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The United States and Iran conducted a fresh round of negotiations in Switzerland on June 21, 2026, marking another important step in diplomatic efforts to stabilise the region following last month’s temporary cease-fire. US Vice President JD Vance, who is closely overseeing the negotiations,...

Xia Baolong, Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, wrapped up a two-day inspection visit to Hong Kong on June 17. The visit focused on the city’s alignment with the National 15th Five-Year Plan and progress on major development initiatives, particularly the...

The Standing Committee of China’s 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) will convene its 23rd session from June 23 to 26 in Beijing, where it is expected to review a draft decision authorizing the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) to exercise jurisdiction over the Hong Kong Port...

U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Monday, June 15, 2026, that the United States and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at ending military operations and reopening the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping. Speaking to reporters shortly after arriving in France...

Xia Baolong, Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council’s Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office, will arrive in Hong Kong on Tuesday (June 16, 2026) for a two-day inspection visit and is expected to depart on Wednesday. The trip...