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Professor Dennis Lo has been at Chinese University since returning from Britain in 1997. Photo: K. Y. Cheng
Education in Hong Kong

Explainer | Who is Hong Kong scientist Dennis Lo and what is he best known for?

Molecular geneticist with a ‘stellar reputation’ is the only candidate in the running to take over as head of the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

John Lee policy address 2023

Explainer | Hong Kong is hoping to boost birth rates, but will new measures really work?

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Hong Kong economy

Explainer | What can Hong Kong do to reverse its low birth rate? We look at various proposals

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International Women's Day

Explainer | Gender equality at work: how do Hong Kong, Singapore and others compare?

Labour participation, parental leave policies, fair pay and protections against harassment give an idea of progress.

In mainland China, the labour participation rate was estimated at 61 per cent for women in 2020, and 74.5 per cent for men. Photo: AFP
Ukraine

Palaces, yachts, Swiss accounts. How rich is Putin and can sanctions hurt?

Although widely considered one of the richest men in the world, official Russian documents say all Vladimir Putin owns are a couple of old cars, a small flat, and whatever savings from a US$140,000 salary.

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China property

How China Evergrande landed back in crisis mode again: a timeline

China’s central government instructed authorities in Guangdong province to map out a plan to manage Evergrande’s debt problems.

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Donald Trump

Explainer | The evidence piling up against Donald Trump

Criminal probes into former US president Donald Trump are heating up. The signs are everywhere.

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Donald Trump. Photo: EPA
China’s Communist Party turns 100

Explainer | Meet the Communist Party’s rising stars who may eventually reach the top

Many of the seventh-generation contenders are experienced in specialised fields, including tourism promotion, port management, urban planning and development.

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China’s Communist Party turns 100

Explainer | Membership of China’s Communist Party by sex, ethnicity and profession

Women remain underrepresented in the top ranks, with just one woman among the 25 members of the Politburo.

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China’s Communist Party turns 100

Explainer | The role of young people in China’s Communist Party

Communist Youth League has a prominent place in party history, and recruiting young party members has been cited by leaders as vital to the nation’s prosperity.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping has spoken of the need to “train a generation of reliable successors”. Photo: Xinhua
China’s Communist Party turns 100

Explainer | Why do so many people join the Communist Party in China?

Since its founding 100 years ago, China’s ruling party now has almost 92 million members.

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The fourth session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) opens at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 4, 2021. Photo: Xinhua
Xinjiang

Explainer | What is going on in Xinjiang and who are the Uygur people?

China faces international criticism, even accusations of genocide, over its policies in the region, which has a large Muslim population.

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International Women's Day

Top 10 alpha females of Hong Kong’s financial services industry

On this International Women’s Day, regulatory changes, company and family support and flexible working arrangements were among key issues that needed to be addressed for more women to break the glass ceiling, according to the Hong Kong financial industry’s 10 leading women executives.

Edward Snowden

Explainer | Things you may not know about Edward Snowden

In June 2013, American intelligence whistle-blower Edward Snowden hid in Hong Kong before fleeing to Russia. Here’s what we know about him.

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Edward Snowden. File photo: AFP
Asian cinema: Japanese films

Explainer | What makes animator Hayao Miyazaki's films so special?

Apart from Walt Disney, Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki is the most famous animator to have ever lived, his films capturing the imagination of viewers of all ages. We look at his amazing career and his biggest influences.

A still from Spirited Away (2001). Photo: Studio Ghibli
Racism and other prejudice

Race inferiority scandal: here’s a recap of Boris Johnson’s own controversies

A spokesperson for Boris Johnson refused to say whether the prime minister agreed with a Downing Street employee’s claim that black people were mentally inferior to white people.

Defence

‘Last adult’ James Mattis leaves the room: what next for Asia?

Political analysts say the next US defence secretary is likely to echo Trump’s convention-busting ‘America first’ foreign policy

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Crime in Hong Kong

Fast cars, a mansion, cash from the sky: who is ‘Coin Young Master’?

Cryptocurrency promoter is out on bail after arrest over outrageous stunts in city’s poorest district.

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Fast cars, a mansion and cash from the sky: who is Hong Kong’s ‘Coin Young Master’, the man linked to banknotes tossed off Sham Shui Po building?
Huawei

The tale of Huawei founder’s daughters, born 25 years apart

One is 46, chief financial officer of the telecoms company founded by her father, and in Canadian detention, the other 21, a Harvard student and recent belle of the Paris debutantes’ ball. And neither has taken their father’s name.

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Explainers

Things to know about George H.W. Bush’s funeral

Four days of events for George H.W. Bush, who died Friday at age 94, include a state funeral at Washington’s National Cathedral and a private service at his church in Houston.

Science

What do we know about He Jiankui’s genetically modified babies?

Controversial experiment involved altering DNA of twin girls to disable specific gene that allows HIV to infect human cells, drawing global condemnation over the risks to the children and the potential abuse of such technology.

What do we know about Chinese scientist He Jiankui’s claim to have created the first genetically modified babies who are immune to HIV?
Malaysia

Explainer | What’s the deal with Jho Low, Malaysia’s most wanted man?

The embattled financier is now facing criminal indictments from the US Department of Justice. But he’s a hard man to track down, as the authorities have discovered

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Portraits of Jho Low held aloft during a protest in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Photo: AP
Pope Francis

Praying to be canonised someday? Here’s how to become a saint

The Catholic Church puts candidates through meticulous vetting and as well as performing miracles, you’ll need to have a spare US$1 million

Interpol

Which Chinese hold top jobs at key international bodies?

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Weather

Jiggle, jiggle, push: Hong Kong’s ‘Umbrella King’ shares his secrets

Yau Yiu-wai, fondly known as ‘Brother Wai’, may represent the last generation in a family business that has been around since 1842

‘Brother Wai’, as Yau is affectionately known, is a fifth-generation umbrella salesman and repairman. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
US Politics

Who is Mark Judge, Brett Kavanaugh’s high school drinking buddy?

The writer of ‘Wasted: Tales of a Gen X Drunk’ is alleged to have been present when the Supreme Court nominee committed sexual assault.

Mark Judge outside a friend's home in the seaside holiday village of Bethany Beach. Photo: The Washington Post
Explainers

Laughing at Trump: here are 7 other jaw-dropping UN moments

From Khrushchev pounding his shoe on a desk, to Castro’s long, rambling speeches. The United Nations has hosted its fair share of memorable, bizarre and sometimes shocking moments.

Jack Ma

‘Would rather die on the beach than in my office’: Jack Ma on retirement

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