Hong Kong financial secretary

Hong Kong financial secretary

Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan (L) speaks about the city's annual budget for fiscal 2026 at a press conference in Hong Kong on Feb. 25, 2026.

Hong Kong financial secretary

Hong Kong financial secretary

Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan (2nd from L) speaks about the city's annual budget for fiscal 2026 at a press conference in Hong Kong on Feb. 25, 2026.

US: Two Injured in Black Friday Shooting at Westfield Valley Fair Mall in San Jose 3

Two people were injured and hospitalized after a shooting was reported at the Westfield Valley Fair Mall in San Jose, California, on Black Friday evening. Police confirmed the incident appeared isolated, and authorities evacuated the mall to investigate the scene and ensure no ongoing threat remained.

Indonesia: Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki Erupts on Consecutive Days, Reaching Highest Alert 2

Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki in Flores, Indonesia, erupted on Friday evening, August 1, ejecting ash up to 18 km (11 miles) above sea level. The volcano then erupted for a second straight day on Saturday, sending a column of volcanic materials and ash up to 10 km (6.3miles) into the sky. The aviation threat level has been raised to its highest.

Indonesia: Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki Erupts on Consecutive Days, Reaching Highest Alert

Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki in Flores, Indonesia, erupted on Friday evening, August 1, ejecting ash up to 18 km (11 miles) above sea level. The volcano then erupted for a second straight day on Saturday, sending a column of volcanic materials and ash up to 10 km (6.3miles) into the sky. The aviation threat level has been raised to its highest.

US: 3-Alarm Fire Erupts at Dolphin Village’s CVS Pharmacy in St. Pete Beach, FL

A three-alarm fire erupted at the CVS Pharmacy store at the Dolphin Village shopping center in St. Pete Beach, Florida around 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13. The flame spread quickly, forcing evacuations of the nearby stores. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.

Singapore: Fire at Industrial Building Causes Injury, Evacuations

A fire broke out at a three-storey industrial building in Tampines, Singapore on May 9, sending dark plumes of smoke and ash into the sky, injuring one person and prompting evacuations from nearby workplaces and a school.

US: Bear Fire Spreads Rapidly In Tahoe National Forest On Labor Day 2

Bear Fire started in the Tahoe National Forest on Labor Day, September 2, prompting evacuation orders. The fire spread rapidly and burned more than 2,000 acres on Tuesday amid windy, hot, and dry conditions.

APEC forum in Hong Kong highlights global supply chain cooperation

STORY: APEC forum in Hong Kong highlights global supply chain cooperation SHOOTING TIME: April 21, 2024 DATELINE: April 23, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:22 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): PAUL CHAN, Financial secretary of the HKSAR government STORYLINE: The APEC China Business Council Hong Kong Forum opened on Monday in Hong Kong with participants discussing the stabilizing and smoothing of global industrial and supply chains and promoting sustainable development. Around 300 representatives from the political, business, and academic circles of APEC economies attended the forum. They pointed out that the current geopolitical tensions and rising protectionism will inevitably impact the global economy and industrial development, and there are new adjustments in global supply chains. More and more enterprises are shifting from offshore outsourcing to nearshore outsourcing in the global industrial and supply chains, showing the development trend o

CHINA-HONG KONG-APEC CHINA BUSINESS COUNCIL HONG KONG FORUM (CN)

CHINA-HONG KONG-APEC CHINA BUSINESS COUNCIL HONG KONG FORUM (CN)

(240423) -- HONG KONG, April 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Paul Chan, financial secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, addresses the opening ceremony of the APEC China Business Council Hong Kong Forum in Hong Kong, south China, April 22, 2024. The APEC China Business Council Hong Kong Forum opened on Monday in Hong Kong with participants discussing the stabilizing and smoothing of global industrial and supply chains and promoting sustainable development. (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

Philippines: Fire Erupts In Parking Area At Manila Airport Burning Several Vehicles

A fire broke out in a carpark at Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Monday afternoon, April 22. The blaze occurred in the extension parking of the airport's Terminal 3, burning several vehicles. This is a developing story.

Hong Kong holds digital economy summit, eyes sustainable future

STORY: Hong Kong holds digital economy summit, eyes sustainable future SHOOTING TIME: April 12, 2024 DATELINE: April 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the summit opening ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE (English): PAUL CHAN, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government 3. various of Hong Kong city views 4. various of the interaction zone of the summit STORYLINE: The Digital Economy Summit 2024 opened on Friday in Hong Kong, giving voice to global business leaders, technology visionaries and policymakers on leveraging technology to reshape the digital economy and secure a sustainable future. SOUNDBITE (English): PAUL CHAN, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government "The digital economy has clearly emerged as a new driving force for global economic development. Our country is a leader in this respect." Chan said the HKSAR government's Digital Economy Development Committee

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240229) -- BEIJING, Feb. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Paul Chan (2nd L), financial secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, speaks at a press conference on budget for 2024-25 in Hong Kong, south China, Feb. 28, 2024. The HKSAR will take a fiscal consolidation strategy in the new financial year, said Paul Chan while delivering the 2024-25 budget on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

CHINA-HONG KONG-ANNUAL BUDGET (CN)

CHINA-HONG KONG-ANNUAL BUDGET (CN)

(240228) -- HONG KONG, Feb. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Paul Chan (2nd L), financial secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, speaks at a press conference on budget for 2024-25 in Hong Kong, south China, Feb. 28, 2024. The HKSAR will take a fiscal consolidation strategy in the new financial year, said Paul Chan while delivering the 2024-25 budget on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

CHINA-HONG KONG-ANNUAL BUDGET (CN)

CHINA-HONG KONG-ANNUAL BUDGET (CN)

(240228) -- HONG KONG, Feb. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Paul Chan (2nd R), financial secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, attends a press conference on budget for 2024-25 in Hong Kong, south China, Feb. 28, 2024. The HKSAR will take a fiscal consolidation strategy in the new financial year, said Paul Chan while delivering the 2024-25 budget on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

CHINA-HONG KONG-ANNUAL BUDGET (CN)

CHINA-HONG KONG-ANNUAL BUDGET (CN)

(240228) -- HONG KONG, Feb. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Paul Chan (2nd L), financial secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, speaks at a press conference on budget for 2024-25 in Hong Kong, south China, Feb. 28, 2024. The HKSAR will take a fiscal consolidation strategy in the new financial year, said Paul Chan while delivering the 2024-25 budget on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

CHINA-HONG KONG-CENTRAL BANKS-CHALLENGES-CONFERENCE (CN)

CHINA-HONG KONG-CENTRAL BANKS-CHALLENGES-CONFERENCE (CN)

(231128) -- HONG KONG, Nov. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Paul Chan, financial secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, delivers a speech at a high-level conference co-organized by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) in Hong Kong, south China, Nov. 28, 2023. TO GO WITH "High-level conference in Hong Kong highlights challenges to central banks" (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

Baby2Baby Gala - LA

Baby2Baby Gala - LA

Julia Chan attending the Baby2Baby gala presented by Paul Mitchell held at the Pacific Design Center on November 11, 2023 in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Photo by MediaPunch/INSTARimages/ABACAPRESS.COM

Baby2Baby Gala - LA

Baby2Baby Gala - LA

Julia Chan attending the Baby2Baby gala presented by Paul Mitchell held at the Pacific Design Center on November 11, 2023 in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Photo by MediaPunch/INSTARimages/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hong Kong speeds up efforts to become int'l innovation, technology center

STORY: Hong Kong speeds up efforts to become int'l innovation, technology center DATELINE: Sept. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:06 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Hong Kong 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): JOHN LEE, HKSAR Chief Executive 3. various of Hong Kong 4. various of a lab 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHEN WENHAN, Business manager at Boehringer Ingelheim Hong Kong 6. various of exhibitions 7. various of a speech delivered by HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): PAUL CHAN, Financial secretary of HKSAR government 9. various of the Cyberport and rocket launching 10. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): CHAN CHING-CHUEN, Hong Kong scientist 11. shot of an automobile test STORYLINE: Hong Kong is working at full speed to build itself into an international centre of innovation and technology in a bid to transform and upgrade its economy. China's State Council released the Development Plan for Shenzhen Park of Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Co

HKSAR gov't confident in ensuring ample land supply: official

STORY: HKSAR gov't confident in ensuring ample land supply: official DATELINE: Aug. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: HONG KONG CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum on financing land creation for Hong Kong 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Cantonese): PAUL CHAN, Financial secretary of HKSAR government 3. various of the forum on financing land creation for Hong Kong 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Cantonese): PAUL CHAN, Financial secretary of HKSAR government 5. various of the forum on financing land creation for Hong Kong STORYLINE: The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government has the necessary financing plans to ensure sufficient land supply and support future massive reclamation projects, an official said Wednesday. Paul Chan, financial secretary of the HKSAR government, told a forum on financing land creation that the current-term HKSAR government has been committed to accelerating land supply and supporting infrastructure development in Hong Kong. SOUNDBITE 1 (Cantonese): PAUL CHAN, Fina

HKEX marks 30th anniversary of H-share listings

STORY: HKEX marks 30th anniversary of H-share listings DATELINE: Aug. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony 2. various of Paul Chan delivering speech 3. various of Laura Cha delivering speech STORYLINE: The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) held a celebration on Tuesday to mark the 30th anniversary of the listing of H-shares, marking the significant contributions made to Hong Kong's position as an international financial center through the development of mutual connectivity between the mainland and Hong Kong capital markets. In 1993, Tsingtao Brewery became the first state-owned enterprise to list in Hong Kong, and since then Hong Kong has become the preferred international fundraising platform for mainland companies, Paul Chan, financial secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, said at the event. Under the principle of "one country, two systems," Hong Kong leverages its advantages of e

"Harbour Chill Carnival" opens in Hong Kong

STORY: "Harbour Chill Carnival" opens in Hong Kong DATELINE: July 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the activities 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): PAUL CHAN, Financial secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government STORYLINE: Organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), the "Harbour Chill Carnival" kicked off in Hong Kong on Saturday. The "Harbour Chill Carnival" is one of the "Happy Hong Kong" series of activities. The event will be held at Wan Chai Waterfront on Saturday and Sunday evenings for five consecutive weeks. Visitors can enjoy free performances such as street performances, sports performances and the Victoria Harbour Water Concert. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): PAUL CHAN, Financial secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government "We hope to have a pleasant weekend together with our citizens and tourists. We also hope that when Hong Kong returns to normal and the economy recovers, o

Hong Kong exchange launches HKD-RMB dual counter model

STORY: Hong Kong exchange launches HKD-RMB dual counter model DATELINE: June 20, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:23 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the launch ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PAUL CHAN, Financial secretary of the HKSAR government 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NICOLAS AGUZIN, HKEX Chief Executive Officer STORYLINE: Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) officially launched the Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)-Renminbi (RMB) Dual Counter Model and the Dual Counter Market Making Program in its securities market on Monday. This new model and program will further support the trading and settlement of RMB-denominated securities in Hong Kong, according to the HKEX. Under the dual counter model, investors will be able to interchange securities listed in both HKD and RMB counters. Securities under the two counters are of the same class and holdings of securities in the two counters can be transferred without change of beneficial ownership. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PAUL CHAN, F

Hong Kong unveils new budget to bolster speedy economic recovery

STORY: Hong Kong unveils new budget to bolster speedy economic recovery DATELINE: Feb. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:51 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the HKSAR's Legislative Council 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): PAUL CHAN, Financial Secretary of the HKSAR government STORYLINE: The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government on Wednesday unveiled a budget for the new financial year, with a focus on measures to support the speedy recovery of the economy. Financial Secretary of the HKSAR government Paul Chan delivered the 2023-24 budget at the HKSAR's Legislative Council. He said that the Hong Kong economy will see a visible rebound this year with growth of 3.5 percent to 5.5 percent for the year as a whole. Chan noted that the Hong Kong economy contracted by 3.5 percent year on year in 2022 amid both external and domestic headwinds, while the underlying inflation rate remained moderate at 1.7 percent last year. He said that the economy will grow by an average of 3.

CHINA-HONG KONG-2023-24 BUDGET (CN)

CHINA-HONG KONG-2023-24 BUDGET (CN)

(230222) -- HONG KONG, Feb. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, delivers the 2023-24 budget in south China's Hong Kong, Feb. 22, 2023. The HKSAR government on Wednesday unveiled a budget for the new financial year, with a focus on measures to support the speedy recovery of the economy. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)

CHINA-HONG KONG-2023-24 BUDGET (CN)

CHINA-HONG KONG-2023-24 BUDGET (CN)

(230222) -- HONG KONG, Feb. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, delivers the 2023-24 budget in south China's Hong Kong, Feb. 22, 2023. The HKSAR government on Wednesday unveiled a budget for the new financial year, with a focus on measures to support the speedy recovery of the economy. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)

Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference held in Hong Kong

STORY: Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference held in Hong Kong DATELINE: Nov. 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the opening session of the conference 2. various of participants 3. SOUNDBITE (English): PAUL CHAN, Financial secretary of the HKSAR government 4. various of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge 5. various of Hong Kong STORYLINE: The Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference 2022 wrapped up in Hong Kong on Wednesday. The two-day event brings together logistics, maritime, air freight and supply chain management services providers and users, including manufacturers, traders and distributors, to exchange market intelligence and explore business opportunities in the region. Paul Chan, financial secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, said Hong Kong's future as a global logistics center and international aviation hub was inked in the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) and the outline for the

The Closer (2005)

The Closer (2005)

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The Closer (2005)

The Closer (2005)

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The Closer (2005)

The Closer (2005)

Michael Paul Chan Characters: Lieutenant Mike Tao Television: The Closer (2005) Director: Michael M. Robin 13 June 2005 Date: 13 June 2005

The Closer (2005)

The Closer (2005)

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Robbery Homicide Division (2002)

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Robbery Homicide Division (2002)

Robbery Homicide Division (2002)

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Kung Fu: The Legend Continues (1993)

David Carradine & Kim Chan Characters: Kwai Chang Caine, Lo Si Television: Kung Fu: The Legend Continues (1993) Director: Jorge Montesi, Paul Shapiro 27 January 1993 Date: 27 January 1993

Kung Fu: The Legend Continues (1993)

Kung Fu: The Legend Continues (1993)

David Carradine, Kim Chan & Chris Potter Characters: Kwai Chang Caine, Lo Si, Peter Caine Television: Kung Fu: The Legend Continues (1993) Director: Jorge Montesi, Paul Shapiro 27 January 1993 Date: 27 January 1993