With Hong Kong’s annual Tiananmen crackdown vigils snuffed out, cities around the world mark anniversary
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With Hong Kong’s annual Tiananmen crackdown vigils snuffed out, cities around the world mark anniversary
Hong Kong has seen its annual vigils to remember the 1989 Tiananmen crackdown snuffed out, but cities around the world continue to mark the date.
Taxi accidents up 26%, complaints up 75% in 2023, as gov’t receives 15 applications for fleet scheme
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Taxi accidents up 26%, complaints up 75% in 2023, as gov’t receives 15 applications for fleet scheme
Complaints against Hong Kong cab drivers were up 75 per cent last year, whilst accidents rose 26 per cent according to official figures.
Beijing condemns ‘political theatrics’ of foreign consulates in Hong Kong on Tiananmen crackdown anniversary
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Beijing condemns ‘political theatrics’ of foreign consulates in Hong Kong on Tiananmen crackdown anniversary
Beijing has expressed its opposition to "political theatrics" from foreign consulates in Hong Kong on the 35th Tiananmen crackdown anniversary.
Activists perform ‘snake skinning’ outside Gucci store, urging owner Kering to halt ‘cruel’ use of animal skins
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Activists perform ‘snake skinning’ outside Gucci store, urging owner Kering to halt ‘cruel’ use of animal skins
Activists staged a "snake skinning" stunt outside a Hong Kong Gucci store to urge the retailer, and owner Kering, to halt the use of exotic skins.
Hong Kong’s ‘king of judicial reviews’ arrested over alleged welfare fraud
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Hong Kong’s ‘king of judicial reviews’ arrested over alleged welfare fraud
Kwok Cheuk-kin, known for launching legal challenges against government policies, has been arrested over defrauding welfare benefits.
Hongkongers ‘heading north’ to spend proves success of Greater Bay Area, official says, as 74.6 million trips logged
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Hongkongers ‘heading north’ to spend proves success of Greater Bay Area, official says, as 74.6 million trips logged
The trend of Hongkongers "heading north" for shopping and entertainment proved the success of the Greater Bay Area, Algernon Yau said.
Hong Kong announces plan to ban use of e-cigarettes, even in private
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Hong Kong announces plan to ban use of e-cigarettes, even in private
Hong Kong announced plans on Thursday for a blanket ban on e-cigarettes, citing their impact on the health of young people.
Taiwan thanks US for sale of F-16 fighter jet parts, says it shows ‘commitment to defence’ against China
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Taiwan thanks US for sale of F-16 fighter jet parts, says it shows ‘commitment to defence’ against China
Taiwan thanked the United States on Thursday for approving the sale of equipment and parts for F-16 fighter jets.
US lawmakers urge Google to restore protest song ‘Glory to Hong Kong,’ saying tech firm over-complied with injunction
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US lawmakers urge Google to restore protest song ‘Glory to Hong Kong,’ saying tech firm over-complied with injunction
Two US politicians have urged Google to restore access to protest song Glory to Hong Kong, after Hongkongers were geo-blocked from viewing it.
BREAKING: Two UK judges quit Hong Kong’s top court, as Lord Collins cites ‘political situation’
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Two UK judges quit Hong Kong’s top court, as Lord Collins cites ‘political situation’
British judges Jonathan Sumption and Lawrence Collins have resigned from HK's top court, with the latter citing the "political situation."
1 in 5 Nepalese youths in Hong Kong sent to Nepal against their will, as NGO warns of ‘alarming’ school dropout rate
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1 in 5 Nepalese youths in Hong Kong sent to Nepal against their will, as NGO warns of ‘alarming’ school dropout rate
Approximately one in five Nepalese youths in Hong Kong has been sent to Nepal by their parents, with most being made to go against their will.
Gov’t and legal bodies back Hong Kong’s judicial independence after 2 UK judges quit top court
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Gov’t and legal bodies back Hong Kong’s judicial independence after 2 UK judges quit top court
Hong Kong's government and legal bodies have backed the city's judicial independence, after two UK top court judges resigned on Thursday.
3 arrested in Hong Kong over allegedly insulting China’s national anthem during World Cup qualifier
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3 arrested in Hong Kong over allegedly insulting China’s national anthem during World Cup qualifier
Three people were arrested on suspicion of insulting China's national anthem during a 2026 World Cup Asian qualifier in Hong Kong.
Over 13.4 million Chinese students sit university entrance exams in biggest ‘gaokao’ ever
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Over 13.4 million Chinese students sit university entrance exams in biggest ‘gaokao’ ever
The number of students taking China's multi-subject "gaokao" series of university entrance exams is set to be a record high this year.
Exclusive: 2 protesters told to pay up to HK$1.7m each to cover police officers’ injury-related costs from 2019 demo
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Exclusive: 2 protesters told to pay up to HK$1.7m each to cover police officers’ injury-related costs from 2019 demo
Two protesters jailed for rioting in a Hong Kong shopping mall in July 2019 have been ordered to pay up to HK$1.7 million each in damages.
China’s uneven economic recovery continues as exports jump in May but imports slow
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China’s uneven economic recovery continues as exports jump in May but imports slow
China's exports accelerated far more than expected in May but imports slowed, official figures showed Friday.
Viral video of ‘puberty’ comments takes speech out of context, Chief Exec. John Lee’s office says
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Viral video of ‘puberty’ comments takes speech out of context, Chief Exec. John Lee’s office says
The Chief Executive's Office has defended comments about puberty by leader John Lee, after videos went viral of the moment.
Protest song ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ removed from streaming platforms again
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Protest song ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ removed from streaming platforms again
Hong Kong protest song Glory to Hong Kong has again been removed from streaming platforms, days after it was reuploaded under a US distributor.
‘A turning point’: New gene therapy led by Chinese and American researchers offers hope for deaf children
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‘A turning point’: New gene therapy led by Chinese and American researchers offers hope for deaf children
The hearing of five children has been restored through a new gene therapy in a clinical trial led by Chinese and American researchers.
Explainer: How big is Hong Kong’s waste problem, and how much does it recycle?
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Explainer: How big is Hong Kong’s waste problem, and how much does it recycle?
Hong Kong on Monday announced an indefinite delay to a long-debated waste charging scheme, which was initially discussed by the government back in 2005 as a way to address what was described at the…