November 8, Ji-Hai Month, Bing-Chen Day
Good Morning Hong Kong
Today, Hong Kong is generally sunny and dry, with persistent influence from the northeast monsoon. The temperature ranges from about 17°C to 22°C. The wind has eased, blowing a gentle east to northeast wind, with occasional strong gusts offshore. The relative humidity remains between 55% and 75%. The sunshine is abundant, but it is still cool in the early morning and evening; residents are reminded to dress warmly when going out and not to be complacent just because it is sunny!
Health Tips
Today is the first day after “Lidong” (Start of Winter). Traditional Chinese Medicine emphasizes the winter as a time for storage, with the focus on “nourishing the kidneys and preventing cold.” However, the recent dry weather in Hong Kong is not suitable for eating excessively hot and dry foods. The lily, yam, lotus seed, and lean meat soup mentioned yesterday is good, but if you want a change in taste today, you might consider making a soup with Codonopsis pilosula, Solomon's Seal, snow fungus, and pork knuckles, which moistens the lungs, nourishes yin, clears heat, and generates fluid—perfect for the current dry weather. For something simpler, a baked cup of Luo Han Guo and chrysanthemum tea would also suffice, as Luo Han Guo soothes the throat and chrysanthemum clears the liver; drinking a cup first thing in the morning feels particularly refreshing.
Traffic Reminder
The Central Waterfront and Wan Chai North are closed due to a triathlon event, and Expo Road (from Legislative Council Road to middle Expo Road) will continue to be closed until 8 PM tonight. Sections of Bai Sha Road, Kai Chiu Road, and Yan Ping Road in Causeway Bay are also closed from 10 AM to 9 PM today, so vehicles must detour. There are still many events happening this weekend, so remember to check the latest traffic conditions using “Hong Kong Travel Easy” before heading out, and plan your trip in advance!
🇭🇰HKSAR Government Spokesperson: Firmly Opposes the Statement from Ten Countries and Strongly Refutes Intervention in the Joshua Wong Case
The HKSAR Government issued a statement on November 7, strongly opposing the so-called joint statement made by the United States, the United Kingdom, and eight other countries concerning the sentencing of Joshua Wong. The spokesperson pointed out: “Joshua Wong has pleaded guilty, and the court has sentenced him according to the law. The U.S. and the West are openly interfering with the HKSAR’s judiciary, showing blatant double standards.” The spokesperson urged relevant countries to stop interfering in China’s internal affairs immediately, emphasizing that any attempts to disrupt national security are destined to fail.
🧑⚖️John Lee: Making Good Use of Common Law and Internationalization Advantages to Integrate into National Development
Chief Executive John Lee delivered a video speech at a seminar commemorating the 36th anniversary of the promulgation of the Basic Law, stating that the Constitution and the Basic Law together form the constitutional basis of Hong Kong. The promulgation of the Basic Law 36 years ago implemented the concept of “One Country, Two Systems” into legal texts, laying the foundation for Hong Kong's long-term prosperity and stability. He indicated that the HKSAR Government has published the “First Five-Year Plan for Hong Kong,” actively aligning with the national development strategy. Hong Kong will leverage its unique advantage of “backed by the motherland, connected to the world,” effectively utilizing an international business environment and a common law system to consolidate and enhance its status as an international financial, shipping, and trade center. He called on all sectors of society to work together under the protection of the Basic Law and open a new chapter for the development of the country and Hong Kong.
📖Eric Chan (Secretary for Administration): “Expand Youth Internship and Training, Covering AI, Finance, Aerospace, and Other Fields”
Secretary for Administration Eric Chan attended the Youth Development Summit Forum and stated that both the Five-Year Plan and the Policy Address place youth work at the core. The HKSAR Government is expanding youth internship and training activities, covering key areas such as artificial intelligence, finance, and aerospace technology, which he believes will help young people serve the community, the economy, and even the needs of the country. The HKSAR Government is preparing to establish an international youth talent exchange base, assisting young people to serve national development through cross-disciplinary training.
💰Yau Wai-chung (Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development): “Deepening Cooperation Among Three Places to Promote High-Quality Development of the Greater Bay Area”
Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Yau Wai-chung delivered a speech at the 2026 International Bay Area Economic Forum held in Guangzhou today, stating that the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area is an important window for the country's reform and opening up. With the development of the “14th Five-Year Plan,” the complementary advantages among the three places will embrace new opportunities. He pointed out that Hong Kong was again rated as the freest economy in the world last month, with the number of companies and startups reaching a historical high. The first Five-Year Plan clearly identifies the Northern Metropolis as the engine to accelerate the construction of an international innovation and technology center. He mentioned that the “Mainland Enterprise Going Global Special Class” program has assisted 300 enterprises in establishing or expanding their businesses in Hong Kong and is working with the Ministry of Commerce to promote a comprehensive upgrade of the CEPA. Hong Kong will closely cooperate with Guangdong and Macau to strengthen exchanges with global Bay Areas.
🧑🏫Tse Yu-lai (President of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology): “Honored to Receive the UNESCO Life Science Research Award”
Professor Tse Yu-lai, President of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, was awarded the 2026 United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization - Equatorial Guinea International Life Science Research Award for his pioneering contributions in neuroscience and Alzheimer’s disease research. The award ceremony was held on November 6 at the headquarters of UNESCO in Paris. During her speech, Tse Yu-lai expressed gratitude to the research team and the university for their support, stating that the award reflects the team’s commitment to scientific exploration and their collective efforts to promote research achievements that benefit society. She has been deeply involved in research on neurodegenerative diseases for over 30 years, publishing over 350 articles, and her team has established a large Chinese Alzheimer’s biobank and developed blood testing technologies used in various medical institutions. She emphasized that scientific advancement relies on global collaboration and talent cultivation and that she will continue to nurture the next generation of research talent.
📑 Legislative Council Agenda
Public Holiday Today
🇺🇸【International Political Situation】 White House Deputy Chief of Staff Miller will take over as Chief of Staff from Wiles, who resigned after the Republican midterm election defeat next week. This appointment indicates that the Trump administration plans to adopt a more confrontational strategy to counter Congress.
👨🎓【Youth Exchange】 Legislative Council member Deng Fei led students from Tung Wah College into the Legislative Council building to participate in an in-depth experience activity, sharing the daily operational processes of legislators and related experiences in promoting policy initiatives with the young students on site.
🇨🇳【Policy Promotion】 A central promotional team recently went to various units in Tianjin and other places to explain the spirit of the Fifth Plenary Session, aiming to guide cadres and the public to fully understand the strategic layout for the country’s future development through grassroots promotional activities.
🗳️【Election Analysis】 In light of the Republican defeat in the midterm elections and the loss of traditional strongholds such as Texas, although Trump denies a direct relation between personnel changes at the White House with this situation, the promotion of Miller, a key architect of immigration policy, has still drawn public attention.
⚖️【Legislation Study】 Tomorrow, relevant subcommittees of the Legislative Council will focus on reviewing 8 subsidiary legislations related to the implementation of the ownership registration system, while the Education Affairs Committee also has related meeting agendas scheduled.
🏆【Bauhinia Competition】 The final and award ceremony of the 9th Hong Kong primary and secondary school “Chinese History and Culture” Knowledge Competition was successfully held, with over 400 schools and more than 80,000 students participating, setting a new record; simultaneously, the second Hong Kong Secondary School Astronomy Knowledge Competition award ceremony was held, forming a diverse knowledge competition system to “study both astronomy and the cultural history together.”
🧬【Scientific Honor】 Professor Tse Yu-lai, President of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, is awarded the 10th UNESCO International Life Science Research Award for his outstanding contributions in neuroscience and Alzheimer’s research.
🚀【Youth Event】 The third “Hong Kong Youth Development Summit Forum” is being held today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai, attracting over 3,300 young people to participate, focusing on discussing diverse development opportunities in fields such as artificial intelligence and aerospace technology.
🏊【Ironman Competition】 The 2026 Ironman World Cup Hong Kong Station re-emerged today at the Central-Wan Chai waterfront, attracting elite athletes from various countries to participate in this international sporting event against the backdrop of Victoria Harbour.
⛵【Round Island Sailing】 The round-the-island sailing competition organized by the Hong Kong Yacht Club is being held today, with over 200 teams starting from Causeway Bay to circle around Hong Kong Island, with local sailors such as Bay Chun-lung and Ma Junzheng joining to strive for performance.
🤝【Shanghai-Hong Kong Collaboration】 Shanghai and Hong Kong are deepening cooperation and innovation through a collaborative meeting mechanism, complementing each other's advantages with a “dual engine” to jointly implement the Five-Year Plan, assisting mainland enterprises in accessing global markets via Hong Kong.
🏇 Sha Tin Race Day
Time: November 8, 2026 (Sunday) at 5:15 PM
Location: Sha Tin Racecourse
Tomorrow at Sha Tin Racecourse, there will be several exciting turf races using the “C+3” track, with the highlight being a Class 3 race over 1200 meters, offering a prize of up to 1.86 million HKD. Horse racing enthusiasts are welcome to enter and watch.
🎾 Hong Kong Tennis Open 2026 (WTA 250)
Time: November 2 to 8, 2026
Location: Victoria Park Tennis Center
Ticket Price: Starting from HKD 180, please refer to the event website
As Hong Kong's annual flagship tennis event, the “Hong Kong Tennis Open” is one of the key projects in the 2026/27 Hong Kong tennis season, continuing to assist in enhancing Hong Kong's established professional status in international tennis.
✈️ Event Name: Hong Kong Aviation Career and Education Expo 2026
Time: November 7 to 8, 2026
Location: Diamond Hill Water Park
The event gathers rich employment and further education information in the aviation industry, providing on-site flight simulation experiences, search dog performances, and interactive games, suitable for aviation enthusiasts and those interested in entering the field to participate for free.
🧩 Event Name: Po Kong Park Orientation Fun Day
Time: November 8, 2026 (Sunday)
Location: Po Kong Park, Tseung Kwan O
The Fun Day features different levels of orientation routes and coaching guidance, aimed at challenging citizens' reactions and sports skills. Participants who complete the tasks will receive exquisite souvenirs.
Hong Kong property owners, who might have profited from your maintenance fees? The HKSAR Government's joint task force against building maintenance collusion has achieved an initial success, arresting 66 people over two days, some with backgrounds in organized crime, involved in 12 estate projects worth over 100 million HKD. The group’s tactics were exaggeratedly outrageous: pre-purchasing units to infiltrate the management committee, arranging “professional committee members” to control the bidding process, using “phantom bids” to create a false sense of competition, and having professionals registered for 80 projects as “rubber stamps.” Has your building recently received maintenance quotes? Have you wondered “why is it so expensive?” Come into the comments section to share your experiences with suspected collusion!
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