Beijing topped the charts for rich families, while Shanghai (above) and Hong Kong were in second and third place, Hurun says. Photo: EPA-EFE
China's economic recovery

China’s affluent families see wealth, numbers decline, Hurun report says

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The number of rich families in China declined for the second time in 15 years as the world’s second-largest economy tackles a slew of economic challenges.

Beijing topped the charts for rich families, while Shanghai (above) and Hong Kong were in second and third place, Hurun says. Photo: EPA-EFE

China’s affluent families see wealth, numbers decline, Hurun report says

The number of rich families in China declined for the second time in 15 years as the world’s second-largest economy tackles a slew of economic challenges.

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Overhead power line collapses on minibus, 2 lamp posts on Hong Kong busy road

CLP Power staff were repairing the overhead cable, estimated to be 300-metre-long, at time of incident, preliminary investigation reveals.

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Hong Kong police warn WhatsApp scams on the rise after 130 people duped in 1 week

Police warn scams involving messaging platform led to combined loss of more than HK$1.7 million last week.

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An overhead power line collapsed on a busy road on Tuesday. Photo: Facebook/Kawai Tang

Overhead power line collapses on minibus, 2 lamp posts on Hong Kong busy road

CLP Power staff were repairing the overhead cable, estimated to be 300-metre-long, at time of incident, preliminary investigation reveals.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police warn WhatsApp scams on the rise after 130 people duped in 1 week

Police warn scams involving messaging platform led to combined loss of more than HK$1.7 million last week.

Police warn scams involving messaging platform led to combined loss of more than HK$1.7 million last week.

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Hong Kong society

Property owners with illegal additions at Hong Kong estate appeal teardown orders

Buildings Department says it has issued demolition orders to owners of 68 homes at Redhill Peninsula in Tai Tam after landslide last year unearthed illegal structures.

Buildings Department says it has issued demolition orders to owners of 68 homes at Redhill Peninsula in Tai Tam after landslide last year unearthed illegal structures.

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Messi fans can seek refunds without dropping complaints to Hong Kong watchdog

But Consumer Council says those who bought tickets for February friendly match using e-payment systems may need to drop complaints to banks to collect cash.

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Messi fans can seek refunds without dropping complaints to Hong Kong watchdog

What next for Evergrande’s Hui Ka-yan after China slaps penalty and market ban

Evergrande, which has the dubious honour as the world’s most indebted developer with more than US$300 billion of liabilities, stands accused of inflating its revenue in the years leading up to its collapse.

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What next for Evergrande’s Hui Ka-yan after China slaps penalty and market ban

Property owners with illegal additions at Hong Kong estate appeal teardown orders

Buildings Department says it has issued demolition orders to owners of 68 homes at Redhill Peninsula in Tai Tam after landslide last year unearthed illegal structures.

2 hours ago

Messi fans can seek refunds without dropping complaints to Hong Kong watchdog

But Consumer Council says those who bought tickets for February friendly match using e-payment systems may need to drop complaints to banks to collect cash.

19 minutes ago

What next for Evergrande’s Hui Ka-yan after China slaps penalty and market ban

Evergrande, which has the dubious honour as the world’s most indebted developer with more than US$300 billion of liabilities, stands accused of inflating its revenue in the years leading up to its collapse.

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Article 23 national security law

Hong Kong’s Article 23 security law needs public interest defence: lawyers

Law Society of Hong Kong tables proposal, along with body representing senior media executives, on Article 23 legislation views, before its 30-day consultation ends on Wednesday.

Law Society of Hong Kong tables proposal, along with body representing senior media executives, on Article 23 legislation views, before its 30-day consultation ends on Wednesday.

27 Feb 2024 - 11:28PM

Hong Kong accuses top US diplomat in city of ‘scaremongering’ over security law

US Consul General Gregory May earlier said crackdown on dissidents could impact city’s attractiveness as an international finance centre.

US Consul General Gregory May earlier said crackdown on dissidents could impact city’s attractiveness as an international finance centre.

2 Mar 2024 - 9:54PM

‘Hong Kong’s new broadly worded national security offences could stifle press’

Hong Kong Journalists Association calls for incorporation of public interest defence into home-grown national security legislation.

Hong Kong Journalists Association calls for incorporation of public interest defence into home-grown national security legislation.

25 Feb 2024 - 12:41PM

Without Hong Kong’s thriving entertainment industry and open culture, the genius and creativity of the literary giant and his martial arts epics would have no chance to shine.

19 Mar 2024 - 9:11AM
Article 23 national security law

Hong Kong’s Article 23 security law needs public interest defence: lawyers

Law Society of Hong Kong tables proposal, along with body representing senior media executives, on Article 23 legislation views, before its 30-day consultation ends on Wednesday.

Law Society of Hong Kong tables proposal, along with body representing senior media executives, on Article 23 legislation views, before its 30-day consultation ends on Wednesday.

27 Feb 2024 - 11:28PM

Hong Kong accuses top US diplomat in city of ‘scaremongering’ over security law

US Consul General Gregory May earlier said crackdown on dissidents could impact city’s attractiveness as an international finance centre.

US Consul General Gregory May earlier said crackdown on dissidents could impact city’s attractiveness as an international finance centre.

2 Mar 2024 - 9:54PM

‘Hong Kong’s new broadly worded national security offences could stifle press’

Hong Kong Journalists Association calls for incorporation of public interest defence into home-grown national security legislation.

Hong Kong Journalists Association calls for incorporation of public interest defence into home-grown national security legislation.

25 Feb 2024 - 12:41PM
Hong Kong | OPINION
An exhibition celebrating the 100th birthday of the late novelist Jin Yong at Edinburgh Place, Central. Photo: Yik Yeung-man

My Take | Hong Kong should cherish its open culture that nurtured Jin Yong

Without Hong Kong’s thriving entertainment industry and open culture, the genius and creativity of the literary giant and his martial arts epics would have no chance to shine.

19 Mar 2024 - 9:11AM

Opinion | Why there’s no need to worry about Article 23 subsidiary legislation

Subsidiary legislation is often found in both common law and civil law jurisdictions. Its purpose is to provide details and guidelines in relation to matters under the primary legislation – but never to create new offences.

Subsidiary legislation is often found in both common law and civil law jurisdictions. Its purpose is to provide details and guidelines in relation to matters under the primary legislation – but never to create new offences.

19 Mar 2024 - 9:19AM
Why there’s no need to worry about Article 23 subsidiary legislation

Opinion | Cathay Pacific needs Hongkongers’ support as it finds its feet again

After years of posting pandemic-related losses, Cathay Pacific reporting a net profit of HK$9.79 billion in 2023 is a welcome bit of good news for the city. If our flag carrier is to recover its status as the pride of Hong Kong, the city’s people need to give it their support and celebrate a good Hong Kong story.

After years of posting pandemic-related losses, Cathay Pacific reporting a net profit of HK$9.79 billion in 2023 is a welcome bit of good news for the city. If our flag carrier is to recover its status as the pride of Hong Kong, the city’s people need to give it their support and celebrate a good Hong Kong story.

18 Mar 2024 - 9:30AM
Cathay Pacific needs Hongkongers’ support as it finds its feet again

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