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The scene at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po on Sunday. The fire engulfed seven of the 31-storey towers and took nearly two days to extinguish. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong blaze may have started on scaffolding between first and second floor

Life-size replica of floors at Wang Cheong House might be built to help determine exact ignition point, fire chief Andy Yeung says.

Diplomacy

Opinion | How China can ensure Tazara rail deal in Africa is a win-win

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China-Africa relations

China promised zero tariffs for Africa. Why is South Africa missing out?

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Food and agriculture

Boiling point: China’s pre-made meals are testing trust at the table

In a nation with famously high food standards, restaurant goers say they must choose between taste, transparency and industrial efficiency.

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Pre-made meals are taking off in China, but many diners are increasingly incensed about the premium prices and lack of disclosure. Photo: Shutterstock
China-Japan relations

Tokyo accuses Chinese fighters of locking on Japanese jets northeast of Taiwan

Japan says J-15 fighters used fire-control radar in ‘dangerous act’, while China accuses Japanese planes of disturbing navy drills.

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Hong Kong property

Happy Valley nano flats rival The Peak as Hong Kong’s rent squeeze deepens

A rush of students, young professionals and new arrivals is pushing per-square-foot rents for Happy Valley nano flats towards The Peak territory.

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Shenzhen

China’s land-starved Shenzhen moving massive landfill to make more space

At the centre of the city, where open land is scarce, trucks are removing 6,000 cubic metres of waste a day to free up 30 valuable hectares.

Densely packed Shenzhen is rapidly running out of room for development. Photo: Eugene Lee
Vietnam

Asian Angle | Vietnam’s anti-drug police are speaking Gen Z, and it’s working

Ho Chi Minh City’s police have found a way to wrap dry state messaging in viral humour, mirroring China’s digital playbook.

China’s private sector

ByteDance’s agentic AI smartphone dials up a digital backlash by China’s top apps

ByteDance’s new AI smartphone has run into resistance, as major Chinese platforms move to block its features citing fairness and security.

Science

First ‘home cat’ reached China 1,400 years ago via Tang dynasty Silk Road

Researchers say domestic felines were originally regarded as ‘exotic’ pets and kept among the Chinese elite.

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Scientists have traced the earliest presence of domestic cats in homes of the Chinese elite back to the Tang dynasty. Photo: Shutterstock
Banking & finance

Exclusive | Mainland bank apps beat those in Hong Kong and Singapore, study says

Strong competition from non-bank players in mainland market forces banks to improve continuously, consulting firm Sia says.

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No banking apps in Asia cracked the global top 10 in the eighth edition of Sia’s study. Photo: Shutterstock
Technology

Opinion | Does AI’s rise have to mean job losses? East Asia tells a different story

Studies from Vietnam to South Korea show AI adoption has not cannibalised jobs. Instead of simple mechanisation, economies are synergising.

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Japan

Japan’s Takaichi resurrects frozen dispute over islands lost to Russia

Analysts warn there’s ‘no chance’ of visits to the islands resuming while Tokyo continues to back Kyiv in the Russia-Ukraine war.

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Made in China 2025

China’s Pudu Robotics rolls out overseas charm offensive with robot dog

Quadruped dubbed D5 from Pudu – founded by former HKUST engineering student Felix Zhang – draws crowds at Tokyo expo.

Pudu Robotics’ latest quadruped model, D5, debuted at IREX. Photo: Wency Chen
2025 National Games

Editorial | Time to cheer on our disabled athletes

The National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the Special Olympic Games have begun. Every effort must be made to ensure success.

Chief Executive John Lee and Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law attend the Flag Presentation Ceremony of the HKSAR Delegation to the 12th National Paralympic Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympic Games of the People’s Republic of China, on 24 November. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Legislative Council election 2025

Editorial | A city in grief shows its strength and resilience at the ballot box

Hongkongers’ ability to mourn victims of the Tai Po fire while exercising their civic duty will be a testament to the city’s political maturity.

Science

Chinese scientists develop promising stem cell therapy for Parkinson’s

New biotech allows ‘seeds’ planted in the brain to differentiate into new nerve cells, reshaping its neural network.

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Climate change

Opinion | Fashion industry must tailor climate plans to Asian suppliers’ reality

Efforts to cut down on greenhouse gas emissions in the fashion industry will not work if they rest on a Western design paired with Eastern sacrifice.

A worker holds a piece of clothing at a factory in Depok, Indonesia, on April 25, 2022. Photo: EPA-EFE/ADI WEDA
Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong national security law provision used for first time to make arrest

Police say suspect was invited to assist investigation and revealed details in YouTube video next day, with source naming individual as Wong Kwok-ngon.

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Legislative Council election 2025

Last-ditch effort to get Hongkongers to vote in Legco poll, but turnout uncertain

City leader John Lee calls for refocus on reform and recovery, as analysts say city’s worst fire in decades would play decisive role in turnout rate.

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China-Germany relations

The great slowdown: Germany at a standstill as ‘China shock’ hits

As Europe’s biggest economy is pummelled by structural problems and external threats, rocky China ties are compounding the dreary picture.

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Illustration: Brian Wang
US-China relations

What could challenge Washington’s latest strategic goal on Taiwan?

The White House says it wants to deter a conflict over the island, ‘ideally’ through its military advantage.

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The US says that one of its priorities is to deter a conflict over Taiwan, “ideally by preserving military overmatch”. Photo: EPA
Hong Kong national security law

Beijing warns foreign media in Hong Kong over crossing ‘red lines’ during meeting

In meeting with wire agencies and other outlets, national security office says reports on fire relief efforts and Legco poll must adhere to law.

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Science

Cambridge ex-vice-chancellor Nigel Slater joins China’s biotech revolution

Veteran academic to collaborate with Chinese scientists to develop next-gen cancer therapies using vaccine tech for tumour immunotherapy.

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South China Sea

China sends seasoned ‘America hand’ to serve as top envoy to Philippines

New ambassador arrives in Manila as South China Sea tensions flare and the Philippines draws closer to Washington on defence.

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Jing Quan (centre), China’s new ambassador to the Philippines, has vowed to safeguard Beijing’s national interests while serving as a bridge to stabilise China-Philippines relations. Photo: QQ.com
China consumption

Flash in the pan: how China’s plant-based meat craze fizzled

The closure of Beyond Meat’s China business, despite heavy financing and marketing, underscores challenges that scuppered many vegan meat firms.

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Beyond Meat burger patties on sale in New York. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations

US public backs active role in global affairs, including Taiwan defence: poll

A poll by the Ronald Reagan Institute suggests the American public’s view of global affairs is out of sync with Donald Trump’s approach.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

55 blocks in Hong Kong can’t meet deadline to take down scaffolding nets

Netting at 175 private buildings removed, government says, as companies race to comply with order in wake of Tai Po blaze.

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