Mainland's Taiwan affairs chief to visit island

2014-06-13 07:23:53

The Chinese mainland's Taiwan affairs chief is scheduled to make a historic four-day visit to the island later this month, a Taiwan official said on Thursday.

Trade talks with Taiwan to continue

2014-06-12 06:52:16

Mainland authorities have not halted trade negotiations with Taiwan after a service trade pact was blocked by the island's legislators, a mainland spokeswoman said on Wednesday.

Beijing minimizes visit by president of Taipei 'ally'

2014-06-12 06:52:16

Beijing downplayed reports on Wednesday about the visit by the president of Sao Tome and Principe, a "diplomatic ally" of Taiwan, saying people were reading too much into it.

Top political advisor to attend June cross-Straits forum

2014-06-11 11:36:47

Top political advisor Yu Zhengsheng will take part in the week-long 6th Strait Forum, which will kick off on June 15 in the coastal city of Xiamen in southeast China's Fujian Province, a spokeswoman from the Chinese mainland said on Wednesday.

HK govt welcomes white paper on 'One Country, Two Systems'

2014-06-10 17:14:04

Hong Kong' city government on Tuesday welcomed a White Paper on "The Practice of the 'One Country, Two Systems' Policy in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region" published by the Central Government.

China issues white paper on policy in Hong Kong

2014-06-10 11:54:49

The Chinese central government on Tuesday published a white paper detailing the "one country, two systems" practice in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).

No 'residual power' for Hong Kong: paper

2014-06-10 11:49:39

The high degree of autonomy of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) is subject to the central leadership's authorization, with no such thing called "residual power," according to a white paper.

Mainland offers 'solid' backing for HK prosperity

2014-06-10 11:46:42

The Chinese mainland has provided "solid backing" for Hong Kong' s prosperity and stability over the years, by helping the special administrative region defuse risks and strengthening competitiveness, a white paper said on Tuesday.

HK govt vows to enhance city's competitiveness

2014-06-04 17:15:10

The government is committed to enhancing Hong Kong's competitiveness, and will continue to explore new markets, support the development of pillar industries, and seek to diversify the economy, HK's Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Gregory So says.

Funeral held for Macao entrepreneur and politician

2014-06-01 20:44:35

The funeral for Ma Man-kei, a renowned entrepreneur in Macao and senior political advisor of the Chinese mainland, was held on Sunday morning in Macao.

Hong Kong to play new role in Pearl River Delta

2014-05-30 18:07:46

Hong Kong's new role in the Pearl River Delta (PRD) region helps prop up its competitiveness amid concerns that the city might be losing its strength, according to a new report.

HK billionaire donates $12.9 m to support the disabled

2014-05-28 20:55:05

Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing contributed 100 million HK dollars ($12.9 million) on Tuesday to support the rehabilitation of Chinese amputees and children with cerebral palsy.