November 12, Wu Xu Month, Geng Yin Day, Lunar Calendar October 3
Hong Kong Morning
North-easterly monsoon begins to ease, generally sunny today, daytime dry, temperatures ranging from 22 to 27 degrees, relative humidity about 55 to 80%. The observatory stated that there will be sunshine during portions of the day, ultraviolet rays slightly increase, remember to take basic sun protection when going out; it still feels a bit cool in the morning, another two to three degrees lower in the New Territories, adding a light coat when going out is just right.
Health Tips
As the monsoon eases, humidity gradually rises from yesterday's 50% to around 70 to 90% by the weekend, but it remains dry during the day, with cold mornings and hot evenings, making it easy to get a dry throat and cough a few times. There's no need to keep drinking warm water aggressively; instead, aim for “moisturizing without stagnation”: for breakfast, you can have a bowl of yam and lean meat porridge or steam an apple, which is good for the spleen and moisturizing; in the afternoon around three or four o'clock, mix a cup of honey water and drink it slowly.
Traffic Reminder
Road conditions today are generally smooth, but the following situations require drivers’ attention: Westbound on Tuen Mun Road near the Tuen Mun Road bus interchange, road repairs will occur tonight from 9 PM to 6 AM tomorrow, some traffic lanes will be closed and need to be detoured; Man Kwong Street in Central will be temporarily closed from 7 AM to 10 AM on November 12, taxi stand outside Central Pier No. 8 will be out of service.
🌍 Lee Ka Chiu: Strong international connections are crucial to global security and prosperity
Chief Executive Lee Ka Chiu stated at the opening ceremony of the Hong Kong International Police Academy that current security challenges are becoming increasingly complex and cross-regional, with cybercrime, financial fraud, and terrorism as obvious examples, and no jurisdiction can stand alone; strong international connections are crucial to global security and prosperity. He hopes to gather a new generation of law enforcement personnel through the academy to strengthen partnerships between Hong Kong and international cooperation and solidify Hong Kong's role as a super connector and super value creator.
🏅 Lee Ka Chiu (Chief Executive): The SAR Government will focus on science in the future
Chief Executive Lee Ka Chiu stated that Hong Kong's first "Five-Year Plan" places great emphasis on developing the Northern Metropolis, currently constructing three university towns. He pointed out that the three university towns will focus on the development of medical, life health technology, and artificial intelligence, promoting applied higher education in smart manufacturing and nurturing international talent, while also integrating elements of art and sustainable development. He also said that the SAR government believes that the future will be science-centered and that knowledge will bring returns.
🛂 Tang Bingqiang (Secretary for Security): “Contactless e-Channel” has been operating smoothly since its launch, with plans for expansion
Secretary for Security Tang Bingqiang stated that the "Contactless e-Channel" has been operating smoothly since its launch, and the Immigration Department plans to expand services to the arrival hall of the Hong Kong Port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. The Immigration Department will continue to review the operational experience and effectiveness of the pilot service, and depending on the actual operational situation, will explore the feasibility of expanding related services to other suitable immigration control points, such as the West Kowloon High-Speed Rail Station.
📃 Starry Lee (Legislative Council President): Actively promote green transformation and environmental sustainability to build Hong Kong into a green livable city
Legislative Council President Starry Lee stated that the SAR government has formulated Hong Kong's first five-year plan to align with the country's "14th Five-Year Plan" promoting "coordinated progress in reducing carbon, reducing pollution, expanding greenery, and increasing growth," improving the quality of the ecological environment, and strengthening the momentum for green development. The Legislative Council will continue to support and cooperate with the SAR government to actively promote green transformation and environmental sustainability, building Hong Kong into a green livable city, and contributing to the country's high-quality economic development.
🌱 Tse Chin-wan (Secretary for Environment and Ecology): Hong Kong's efforts in reducing carbon have already yielded results
Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan stated at the United Nations Climate Change Conference that last year, the total amount of green and sustainable debt issued in Hong Kong exceeded 76 billion US dollars, with around 38 billion US dollars arranged for issuance in Hong Kong, ranking first in the Asian market for eight consecutive years since 2018. Looking ahead, the SAR government will further consolidate Hong Kong's role as a "super connector," assisting green technology and environmental protection enterprises in using Hong Kong as a springboard to expand into international markets.
📑 Legislative Council Agenda
Legislative Council meeting (continuation) held today
🕯️【Commemorating Sun Yat-sen】 The SAR government will hold a ceremony commemorating the 160th anniversary of Mr. Sun Yat-sen's birth at Sun Yat-sen Memorial Park at 10 AM today, hosted by Chief Executive Lee Ka Chiu. The process will include a police band performing music, choirs from King’s College and St. Paul’s Co-educational College singing the national anthem, a floral tribute, and everyone bowing in respect.
⚖️【Sex Offense Amendment】 The "2026 Sexual Offenses (Amendment) Bill" will be gazetted this Friday and submitted for the first and second readings at the Legislative Council on November 25, with the goal of completing legislation during this government term to strengthen the protection of victims of sexual offenses and to keep Hong Kong's sexual offense laws up to date.
🏃【Hong Kong-Shenzhen Joint Drill】 The Immigration Department and the Shenzhen Border Control Station have launched an "APEC Security Guangdong-Hong Kong Port Coordination Emergency Drill" at the Hung Yuen Wai control point to enhance frontline personnel’s awareness of maintaining port safety and emergency response capabilities, preparing for the APEC conference.
🛡️【Police Cooperation】 The Police Force has established the Hong Kong International Police Academy, aiming to train about 1,000 personnel annually and to hold over 20 international training programs and forums by the end of the year.
✈️【US-China Aviation Security】 Director of Civil Aviation, Simon Li, led a delegation to attend the 11th Transport Aviation Operational Safety Seminar held in Zhoushan, which is one of the US-China aviation cooperation projects, providing an important platform for communication and cooperation in aviation safety, flight standards, and airworthiness.
📈【IPO Leading】 Data from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange shows that in the first ten months of this year, 121 new listed companies increased by 49% year-on-year, gathering data of 403.9 billion Hong Kong dollars, up 84%, setting a new high for the same period.
💰【Patient Capital】 The Financial Services Development Council published a research report proposing three core policy recommendations for attracting patient capital: expand product variety, deepen cross-border connectivity, and improve the market ecosystem to consolidate Hong Kong's position as Asia's leading international asset and wealth management hub.
🌐【Digital Rankings】 The International Institute for Management Development (IMD) released the "2026 World Digital and Artificial Intelligence Rankings," placing Hong Kong 11th globally among 70 economies and 4th in Asia, with "technological framework," "industry practices," and "education and training" indicators ranking first globally.
🧠【East Nobel Prize】 The 2026 Shaw Prize award ceremony was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, where seven scientists received awards in Astronomy, Life Sciences and Medicine, and Mathematical Sciences, each with a prize of 1.2 million US dollars; a Computer Science Prize will be added starting in 2027.
🎓【Youth Employment】 The SAR government will launch a two-year plan for 30,000 youth positions and internships in collaboration with the business sector, with the "Graduate Employment Launch Plan" providing an additional 10,000 full-time positions to assist youth in adapting to the AI era.
🔬【Nobel Prize Leader】 2020 Nobel Prize laureate in Physiology or Medicine, UK virologist Michael Houghton, officially joined Hong Kong Baptist University and will collaborate with the team of Professor Zhu Guilin from the Biology Department to develop the world's first hepatitis C vaccine targeting Chinese and Asian populations.
🎆 Hung Hom New Promenade Drone Light Show
Time: November 13 and 14, 2026, at 8 PM
Location: Hung Hom New Promenade
Organized by Bauhinia Magazine, 2,000 drones will gather in the night sky over Victoria Harbour, showcasing the themes of "shopping" and "blessings" to display Hong Kong's fashionable vitality and exquisite craftsmanship; the public can watch for free.
🏇 Sha Tin Racecourse Weekend Races
Time: November 14, 2026 (Saturday), the first race starts at 12:30 PM
Location: Sha Tin Racecourse
There will be 11 exciting local races, and the Hilltop Cup will be broadcast live from Australia; horse racing fans can enter to experience the thrilling atmosphere of the races, remember to pay attention to the onsite traffic arrangements.
🎁 "Double Eleven" Shopping Festival Offers Across Hong Kong and Cross-Border
Time: Starting from November 11, 2026 (various offers available until mid-November or March next year)
Location: Major merchant storefronts and online platforms throughout Hong Kong
Fung Shing selected products starting at 11 Hong Kong dollars (until November 17), Klook distributing discounts for hotel stays in mainland China (until November 15), and Hong Kong Disneyland is promoting a "Double Enjoyment" ticket for Hong Kong residents at 879 Hong Kong dollars.
🎪 "Hong Kong Colorful Winter Festival" and "A Symphony of Lights" Farewell Performance
Time: Opening on November 18, 2026 (the last performance of "A Symphony of Lights" will be at 8 PM that evening)
Location: Central, Causeway Bay, Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront, and the shores of Victoria Harbour
The Tourism Board's largest winter town ever expands to three districts and promotes over a hundred offers; the 22-year-old "A Symphony of Lights" will have its final performance that night with added fireworks, free entry.
🎨 Leisure and Cultural Services Department "Hong Kong Museum Festival 2026"
Time: From now until November 30, 2026
Location: 17 museums and art spaces under the Leisure and Cultural Services Department
This year's theme centers on "Hong Kong Stories," featuring over 60 exhibitions, heritage guided tours, restoration workshops, and intangible cultural experiences throughout the month, with the vast majority of activities being free for public participation.
Sun Yat-sen has a very deep connection to Hong Kong. Today marks the 160th anniversary of Mr. Sun Yat-sen's birth. A question for everyone: do you know what he said during a speech at the University of Hong Kong in 1923 — "Hong Kong and the University of Hong Kong are the birthplace of my knowledge"? In 1883, he stayed at the BCC (Bocot) Institution, then moved to the Central College and the Western Medical College, where revolutionary thought gradually began to sprout around Hollywood Road. The Hong Kong Sing Cheung Association was established in 1895, and the first Guangzhou uprising used Hong Kong as a base. Today's Sun Yat-sen Memorial Park is exactly where he could only meet his comrades on a boat after being expelled by the British from Hong Kong. After 160 years, do you still know where there are traces of Sun Yat-sen in Hong Kong? Let's chat in the comment section!
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