An estimated 330,000 revellers have turned out to enjoy a spectacular fireworks display above Victoria Harbour to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the People's Republic of China. The event ran for more than 20 minutes on Tuesday night, although there was disappointment for the second successive night for people hoping to enjoy a drone show. Jacqueline Guico reports:

The SAR government held a flag-raising ceremony in Wan Chai on Tuesday morning to celebrate the 75th anniversary. The ceremony was attended by Chief Executive John Lee, his wife, senior government officials, and others. Damon Pang reports:

Hundreds of thousands of people gathered in Tiananmen Square in Beijing for its National Day flag-raising ceremony. As Azam Khan reports, millions of people also kicked off their Golden Week holidays:

Discounts and special offers were rolled out to celebrate National Day, with movie theatres across Hong Kong offering half-price tickets, and some 3,600 restaurants, stores, supermarkets and hotels offering discounts. Hailey Yip went out to hunt for bargains:

Police chief Raymond Siu says there were around 7,000 officers deployed to various districts for National Day, as mainland travellers descend on Hong Kong for their Golden Week holiday. Damon Pang reports:

The government should be more aggressive when it comes to attracting big names and hosting world-class events here. That is according to the Our Hong Kong Foundation, which proposed the setting up of a 'mega events' office for higher-level co-ordination. The think-tank also called for greater cooperation with other Greater Bay Area cities. An assistant researcher of the Our Hong Kong Foundation, Josselyn Chau, spoke to Janice Lo:

It has been confirmed that the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens will take place at the newly-built Kai Tak Stadium next year, after being held at the Hong Kong Stadium for three decades. The rugby sporting event will run from March 28-30 in the new stadium, which can seat 50,000 people. James Farndon, the new CEO of Hong Kong, China Rugby, told Hailey Yip that he hoped to make the Sevens a sell-out event, with fans walking away with an unforgettable experience:

Xinhua news agency says China and the United States are set for talks on trade and economic ties. The talks will also cover key issues of mutual concern between the two nations, such as the restrictions on mainland electric vehicles. Jamie Clarke reports:

The China Manned Space Agency has unveiled plans to launch the Shenzhou-19 mission later this month. Broadcaster CCTV reported that the new set of astronauts will travel to the country's space station and take over from the Shenzhou-18 crew, who have been in orbit for almost half a year. Frank Yung reports:

Tensions have stepped up in the Middle East overnight, with Israel vowing to respond to Iranian ballistic missile strikes on its territory. The Iranian attack is in retaliation for Israel's campaign against Tehran's Hezbollah allies in Lebanon. As Jamie Clarke reports, Israel declared that there were no casualties:

Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance will go head-to-head on Wednesday at 9 am Hong Kong time, for what is expected to be the only vice presidential debate before November's presidential election. Walz, the Democratic governor of Minnesota, and Vance, a GOP senator from Ohio, will portray themselves as sons of America's Midwestern heartland, but polar opposites on issues gripping the US. Jamie Clarke reports:

Tens of thousands of dockworkers have gone on strike indefinitely at ports across much of the United States, threatening significant trade and economic disruption ahead of the presidential election. Azam Khan reports:

Japan's new prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, says he hopes the central bank will maintain loose monetary policy, as the government seeks to get the country fully out of deflation. Pledging to carry over the economic policy of his predecessor, Ishiba said he would tell his cabinet to compile a fresh package of measures to cushion the blow to households from rising living costs. The new PM unveiled his new cabinet on Tuesday while confirming plans for a snap election at the end of the month - more than a year before it is due. Jamie Clarke reports:

It is an intricate art form dating back over 1,300 years. Cantonese Embroidery is recognised as an intangible cultural heritage of China and efforts are ongoing to ensure its skills and traditions are not forgotten. One master in Guangzhou has been giving new life to the ancient art form by incorporating modern elements into his designs. Anne Chan reports:

Smart technology is increasingly playing a role in China's fashion industry. In Dalian, a city famous for clothing manufacturing and trade, textile companies are increasingly using 5G, industrial internet and AI innovations. It comes as the country's brands expand into global markets. Jacqueline Guico reports: