AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUS-HK Status Update: The US let its Hong Kong national emergency lapse, easing some sanctions, but said the executive order removing Hong Kong’s special trading status remains in effect. Legco & National Affairs: Hong Kong lawmakers begin a week-long study visit to Beijing, with sessions on national security, five-year plans and “new quality productive forces,” including AI and aerospace. Public Safety: Police arrested a 19-year-old woman over a Kwai Chung bomb hoax after searches found no explosives, warning false reports can bring up to five years in jail. Crime Crackdown: Police also arrested 61 people in a phone-scam crackdown as cases surge. Customs & Wildlife: Customs seized 11 live lizards worth about $205,000 at the airport, and earlier actions included major cigarette and ketamine busts. Local Life: Hong Kong will keep pushing its dog-friendly dining scheme despite backlash and 11 restaurants withdrawing, saying inspections and education will tighten compliance. Property Watch: Hong Kong’s secondary market hit a five-year high in H1 by transactions and value, though deals slowed at the start of H2. Tech & Finance: Moonshot AI is reportedly preparing a Hong Kong listing in as soon as six months after a fundraising push. Culture & Community: The Hong Kong Tourism Board launched the global “Only in Hong Kong” campaign, aiming to sell the city as something you feel, not just see.
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