Queen Mary Hospital Lift Saga: Hong Kong’s Development Secretary Bernadette Linn Hon-ho promised a public account of her bureau’s oversight after 24 of 28 lifts were deemed unfit, but she stopped short of saying whether the Heads of Departments Accountability System will be triggered. Tobacco Control: The Department of Health’s Dr Ronald Lam met WHO FCTC head Andrew Black to deepen collaboration, highlighting Hong Kong’s ban on alternative smoking products and its multi-pronged approach. Northern Metropolis & Infrastructure: Hong Kong is fast-tracking Northern Metropolis links, with questions on whether projects will be ready in time. Digital Skills Push: Education Secretary Dr Choi Yuk-lin visited Shanghai for the 48th WorldSkills Competition, praising Hong Kong’s biggest-ever delegation and saying extra resources were added to the Vocational Training Council to boost preparations. Mid-Autumn Public Works Backlash: A government-run Yuen Long nullah light show drew online criticism over foul smells and execution. US-China Politics: Xi and Trump wrapped a state visit with warm words but limited breakthroughs, while protests in Washington targeted Xi’s policies and Hong Kong censorship. F-35 Parts Diversion: US and Australian probes continue after F-35 components diverted to Hong Kong were reportedly taken by Chinese authorities. Sports (Hong Kong angle): Hong Kong’s Chan Sin Yuk reached the squash semis at the Asian Games, while Hong Kong’s cricket quarter-final opponent Pakistan was set for Sept 28.