Special traffic and transport arrangements for football matches and training sessions at Kai Tak Sports Park and Hong Kong Stadium between July 24 and 31
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Avian Influenza Report (Volume 21, Number 29 (Week 29))
Avian Influenza Report (Volume 21, Number 29 (Week 29))
NCD Watch July 2025 – Impact of Physical Activity on Growth, Cognition and Academic Performance in Children
NCD Watch July 2025 – Impact of Physical Activity on Growth, Cognition and Academic Performance in Children
US government worker, target of exit ban, prevented from leaving China for months: Reports
The Washington Post and South China Morning Post reported on the same case, saying the man was reportedly held on national security grounds and had failed to disclose that he worked for the US governm
CS chairs meeting of steering committee on inter-departmental handling of typhoons (with photos)
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Typhoon Wipha: Hong Kong emerges with dozens hurt, travellers frustrated
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China lead poisoning: probe finds disease control agency, hospital faked results
Ten officials in China’s northwestern Gansu province are under investigation for oversight failures, after the provincial disease control agency and a hospital were discovered to have falsified test r
Trump and Xi tipped to meet ahead of or during Apec summit in South Korea
This year’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in South Korea is probably the best opportunity for Xi Jinping and Donald Trump to meet in person this year, multiple sources have said.
They said
The future of surveillance tech is already here – in the US, not China
Out of story ideas about China? One default topic for Western hacks is to warn against the repressive nature of China’s pervasive “hi-tech” public surveillance. But a recent one in The New York Times
US and EU aid cuts see China’s star on the rise in Southeast Asia, report says
China’s role as Southeast Asia’s largest infrastructure financier is increasing its regional influence at a time when the United States and the European Union are slashing their foreign aid budgets, a
The show must go on: Ub blow 3×3 opposition away indoors as Wipha howls outside
Even the No 10 hurricane signal brought by Typhoon Wipha could not stop the action at Fiba 3×3 World Tour Hong Kong on Sunday, and almost as inevitable as the storm’s approach was Ub Huishan’s convinc
Hong Kong to build more subsidised homes in I&T hub to meet middle-class demand
Hong Kong will build more subsidised homes in its new I&T hub near the border with mainland China to cater to the increasing needs of middle-class families and align with the city’s strategy to attrac
Shangri-La luxury brand lures Chinese tourists with unique cultural experiences
Shangri-La Group has launched its super-luxury hotel brand in mainland China, Shangri-La Signatures, featuring a convergence of cultural heritage and nature aimed at attracting wealthy tourists amid a
China could counter US tech curbs by engaging Global South on AI, analysts say
China needs to engage and cooperate more effectively with the Global South on AI governance to counter US moves to hobble its technological progress, according to analysts.
They also said that as the
Hong Kong to Delhi Air India flight catches fire after landing, passengers safe
An Air India aircraft that departed from Hong Kong on Tuesday caught fire after landing in Delhi, with all passengers and crew members unharmed.
The airline said on Tuesday that flight AI315 experienced an auxiliary power unit fire shortly after landing and parking at the gate of Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi.
“The incident occurred while passengers had begun disembarking, and the auxiliary power unit was automatically shut down as per system design,” the company said in a social…
Chinese tourist killed by falling tree during storm on Thailand’s Coral Island
22nd July 2025 – (Bangkok) On 20th July, a Chinese tourist tragically lost her life after being struck by a falling tree during a sudden storm on Coral Island near Phuket, Thailand. Her daughter, who was present during the incident, shared the heartbreaking news on the Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu, describing the unexpected loss […]
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HK$40 cherries in Hong Kong? Why US-China trade war means sweet savings
A bitter trade dispute between Washington and Beijing has delivered an unexpected windfall for Hong Kong shoppers, with a glut of diverted US cherries flooding the market and bringing prices for some shipments to their lowest levels in two decades.
Stalls in the bustling Yau Ma Tei Wholesale Fruit Market are now offering the popular summer fruit from Washington state for as little as HK$40 (US$5.10) a pound, a steep discount from past years.
The price is partly a consequence of high tariffs…
China responds to U.S. remarks on tariffs and oil purchases
22nd July 2025 – (Beijing) In response to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s remarks suggesting that the next round of U.S.-China discussions may include Chinese purchases of Russian and Iranian oil, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Guo Jiakun, reiterated on Tuesday that China’s stance on tariffs remains consistent and unequivocal. Guo emphasised, “We hope […]
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How the UNESCO withdrawal exposes the hollow core of Trumpian foreign policy
22nd July 2025 – (Washington) The announcement arrived with the weary inevitability of a recurring nightmare. The United States, under the resurgent Trump administration, will once again withdraw from UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce framed the departure as a rejection of “divisive social and cultural causes” […]
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Hong Kong Observatory cancels Amber Rainstorm Warning and extends thunderstorm alert
23rd July 2025 – (Hong Kong) The Hong Kong Observatory announced the cancellation of the Amber Rainstorm Warning Signal at 11.45pm yesterday. Despite the termination of the rainstorm warning, citizens are urged to remain vigilant against potential risks of river flooding. Additionally, the Thunderstorm Warning issued at 8.55pm yesterday has been prolonged until 12.30am today. […]
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Hong Kong police search country park for teenager missing for week
Hong Kong police have launched a search in Lion Rock Country Park for a teenage girl who has been missing for a week after new leads suggested she went there.
Daisy Kwok Oi-kwan, 18, went missing after she was last seen in a shopping centre on Junction Road in Lok Fu on July 14, two days before the release of the results of the university entrance exams, which she was supposed to take but did not.
Her family reported her missing to police. In a development on Tuesday, police reviewed CCTV…
Trump hints at possible meeting with Xi Jinping following invitation from China
23rd July 2025 – (Washington) Recent updates from U.S. President Donald Trump today suggest a potential meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in South Korea or China later this year. Talks are anticipated around the late October Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, as both nations strive to find common ground in resolving their ongoing tariff […]
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JPMorgan Chase explores crypto collateral lending
23rd July 2025 – (New York) JPMorgan Chase is reportedly delving into the realm of lending against clients’ cryptocurrency holdings, signalling a major move towards mainstream acceptance of digital assets by major U.S. banks. This potential policy shift marks a departure for JPMorgan’s CEO, Jamie Dimon, who famously dismissed bitcoin as a “fraud” in the […]
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