July, 2025 - News for amigos, by amigos

Culinary Innovation: A Bite of Hong Kong

Young Chinese chefs in Hong Kong fuse tradition with bold Western flavors, sparking a culinary revolution full of ingenuity.

Early July sees the Chinese mainland swing from torrential rains causing floods to relentless heatwaves in major cities.

NSFC launches a joint fund to empower private companies in basic research, promoting a powerful synergy between industry and science in China.

Lau Siu-kai explains how ‘One Country, Two Systems’ boosts Hong Kong’s strategic role on the 28th anniversary of its return to China.

Hong Kong is stepping up as a financial, shipping, and talent hub, driving national growth with dynamic reforms and sustainable initiatives.

The Chinese mainland imposed sanctions on former Philippine senator Francis Tolentino, stirring global discussion.

OpenAI announced it won’t scale Google’s in-house AI chips yet, choosing Nvidia, AMD, and its own chip development amid surprising collaborations.

Canada scraps its digital tax to reopen US trade talks, while the EU stands firm on its digital rules amid looming tariff threats.

The Communist Party of China’s membership now exceeds 100 million, with a 1.1% increase in 2024.

Tianwen-2 delivers breathtaking images of Earth & moon using advanced sensors, sparking curiosity among space enthusiasts.