Economy
HK five-year plan 'aimed at growth and serving nation'
Oct 1, 2026

HK five-year plan 'aimed at growth and serving nation'

Chief Executive John Lee said on Thursday that Hong Kong’s first five-year plan aims to seize opportunities and support national development. He made the remarks in a speech at a National Day rece...

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'Blowout': Here's who won the Hilton-Becerra debate for California governor
Oct 1, 2026

'Blowout': Here's who won the Hilton-Becerra debate for California governor

Three Times columnists weigh in on the only scheduled face-to-face debate in the race for California governor....

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Lopez: The California I grew up in was full of ambition and possibility. Is the dream still alive?
Oct 1, 2026

Lopez: The California I grew up in was full of ambition and possibility. Is the dream still alive?

From the next governor I'd like to see more of the striving, imagination and sense of collective purpose that made California great....

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CE leads top officials in National Day flag-raising
Oct 1, 2026

CE leads top officials in National Day flag-raising

A flag-raising ceremony was held at Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai at 8 am on Thursday to mark National Day and the 77th anniversary of the People's Republic of China's founding. Those in atten...

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$7.5-billion mini-NIH plan goes to California voters under bill signed by Newsom
Oct 1, 2026

$7.5-billion mini-NIH plan goes to California voters under bill signed by Newsom

California voters will decide whether to create a $7.5 billion state scientific research arm similar to the National Institutes of Health. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that puts the issue before vo...

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Trump Defends Taxpayer-Funded Political Ads, Insists They're 'Promoting The Country'
Oct 1, 2026

Trump Defends Taxpayer-Funded Political Ads, Insists They're 'Promoting The Country'

Trump has even faced criticism from some Republicans over the taxpayer-funded ads....

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L.A. suburb lifts ban, will allow its Little Leaguers back on city fields
Oct 1, 2026

L.A. suburb lifts ban, will allow its Little Leaguers back on city fields

A day after The Times reported on the dispute, Santa Fe Springs said it was reinstating its previous agreement with the Metropolitan Little League, allowing children to return to city baseball fields....

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Watch: Hong Kong holds ceremony and reception on China’s National Day
Oct 1, 2026

Watch: Hong Kong holds ceremony and reception on China’s National Day

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee and senior government officials are attending a ceremony and a National Day reception as the city celebrates the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Rep...

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Retailers expect ‘golden week’ sales growth, but trade groups warn of modest gains
Oct 1, 2026

Retailers expect ‘golden week’ sales growth, but trade groups warn of modest gains

Some Hong Kong retailers are forecasting double-digit sales growth over the National Day “golden week” holiday, but industry leaders have warned that the expected influx of mainland Chinese visitors m...

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Commentary: Live chat: Times columnists analyze the CNN California governor debate
Oct 1, 2026

Commentary: Live chat: Times columnists analyze the CNN California governor debate

Follow along as Times columnists Anita Chabria, Mark Z. Barabak and Gustavo Arellano chat about the California gubernatorial debate between Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra....

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