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University of Hong Kong microbiologist Ho Pak-leung said it was important to find out whether the poultry at the Guangzhou market had been vaccinated and where the birds came from.
Mr Fang also denied that he had paid her [Annie Pang Chor-ying] living expenses although he gave her money on an ad hoc basis when she needed it - using 'an abortion' as a code for requests that might be made as often as three times a month.
Senior officers refused to support their new commander, saying General Miranda had been forced out after he became the most senior officer so far to be linked to the foiled coup.
Called a 'Very Quiet Short Takeoff and Landing' aircraft, Jetpod may one day whiz commuters around major metropolises at speeds of up to 50km/h, in scenes out of Star Wars or Blade Runner.
Eddie Hui Chi-man, associate professor in Polytechnic University's building and real estate department, said the high rents paid in Central reflected robust office demand amid healthy economic growth.
