China military practises hitting key ports, energy sites in Taiwan drills
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China military practises hitting key ports, energy sites in Taiwan drills
China’s military said it practised hitting key ports and energy sites during “live-fire” drills Wednesday as part of exercises aimed at Taiwan, the democratic island it claims as …
Hong Kong gov’t launches 1-month public consultation on legalising basketball betting
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Hong Kong gov’t launches 1-month public consultation on legalising basketball betting
The Hong Kong government has invited members of the public to submit their views on its proposal to legalise basketball betting in the city. The government announced on Wednesday the launch of a on…
Merging Hong Kong’s public broadcaster and gov’t PR wing ‘counterproductive,’ commerce chief tells lawmaker
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Merging Hong Kong’s public broadcaster and gov’t PR wing ‘counterproductive,’ commerce chief tells lawmaker
Hong Kong’s commerce chief has turned down an idea floated by a lawmaker to merge the city’s public broadcaster and the government’s public relations department, saying such a move would be “…
Trump orders end to duty-free relief for small parcels from China, in blow to Shein, Temu
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Trump orders end to duty-free relief for small parcels from China, in blow to Shein, Temu
US President Donald Trump signed an order Wednesday to close a duty-free exemption for small parcels from China, in a move likely to severely disrupt the import of popular low-cost products. US Pre…
Political artist Badiucao says billboards with his ‘hidden’ political message removed, as gallery launches attack
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Political artist Badiucao says billboards with his ‘hidden’ political message removed, as gallery launches attack
Chinese artist Badiucao has said that two Mong Kok billboards showing a clip he made with a hidden political message have been removed. Organisers would not confirm the removal but have denied the …
Hong Kong man convicted in retrial over 2019 Yuen Long mob attack
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Hong Kong man convicted in retrial over 2019 Yuen Long mob attack
A Hong Kong man has been found guilty in a retrial over his involvement in the Yuen Long mob attack in 2019, after his acquittal was overturned last year. Wong Chi-wing is accused of rioting and wo…
Hong Kong aims to ban e-cigarette smoking in public from 2026, fruit shisha ban within 2 years – reports
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Hong Kong aims to ban e-cigarette smoking in public from 2026, fruit shisha ban within 2 years – reports
Hong Kong is aiming to bar residents from possessing or smoking e-cigarettes in public from the second quarter of next year, in a move that will eventually ban their use even in private, according …
Social worker Jackie Chen a kind person who helps others in need, lawyer says ahead of rioting jail term
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Social worker Jackie Chen a kind person who helps others in need, lawyer says ahead of rioting jail term
Hong Kong social worker Jackie Chen is a kind person who is happy to help others in need, her lawyer has said as a judge prepares to hand down a jail term for her riot conviction linked to a protes…
US bans gov’t staff in China and Hong Kong from romantic or sexual relations with Chinese citizens – report
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US bans gov’t staff in China and Hong Kong from romantic or sexual relations with Chinese citizens – report
The US has banned government personnel in China and Hong Kong from any romantic or sexual relationships with Chinese citizens, according to the Associated Press (AP) citing four sources with direct…
China vows ‘countermeasures’ to sweeping new US tariffs
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China vows ‘countermeasures’ to sweeping new US tariffs
China on Thursday said it “firmly opposes” sweeping new US tariffs on its exports, vowing “countermeasures” to protect its rights and interests. US President Donald Trump ha…
Hong Kong records 365 new HIV cases in 2024 – a decline for 9th consecutive year
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Hong Kong records 365 new HIV cases in 2024 – a decline for 9th consecutive year
Hong Kong recorded 365 new HIV cases in 2024, with the youngest infected individual aged 14, health authorities have said. Bonnie Wong (right), consultant for the Special Preventive Programme at th…
How Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs will impact China
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How Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs will impact China
By Luna Lin and Oliver Hotham US President Donald Trump has slapped punishing new tariffs on imports of Chinese goods, deepening a trade war between the world’s two largest economies. US Pres…
In Pictures: Hundreds of trees burned down on Lantau as environmentalists urge increased wildfire awareness
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In Pictures: Hundreds of trees burned down on Lantau as environmentalists urge increased wildfire awareness
A wildfire that broke out on Lantau Island’s Mui Wo nearly two weeks ago burned down hundreds of trees, many of them planted by horticulturist Paul Melsom over the past two decades. This…
Deal to find buyer for TikTok ‘very close,’ says US Pres. Donald Trump
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Deal to find buyer for TikTok ‘very close,’ says US Pres. Donald Trump
President Donald Trump said his administration was “very close” to a deal to find a buyer for TikTok, which faces a US ban if not sold by its Chinese owner by the weekend. TikTok. File …
Chinese tourists pine for Taiwan’s return as island surrounded by Beijing jets
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Chinese tourists pine for Taiwan’s return as island surrounded by Beijing jets
By Mary Yang Chinese tourists visiting the country’s closest point to Taiwan wished for the democratic island’s return to Beijing’s rule, as their leadership called its president …
Explainer: CK Hutchison’s Panama ports deal, Beijing’s reaction and the impact on geopolitics
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Explainer: CK Hutchison’s Panama ports deal, Beijing’s reaction and the impact on geopolitics
Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings has made headlines in recent weeks since it announced in early March that it would sell over 40 of its ports to an American-led consortium. Flags of the…
US soybeans, energy: Who is hit by China’s tariff retaliation?
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US soybeans, energy: Who is hit by China’s tariff retaliation?
US agricultural exports, fuels and manufactured goods are set to take a hit from China’s blanket retaliation against President Donald Trump’s sharp tariffs, with both sets of measures d…
Hong Kong cancer patient on exploring ‘beauty of life’ through art therapy
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Hong Kong cancer patient on exploring ‘beauty of life’ through art therapy
Ivy Ip was 41 years old when she was diagnosed with stage four ovarian cancer in July 2021. The Hong Kong resident first noticed constant stomach pain, which she thought was triggered by stre…
Panama wants ‘respectful’ ties with US amid canal threats, says foreign minister
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Panama wants ‘respectful’ ties with US amid canal threats, says foreign minister
Panama hopes to maintain a “respectful” relationship with the United States, even as President Donald Trump has repeated threats to retake the Panama Canal, Foreign Minister Javier Mart…
How Trump’s tariffs offer an opportunity for China
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How Trump’s tariffs offer an opportunity for China
In unleashing global tariffs, President Donald Trump has vowed to remake the world to benefit US workers. One beneficiary could be the country he sees as the primary adversary — China. Asia&#…