November 7, Ji Hai Month Yi You Day
Morning in Hong Kong
Today, Hong Kong is generally cloudy, with a couple of light rain showers at first, and some sunshine during the day, turning dry. Affected by the northeast monsoon, the temperature slightly drops to 24°C to 28°C. A strong easterly wind blows, with occasional strong winds (Level 6) offshore and in highland areas. The relative humidity drops to 60% to 80%. The wind is quite strong and it is slightly cool in the early morning and evening, so neighbors should remember to bring a light jacket when going out, and be careful not to catch a chill!
Health Tips
Today marks the "Beginning of Winter" in the twenty-four solar terms. Traditional Chinese medicine suggests that after the Beginning of Winter, one should "nourish the yin and protect the yang," shifting the focus of health to kidney protection and foundational strengthening. However, in the Lingnan region, it is not advisable to eat lamb or drink strong alcohol excessively as soon as it gets cold, as this can easily lead to excessive internal heat. Tonight, it is recommended to make a soup of lily, yam, lotus seeds, and lean meat, which is beneficial for the spleen, moistens the lungs, and calms the mind. Being mild in nature, it is suitable for the whole family. For convenience, brewing a cup of kumquat and dried tangerine peel tea would also work; kumquat helps eliminate phlegm and dried tangerine peel regulates qi. Drinking a cup is especially soothing when one has phlegm or a cough before and after the Beginning of Winter.
Traffic Advisory
The Central waterfront and Wan Chai North will have road closures and diversions from 1 AM to 2 PM due to the triathlon event; Expo Drive (from Legislative Council Road to Expo Drive Middle) will remain closed until 8 PM on Sunday. Partial closures on Bansa Road, Kai Chiu Road, and Yan Ping Road in Causeway Bay will occur from 1 AM to 5 AM and from 10 AM to 9 PM, requiring vehicles to divert. The Tai Ping Qing Jiao parade in Shek O and Big Wave Bay will have phased road closures from 6 AM to 11 PM. The bus termini for Citybus Routes 9 and X9 have been temporarily moved to the public parking lot at Shek O Beach and citizens are urged not to drive there. The escalator from Central to Mid-Levels will operate normally on Saturday during daytime, with routine maintenance only conducted on weekday evenings. With many events taking place over the weekend, remember to check the latest traffic conditions using "Hong Kong Travel Easy" before heading out to plan your journey in advance!
🇨🇳 Hong Kong and Macau Stability: “Severely punish those who threaten national security in accordance with the law and persistently build a solid barrier for the prosperity and stability of Macau”
The Hong Kong and Macau Stability indicates that on November 6, the Macau SAR Court lawfully sentenced Zhu Jinxin for offenses such as “subversion of state power” to 12 years and 6 months in prison, fully demonstrating Macau's firm will and strong effectiveness in safeguarding national security. Anyone, regardless of their pretext, who dares to endanger national security will be severely punished by law. Hong Kong and Macau Stability emphasizes that Macau is by no means peaceful; anti-China chaos in Macau forces have never abandoned their schemes. We must remain vigilant, maintain a bottom-line mindset, and firmly punish behaviors that endanger national security, ensuring high-level security to safeguard high-quality development and continuously strengthen the barrier for Macau's prosperity and stability.
🇭🇰 SAR Government Spokesperson: “Strongly condemn external forces' smear campaigns and firmly build a solid barrier for Hong Kong's prosperity and stability”
The SAR Government Spokesperson pointed out that on November 5, the Hong Kong SAR Court lawfully sentenced Joshua Wong for “conspiring to collude with foreign or external forces to endanger national security” to 10 years in prison, fully demonstrating the Hong Kong SAR's firm will and strong effectiveness in safeguarding national security. Anyone, regardless of their pretext, who dares to endanger national security will be severely punished by law. The SAR Government Spokesperson emphasizes that Hong Kong is by no means peaceful; external intervention forces and anti-China chaos in Hong Kong elements have never abandoned their schemes. We must remain vigilant, maintain a bottom-line mindset, and resolutely combat and punish behaviors that endanger national security, ensuring high-level security to safeguard high-quality development and consistently strengthen the barrier for Hong Kong's prosperity and stability.
🧑⚖️ John Lee (Chief Executive): “Deepen Financial Cooperation between Shanghai and Hong Kong to Create a Global Gold Trading Ecosystem”
Chief Executive John Lee met with Shanghai Mayor Zhu Zhongming before concluding his trip to Shanghai, congratulating the successful opening of the 9th China International Import Expo. He stated that Shanghai and Hong Kong have always been an important window for the country's opening to the outside world, and the "Four Major Centers" proposed in Hong Kong's "Five-Year Plan" highly align with Shanghai's "Five Centers." Hong Kong will actively play its role as a global offshore RMB business hub and deepen comprehensive cooperation with Shanghai; at the same time, Hong Kong's central clearing and settlement system for gold will be launched in the first quarter of next year, hoping to strengthen cooperation with the Shanghai Gold Exchange and build a globally competitive gold trading ecosystem.
👮 Cheung Tak-lun (Commissioner of Police): “Zhu Zhen-guo brought reforms to police operation modes and tactical protection”
The police held a Police Commemoration Day ceremony at the Wan Chai Police Headquarters. Cheung Tak-lun stated in his speech that the fallen officers exchanged their precious lives for the safety and stability of Hong Kong, setting an example. He particularly mentioned senior police officer Zhu Zhen-guo, who was attacked while on duty in Cheung Sha Wan in 2005, pursued the assailant but sustained injuries leading to excessive blood loss, and passed away in September this year. Cheung Tak-lun described Zhu Zhen-guo as having brought fundamental reforms to the police operation modes and tactical protection, which will endure and continue to safeguard the police force. After the speech, all attendees observed two minutes of silence, followed by representatives laying flowers.
🛃 Chan Chi-tat (Customs Commissioner): “Customs uses advanced inspection equipment and data collection to enhance the ability to intercept contraband”
Customs Commissioner Chan Chi-tat stated that with the popularity of online shopping, Customs has adopted a multi-layered approach to intercept contraband. Customs has completed Phase III A of the Trade Single Window, utilizing big data and AI algorithms to analyze land cargo data to identify high-risk goods, and has signed memoranda of understanding with the logistics industry and three major e-commerce platforms to strengthen law enforcement with advanced X-ray machines and intelligence systems. He pointed out that Customs has significantly reduced its loss rate and has recruited many athletes in recent years, believing that their physical fitness and team spirit are well-suited to the disciplined force, achieving a win-win situation.
📑 Legislative Council Agenda
No open or closed meetings today
🔒 【National Security Judgment】 The Macau SAR Court has lawfully ruled on Zhu Jinxin's offenses against national security, sentencing him to 12 years and 6 months. Hong Kong and Macau Stability indicates that this ruling powerfully asserts that national security is a line that must not be crossed, marking the effective implementation of Macau's national security legal system and enforcement mechanisms. It emphasizes that any actions claiming “democracy” and “freedom” while colluding with external forces to endanger national security will face severe punishment. Macau must remain vigilant, coordinate development and security, ensuring high-level security to safeguard high-quality development and build a robust barrier for Macau's prosperity and stability.
🌏 【Import Expo Spectacle】 Chief Executive John Lee led a record-breaking delegation of more than 400 Hong Kong enterprises to the 9th China International Import Expo, fully showcasing Hong Kong's unique advantages in connecting with the world under “One Country, Two Systems.”
📋 【Five-Year Plan】 The SAR Government has released its first five-year planning "vision map," proactively aligning with the national "14th Five-Year Plan," aiming to better integrate into the broader national development scenario and achieve high-quality economic and social development.
🏦 【Offshore Finance】 Hong Kong will continue to reinforce its position as the world's largest offshore RMB business hub, enhancing its capacity to support the real economy through the “finance +” strategy, serving the construction of a strong national financial power.
💹 【New Stock Offering】 Memory vendor Longsys has officially launched its IPO in Hong Kong, introducing seven cornerstone investors to subscribe for nearly 40% of the shares, with an entry cost of approximately HKD 8,373.6 per lot.
🎓 【Research at He Tao】 Minister of Education Huai Jinpeng visits He Tao Hong Kong Science Park, gaining deep insights into the current state of collaborative development between scientific research, education, and industry, and encourages the park to continue contributing to national innovation and development.
🏫 【Global Perspective】 The World Top University Presidents Forum successfully concluded at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, gathering leaders from around 50 top universities globally to discuss strategic opportunities for Hong Kong as an international education hub.
🎨 【Cultural Continuity】 The 6th Greater Bay Area Cultural Festival kicked off in Hong Kong, with the Leisure and Cultural Services Department launching 23 high-level performing arts activities to further promote cultural and artistic exchange between Hong Kong arts groups and cities in the Mainland.
🎾 【Tennis Event】 The Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 2026 is receiving enthusiastic responses, with tickets for the seven-day main event nearly sold out. The Tennis Association is exploring the feasibility of temporary venues such as Grand Stadium during the reconstruction of Victoria Park.
🏗️ 【Northern Metropolis Hub】 The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is actively promoting the construction of the university city in the Northern Metropolis area, stating that it will seize planning opportunities at locations such as Hung Shui Kiu to provide ample space for the transformation of research achievements.
📚 From Revitalizing China to National Rejuvenation — Sun Yat-sen Historical Exhibition
Public Exhibition: November 3 14:00-19:30, November 4-6 9:30-19:30, November 7 9:30-17:00
Exhibition Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Hall 1A (1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong)
The exhibition follows the extraordinary life of Dr. Sun Yat-sen as the main thread, and his ideological evolution from "Revitalizing China" to "National Rejuvenation" as the underlying line, presenting local exhibits from eight memorial halls, illustrating Sun Yat-sen's spirit of "loving the motherland and caring for the world." The exhibition is divided into five parts: "Determined to Save the Country, Seeking Knowledge Up and Down," "Raising the Arm to Call, Flames of War Spread," "The Dawn of the Republic, Blueprint for Nation-Building," "Advancing with the Times, Passing on the Torch," and "Echoes of the Divine Land, Great Achievements Forever," showcasing the resonance of Sun Yat-sen’s thoughts with the waves of the times through progressive narrative.
✨ Beginning of Winter Theme Drone Light Show (2000 Drones)
Time: November 7, 2026, 8:00 PM
Location: Hung Hom New Waterfront
Price: Free of Charge
The Hung Hom New Waterfront will once again witness a stunning large-scale drone light show! 2000 drones will gather and take off over Victoria Harbour, centered around the "Beginning of Winter" solar term and winter fashion shopping, cleverly merging traditional solar term aesthetics with the modern vibrant culture of Hong Kong as a "shopping paradise," presenting a dreamy visual feast for the public and tourists.
🏮 “The Four Seasons of the Palace — Court Life and Culture” Large Thematic Exhibition
Time: November 4, 2026, to November 3, 2028
Location: Hong Kong Palace Museum
Price: Please refer to the official website
The exhibition is jointly hosted by the Hong Kong Palace Museum and the Palace Museum, featuring 187 precious artifacts from the Palace Museum. The exhibition hall's main color scheme corresponds to spring, summer, autumn, and winter with colors of rich green, vermillion, moon white, and black grey. It presents in sequence the important seasonal activities of the Qing court: spring farming and weaving sacrifices, summer gatherings of the Qing Emperor at Chengde Mountain Resort with feudal lords from the border regions, autumn’s worship tradition of the Mulan Autumn Hunt, and winter’s New Year blessings and prayers, guiding the audience through a year’s life trajectory of the Qing dynasty court and understanding the significance of seasonal activities.
🎾 Hong Kong Tennis Open 2026 (WTA 250)
Time: November 2 to 8, 2026
Location: Victoria Park Tennis Centre
Price: Starting from HKD 180, please check the event website
As Hong Kong's annual flagship tennis event, the "Hong Kong Tennis Open" is one of the important items in the Hong Kong tennis season 2026/27, continuously helping to enhance Hong Kong's established professional standing in the international tennis arena.
🖼️ Smoke and Mist on the Brush — The Painting Art Exhibition of Le Zhenwen and Zhang Chi (Hong Kong)
Time: November 5 to 14, 2026, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Location: Tsi Ku Chai Gallery, 9-10 Queen’s Road Central, Hong Kong
Shanghai's artistic couple Le Zhenwen and Zhang Chi are holding their first joint exhibition in Hong Kong. Unlike their previous large thematic exhibitions in art museums, this Hong Kong exhibition takes a different approach, forming two major highlights: one featuring exquisite landscape and flower-and-bird artworks; the other highlighting colored letter paper paintings. One major highlight is on fine stationary paper, showcasing 36 letter paper works and 4 “Elegant Paper Four Poems” pieces, bringing traditional stationery painting art back into public view.
🏃♂️ 2026 Triathlon World Cup Hong Kong Stop
Time: November 7 to 8, 2026
Location: Central Long Wo Road, Victoria Harbour (water areas in front of Wan Chai Seafront and Central core streets)
Top triathletes gather at Victoria Harbour, with a half-Olympic distance competition for both men and women elites on the first day, and for the first time a “Mixed Relay World Cup” added on the second day. Citizens can watch the competition for free along the Central waterfront and Tamar Park and experience the rapid showdown of top-tier international sports!
Hong Kong people have a quick weekend getaway, which unexpectedly sparks envy among expatriates? An expatriate shared on Xiaohongshu, expressing their admiration for Hong Kong colleagues who "are willing to spend weekends on themselves"—heading to the airport after work on Friday, flying to Taipei, Japan, or Korea for two days and one night, and returning to Hong Kong on Sunday to work as usual on Monday. Expats lament: if you only have two days, won’t that be more tiring? But many Hong Kong people replied: that's quite normal, that is the Hong Kong spirit. Some view it as taking care of their emotional well-being, while others think it’s simply exhausting. What about you? Will you choose a quick weekend getaway, or stay in Hong Kong to rest? Let’s discuss in the comments!
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