Hong Kong transitioned to Chinese rule at midnight, ending 156 years of British colonial governance. The ceremony included the swearing-in of new officials and a pledge of non-interference from Chinese President Jiang Zemin.
Hong Kong's 36th Book Fair (July 15-21) themed 'Reading the World: Cultural Legacy | Joyful Journeys' aims to boost cultural exploration, tourism, and explore AI's role in reading, targeting a record turnout.
Kazakhstan travel operators are targeting Hong Kong tourists at the International Travel Expo with unique packages to view rocket launches at the Baikonur Cosmodrome. This comes as new direct flights to the region are anticipated.
Michelle Obama's speaking tour in Melbourne faced questions over high ticket prices ($195-$895) amid a cost-of-living crisis. Despite empty seats, Obama delivered sharp remarks on politics and happiness, emphasizing inner worth over wealth.
