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Hijack theory probed as officials say 'no debris from Malaysia Airlines flight has been confirmed'

Hijacking cannot be ruled out in the case of missing Malaysian Airlines flight MH370, officials said Monday, adding that despite reported sightings of debris, no positive identification could be confirmed. 

Monday, 10 March, 2014, 2:38pm 10 comments More on Malaysian Airlines flight 370

Two more Chinese warships to join massive search for missing Malaysian Airlines plane

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Beijing has sent two more advanced warships to waters between Malaysia and Vietnam where the missing Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 may have crashed, in what Chinese media have described as the largest Chinese presence in any international maritime search and rescue operation.

10 Mar 2014 - 1:01pm More on Malaysian Airlines flight 370

Kim Jong-un’s little sister revealed to the world in ‘election day’ stunt

The younger sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has made an official debut of sorts, consolidating the grip on power of the ruling Kim dynasty’s third generation.

10 Mar 2014 - 1:29pm More on Kim Jong-un

Be careful with that! Caravaggio masterpiece worth HK$640 million is unpacked in Hong Kong

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When you’re unpacking a seventeenth century Italian masterpiece worth HK$640 million, you certainly don’t want to slip up and tear the canvas.

Caravaggio’s master work Supper at Emmaus was unpacked on Monday morning ready to wow Hong Kong's art lovers.

10 Mar 2014 - 2:24pm

Canadian court victory for group of Chinese migration applicants

Would-be migrants who were dumped from Canada's visa queue when Ottawa axed its millionaire migration scheme have won the right to challenge the decision in the court.

10 Mar 2014 - 10:15am 4 comments

Web tribute page lauds MH370 captain Zaharie Ahmad Shah

An anonymous writer who knew the captain at the controls of the missing Flight 370 aircraft launched a tribute page rejecting accusations against the veteran pilot.

10 Mar 2014 - 6:28am 1 comment More on Malaysian Airlines flight 370

Missing Malaysia Airlines flight ‘likely to have disintegrated at 35,000 feet’

Officials investigating the disappearance of a Malaysian airliner with 239 people on board are narrowing the focus of their inquiries on the possibility that it disintegrated mid-flight, a senior source has said.

10 Mar 2014 - 2:44pm 3 comments More on Malaysian Airlines flight 370

Malaysia Airlines has previous conviction for 'falsifying passport details to allow passenger on board'

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Malaysia Airlines was convicted two years ago for boarding a passenger against the wishes of a foreign government by falsifying passport identity records, it has emerged, and was also prosecuted for a similar incident in 2007.

10 Mar 2014 - 12:31pm More on Malaysia Airlines flight 370

Powerful 6.9 earthquake strikes off California coast, no damage reported

10 Mar 2014 - 2:43pm

'Parody' protesters march to urge mainlanders to 'reignite their patriotism... and shop at home'

10 Mar 2014 - 11:15am 20 comments

US lasers? PLA preparing to raise its deflector shields

10 Mar 2014 - 4:37am 3 comments

North Koreans vote in parliament 'election' that may offer clues to shifts in power

10 Mar 2014 - 10:32am 1 comment

Passport used on lost Malaysia Airlines flight traced to bizarre theft in Phuket

10 Mar 2014 - 9:21am 1 comment

More WikiLeaks data on the way, Julian Assange tells Web forum

10 Mar 2014 - 7:34am

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Taiwan must look beyond Korea to draw up its economic road map

Latent economic anxiety typically manifests itself in strange ways. The broadcast of the Korean television drama, My Love from the Star, which tells of an alien who came to earth and fell in love with an actress, is a case in point.

10 Mar 2014 - 2:47am

Today's Poll

Should Malaysia overhaul its airport security system after the discovery of MH370 passengers with fake passports?
  • Yes: 92%
  • No: 8%
10 Mar 2014
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Total number of votes recorded: 264

Opinion

George Chen George Chen

Hong Kong should not be a dumping ground for middling IPOs

10 Mar 2014 - 10:18am 5 comments
Tammy Tam Tammy Tam

Zhang Dejiang gives political warriors plenty to chew on

10 Mar 2014 - 9:14am
Wang Xiangwei Wang Xiangwei

Central government must prove 'war on smog' not just hot air

10 Mar 2014 - 3:26am
Alex Lo Alex Lo

China's parliament a billionaires' club

10 Mar 2014 - 2:47am 7 comments

Insight

What exchange rate policy?

JOE ZHANG

Analysts have built entire careers analysing and re-analysing China and its economy.

They make predictions, get proven wrong and move on to the next topic.

10 Mar 2014 - 12:54pm

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Focus

Stricken tsunami city of Minamisoma searches for its lost youth

KRISTINE KWOK

For Tokyoki Matsuno, a lifetime as a fisherman in Minamisoma was turned upside down when a monstrous tsunami swamped his home and boat on March 11, 2011. Like many who have committed their whole lives to this devastated town, 72-year-old Matsuno refuses to leave, although he risks harm from nuclear radiation.

10 Mar 2014 - 8:46am

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10 Mar 2014

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ART

Be careful with that! Caravaggio masterpiece worth HK$640 million is unpacked in Hong Kong

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When you’re unpacking a seventeenth century Italian masterpiece worth HK$640 million, you certainly don’t want to slip up and tear the canvas.

Caravaggio’s master work Supper at Emmaus was unpacked on Monday morning ready to wow Hong Kong's art lovers.

10 Mar 2014 - 2:24pm
EDUCATION

Students and teachers urge town planning board to support plan for Chinese medicine teaching hospital

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Staff members and students of the Baptist University staged a sit-in on Monday morning to fight for the allocation of the entire former Lee Wai Lee Campus to the university, as the Town Planning Board started a six-day marathon meeting to discuss the site’s future.

10 Mar 2014 - 12:47pm
POLITICS

Call for pro-establishment polls reflects 'a worrying level of authoritarianism', says former education insititute chief

10 Mar 2014 1 comment

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China

AVIAN FLU

China bird flu deaths reach 72 this year, says government

A total of 72 people died from the H7N9 bird flu strain in China in the first two months of this year, government figures showed, far more than in the whole of last year.

10 Mar 2014 - 2:40pm
SECURITY

Anti-terrorism measures ‘in place’ ahead of Beijing APEC summit

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Beijing has adopted anti-terrorism measures ahead of the APEC financial summit to be held in the capital in September, according to a newspaper report.

10 Mar 2014 - 1:18pm More on Security
AIR POLLUTION

Pollution would be cut by high-voltage grid, says energy firm boss

10 Mar 2014

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Asia

SPACE

First Japanese commander of International Space Station appointed

Astronaut Koichi Wakata has become the first Japanese commander of the International Space Station (ISS).

In a simple ceremony on board the station, Wakata took over the facility’s command from Russian predecessor Oleg Kotov, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency said.

10 Mar 2014 - 2:36pm
NORTH KOREA

Kim Jong-un’s little sister revealed to the world in ‘election day’ stunt

The younger sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has made an official debut of sorts, consolidating the grip on power of the ruling Kim dynasty’s third generation.

10 Mar 2014 - 1:29pm More on Kim Jong-un
AVIATION

Malaysia Airlines has previous conviction for 'falsifying passport details to allow passenger on board'

10 Mar 2014

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World

EARTHQUAKE

Powerful 6.9 earthquake strikes off California coast, no damage reported

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A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck late Sunday off the coast of northern California, the US Geological Survey reported.

10 Mar 2014 - 2:43pm
CANADA

Canadian court victory for group of Chinese migration applicants

Would-be migrants who were dumped from Canada's visa queue when Ottawa axed its millionaire migration scheme have won the right to challenge the decision in the court.

10 Mar 2014 - 10:15am 4 comments
ANALYSIS: UKRAINE

Ukraine faces losing its navy as Russian forces block it in Crimea

10 Mar 2014

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China Insider

CRIME

US language tutor jailed for 30 years for sexually exploiting children in China

10 Mar 2014 6 comments
EMIGRATION

China becomes top source of fresh immigrants moving to New Zealand

8 Mar 2014 2 comments
KUNMING ATTACK

Beijing police threaten action against microbloggers over Kunming attack comments

8 Mar 2014 2 comments
TENCENT

WeChat’s latest viral hit in China: health insurance

6 Mar 2014 2 comments
TIBET

Founder of Tibet’s Communist Party makes a final plea for Dalai Lama’s return

7 Mar 2014 3 comments
hoax

China’s Sohu falls for ‘Back to the Future’ hover board video hoax

6 Mar 2014
Hospitals

Nurse paralysed as shocking hospital attack by Nanjing official is caught on camera

6 Mar 2014
DISCRIMINATION

Police apologise for evicting innocent Uygur man after Kunming terror attack

5 Mar 2014 1 comment
POLITICS

No more Chanel or Emilio Pucci for princeling Li Xiaolin at congress meeting, but critics unimpressed

5 Mar 2014 3 comments
DIPLOMACY

Germany refuses Xi Jinping's request to visit Holocaust memorial sites during tour of Europe

5 Mar 2014 9 comments
NPC

Disturbance and smoke in Tiananmen Square amid tight security for NPC meeting

5 Mar 2014
MEDIA

US calls Kunming attack ‘act of terrorism’ amid accusations of bias in Western media reporting

5 Mar 2014 4 comments
KUNMING ATTACK

Chinese police rush to dispel rumours of more attacks in wake of Kunming massacre

4 Mar 2014 1 comment
INTERNET

China has a new state-run search engine - but will anyone use it?

3 Mar 2014 2 comments

Business

LISTINGS

Chinese brokerage drops plans for Shanghai IPO in favour of Hong Kong

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After two years, Central China Securities has scrapped its plans for an initial public offering in Shanghai, as the mainland brokerage believes it will be easier and quicker to raise up to US$400 million in Hong Kong.

10 Mar 2014 - 2:16pm More on IPO
CURRENCIES

What exchange rate policy?

Analysts have built entire careers analysing and re-analysing China and its economy.

They make predictions, get proven wrong and move on to the next topic.

10 Mar 2014 - 12:54pm More on Yuan

Markets

Doug Young Doug Young

Weibo: Baidu, Xiaomi, TCL leaders strut at NPC

10 Mar 2014 - 2:17pm

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Property

MACAU

When homebuyers get a free car

What does it tell you when developers give away a car with each purchase of a home?

The obvious answer: competition for customers is getting tough in the face of a cooling market.

10 Mar 2014 - 11:08am More on Macau Property
PROPERTY

Dark clouds over Hong Kong's property market as 'perfect storm' looms

Hong Kong's housing market faces being caught in the middle of a perfect storm, with government curbs having crimped demand at a time of increasing supply and an imminent interest rate rise threatening to set off a severe price correction.

10 Mar 2014 - 10:23am 6 comments
PROPERTY

China's developers shrug off earnings risks from yuan depreciation

10 Mar 2014

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Lifestyle

Arts & Culture

Review: Grandad Mick Jagger and Rolling Stones on fire in front of star-studded Macau crowd

The Rolling Stones showed a sold-out, celebrity-studded crowd in Macau’s Cotai arena last night why they can still claim to be the world’s greatest rock’n’roll band.

10 Mar 2014 - 9:24am 2 comments

French director tackles sex and the teenager

9 Mar 2014

Art Fair Philippines points the way home

9 Mar 2014
Food & Wine

Taking 'food porn' photos in Hong Kong is so popular even the chefs are doing it

Chefs in Hong Kong love their porn. Food porn, that is. While a recent controversy in France highlighted that not all chefs are happy about diners clicking away with their camera phones, cooks here do see some advantages to it.

7 Mar 2014 - 1:26pm 1 comment More on LIFE

Top chefs are taking to the high seas

7 Mar 2014

Something to chew on: Asian rice cakes

1 Mar 2014
Technology

Extreme weather may be wake-up call for world, UN climate chief says

Devastating extreme weather, including recent flooding in England, Australia's hottest year on record and the US being hit by a polar vortex have a "silver lining". It boosts global warming to the highest level of politics and reminds politicians that climate change is not a partisan issue, according to the UN's climate chief.

9 Mar 2014 - 4:02am 3 comments

Rising seas may threaten one-fifth of world heritage sites, say scientists

9 Mar 2014 1 comment

Technology has slashed CLP power generation emissions since 1990

9 Mar 2014 1 comment
Fashion

Paris fashion shows offer autumn looks for the no-nonsense woman

7 Mar 2014

Innovation to the fore as Paris Fashion Week kicks off

3 Mar 2014
Books

Thrills and a history lesson in Hong Kong-based novel

9 Mar 2014

Memoir chronicles voyage of self-discovery by saviour of abandoned orphans

9 Mar 2014
Health

Staying fit should be a family affair

4 Mar 2014

Health bites

4 Mar 2014
Beauty

Beauty buzz

10 Mar 2014

Beauty brands turn to rare plants and precious materials to enhance luxury products

10 Mar 2014
Family & Education

A new app aims to help parents teach children the value of money

4 Mar 2014 1 comment

Will separation damage my daughter?

4 Mar 2014
Interiors & Living

Celebrity interior designer Kelly Hoppen offers tips for the masses

7 Mar 2014

High-end US developers use valuable artworks to draw in potential buyers

5 Mar 2014

Magazines

Sport

ENGLISH FA CUP

Complacency to blame for City's FA Cup defeat to Wigan, says Pellegrini

Manuel Pellegrini, the Manchester City manager, accused his players of complacency after their surprising 2-1 home FA Cup quarter-final defeat to holders Wigan.

10 Mar 2014 - 10:49am

Reed believes WGC-Cadillac win proves he's among world's top five

Patrick Reed believes beating a star-studded field to capture the WGC-Cadillac Championship at the Blue Monster course at Trump National Doral on Sunday shows he is among the top five players in the world.

10 Mar 2014 - 11:23am

Sheffield United are first third-tier team to reach FA Cup semis in 13 years

10 Mar 2014

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Magazines

Shocking extent of maid abuse in Hong Kong laid bare

Marginalised by Hong Kong society and its laws, domestic helpers are left vulnerable to horrific abuse, writes Simon Parry, and a newly compiled body of research suggests the problem is far more extensive than has been previously reported.

2 Mar 2014 - 9:03am 39 comments

Richard Quest: the voice of choice

Love him or hate him, the inimitable Richard Quest has long been a jewel in CNN’s crown. Fionnuala McHugh talks to ‘Mr Marmite’ about syntax, selfies and surviving that scandal.

1 Mar 2014 - 11:13pm

Going back to their roots: Chaoshan folk music

1 Mar 2014 1 comment

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Blogs

Corporate China Doug Young

Weibo: Baidu, Xiaomi, TCL leaders strut at NPC

Doug Young 10 Mar 2014 - 2:17pm
As I see it Jason Y Ng

Movie Reviews: Three Oscar-nominated Best Pictures

Jason Y Ng 10 Mar 2014 - 2:58pm
Bikini body or bust SOFIA MITRA-THAKUR

Bikini Body or Bust: Week 2

SOFIA MITRA-THAKUR 10 Mar 2014 - 11:05am
Adventures in Alcohol Mischa Moselle

Yanking Jamie Oliver’s chain: Why chef's Hong Kong venture could actually work

Mischa Moselle 8 Mar 2014 - 12:36pm 11 comments
Happy Lucky Dragon Win Michael Cox

Are stewards rule enforcers or riding instructors?

Michael Cox 7 Mar 2014 - 1:06pm
Corporate China Doug Young

Canadian Solar, Chaori cast cloud over solar shares

Doug Young 6 Mar 2014 - 10:35am
The Beauty Blog TAMA LUNG

Review: Elemis Pro-Intense Lift Effect Facial at 10/10 Space

TAMA LUNG 5 Mar 2014 - 4:59pm

In Pictures

Today in Photos, March 10

With the approach of spring, a woman and child find time to enjoy plum blossoms in Anhui, Indian sand artist Sudersan Pattnaik gives final touches on a sand sculpture with a message of prayers for

10 Mar 2014

Six Nations Championship, March 8

A selection of some of the best images from Six Nations action involving Ireland against Italy and Scotland against France.

9 Mar 2014

Today in Photos, March 8

Students at the Huaxia Liangtse Massage Training Centre in Henan, Indian police detain a supporter of pro-independent group JKLF during a protest against the expulsion of Kashmiri students, and mor

8 Mar 2014

A blend of solemn ceremonies and clashes in Venezuela, March 7

Venezuela marked the first anniversary of Hugo Chavez's death with a military parade led by the President Nicolas Maduro.

7 Mar 2014

Fighting poverty: In Los Angeles federal initiative offers hope to those in the Promise Zone, March 7

Los Angeles is one of five areas in US designated as a “Promise Zone” by the Obama administration in January in an effort to reduce poverty and crime in some of the poorest areas in the nation.

7 Mar 2014
Photos

With the approach of spring, a woman and child find time to enjoy plum blossoms in

10 Mar 2014
Sport

A selection of some of the best images from Six Nations action involving Ireland a

10 Mar 2014
Photos

Students at the Huaxia Liangtse Massage Training Centre in Henan, Indian police de

8 Mar 2014
News

Venezuela marked the first anniversary of Hugo Chavez's death with a military para

7 Mar 2014
Photos

Los Angeles is one of five areas in US designated as a “Promise Zone” by the Obama

7 Mar 2014

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