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Island says fatality was a 60-year-old unlicensed taxi driver with chronic health problems.
Island says fatality was a 60-year-old unlicensed taxi driver with chronic health problems.
One hundred deaths are reported in a single day for the first time, but statistics show number of new cases decreasing.
One hundred deaths are reported in a single day for the first time, but statistics show number of new cases decreasing.
Chinese foreign ministry says 27 foreigners have been infected in China after the country reports 97 new deaths and number of infections passes 40,000.
Chinese foreign ministry says 27 foreigners have been infected in China after the country reports 97 new deaths and number of infections passes 40,000.
89 new deaths reported as government vows to increase procurement of equipment and drugs, while Taiwan reports its 18th infection.
89 new deaths reported as government vows to increase procurement of equipment and drugs, while Taiwan reports its 18th infection.
Communist Party authorities in Huanggang near heart of outbreak say health commission director dismissed.
Communist Party authorities in Huanggang near heart of outbreak say health commission director dismissed.
European Commission issues travel advisory to employees for non-essential trips.
European Commission issues travel advisory to employees for non-essential trips.
Several provinces raise alert level, centralising command of response measures, as first deaths outside Wuhan epicentre are confirmed.
Several provinces raise alert level, centralising command of response measures, as first deaths outside Wuhan epicentre are confirmed.
Eight cities now in lockdown in central Chinese province in Hubei but some experts say it won’t be enough now.
Eight cities now in lockdown in central Chinese province in Hubei but some experts say it won’t be enough now.
All public transport closed down in city of Wuhan, in central China, to try to limit spread of infection, and three other cities in Hubei province follow suit.
All public transport closed down in city of Wuhan, in central China, to try to limit spread of infection, and three other cities in Hubei province follow suit.
CapitaLand Mall Trust and CapitaLand Commercial Trust plan to merge in a deal worth S$8.3 billion (US$6.2 billion) to create the third largest REIT in Asia Pacific by market value.
CapitaLand Mall Trust and CapitaLand Commercial Trust plan to merge in a deal worth S$8.3 billion (US$6.2 billion) to create the third largest REIT in Asia Pacific by market value.
Authorities find 136 new infections in Wuhan, confirm first cases in other cities – one in Shenzhen and two in Beijing.
Authorities find 136 new infections in Wuhan, confirm first cases in other cities – one in Shenzhen and two in Beijing.
Sources name ex-diplomat after German authorities raid flats and offices as part of an investigation into an alleged link with China’s top foreign intelligence unit.
Sources name ex-diplomat after German authorities raid flats and offices as part of an investigation into an alleged link with China’s top foreign intelligence unit.
Police say at least 400 people arrested on Wednesday, mostly for illegal assembly and possession of offensive weapons.
Police say at least 400 people arrested on Wednesday, mostly for illegal assembly and possession of offensive weapons.
Vandalism of banks and shops breaks out on sidelines, while march organisers claim a turnout of more than 1 million.
Vandalism of banks and shops breaks out on sidelines, while march organisers claim a turnout of more than 1 million.
China’s trade war with the US dominates the most read economy stories of the year along with the Hong Kong dollar peg to the US dollar, China's social credit system and Huawei.
China’s trade war with the US dominates the most read economy stories of the year along with the Hong Kong dollar peg to the US dollar, China's social credit system and Huawei.
While no fierce clashes are reported, Mong Kok is the main flashpoint as radicals block roads, start fires, let off fireworks and disrupt traffic.
While no fierce clashes are reported, Mong Kok is the main flashpoint as radicals block roads, start fires, let off fireworks and disrupt traffic.
Police use pepper spray and deploy batons as protesters show up at Harbour City shopping centre in Tsim Sha Tsui.
Police use pepper spray and deploy batons as protesters show up at Harbour City shopping centre in Tsim Sha Tsui.
The Hongkonger had recently died aged 91, and the items were found by shocked widow.
The Hongkonger had recently died aged 91, and the items were found by shocked widow.
Clashes triggered as hard-core demonstrators smash glass panels and vandalise restaurants in Sha Tin’s New Town Plaza.
Clashes triggered as hard-core demonstrators smash glass panels and vandalise restaurants in Sha Tin’s New Town Plaza.
The SCMP-Statista Growth Champions of the Greater Bay Area survey, the first of its kind, sheds light on where investors and entrepreneurs are placing their bets in an area that is projected to become one of biggest growth drivers of the Chinese economy.
The SCMP-Statista Growth Champions of the Greater Bay Area survey, the first of its kind, sheds light on where investors and entrepreneurs are placing their bets in an area that is projected to become one of biggest growth drivers of the Chinese economy.
Organisers claim another massive turnout, while police say it peaked at 180,000.
Organisers claim another massive turnout, while police say it peaked at 180,000.
Mass anti-government march starting at Victoria Park due to end in Central. Police said earlier that officers seized a firearm they feared would be used at the protest.
Mass anti-government march starting at Victoria Park due to end in Central. Police said earlier that officers seized a firearm they feared would be used at the protest.
Newly minted district councillors Cheung King-fun, an independent, and DAB’s Apple Lai have both focused on community service long before the polls.
Newly minted district councillors Cheung King-fun, an independent, and DAB’s Apple Lai have both focused on community service long before the polls.
The winners were students, first-time candidates, workers and professionals. They defeated entrenched councillors, including some who had served for decades.
The winners were students, first-time candidates, workers and professionals. They defeated entrenched councillors, including some who had served for decades.
The awards honour exceptional leadership at a particularly tumultuous moment for Hong Kong, as the worst political crisis in the city’s history and a year-long US-China trade war combined to drive the local economy into its first technical recession in a decade.
The awards honour exceptional leadership at a particularly tumultuous moment for Hong Kong, as the worst political crisis in the city’s history and a year-long US-China trade war combined to drive the local economy into its first technical recession in a decade.
Huazhou government says it will consult the public on ‘different views’ to proposed development in town of Wenlou.
Huazhou government says it will consult the public on ‘different views’ to proposed development in town of Wenlou.
China’s industrial profits plunged 9.9 per cent in October compared to a year earlier, the largest drop since the data was first reported in 2011.
China’s industrial profits plunged 9.9 per cent in October compared to a year earlier, the largest drop since the data was first reported in 2011.
No direct comment on pro-democracy landslide, but stopping violence and restoring order remain ‘top priorities’.
No direct comment on pro-democracy landslide, but stopping violence and restoring order remain ‘top priorities’.
Voter turnout was confirmed at 71.2 per cent of 4.1 million registered to vote, compared with 47 per cent in the 2015 polls, and far surpassed the record of 58 per cent set in 2016’s Legislative Council elections, where at least 10 localist candidates were elected
Voter turnout was confirmed at 71.2 per cent of 4.1 million registered to vote, compared with 47 per cent in the 2015 polls, and far surpassed the record of 58 per cent set in 2016’s Legislative Council elections, where at least 10 localist candidates were elected
Polls this year see a record voter turnout of more than 70 per cent across city.
Polls this year see a record voter turnout of more than 70 per cent across city.