Hongkongers, Visitors Enjoy Discounts, Freebies as City Marks July 1 Anniversary – as It Happened

In Pictures: Hong Kong celebrates 28th Handover anniversary

Hong Kong celebrated the 28th anniversary of the city’s return from British colonial rule to China on Tuesday, with the food and beverage sector offering July 1 promotions and discounts to mark the Handover. People wave China’s national flag on July 1, 2025 in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. About 4,100 restaurants and shops participated in offering customers discounts, according to the government. Restaurant chains like Tai Hing…

Flag-raising ceremony, reception held to mark 28th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to motherland

The government of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Tuesday held a flag-raising ceremony to celebrate the 28th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland.

Hongkongers, visitors enjoy discounts, freebies as city marks July 1 anniversary – as it happened

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. New users who download our updated app get a seven-day free trial. Hong Kong marked the 28th anniversary of its return to Chinese sovereignty on Tuesday. The day’s events started with a flag-raising ceremony at Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai and a reception at the nearby Hong Kong Convention and Exhibitio…

Leader promotes 'certainties' as HK marks 28th anniversary

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu called the city a living example of "certainties" amid murky geopolitical situations on Tuesday as the city marked the 28th anniversary of its return to the motherland.

HKers get a treat on SAR anniversary

Hongkongers have been enjoying discounts and freebies that are on offer on the 28th anniversary of the SAR. On Tuesday, more than 3,800 restaurants ro...

HKUST Holds Flag-raising Ceremony to Celebrate the 28th Anniversary of the Establishment of the HKSAR

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