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• [New] Researchers at the University of Hong Kong have unveiled a significant advance in cryogenic electronics that could help overcome key challenges in quantum computing and support future deep space missions. ScienceDaily
• [New] Hong Kong plans to launch a new gold clearing system as early as July through the Hong Kong Precious Metals Central Clearing Company, developed in partnership with the Shanghai Gold Exchange. investing.com
• [New] Banks are calling for a delay to the Hong Kong Exchange's planned 2027 transition to next-day settlement for equity products, warning overlapping timelines with similar efforts in the European Union and UK could create major operational challenges. FX Markets
• [New] The eCommerce giant will deploy mobile experiential trucks across Hong Kong to give consumers hands-on product interaction, while collaborating with local lifestyle influencers for unboxing campaigns to validate Tmall Supermarket's efficiency. Marketing-Interactive
• [New] Mainland netizens could directly purchase new items from Hong Kong online stores. BaiduWiki
• [New] In the initial phase, 60 amputees in Hong Kong will receive the new prosthetic devices free of charge, alongside professional assessments and rehabilitation services delivered by a PolyU team. OpenGov Asia
• [New] As 2025 marks the end of the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) and the start of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30), Hong Kong officials emphasize aligning local policies with Beijing's national development strategies. ChoZan
• One of the most evident instances of AI-related risk is the $25 million deepfake scam in Hong Kong, where a finance employee joined a video call with what appeared to be their CFO and colleagues. California Management Review
• OCBC Hong Kong remains committed to its ambition to become a top 10 bank in Hong Kong by 2030 in scale and profitability through three strategic focus areas. ST
• If Taiwan, out of fear, opts for unconditional political concessions, it could fall into a situation similar to Hong Kong, where its democratic institutions are dismantled, society faces intensified political repression, capital flees, and talent drains away, leading to long-term economic decline. E-International Relations
• A third danger is Taiwan's survival trap, exemplified by the risks of both a Hong Kong scenario and a Ukraine scenario. E-International Relations

Last updated: 19 June 2026