyer and the Yuncheng missile frigate docked at the PLA Hong Kong Garrison's naval base in Stonecutters Island. This is the Shandong's first visit to Hong Kong. From Friday to Sunday, the Shandong, the Zhanjiang and the Yuncheng will host open tours, lectures, drill demonstrations and other exchange activities. Photo by Chen Duo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aircraft Carrier Shandong Sailing In Hong Kong Waters

This photo shows the aircraft carrier Shandong sailing in Hong Kong waters, south China, July 3, 2025. A fleet of the Chinese People's Liberation Army PLA Navy led by the aircraft carrier Shandong arrived in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region HKSAR on Thursday morning, kicking off a five-day visit. The aircraft carrier and the Yan'an missile destroyer were anchored near the west end of the Victoria Harbor, while the Zhanjiang missile destroyer and the Yuncheng missile frigate docked at the PLA Hong Kong Garrison's naval base in Stonecutters Island. This is the Shandong's first visit to Hong Kong. From Friday to Sunday, the Shandong, the Zhanjiang and the Yuncheng will host open tours, lectures, drill demonstrations and other exchange activities. Photo by Chen Duo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Myanmar Earthquake Aftermath

A member of a rescue team from China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region carries out rescue work at a quake site in Mandalay, Myanmar, April 1, 2025. Following the devastating earthquake in Myanmar, multiple Chinese rescue teams have arrived in the disaster-stricken areas, working with local responders around the clock to search for survivors. The rescuers combed through the ruins of apartments, hotels and hospitals to find signs of life. Continuous aftershocks, power cuts, destroyed roads and communication interruptions made their rescue work even harder. Meanwhile, more Chinese rescue teams are heading to Myanmar, bringing in earthquake experts, structural engineers, medical personnel and canine units, as well as life detectors, demolition equipment and field hospital systems. (Security Bureau of HKSAR government/Handout via Xinhua)

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China Sar Rescue Team Arrives In Myanmar To Aid Earthquake Relief Efforts

Members of a rescue team from China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government arrive in Yangon, Myanmar, March 29, 2025. The HKSAR government sent a 51-strong search and rescue team to earthquake-stricken areas in Myanmar on Saturday to assist in the search and rescue work. Photo by Wang Shen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Sar Rescue Team Arrives In Myanmar To Aid Earthquake Relief Efforts

Members of a rescue team from China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government arrive in Yangon, Myanmar, March 29, 2025. The HKSAR government sent a 51-strong search and rescue team to earthquake-stricken areas in Myanmar on Saturday to assist in the search and rescue work. Photo by Wang Shen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Sar Rescue Team Arrives In Myanmar To Aid Earthquake Relief Efforts

Members of a rescue team from China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government arrive in Yangon, Myanmar, March 29, 2025. The HKSAR government sent a 51-strong search and rescue team to earthquake-stricken areas in Myanmar on Saturday to assist in the search and rescue work. Photo by Wang Shen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Birth Of Panda Twins - Hong Kong

This photo released on August 15, 2024 shows the panda twins. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government on Thursday announced the birth of panda twins early Thursday morning in Hong Kong. The pair, a female and a male, were cubs of Ying Ying and Le Le, pandas given as a gift by the central government to Hong Kong in 2007. In March, Ying Ying and Le Le successfully completed natural mating in Ocean Park. After five months of gestation, female giant panda Ying Ying finally gave birth to the twins at 2:05 a.m. and 3:27 a.m. on Thursday. Photo by Ocean Park Hong Kong/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CAMBODIA-PHNOM PENH-PM-JOHN LEE-MEETING

(240731) -- PHNOM PENH, July 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet (R) meets with John Lee, chief executive of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on July 31, 2024. Cambodia and China's HKSAR on Wednesday expressed their commitment to further boost trade and investment cooperation. Lee leads a high-level delegation of officials and business leaders to Cambodia from Tuesday to Wednesday. (Photo by Rani/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CAMBODIA-PHNOM PENH-PM-JOHN LEE-MEETING

(240731) -- PHNOM PENH, July 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet (2nd R) and John Lee (2nd L), chief executive of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), witness a signing ceremony at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on July 31, 2024. Cambodia and China's HKSAR on Wednesday expressed their commitment to further boost trade and investment cooperation. Lee leads a high-level delegation of officials and business leaders to Cambodia from Tuesday to Wednesday. (Photo by Rani/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240702) -- BEIJING, July 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A flag-raising ceremony is held by the government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) to celebrate the 27th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, at the Golden Bauhinia Square in Hong Kong, south China, July 1, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Lui Siu Wai)

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(FOCUS)CHINA-HONG KONG-RETURN TO MOTHERLAND-27TH ANNIVERSARY-FLAG-RAISING CEREMONY (CN)

(240701) -- HONG KONG, July 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A flag-raising ceremony is held by the government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) to celebrate the 27th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, at the Golden Bauhinia Square in Hong Kong, south China, July 1, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Lui Siu Wai)

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(FOCUS)CHINA-HONG KONG-RETURN TO MOTHERLAND-27TH ANNIVERSARY-FLAG-RAISING CEREMONY (CN)

(240701) -- HONG KONG, July 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Helicopters carrying China's national flag and the flag of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) are seen during a flag-raising ceremony held by the HKSAR government to celebrate the 27th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland in Hong Kong, south China, July 1, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Lui Siu Wai)

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(FOCUS)CHINA-HONG KONG-RETURN TO MOTHERLAND-27TH ANNIVERSARY-FLAG-RAISING CEREMONY (CN)

(240701) -- HONG KONG, July 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A flag-raising ceremony is held by the government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) to celebrate the 27th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, at the Golden Bauhinia Square in Hong Kong, south China, July 1, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Lui Siu Wai)

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Hong Kong proud to have astronaut: HKSAR chief executive

STORY: Hong Kong proud to have astronaut: HKSAR chief executive SHOOTING TIME: June 11, 2024 DATELINE: June 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:41 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): JOHN LEE, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region 2. various of scientific research in Hong Kong STORYLINE: John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), said on Tuesday that Hong Kong prides itself on having one resident selected as a member of China's fourth batch of astronauts, adding that he is extremely uplifted and encouraged by the good news. This will go down in history as the first time for a payload expert from Hong Kong to become an astronaut, Lee said. He thanked the central government for including Hong Kong candidates in the selection, which he deemed a show of support for Hong Kong's sci-tech development. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): JOHN LEE, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region "A Hong Kong resident

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1st Chinese Culture Festival kicks off in Hong Kong

STORY: 1st Chinese Culture Festival kicks off in Hong Kong SHOOTING TIME: June 7, 2024 DATELINE: June 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:01 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chinese Culture Festival in Hong Kong 2. various of the dance drama "Five Stars Rising in the East" STORYLINE: The inaugural Chinese Culture Festival opened on Friday in Hong Kong, with dance drama "Five Stars Rising in the East" presented by the Beijing Dance Drama and Opera kicking start various cultural events slated through September. "Culture is the source of national cohesion and creativity," said Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Chief Executive (HKSAR) John Lee in a video speech addressing the opening ceremony. The HKSAR government will capitalize on its role as an important bridge for cultural exchanges between the East and the West, thereby continuously strengthening the global impact and influence of Chinese culture, he said. The opening dance drama captivated the audience on Friday with an

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A Hong Kong student's journey in advocating drug education at UN Youth Forum

STORY: A Hong Kong student's journey in advocating drug education at UN Youth Forum SHOOTING TIME: April 30, 2024 DATELINE: May 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: EDUCATION/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Jason Lee and the Hong Kong Jockey Club Drug InfoCentre 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Cantonese): JASON LEE, Hong Kong student 3. various of Jason Lee 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Cantonese): JASON LEE, Hong Kong student 5. various of Jason Lee STORYLINE: In a significant representation of Hong Kong's youth on the global stage, 20-year-old Jason Lee was recently selected to speak at the Youth Forum on the sidelines of the 67th session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) held in Vienna. Lee, the first Hong Kong youth to address the forum, shared the experiences and strategies of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) in drug education and community anti-drug efforts with young people worldwide. Jason Lee, a student at the University of Hong Kong studying English, is a member of the fi