Today in News History

On June 21, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 947, Zhang Li, official of the Liao Dynasty passed away. In 1862, Damrong Rajanubhab, Thai historian and author (died 1943) was born. In 1900, Boxer Rebellion: China formally declares war on the United States, Britain, Germany, France and Japan, as an edict issued from the Empress Dowager Cixi. In 1916, Tchan Fou-li, Chinese photographer (died 2018) was born. In 1952, The Philippine School of Commerce, through a republic act, is converted to Philippine College of Commerce, later to be the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. In 1965, Yang Liwei, Chinese general, pilot, and astronaut was born. In 1982, Lee Dae-ho, South Korean baseball player was born. In 1991, Lee Min-young, South Korean singer-songwriter, actress, and entertainer was born. In 1992, Li Xiannian, Chinese captain and politician, 3rd President of the People's Republic of China (born 1909) passed away. In 2014, Wong Ho Leng, Malaysian lawyer and politician (born 1959) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Hong Kong a ‘strategic adaptation ground’ for mainland Chinese tech giants: Paul Chan

South China Morning Post

June 21, 2026

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Hong Kong a ‘strategic adaptation ground’ for mainland Chinese tech giants: Paul Chan

Mainland Chinese technology giants in cutting-edge fields are increasingly treating Hong Kong as a “strategic adaptation ground” to transform themselves into global multinational enterprises, the city’s finance chief has said. Following his trip to attend a forum and visit tech companies in Shanghai and Nanjing last week, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said on Sunday that mainland technology companies expanding into international markets had moved beyond simply exporting products. “By...

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