Hong Kong education authorities defend telling students to avoid premarital sex

Education Bureau slammed as out of touch after advising secondary school students to go play badminton instead when sexual desires arise

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Taiwan earmarks billions to build 7 more submarines in bid to deter possible PLA attacks

But analysts have questioned the huge budget allocation given that the prototype submarine is still undergoing testing.

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Mainland Chinese tech vendors at computer fair vie for Hong Kong market share

‘We want to show that Chinese companies can set up databases and provide alternative products as good as other overseas competitors,’ mainland company employee says.

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Mike Lynch, once dubbed UK’s ‘Bill Gates’, ‘beat the odds’ till superyacht Bayesian tragedy

The tech tycoon, recently acquitted of US fraud charges, was on a celebratory cruise with family and friends when the vessel went down in a storm off Sicily.

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Deng Xiaoping’s legacy, Singapore PM’s National Day Rally speech: 7 highlights

From China celebrating Deng Xiaoping’s 120th birthday to Hong Kong’s “haunted” flats, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

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South Korea battery plant fire probe reveals Aricell flouted safety rules to meet deadline

Police said the company ignored quality control at its factory, where a blaze killed 23 people, including 17 Chinese nationals.

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Panda Watch: wiggling and sucking milk, Hong Kong’s cub twins survive first critical days after birth

New mum Ying Ying has been struggling with lactation but has been tightly embracing and grooming the younger cub.

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Singapore ramps up mpox screenings at airports, border checkpoints amid global outbreak

Travellers who have fever, rash or symptoms compatible with mpox will be referred for medical assessment.

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Universities in China change course to meet government’s need for hi-tech workforce

President Xi Jinping leads the call for more trained-up professionals in AI, circuitry, quantum tech, cybersecurity and other hi-tech areas.

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Trump threatens huge tariffs on countries that don’t accept deported migrants

Immigration remains a cornerstone of Trump’s re-election pitch, pledging to carry out the largest deportation effort in US history.

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Can a judge lead Macau? Sam Hou-fai’s lack of track record fuels doubts

Sam is expected to be the sole candidate in October’s leadership poll, but observers question whether he has the skills and vision needed to transform the city’s economy.

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China’s tech hub Shenzhen prime for property tax trial at ‘critical moment’: top adviser

Yin Zhongli, a senior real estate finance expert advising China’s cabinet, says expanding the trial would bring a new source of revenue for local governments

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HKIC-backed start-up Spark forms historic Thai partnership for EV charging stations

HKIC’s maiden overseas initiative will help Thailand’s green transformation with cutting-edge technologies developed by Hong Kong firms, Financial Secretary Paul Chan says.

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US, China intensify battle for Pacific dominance in new ‘Great Game’

A report said the competition for shipping lanes, ports and seabed minerals may not bring ‘tangible benefits’.

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China space engineers kick ‘doomed’ satellite pair into life in lunar orbit

The satellites were presumed lost when they were not delivered to their destination tens of thousands of kilometres above the moon in March.

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South China Sea: Filipinos ‘blocked’ from Scarborough Shoal amid concerns over fishing rights

A fishermen’s association says its members have been unable to get closer to the shoal since Beijing’s anti-trespassing regulation on June 15.

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Debate breaks out as Hong Kong fencer reveals athletes’ expenses for overseas races

Foilist Ryan Choi says in online post most athletes face financial burdens as they pay their way to international competitions.

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Tens of thousands of Hongkongers rush to buy tickets to shows by mainland China’s Olympians

More than 37,000 residents join online queue at 10am for a spot at badminton, gymnastics and table tennis matches

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AIA first-half profit jumps 53% amid mainland Chinese insurance-buying spree in Hong Kong

Asia’s largest insurer posted its best first-half profit in five years at US$3.31 billion and beat analysts’ estimates of US$3.27 billion.

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South Korea’s latest unification effort is just more provocation

The vision of unification South Korea is selling has no room for North Korea or Kim Jong-un’s regime. It is bound to fail.

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China father makes children kneel on busy road in bid to force return of estranged wife

A video that attracted 63 million online views, shows traffic in China hurtling past three youngsters forced by their father to sit in the middle of a busy road in a misguided attempt to make his estranged wife return home.

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Hong Kong’s ESF school group to open kindergarten under mega project in Sai Kung

New school will be built on land currently being developed by Sun Hung Kai Properties as part of mega project in Sai Sha.

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As China celebrates Deng Xiaoping’s legacy, the country is again at a crossroads

Deng and his ‘true heir’ Xi Jinping differ in strategies and approaches, but closer examination reveals many core similarities.

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White US man Randall Dill says IBM fired him to meet race and gender quotas

In his lawsuit, the consultant accuses the company of forcing him out to further its goals of building a more diverse workforce.

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Asian-Americans see Kamala Harris’ nomination as their time to shine

‘Having one of our own in the White House would mean the world,’ says New York State Senator John Liu. ‘It’s a dream come true for so many people, myself included.’

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Why Apple’s iPhone is losing its shine in China

Beyond geopolitics, the iPhone increasingly looks pricey and dull next to Chinese smartphones – and the iPhone 16 may not turn the tide.

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Hong Kong customs seizes HK$50 million of smuggled Malaysia-bound computer goods

Seizure of two shipments bound for Malaysia, brings total number of such smuggling cases foiled by customs to 10 in five months.

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Macau leader Ho Iat-seng will not seek second term in coming election, citing health concerns

Wednesday’s announcement follows Macau chief executive’s decision to take rare, extended 39-day leave between June and July.

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China opens tit-for-tat probe into imported EU dairy products

China’s Ministry of Commerce on Wednesday announced the start of an anti-subsidy investigation into dairy products produced in the European Union.

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Highly fatal tick-borne infections surge in Japan, prompting outdoor activity warning

Most people contracted the infections from ticks outdoors but there have been cases involving transmission from pets to humans.

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Ex-aide says Trump has ‘no morals’, calls his supporters ‘basement dwellers’

Former White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham endorsed Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

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Putin visits Chechnya for first time in 13 years, meets troops readying to fight Ukraine

The visit to the mostly Muslim republic comes as Russia fights to push Ukrainian forces out of its Kursk region.

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Marcos Jnr warns ‘heads will roll’ over Alice Guo’s escape from Philippines

The president said those who aided the ex-Bamban mayor in her flight ‘will be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law’.

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Hong Kong monastery suspends kitchen staff suspected of kidnapping, abandoning 2 dogs

Protest organised by animal rights activists to demand apology from Po Lin Monastery over alleged mistreatment was cancelled last minute.

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Hong Kong welcomes home Olympic heroes but will bad weather rain on parade?

Athletes will greet fans during an open-top bus parade, taking in various locations across the city.

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China’s Xinjiang party chief Ma Xingrui meets top Temasek executives from Singapore

Both traditional energy sources and new ones such as wind and solar power feature in talks as Xinjiang eyes foreign investment.

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Mike Lynch’s wife walked on broken glass to escape sinking superyacht Bayesian: report

Six people, including the billionaire and his daughter, remain missing, while one body has been recovered.

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Bone-breaking surgery to boost height leaves China pair disabled for life

Two people in China who underwent surgery to boost their height say their lives have been ruined by the expensive procedure.

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Jennifer Lopez files for divorce from Ben Affleck after 2 years of marriage

The celebrity couple were engaged in the 2000s, broke up, then reunited 20 years later and got married – twice – before the latest split.

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Indian doctor in US took thousands of images of naked adults and children as young as 2

Oumair Aejaz has been arrested and charged in a case authorities compared to that of disgraced US gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar.

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Chinese craft beer maker RichKat taps into Hong Kong’s frothy market

Hong Kong’s retail market, which is undergoing a shake-up, has seen an influx of mainland Chinese brands taking advantage of the declining rents.

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Philippines to host Afghans awaiting resettlement in US

Manila’s Department of Foreign Affairs did not provide details of how many Afghans would be allowed to stay in the Philippines.

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AMD to buy server maker, designer ZT Systems in US$4.9 billion challenge to Nvidia

AMD has its sights set on Nvidia, the runaway leader in the market for data centre gear needed to support AI computing.

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Remembering Deng Xiaoping: why ‘thought emancipation’ points the way on China’s future

By freeing China from Maoist ideological shackles, the late leader unleashed an era of economic and social liberalisation.

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Hong Kong watchdog says some cooker hoods pose fire, electrical hazards after failing tests

Consumer Council says five of 14 models that underwent its evaluation failed at least one type of safety test

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Next Japanese PM’s challenge, new Indonesian capital’s paranormal perils: 5 weekend reads

From challenges Japan’s next leader faces to what makes Uzbekistan bread special, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

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Hong Kong’s 4-day-old panda twins stable but ‘little fragile’: Ocean Park chief

Ocean Park chairman Paulo Pong promises more timely social media updates on first locally born pandas, as he says they are eating and excreting well.

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China accuses Philippines coastguard of ‘ramming’ in Sabina Shoal collision

Predawn encounter near the disputed part of the South China Sea was ‘deliberate’ and ‘dangerous’, the Chinese side said.

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False claims Democrats plotted to kill Trump spread by bogus US news sites

As the US presidential election nears, experts sound the alarm over an explosion of AI-powered propaganda masquerading as news.

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Lost China girl, 8, uses ATM for help, joyfully reunited with family, amusing many online

A clever little girl in China who was on her way home with her grandfather until the two became separated, has delighted online observers who say she has taught them a new ATM skill.

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Hong Kong’s pension regulator to give members bigger say in picking providers, investments

The MPFA’s reforms will allow members to choose providers, widen Reit investment choices and implement the ‘whole-free walk’ scheme, chairperson Lau says.

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Hong Kong’s Kam Kee Holdings vows to carry on despite closing 11 restaurants this year

Kam Kee Holdings chairman Ray Chui brushes off speculation business will close, after company closed 11 outlets this year.

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Scammers steal HK$584.8 million from Hongkongers by posing as WeChat, Taobao staff

Police say 102 people arrested between January and June in connection with customer service scams.

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1 dead as Tropical Storm Ernesto sends powerful swells, rip currents to US east coast

Ernesto, weakened to tropical storm after hitting Bermuda, is expected to restrengthen to a hurricane as it heads to northeastern Atlantic.

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Bangladesh’s Yunus reassures on Rohingya refugees, garment exports

Bangladesh will support both its immense Rohingya refugee population and its vital garment trade, said new leader Muhammad Yunus.

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Hong Kong set for heavy showers and thunderstorms on Monday morning

Unsettled weather to persist until Thursday when sunny intervals expected, Observatory says.

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Hongkongers make their case on how to boost tourism in rare forum with city leader

Among proposals put forward are recruiting volunteers to help tourists take photos, revitalising Lam Tsuen River and designing new mascot for city.

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Appeal for information over Hong Kong girl, 17, missing for 2 days

Family reported Tam Lok-yiu missing on Friday after she left home in Shau Kei Wan.

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Ticket sales to start Thursday for Hong Kong events welcoming mainland Chinese Olympians

City authorities have yet to name mainland athletes expected to join delegation visiting Hong Kong from August 29 to 31.

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India’s air drills showcase ability to mobilise nations for global defence cooperation: analysts

New Delhi is also keen to use the Tarang Shakti drills to tout its locally made aircraft as part of its expanding defence diplomacy, observers say.

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Elon Musk closes X office in Brazil after legal dispute with judge

X, formerly Twitter, closes its Brazil office due to a legal dispute with Judge De Moraes over censorship.

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US has age limits for top military posts. Why not for elected officials?

Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race highlights the lack of formal and informal mechanisms to push out a sitting leader showing clear signs of ageing.

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Middle East turns to non-alcoholic beers, healthier than colas and not tainted by Gaza war

Non-alcoholic beers such as Corona Cero, Moussy and Fayrouz see growth in the Middle East, with customers viewing them as healthier than cola – and US soft-drink brands as pro-Israel amid Gaza war.

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Russia reluctant to admit ‘the enemy is at the gate’, treats incursion as natural disaster

Ukraine’s surprise incursion into Kursk marks Russia’s first foreign military clash in decades, rattling Kremlin defences and public sentiment.

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Paranormal perils plague Indonesia’s new capital Nusantara amid fears of black magic

Kalimantan on Borneo island has long been associated with mystical cultural practices and dark supernatural forces like ‘santet’.

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Hong Kong’s John Lee vows to boost support for financially struggling residents

City leader holds first town hall meeting for coming policy address, with about 100 residents attending closed-door event.

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Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn appoints Paetongtarn Shinawatra as new PM

Paetongtarn received the monarch’s official written command to form a government in a ceremony in Bangkok.

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Trump calls Harris a ‘lunatic’ and critiques her economic agenda at Pennsylvania rally

Trump challenges effectiveness of Harris’ economic policies; fellow Republicans urge ex-president to shift focus away from personal attacks.

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China ride-hailing ‘hitchiker’ takes 1,400km trip costing US$390 then flees without paying

A man who planned a road trip in China decided to use a hitchhiking service to share the cost and help another traveller, but his kindness backfired.

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AI demand returns Alibaba Cloud to company growth engine as e-commerce slows

While Taobao and Tmall missed estimates amid intensifying competition, the tech giant’s cloud growth stood out amid ‘robust demand’ for AI products.

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Safety deteriorating at Ukraine nuclear plant after nearby drone strike, UN watchdog says

The Zaporizhzhia site, seized by Russia’s forces early in the war, has come under repeated attacks that both sides have blamed the other for.

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Hurricane Ernesto makes landfall in Bermuda, leaving thousands without power

Hurricane Ernesto lashed Bermuda with heavy rains and strong winds on Saturday, with meteorologists warning of a dangerous storm surge and floods.

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Hong Kong rejects call from Japan to drop ban on seafood imports from 10 prefectures

Japanese fisheries minister Tetsushi Sakamoto says city’s ban imposed over discharge of waste water from nuclear plant has no scientific basis.

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UN report: Bangladesh unrest kills more than 600 people

More than 600 people were killed during weeks-long violence in Bangladesh, the UN Human Rights Office said in a preliminary report.

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2 children among 10 killed by Israeli air strike on south Lebanon

Lebanese health officials say at least 10 people were killed in an air attack on southern Lebanon, as Israel reported a strike on a Hezbollah arms depot.

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What we know about the new mpox outbreak

As health authorities scramble to deal with the outbreak of mpox, experts anticipate more people will be infected with the deadlier strain of the virus.

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Hong Kong is emerging as a key market and testing ground for Chinese EV makers. Here’s why

Carmakers are turning to Hong Kong as buyers shed their disdain for made-in-China EVs, while companies use the opportunity to fine-tune their products that appeal to markets in Asia and elsewhere.

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Trump, unnerved and exposed, tries to breathe new life into his flagging campaign

Trump was brimming with confidence after surviving an assassination attempt last month, but President Joe Biden’s withdrawal means “The Donald” faces a contender who is younger and more vibrant.

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Hong Kong’s sweltering summer: poor elderly struggle to stay cool in subdivided flats

The Senior Citizen Home Safety Association reported a surge in the number of calls for help from elderly in the city.

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Wounded and grieving, Rohingya flee deadly attacks in Myanmar: ‘lots of gunshots, injuries’

Many Rohingyas fled Myanmar’s Rakhine state in recent days, as fighting escalates between the troops of the ruling junta and the powerful ethnic militia.

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Japan survives close brush with Typhoon Amphil, train services resume, no major damage reported

Normalcy resumes after Typhoon Amphil skimmed past Japan, but weather forecasters warn of high temperatures and heavy rain to come.

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Hong Kong hit with downpours as forecaster warns more weekend wet weather ahead

More than 40 millimetres of rainfall recorded across city in the past few hours after early morning amber rainstorm warning.

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Have more direct Hong Kong-Turkey flights to meet demand instead of 1 a day, envoy urges

Turkish Consul General Kerim Sercan Evcin highlights ‘huge potential’ for closer ties and increased trade between country and Hong Kong.

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Typhoon Ampil barrels towards Tokyo, disrupting flights, power

All Nippon Air and Japan Airlines cancelled hundreds of flights, while major parts of Japan’s network of bullet train services were also closed.

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Can’t catch a break: Australian Olympic Committee condemns public call for apology from breakdancer Raygun

Rachael Gunn’s zero-point performance at the Games has cast the spotlight on her qualifying process.

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Chinese ship destroyed Baltic pipeline, Eileen Gu’s link to French athlete: 7 highlights

From a Chinese ship destroying Baltic gas pipeline ‘by accident’ to Eileen Gu’s link to ‘arrogant’ French athlete, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

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Israel-Gaza war: ceasefire talks in Qatar enter second day as deaths top 40,000

A Hamas official said Israel’s continuing operations were an obstacle to progress on a truce.

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Why China is becoming a top choice mediator for global conflicts

China’s economic influence, diplomatic connections and commitment to multilateral solutions makes it a potentially transformative force for peace.

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US girl, 12, dies after parents treat life-threatening injuries with smoothies, vitamins

Miranda Sipps’ mother and stepfather were arrested and charged with one count of injury to a child causing serious bodily injury by omission.

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China to screen arrivals showing mpox symptoms as cases spread outside Africa

All aircraft and vessels from areas affected by the disease will need to comply with health measures, customs officials said.

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New Zealanders seek jobs overseas in record numbers as recession bites

If more New Zealanders were to stay overseas for a long time, it could lead to a demographic timebomb at home, economists warn.

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Don’t underestimate dangers of trams, experts warn after fatal accident in Hong Kong

Weighing up to 28 tonnes, trams brake much slower than cars and require longer stopping distance, they say.

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China to control exports of critical mineral antimony from next month

China’s antimony ore production accounted for nearly half of the world’s total last year.

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2 men linked to ‘crime tourism’ ring charged with US$1 million watch theft in Los Angeles

The visitors from South America allegedly stole the Patek Philippe at gunpoint from a man at a Beverly Hills restaurant.

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‘Not a bad thing’: Chinese students offered paid tours of Singapore universities for extra cash

Chinese students say such tours help mainland visitors learn more about university application processes, as locals complain of overcrowding of facilities.

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Singapore charges 2 former Chinese bankers in US$2.3 billion money-laundering scandal

Wang Qiming and Liu Kai served some of the criminals involved in the city state’s biggest money-laundering case.

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Germany suspects Russia tried to contaminate drinking water at military base

An official said a hole was cut in the fence around the base in Cologne-Wahn, where a warning system indicated ‘abnormal values’ in water quality.

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Hongkongers on alert for heavy rainfall, squally thunderstorms

The Hong Kong Observatory says the widespread heavy rain may affect the city in a couple of hours.

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Are Hong Kong public hospitals giving out too much medication when some gets wasted?

After medication prescribed by a public hospital was put up for sale on the internet, the Post takes a look at the system and where improvements can be made.

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Brazil plane crashed 1 minute after pilots noticed loss of altitude, black box data reveals

The aircraft spun out of control as it plunged down behind a cluster of trees near houses in Vinhedo, killing all 62 on board.

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China’s economic activity continues to drag in July as key indicators miss expectations

Property investment in China worsened slightly in July, while the urban unemployment rate dipped and fixed-asset-investment growth slowed.

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Hong Kong should approach South Lantau project with purpose

From Bali’s resorts to Beijing’s countryside attractions, other ecotourism sites provide useful templates for developing South Lantau.

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Hong Kong’s CK Infrastructure gets approval for secondary listing in London

Company says listing on London Stock Exchange will benefit its ‘geographically diverse shareholder base’ and build its profile. It comes amid a buying spree of renewable energy assets in the UK.

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Chinese scientists say they can strengthen pure gold by adding tiny holes

Nanopores added to precious metal allow it to bear higher loads and maintain plasticity with ‘no extra weight, no pollution’, team reports in Science article

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US judge puts girl in cuffs, jail clothes for falling asleep during courtroom field trip

The 16-year-old was ‘traumatised’ after Judge Kenneth King asked other kids in the courtroom if she should be taken to juvenile detention.

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SM Group of the Philippines sees China as ‘formidable’ market force even amid uneasy ties

The mainland is still teeming with opportunities in the commercial property market, despite its recent economic struggles, says Franklin Gomez of SM Investments.

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2 French pilots die after Rafale fighter jets collide in mid-air

Another pilot is safe after the rare accident involving the hi-tech planes, which are used to hunt enemy aircraft and carry nuclear warheads.

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Hesai’s reported removal from Pentagon blacklist draws criticism from Republican senators

Financial Times said the sensor maker has been dropped from a list of Chinese companies barred from defence contracts, but the Pentagon won’t confirm or deny.

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Newborn twins killed in Gaza strike while father was registering their birth

Mohammed Abu al-Qumsan was still at the hospital when he learned that his house had been bombed.

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Chinese tile manufacturer in Mexico accused of illegal water use during drought

Time Ceramics of Fujian province arrived in Hidalgo last year with hopes of boosting local economy, but residents say company’s activities have hurt area’s water supply.

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China sows seeds of self-reliance with ‘historic breakthrough’ in agricultural autonomy

Food-security initiatives are helping China eliminate a ‘dependence on imported seed sources’ as it boasts the world’s largest collection of agricultural genetic resources.

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Husband takes legal action over degrading photos of Malaysian Olympian Nur Dhabitah Sabri

Mohammad Aizat said the sharing of lewd edited images online have reached an ‘insulting’ level.

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As Malaysia steps up social media controls, TikTok calls for self-regulation of online content

TikTok Malaysia’s head of public policy urges government against taking top-down approach to moderating content on social media.

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Hong Kong top talent scheme should have age limits, target sectors that lack skilled labour

Lawmakers suggest focusing on younger applicants and adopting approach that identifies and matches talent with sectors lacking skilled labour.

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Li Ka-shing’s CK Infrastructure Holdings acquires 32 UK wind farms for US$448.5 million

The company’s third such investment in 2024 follows a deal for a natural-gas network in Northern Ireland in April and the purchase of 70 UK solar, wind and hydropower assets in May.

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Hindu worshippers in India throng ‘visa temple’ to pray for successful path to the US

In southern India, a Hindu temple is proving popular with worshippers for its alleged ability to help people get a US visa.

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Disbelief as China’s ‘most handsome Shaolin monk’ Qiu Feng killed in car crash at 21

Qiu Feng, the young man dubbed China’s “most handsome Shaolin monk”, has been killed in a car accident at the age of 21.

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Australia and UK receive 916 applications from Hongkongers seeking asylum over 5 years

But approvals over same period stood at 80, according to official data of two countries.

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UAW sues Tesla’s Musk, Trump claiming they intimidated, threatened workers in X interview

The action came after Musk and Trump discussed workers walking off the job to go on strike during a conversation on social media platform X on Monday night.

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Russia strikes back at Ukrainian forces in Kursk region

Russia’s defence ministry published footage of bombers striking what it said were Ukrainian troops in the Kursk border region and of infantry storming Ukrainian positions.

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Trump says his biggest fear is ‘nuclear warming’, with China to overtake US in capability

In live interview on X by Elon Musk, Republican presidential nominee criticised Kamala Harris’ ability to deal with China’s ‘Chairman Xi’ if elected president.

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Distraught wife of Chinese tourist hit and killed by car in Malaysia seeks justice

Lyu Yong Qian was killed on the spot while crossing the road in Melaka last week.

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Israeli campus of China’s UIBE to suspend new student enrolments due to Gaza war

Travel restrictions mean the university can’t fulfil ‘very basic requirement’ of hosting academics from China, vice-president of operations says.

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Philippines’ Duterte faces ‘Achilles heel’ in election over his links to wanted pastor

Former president Rodrigo Duterte still supports Apollo Quiboloy despite the evangelist facing human trafficking and fraud allegations.

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Hong Kong tourism must level up to draw quality travellers

If Hong Kong wants to breathe new life into its tourism fortunes, it must tap the best minds in the industry and their vast experience.

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Arrest of 90-year-old puts illegal gambling among Hong Kong’s elderly in focus

Experts say some elderly residents, who often have ample free time, may fall into gambling as a way to socialise and tackle loneliness.

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Are Chinese nationals really ‘flocking’ to Malaysia over new visa scheme?

Lack of publicly available data on foreign ownership of properties makes it difficult to estimate Chinese demand, industry players say.

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Indian doctors strike over brutal rape and murder of colleague in hospital

The resident doctor’s body was found last week in a state-run hospital in West Bengal’s Kolkata.

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Family of Isaac Hayes demands Trump pay US$3 million for playing classic soul hit at rallies

The family also plans to file a federal lawsuit accusing the Republican of 134 counts of infringement at campaign rallies since 2022.

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China’s central bank to extend lending support for decarbonisation projects until 2027

The extension of the programme to 2027 comes as part of State Council guidelines to accelerate the low-carbon transition in the world’s second-largest economy.

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Will Pakistan unrest dampen China’s belt and road ambitions?

Beijing shows signs of frustration as megaprojects in Pakistan, including Gwadar port and CPEC, face growing security risks, observers say.

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Hong Kong Doraemon show organiser hails collaborations, says culture can drive dollars

Lam Shu-kam says exhibition rare example of cross-sector tie-ups and ‘shift in mindset’ needed to get behind mega event push.

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Cathay Pacific should not be scapegoat for Hong Kong’s aviation woes

A look at the numbers suggests Hong Kong’s flag carrier is not to blame for the airport’s slow return to pre-pandemic levels.

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Beijing, John Lee laud ‘tenacious’, ‘enterprising’ Hong Kong Olympians as Paris Games close

Siobhan Haughey, Vivian Kong and Cheung Ka-long vividly interpreted the Lion Rock spirit and showed young generation how to pursue dreams, Beijing says.

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China charity boss investigated over sex-for-cash demand to desperate mother of sick child

A project leader with a well-known children’s charity in China has been accused of coercing a woman to sleep with him in return for funding to treat her seriously ill child.

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Helicopter crashes into Hilton hotel roof in Australia’s Cairns, killing pilot

Hundreds evacuated after one of the helicopter’s propellers landed in the hotel pool.

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Hong Kong shopping centres enjoy boost in footfall with Olympic tie-in events, promos

Henderson Land Development says dozens of shopping malls under its portfolio recorded better-than-expected foot traffic over past fortnight.

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Hong Kong homebuyers spoiled for choice as 10,000 more flats to hit market this year

New flats made available this year will total nearly 20,000, according to Midland Realty, as developers pin hopes on a rate cut to spur sales.

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Venezuela opposition leader calls for worldwide protests on August 17

In a video on social media, Maria Corina Machado called for support for the opposition’s claimed election victory over President Maduro.

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Fire at cooling tower of Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant; Kyiv and Moscow swap blame

Ukraine said it was ‘intensively monitoring’ the situation from meteorological stations near Europe’s largest nuclear power station.

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Uvalde pupil, 10, tells US 911 dispatcher ‘I don’t want to die’ during mass shooting

Calls relating to a May 2022 massacre in a US school that left 19 pupils and two teachers dead have finally been released after a legal battle, amid the police response being widely condemned as a huge failure.

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Foxconn adds 50,000 workers in Zhengzhou plant as it prepares for Apple’s iPhone 16 launch

The assembler, also known as Hon Hai Precision Industry, recruited more than 50,000 workers in Zhengzhou over the past two weeks, according to Chinese media reports

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Hong Kong’s new taxi licensing scheme is old wine in new bottles

The licensing overhaul sounds worthy of praise, but won’t win over the public if it’s just for vested interests and holding back Uber.

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‘Children torn apart’: Israel striking Gaza schools becoming a pattern in war

At least 14 schools sheltering Gaza’s displaced have been hit since July 6, killing more than 280 people.

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Bangladesh crisis leaves India with major foreign policy challenge, uncertainty over trade ties

Lack of political stability can compound Bangladesh’s economic woes that could disturb South Asia region, analysts say.

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All 62 victims of Brazil plane crash identified and recovered by authorities

Families provide DNA samples for identification; aircraft’s final moments under scrutiny.

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Tencent super app WeChat strikes fine balance as everyday tool and public-service platform

With more than 1.3 billion monthly active users, WeChat’s every technical update and policy change are closely scrutinised on the mainland.

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South China Sea: Beijing ‘wary’ as Japan deepens defence ties with Vietnam, Philippines

Tokyo’s military drills with Manila and defence equipment agreement with Vietnam will have China taking notice, observers say.

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Hong Kong’s Vivian Kong joins 80 students on Hangzhou trip for her first day at Jockey Club

Olympic gold medallist joins Chief Secretary Eric Chan and labour minister Chris Sun on trip to mainland under city’s mentorship programme.

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Starbucks feels chill in China as prices, vibes lose favour with thrifty coffee fans

‘Frankly, I don’t think Starbucks can gain a lot of traction in China’s small towns and villages,’ analyst says after the chain’s revenue slides.

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Can Hong Kong’s community living rooms transform the lives of subdivided flat tenants?

Social worker’s idea grows into network of centres offering respite to families living in tiny homes.

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Record US$20 billion Taiwan defence budget to ‘mostly cover existing expenses’

Analysts say arms orders and personnel costs will leave relatively little room for new weapons spending.

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Trump faces sinking ship jokes as Celine Dion jabs him for playing ‘Titanic’ song at rally

‘Really, THAT song? The singer’s record label says the use of the tune by the US presidential candidate was ‘in no way’ authorised.

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Sri Lanka’s Rajapaksa clan eyes comeback in presidential election, faces ‘herculean task’

Namal Rajapaksa’s candidacy comes after his father and uncle fell from power in 2022 due to protests over Sri Lanka’s economic crisis.

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Volodymyr Zelensky hails Ukraine attack ‘pushing the war’ into Russia

The president had previously alluded to the cross-border incursion into Kursk, but this is the first time he has directly acknowledged it.

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US ‘deeply concerned’, as Israel strike kills around 100 at Gaza school

Israel says it targeted Hamas militants inside the compound housing displaced Palestinians, in an attack that drew widespread condemnation.

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Hong Kong firm warned over late payment of HK$1.6 million in pension contributions

Retirement fund watchdog tells Hi-Speed Supply Chain subsidiary to stump up HK$1.6 million in pension contributions or face legal action.

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Hong Kong community care teams have exceeded targets for home visits: home affairs chief

Alice Mak recognises efforts after two elderly found dead in Kwun Tong flat, but a concern group notes some volunteers did not enter flats.

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Ethiopian Airlines signs US$6 billion deal for mega airport

The new airport, described as the largest in Africa, will be able to handle 100 million passengers a year once completed in five years.

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China accuses US group National Endowment for Democracy of ‘ideological infiltration’

In new report, Beijing says NED, sometimes called Washington’s ‘regime-change arm’, supports Taiwan separatists and destabilising forces in Hong Kong.

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Young people can become champions in Hong Kong, live up to Olympic ideals, John Lee says

Hong Kong’s leader offers words of encouragement at high-powered youth summit, with fencing queen Vivian Kong to speak later in the day.

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Kishore Mahbubani in his memoir: the rebel undergraduate who took on Lee Kuan Yew

In his book ‘Living the Asian Century’, the veteran diplomat recalls how an article criticising Singapore’s founding father changed his life

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North Korea’s Kim Jong-un offers to bring flood-affected residents to Pyongyang

The North Korean leader announced a plan to bring about 15,400 people to the country’s capital until new homes are built, KCNA said.

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China’s booming ‘panda economy’ is black, white and spreading all over

Local economies in areas where China’s giant pandas live or are housed have become new centres of tourism activity, driving growth and generating new jobs to handle the lovable bears’ rising popularity.

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US to allow offensive weapons sales to Saudi Arabia, reversing 3-year ban

The original policy of the Biden administration was to pressure Saudi Arabia to wind down the Yemen war.

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Will young Bangladeshis be empowered to lead real change after ousting PM Hasina?

Bangladesh has become one of the fastest-growing economies in the region, with per capita income tripling in the last decade, but the economic benefits have been unevenly distributed, favouring the rich.

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Milk tea time: how Hongkongers are taking the drink to new heights to preserve tradition

Sifu Good Tea reinvents drink by offering versions such as red date black sugar milk tea with gin, and rock sugar tangerine peel puer with vodka.

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China courier refuses to transport corpse even for extra fee, sparking complaint, debate

A delivery worker in China has been complained about because he refused to transport a dead body.

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US coastguard patrol spots Russian military ship off Alaska islands

The vessel was transiting in international waters but still inside the US exclusive economic zone

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Thailand’s disbanded Move Forward regroups as new party, eyes power in 2027

Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut-led People’s Party said the group would continue the push to change the royal insult law.

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China’s Asean trade faces more barriers amid fears of overcapacity, imbalance

Likes of Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia are paying more attention to Chinese imports to protect their domestic industries amid overcapacity concerns.

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China’s consumer inflation beats expectations amid Beijing’s spending drive

China’s consumer price index (CPI) grew by 0.5 per cent in July, year on year, while the producer price index (PPI) slipped by 0.8 per cent last month, data released on Friday showed.

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https://www.scmp.com/economy/economic-indicators/article/3273792/chinas-consumer-inflation-beats-expectations-amid-beijings-spending-drive?utm_source=rss_feed


China ‘wolf warrior’ diplomat wife ridiculed over TCM treatment for terminal cancer

The dying wife of a Chinese envoy who became known as the country’s “wolf warrior” diplomat has faced derision online after she revealed she was delaying breast cancer surgery for “the sake of the nation” and is only using traditional Chinese medicine.

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Are Hong Kong’s aviation hub ambitions hampered by Cathay’s pilot shortage, capacity issues?

Three-runway system will boost HKIA capacity, but fast-growing Shenzhen and Guangzhou airports step up pressure.

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AI companies must pay attention to national security needs

While the West is collectively still ahead of China when it comes to AI development, that lead is quickly narrowing.

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Hong Kong customs seizes HK$7.5 million in gold hidden in Japan-bound machine shipment

This is the third gold-smuggling attempt in less than five months, with more than HK$104 million of the precious metal seized in total.

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India’s ‘derailment minister’ slammed for fatal train accidents, years of track neglect

The criticisms came after 10 train accidents happened in the past month and the deadly crash in June last year, which killed about 300.

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Biden, Harris warn of Trump threat to US democracy as presidential election looms

US President Joe Biden said he is ‘not confident’ Donald Trump would concede peacefully if he loses the US election, as Kamala Harris warned a Trump victory would usher in a lawless administration.

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Indonesian helper jailed for sexually assaulting intellectually disabled man in Singapore

The woman committed her crimes while on a video call with her boyfriend, who later used the clips to threaten the victim’s family.

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Russia is battling one of the biggest Ukrainian border incursions of the war

Russia said it was fighting intense battles against Ukrainian forces that had penetrated its southern border, in what President Vladimir Putin described a ‘major provocation’.

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China confirms the discovery of a major natural gas field in the South China Sea

The location, in waters southeast of Hainan, is estimated to contain more than 100 billion cubic metres of natural gas.

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Where China’s top leaders discreetly go in summer: a brief history of Beidaihe

Top leaders and experts in China gather every summer at the seaside resort of Beidaihe.

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