Hong Kong lawmaker questions gov’t film fund vetting process, citing ‘soft resistance’ in some movies
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Hong Kong lawmaker questions gov’t film fund vetting process, citing ‘soft resistance’ in some movies
Hong Kong lawmaker Joephy Chan questioned how a government film subsidy fund vetted projects, saying some contained "soft resistance."
Hong Kong spent over HK$1.2 billion on first ‘patriots-only’ local election, marked by record low turnout
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Hong Kong spent over HK$1.2 billion on first ‘patriots-only’ local election, marked by record low turnout
Hong Kong spent around HK$1.22 billion to prepare for and hold 2023's local 'patriots' poll, with just over HK$1,000 spent for each voter.
Taiwan’s next president Lai Ching-te among TIME Magazine’s ‘Most Influential’
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Taiwan’s next president Lai Ching-te among TIME Magazine’s ‘Most Influential’
Taiwan's incoming president Lai Ching-te has made Time Magazine's list of the "100 Most Influential People of 2024."
Hong Kong gov’t defends ‘mega events’ funding as HK$192 million approved since scheme’s 2023 launch
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Hong Kong gov’t defends ‘mega events’ funding as HK$192 million approved since scheme’s 2023 launch
Hong Kong's government says it approved spending of over HK$192 million since 2023 on “mega events” designed to attract tourists.
Hong Kong police arrest woman for allegedly leaking university entrance exam papers on social media
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HK$3.75m in monthly expenses for Covid isolation facilities ‘not waste of taxpayer money,’ Hong Kong gov’t says
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HK$3.75m in monthly expenses for Covid isolation facilities ‘not waste of taxpayer money,’ Hong Kong gov’t says
HK$3.75 million is being spent monthly on six defunct Covid isolation facilities for cleaning and utilities such as lighting and AC.
Hong Kong housing chief defends HK$4.4 billion operating costs of temporary housing scheme
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Beijing accuses US of hypocrisy after Pres. Joe Biden says China is ‘xenophobic,’ ‘cheating’ on trade
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Beijing accuses US of hypocrisy after Pres. Joe Biden says China is ‘xenophobic,’ ‘cheating’ on trade
Beijing accused the US of hypocrisy in response to accusations by President Joe Biden that China is "xenophobic" and "cheating" on trade.
Hong Kong judge allows press group to challenge new restrictions on access to vehicle registry
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Hong Kong judge allows press group to challenge new restrictions on access to vehicle registry
HK's leading press group can mount a legal challenge to the Transport Department's new policy restricting media access to vehicle records.
HKFP Lens: Revisiting Hong Kong’s old railways at the MTR’s new exhibition
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HKFP Lens: Revisiting Hong Kong’s old railways at the MTR’s new exhibition
In Pictures: The MTR Corporation is launching an exhibition which showcases retired trains and over 100 heritage railway artifacts.
4 years, 7 months jail for man involved in Yuen Long mob attack amid Hong Kong protests in 2019
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4 years, 7 months jail for man involved in Yuen Long mob attack amid Hong Kong protests in 2019
A Hong Kong man has been sentenced to four years and seven months in jail over rioting and wounding others during the Yuen Long mob attack in 2019.
Hong Kong police check IDs during ‘crowd control’ operation outside event for pro-democracy singer
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Hong Kong police check IDs during ‘crowd control’ operation outside event for pro-democracy singer
Hong Kong police checked the identity cards of fans queueing outside an event for pro-democracy singer Anthony Wong, citing crowd control.
Apple removes WhatsApp, Threads from App Store in China on government orders
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Apple removes WhatsApp, Threads from App Store in China on government orders
Apple has removed Meta's WhatsApp and Threads from its App Store in China on orders from the country's internet regulator, US media reported.
Chinese runner He Jie among 3 stripped of Beijing half marathon medals after controversial finish
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Chinese runner He Jie among 3 stripped of Beijing half marathon medals after controversial finish
The top three in Sunday's Beijing half marathon have been stripped of their medals, organisers said.
Hong Kong student jailed for 1 year and 4 months over money laundering charge linked to 2019 protest fund
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Hong Kong student jailed for 1 year and 4 months over money laundering charge linked to 2019 protest fund
Yu Yan-yuk has been jailed for one year and four months over his links to a fundraising platform that supported protesters in 2019.
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai wanted to ‘unite different sectors’ to achieve ‘China implosion,’ court hears
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Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai wanted to ‘unite different sectors’ to achieve ‘China implosion,’ court hears
Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai wanted to unite legislators, overseas groups, and the community to achieve "China implosion," Chan Tsz-wah testified.
Hong Kong zine artist Forrest Lau finds inspiration from island life
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Hong Kong zine artist Forrest Lau finds inspiration from island life
Hong Kong zine designer Forrest Lau finds solace and inspiration away from fast-paced city life on Peng Chau.
Hong Kong civil service vacancy rates suggest our happiness may have been exaggerated
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Hong Kong civil service vacancy rates suggest our happiness may have been exaggerated
The finer points of civil servant staffing are not usually a hot news topic. But the latest grim update from the Civil Service Bureau was eagerly covered by Hong Kong’s English-language newsp…
Taiwan’s defence ministry detects 21 Chinese military aircraft amid rising tensions
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Taiwan’s defence ministry detects 21 Chinese military aircraft amid rising tensions
A surge of Chinese military aircraft was detected around Taiwan during a three-hour window on Saturday, Taipei's defence ministry said.
Hong Kong regulator to investigate PwC auditing of Chinese real estate giant Evergrande
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Hong Kong regulator to investigate PwC auditing of Chinese real estate giant Evergrande
Hong Kong’s accounting regulator said it would start an investigation into PwC’s role in auditing Chinese real estate giant Evergrande, citing the publication of a “whistle-blower report”. Heavily indebted Evergrande has become a symbol of the years-long…