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Trump’s Taiwan independence comments: a blow to William Lai and ruling DPP?
Some in Taiwan argue the island’s leader and his ruling Democratic Progressive Party are rolling back decades of rhetoric under US pressure.
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Europe
‘8-year-ordeal’: Spanish court acquits pop star Shakira of tax fraud
Money the Colombian singer paid in fines - plus interest - will be paid back to her after a lengthy dispute over residency.
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Politics
How Philippine Senate leadership battle will shape Sara Duterte’s trial
The vice-president’s impeachment trial starts amid chaos in the Senate from leadership battles and the fallout from her father’s ICC case.
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Global Economy
China and Russia hold trade expo as Putin and Trump visits draw global attention
Expo in Harbin highlights expanding economic ties amid rising geopolitical and trade uncertainties.
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World Opinion
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Birthright citizenship fight shows US identity debate is far from settled
The re-emergence of the debate despite the 14th Amendment shows the ongoing contest over American cultural DNA.
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Law and Crime
Hong Kong police officer guilty of taking bribes worth HK$1.1m to drop case
Suspended chief inspector Ho Siu-tung, 40, succumbed to greed after struggling to maintain family’s affluent lifestyle on monthly income of HK$100,000.
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Transport
‘Several thousand’ ride-hailing licences won’t cover demand, advisory panel says
Transport Advisory Committee chairman says he expects initial level to be ‘somewhere around 10,000’ vehicle licences.
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Law and Crime
Unemployed man gets suspended jail term for reposting call to boycott Legco poll
Lam Kin-sik, 67, receives two-month jail term suspended for 24 months, for reposting a fugitive’s call urging people not to vote.
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Golf
Humble English PGA champ Aaron Rai proud of Indian, Kenyan heritage – and hard work
First golfer from England to win PGA Championship title also attributes his victory to his wife, Indian professional Gaurika Bishnoi.
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China Economy
As China’s yuan hits multi-year highs, Beijing puts the focus on stability
China’s top foreign exchange regulator said in an article that authorities would seek to keep the yuan ‘basically stable’.
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Society
Mentally ill woman spends 2 days in Hong Kong flat with dead mother on sofa
Woman, 66, found dead in Sham Shui Po flat after elder daughter raised alarm when relatives got no response at door, with case not treated as suspicious.
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United States & Canada
20 dead as US, Nigeria carry out more strikes on Islamic State
The air strikes came the day after a joint mission killed Abu Bakr al-Mainuki, described as the group’s global second in command.
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Arts
East meets West in melodic concert blending the suona with the organ
Organist Eric Chan will make his Hong Kong debut in a programme that marries the Western pipe organ with the suona, a Chinese woodwind.
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China EVs
Global growth of pure EVs faces hurdles in insurance, charging gaps: BNP Paribas
Charging limits and rising insurance costs could slow the global march of pure electric vehicles, BNP Paribas tells Hong Kong conference.
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Tech Trends
CXMT’s soaring profits lift China’s semiconductor stocks
The Hefei-based DRAM producer reported revenue of US$7.4 billion in the first quarter, up 719 per cent from a year earlier.
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Politics
China arrests 16 in drone hacking cases, vowing ‘clean skies’ crackdown
Beijing says suspects helped others bypass flight restrictions, posing risks to national security.
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Trends
Lemaire’s quiet luxury is making waves, from Paris to Shanghai
The French fashion house redefines everyday elegance with globally influential designs, epitomised by the unique Croissant bag.
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China Economy
Australia to force investors with China ties to divest from rare earths company
The company will force divestment from two individuals and four companies due to Chinese affiliation.
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Asia
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Robo-monks lead Seoul’s Lotus Lantern Festival
South Korea’s Lotus Lantern Festival, or Yeon Deung Hoe, was added to Unesco’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2020.
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Racing
Hall seeks back-to-back wins as Geneva steps up in grade at Happy Valley
Impressive last start winner goes for two on the bounce when racing at city circuit for the first time.
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Africa
Kenya protesters block roads in nationwide public transport strike over fuel
In Nairobi, demonstrators burn tyres on key roads, with both the Iran war and corruption cited for rising petrol and diesel costs.
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Celebrities
Meet Josh Heuston, who plays Justin Kohl in Prime Video’s Off Campus
The Australian actor has walked the runways for Fendi, Gucci and Louis Vuitton, got his Hollywood break in Thor: Love and Thunder, and hasn’t looked back.
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Business
Evergrande liquidators seek US$8.4 billion from PwC units in Hong Kong lawsuit
PwC International seeks removal from case as liquidators press claims against global arm as well as the Hong Kong and mainland China units.
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Law and Crime
4 plead guilty to rioting during 2019 PolyU siege in Hong Kong
Cheung Chung-yiu, Cheung Chin-ming, Chan Chun-hei and Chan Yuen-ming were aged between 16 and 27 at the time of the November 2019 riots.
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Celebrities
Meet Venezuela, Tyson Fury’s daughter who just got married at 16
Her marriage to amateur boxer Noah Price, 18, has sparked internet debate because of her age – but what did her mum Paris Fury have to say about it?
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Politics
India links up with UAE, Europe on Modi’s grand tour
Seizing on the UAE’s Opec exit and a new EU trade pact, India’s PM looks to lock-in long-term energy supply and economic dividends.
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Celebrities
Meet Sam Trammell, who plays Jules’ sugar daddy Ellis in HBO Max’s Euphoria
Before portraying the plastic surgeon opposite Hunter Schafer in the HBO Max drama, Trammell rose to fame as Sam Merlotte in the vampire series.
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People & Culture
Chinese man, 78, lives in supermarket, offers property he owns to carer friend
‘Sloppy and unhygienic’ looking grandfather gets cleaned up by nanny he met in shop; faces fight with his son over ownership of home.
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Big Tech
Baidu says AI now primary business driver despite 2% drop in first-quarter revenue
Analysts expect the company’s AI marketing services base to steadily grow to reduce declines in advertising revenue and boost profits.
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Society
LGBTQ carnival axed for second year after failing to secure venue, licences
Property manager Link Reit pulls offer to rent two venues to Pink Dot HK for Hong Kong’s largest annual LGBTQ event.
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