November 5, Wu Xu Month Gui Wei Day
Hong Kong Morning
Today's Hong Kong weather has improved, with brief moments of sunshine, warm during the day, temperatures ranging from 26℃ to 30℃, relative humidity about 65% to 85%, with a gentle to moderate easterly breeze.
Health Tips
The weather remains sunny and dry, warm during the day but slightly cool in the early morning and evening, which may lead to dry and itchy throats and tight skin. Residents might consider boiling a soup with sand ginseng, jade bamboo, snow pear, and lily with lean meat tonight, or using figs paired with wheat winter, and monk fruit to make tea, which helps clear heat, nourish the lungs, and quench thirst. The temperature difference between day and night is gradually increasing, and residents who come out early and return late should remember to carry a light thin windbreaker to keep warm and avoid the chill!
Traffic Reminder
Workers and drivers should pay attention: Due to weekend sports events, there will be staged road closures and detours around Wan Chai Exhibition Road and Lung Wui Road; tonight, some sections of the Central to Mid-Levels escalator system will undergo annual maintenance; this morning during rush hour, there were many cars and slow traffic at the Kowloon entrances of the Cross-Harbour Tunnel and Lion Rock Tunnel. Please plan to leave early if crossing the sea or commuting across districts, or prioritize taking the MTR.
🇨🇳 He Lifeng (Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, Vice Premier of the State Council): "Hong Kong's development has always resonated with the motherland. The central government is confident and anticipates the successful implementation of the five-year plan for Hong Kong, which will bring greater development, and will continue to provide ample support and assurance for maintaining long-term prosperity and stability in Hong Kong."
He Lifeng delivered a video speech at the Hong Kong International Financial Leaders Investment Summit, pointing out that President Xi Jinping has always been concerned about Hong Kong's development. With the firm support of the central government, Hong Kong's situation of governance to prosperity continues to strengthen, and new significant achievements have been made in economic and social development. The national "14th Five-Year Plan" has made specific arrangements to support Hong Kong in consolidating and enhancing its competitive advantages and better integrating into and serving the national development landscape. Hong Kong's connection with the national "14th Five-Year Plan" and the establishment of its first five-year plan will further unite social consensus, stimulate innovative vitality, enhance development momentum, and push Hong Kong to continuously consolidate its competitive advantages.
🤝 John Lee (Chief Executive): "Although Beijing and Hong Kong are thousands of miles apart, the foundation for cooperation is deep. Hong Kong will continue to actively serve the needs of the country and work hand in hand with Beijing to convert the fruits of cooperation into new momentum for high-quality development."
John Lee attended the opening ceremony of the 29th Beijing-Hong Kong Economic Cooperation Seminar on the 4th and delivered a speech. He stated that Hong Kong's first five-year plan will strengthen the construction of the "Four Centers and One High Land," accelerate the development of the Northern Metropolis, achieve high-quality economic and social development, and propose three key directions for future cooperation between Beijing and Hong Kong. He noted that although they are separated by thousands of miles, the foundations of cooperation are strong, and Hong Kong will continue to actively serve the needs of the country and collaborate with Beijing to transform partnership outcomes into new momentum for high-quality development.
🏛️ Paul Chan (Acting Chief Executive, Secretary for the Civil Service): "The Northern Metropolis will have three university towns, turning Hong Kong into an international education center."
Paul Chan attended the "World Top University Presidents Forum" organized by Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, stating that the Northern Metropolis will have three university towns, aimed at establishing Hong Kong as an international education center and vigorously promoting the "Study in Hong Kong" brand, welcoming outstanding students from mainland China, countries and regions along the Belt and Road, and globally to study in Hong Kong.
🌍 Yau Ying-wah (Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development): "In the face of rapidly changing circumstances and rapid technological advancement, member economies must enhance dialogue and cooperation to achieve common prosperity together."
Yau Ying-wah attended the 37th APEC ministerial meeting on the 3rd, stressing that in the face of rapidly changing circumstances and rapid technological evolution, member economies must enhance dialogue and cooperation to achieve common prosperity. In the discussion on digital transformation, he stated that member economies must continue to pursue pragmatic cooperation in a people-oriented and inclusive way, leveraging their respective advantages in digital technology. He pointed out that Hong Kong is strengthening its research capabilities in frontier technologies and launching relevant programs to boost public awareness of artificial intelligence and promote responsible use. He looks forward to sharing experiences with other member economies. He also urged member economies to enhance connectivity to promote the effective flow of goods, services, funds, and people, thus narrowing the development gap.
📑 Legislative Council Agenda
Today's Legislative Council agenda is as follows:
09:00｜Continuation of the Legislative Council meeting on November 4 (if there are unfinished matters)
🇭🇰【Chief Executive Arrives in Shanghai】 Chief Executive John Lee concluded his visit to Beijing on the 4th and transferred to Shanghai, preparing to attend the 9th China International Import Expo. Representatives from the Ministry of Commerce's Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office, the Economic Affairs Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in Hong Kong, and the Shanghai Municipal Government Foreign Affairs Office, along with personnel from the Shanghai office, welcomed him at the airport. Today (5th), he will attend the opening ceremony of the Import Expo and the Hongqiao International Economic Forum, and participate in the Hongqiao Forum's Hong Kong sub-forum, where he will explain to representatives from the political and business communities both at home and abroad the results and opportunities of Hong Kong actively leveraging its strengths to integrate and serve the national development landscape.
💰【Supporting Going Global】 The 29th Beijing-Hong Kong Economic Cooperation Seminar opened in Beijing. The chairman of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Peter Lam, stated that the direction of national development is the opportunity for Hong Kong, and Hong Kong should leverage its international platform advantages to collaborate with Beijing and national enterprises to explore global markets. He indicated that Hong Kong can provide comprehensive support for mainland enterprises going global, and that the Trade Development Council, as a core member of the government’s task force for mainland enterprises going abroad, launched the "Going Global" initiative this year, connecting mainland enterprises with international markets through the Trade Development Council’s over 50 offices worldwide and Hong Kong's international professional services to reduce risks and open up markets in ASEAN, the Middle East, Central Asia, and other "Belt and Road" regions.
🗳️【Election Information】 The election for the Election Committee sectoral group will be held on November 22. Justice Anthony Huan, chair of the Electoral Management Committee, attended a candidate briefing session on the evening of the 3rd for the 2026 Election Committee sectoral group general election, explaining the election arrangements, guidelines for election activities, and notes for campaigning to candidates. He noted that the nomination period ended on October 20, during which 1,115 candidate nomination forms were received. There are 31 sectoral groups to be contested in this election, involving approximately 5,700 voters, who will elect 723 members of the Election Committee.
📈【ICAC Action】 The Independent Commission Against Corruption has charged former Vice President of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, Tong Bo-heng, with the offense of dishonestly accessing the internal information system of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, involving confidential information of listed companies. The 68-year-old mother of the former vice president has also been charged. The charges allege that the two defendants illegally accessed the internal information system of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing from February 2018 to April 2023, with the intent to dishonestly benefit themselves or others.
📖【University Rankings】 In the latest rankings from the international higher education research institution QS, five Hong Kong universities have made it into the top ten in Asia, with three being in the top five. Paul Chan stated that these achievements are by no means coincidental but are the result of the government's continuous investment in resources, clear policy direction, and the efforts of various universities. Hong Kong will continue to strive to maintain its competitive advantage, broaden its horizons, and closely integrate with national development.
🤖【Technology Updates】 Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Sun Dong, attended the 2026 World Internet Conference Forum in Wuzhen, Zhejiang, and delivered a speech sharing how Hong Kong promotes the development of smart technology. He stated that the first step is to promote collaborative innovation in the production, learning, and research of artificial intelligence, encouraging extensive application of smart technology. The government will soon test smart technology internally, handling standardized internal affairs under strict regulation to enhance efficiency while ensuring that content is safe, controllable, and traceable.
☯️【Hong Kong Team's First Gold】 Hong Kong martial artist Pan Haoran won the gold medal in the men's taijiquan taiji fan all-around event at the 4th Youth Olympic Games, marking the first gold medal for the Hong Kong team at this Youth Olympics and the first Youth Olympic gold medal in the team's history. The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Kevin Yeung, expressed congratulations and mentioned that Pan Haoran shined in the competition and achieved the first gold for Team Hong Kong at this Youth Olympics with an outstanding performance, creating a remarkable achievement that the citizens of Hong Kong take pride in.
📚 From Revitalizing China to National Rejuvenation—Sun Yat-sen Historical Exhibition
Public Exhibition: November 3 from 14:00-19:30; November 4-6 from 9:30-19:30; November 7 from 9:30-17:00
Exhibition Location: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Hall 1A (1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong)
The exhibition uses the dramatic life of Mr. Sun Yat-sen as a main thread, with his ideological evolution from "Revitalizing China" to "National Rejuvenation" as a sub-thread, showcasing exhibits from eight memorial halls, creating a spiritual map of Mr. Sun’s love for the country and his commitment to the public good. The exhibition is divided into five parts: “Determined to Save the Nation, Seeking Knowledge Up and Down,” “Rallying Cry, Flames of War,” “Dawn of the Republic, Blueprint for Nation-Building,” “Keeping Up with the Times, Passing the Torch,” and “Echoes of China, Great Achievements Last Forever,” presenting the resonance between Sun Yat-sen's thoughts and the tide of the times through a progressive narrative.
🏛️ M+ Museum 5th Anniversary Celebration
Date: November 1 to 8, 2026 (Free access to designated exhibitions on November 8)
Location: M+ Museum, West Kowloon Cultural District
Ticket Price: Free entry on November 8 (not applicable for special exhibitions)
To celebrate the 5th anniversary of its opening, M+ will host multiple performances, film screenings, and creative activities. Highlights include the inaugural "M+ Restored Film Festival," featuring nine classic restored works of Hong Kong's new wave cinema; on November 6, an event titled "M+ Night Different: 5th Anniversary Party" will take place, featuring live performances by the band RubberBand, turning the museum into a shared space where art intertwines with music. On November 8, designated exhibitions will also be open for free, suitable for families to experience the atmosphere of art.
🎾 Hong Kong Tennis Open 2026 (WTA 250)
Date: November 2 to 8, 2026
Location: Victoria Park Tennis Centre
Ticket Price: Starting from HKD 180, please check the event website
As the annual flagship tennis event in Hong Kong, the "Hong Kong Tennis Open" is one of the key events in the Hong Kong tennis season for 2026/27, continuously helping to enhance Hong Kong's established professional status on the international tennis scene.
🖼️ Brush and Clouds—Le Zhenwen and Zhang Chi Painting Art Exhibition (Hong Kong)
Date: November 5 to 14, 2026, 10:00-18:00
Location: Tsi Ku Chai Gallery, 9-10 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong
The renowned couple in the Shanghai art scene, Le Zhenwen and Zhang Chi, are presenting their first joint exhibition in Hong Kong. Unlike past large thematic exhibitions in art museums, this Hong Kong exhibition takes a different approach with two main highlights: exquisite works of landscape and flowers and birds; and colored paper paintings. One major highlight is on the small-sized stationery, showcasing a total of 36 stationery works plus four "Elegant Stationery Poems," bringing traditional stationery painting back into the public eye.
🏃♂️ 2026 Triathlon World Cup Hong Kong Stop
Date: November 7 to 8, 2026
Location: Central Long Wo Road, Victoria Harbour (water area opposite Wan Chai waterfront and Central core streets)
The world's top triathletes gather at Victoria Harbour, with the first day showcasing elite men's and women's half-Olympic distance competition, and the next day introducing the "Mixed Relay World Cup" for the first time; citizens can watch the competition for free along the Central waterfront and Tamar Park, experiencing the thrilling matches of the world's top athletes!
Hong Kong is booming with events, with stars lining up for performances, but music fans still find the biggest headache in "hard-to-get tickets" and "scalping"! Speaking of the "hardship history of ticket grabbing," I'm sure fans who have rushed for tickets have plenty of complaints! Do you think Hong Kong should implement a "full real-name system" to eliminate scalpers? Or are you concerned about long lines for identity verification at entry, or difficulty in transferring tickets to friends due to last-minute issues? Have you ever encountered the frustration of scalpers asking sky-high prices when buying tickets? Quickly jump into the comments section to “set the stage” and share your stories about the struggles of buying tickets for shows!
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