2025-Nov-04th Today's English News - Learn English

 2025-Nov-04th Today's English News - Learn English:


Here's a quick rundown of today's top news in Hong Kong:

1. Fintech Boost 🚀: HKMA unveiled "Fintech 2030" at FinTech Week, aiming to make the city a top global hub with over 40 initiatives under the DART strategy—digital assets, AI, regtech, and talent. Chief Executive Eddie Yue stressed cross-border collaboration for a sustainable ecosystem. This marks a decade of fintech growth, drawing global innovators.

2. Court Rejects Appeal ⚖: A High Court ruled against Tiananmen vigil organizer Chow Hang-tung's bid to quash her national security indictment. The subversion trial, involving the group that commemorated the 1989 crackdown, is set for January 22. Critics like Amnesty say it's suppressing free expression under the broad security law.

3. Economy Picks Up 📈: Hong Kong's GDP grew 3.8% in Q3 2025, fueled by surging exports and strong domestic demand—up from 3.1% last quarter. Officials predict solid growth ahead, supported by global electronics demand and visitor influx. But trade barriers remain a watch point.

4. Digital Assets Push 💰: Regulators announced eased rules and a tokenisation pilot to boost virtual asset trading and liquidity. This fits Hong Kong's drive to lead in fintech, encouraging investment without heavy restrictions. Officials see it as key for market growth amid global competition.

5. Health Alert Alert 🏥: Centre for Health Protection reported a new COVID case—a 45-year-old man from Tsing Yi's Mount Haven estate. Meanwhile, CUHK Medical Centre slashed prices on 1,011 services to draw more patients and build trust. The hospital CEO called it a "business with conscience" move.

That's the news for today!


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以下是今日香港要聞速覽：

1. 金融科技蓬勃發展🚀：香港金融管理局在金融科技週上發布了「金融科技2030」策略，旨在透過「數位資產、人工智慧、監管科技和人才」四項舉措，將香港打造成為全球頂尖金融中心。行政長官余文樂強調跨國合作對於建立永續的金融生態系統至關重要。這標誌著香港金融科技發展進入第十個年頭，吸引了許多全球創新者。

2. 法院駁回上訴⚖：高等法院駁回了天安門事件組織者周恆彤提出的撤銷其國家安全罪指控的請求。該案涉及紀念1989年鎮壓事件的團體，將於1月22日開庭。包括國際特赦組織在內的批評人士認為，該案是在以廣泛的國家安全法為由壓制言論自由。

3. 經濟回升📈：受出口激增和強勁內需的推動，香港2025年第三季GDP成長3.8%，高於上一季的3.1%。官員預測，在全球電子產品需求和遊客湧入的支撐下，未來經濟成長將保持穩健。但貿易壁壘仍需密切關注。

4. 數位資產蓬勃發展💰：監管機構宣布放寬相關規定並啟動代幣化試點項目，以促進虛擬資產交易和流動性。這符合香港引領金融科技發展的策略，鼓勵投資且不設過多限制。官員認為，在全球競爭中，這對市場成長至關重要。

5. 健康警示🏥：衛生防護中心報告新增一例新冠肺炎病例，患者為45歲男子，居住於青衣山苑。同時，香港中文大學醫學中心下調了1011項服務的價格，以吸引更多患者並建立信任。醫院行政總裁稱此舉是「有良知的商業行為」。

今天的新聞就到這裡！

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