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Diplomacy

China speeds up Pakistan dam construction after Indian threat to cut supplies

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China Economy

China puts heavy 75% tax on US imports of vital engineering plastic

Beijing said imports were damaging its domestic industries. Photo: EPA-EFE

Trending in China

Chinese man dates 2.2-metre-tall woman despite family ire, couple expecting child

A 1.68-metre-tall man in China is set to marry his pregnant 2.2-metre-tall girlfriend later this year despite his family’s objection to their mismatched heights. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

Military

India’s Prachand combat helicopter no match for China’s Z-10: report

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The HAL Prachand is an Indian multi-role light attack helicopter designed and manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) under Project Light Combat Helicopter (LCH). Photo: Handout

World Opinion

Opinion | By eroding US soft power, Trump is ceding the contest to China

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Lawrence Shum (left) of the Geotechnical Engineering Office and Jeffrey Wong, chief geotechnical engineer, display drone technology to be used for the slope assessment project. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong to map safety risks of city’s numerous natural slopes using drones

Geotechnical Engineering Office’s Lawrence Shum also says his team will test landslide prediction model this rainy season.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong social worker who mounted legal challenge charged with welfare fraud

Hong Kong society

Letters | Hong Kong can regulate video game loot boxes by enforcing its laws

Sustainability

Hong Kong oyster reefs’ decline and rebirth shown in documentary

City of Shells looks at the exploitation of Hong Kong’s oyster beds for food, construction and farming, and ongoing restoration efforts.

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Workers on a project to restore Hong Kong oyster beds. Photo: Kyle Obermann/The Nature Conservancy
US-China relations

Letters | China and the US could learn from fable of clam and snipe

Readers discuss the US-China relationship, water buffaloes in Lantau, and the recent travel chaos at the Lok Ma Chau MTR station.

Environment

Letters | Single-use alternatives to plastic distract from real solutions

Readers discuss the dangers of quick fixes to plastic pollution, the importance of understanding soft power, and the growing urgency of the climate crisis.

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Hong Kong society

Editorial | Reclamation changes must not become the thin edge of the wedge in Hong Kong

The new laws must be implemented with care and the changes not allowed to proliferate so much that they effectively become “large scale”.

A legal amendment allows the government to carry out small-scale and temporary reclamation works at harbours. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong weather

Temperatures in Hong Kong set to drop to 19 degrees on Mother’s Day

Observatory says cold front over the northern part of southern China is moving southwards gradually.

Hong Kong

Government to ‘be its own judge’: Hong Kong harbour fighter weighs challenge

Society for Protection of the Harbour’s 85-year-old founder has called for final effort to oppose legal changes before organisation closes.

Hong Kong society

Law changes passed allowing small-scale harbour reclamation in Hong Kong

Lawmakers urge government to raise awareness among residents about the changes.

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Large-scale reclamation is banned in Hong Kong’s famed Victoria Harbour. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong tourism

Letters | How Hong Kong travel agents can raise their game

Readers discuss the competition from mainland tour agencies, accommodating cyclists on Hong Kong roads, and pets in malls and on trains.

Chinese tourists in Barcelona, Spain, on April 28. Some Hongkongers are now going on overseas trips via mainland China, and one reason is the much lower prices. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong tourism

Proposed harbour law changes to benefit Hong Kong’s private yacht projects

However, critics warn new ‘small-scale’ reclamation legislation could spark privatisation fears amid public access debate.

Hong Kong transport

Which Hong Kong districts have the most quick chargers for electric vehicles?

Uneven distribution of chargers with output power of between 20 and 99 kilowatts raises concerns about whether supply sufficient to support development goals.

Architecture and design

Are our sustainability efforts actually worth it?

‘Sustainability’ was always going to be a tall ask. But how about ‘Slightly Less Unsustainable – Really, Promise’?

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History

Then & Now | Trash talk: Hong Kong’s surprising history of recycling

Believe it or not, Hong Kong was better at recycling before ‘sustainability’ became a buzzword.

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Recycling and waste reduction

Letters | After a year’s delay, Hong Kong is ready to roll out waste charging

Readers discuss the favourable conditions for implementing waste charging, the addictive nature of gaming, and making medical care more comfortable.

Architecture and design

In Hong Kong, Editecture creates sustainable designs for brands like L’Occitane

‘Turning waste to wonder’ is the motto driving design firm Editecture’s sustainability projects – here’s how they give plastics new purpose.

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Northern Metropolis

‘Part of planned Hong Kong highway may encroach on wetlands, affect wildlife’

Public can view study brief on major section of city’s biggest single road project, Northern Metropolis Highway, and provide feedback until May 6.

The preliminary path of the highway connects Tin Shui Wai to the New Territories North New Town near Ping Che. Photo: May Tse
Lantau Tomorrow Vision

Opinion | Where’s the ‘eco’ in South Lantau’s eco-recreation plan?

There seems to be a greater emphasis on building tourist infrastructure than on conservation, and little effort to dovetail with local communities.

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Climate change

Hong Kong forests can store over 7 million tonnes of carbon, study finds

Conservancy Association releases findings of three-year study on carbon storage capacity of more than 100 tree species native to Hong Kong.

Hong Kong society

Civet cat caught at Hong Kong shopping centre released into wild after check-up

Mammal underwent X-ray examination, which showed it sustained no injuries, only minor facial abrasions, Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden says.

A civet cat caught at IFC Mall on Monday has been released into the wild. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

70 Hong Kong retailers allegedly sold oxo-degradable plastics despite ban: NGO

Green Earth says investigation suggests plastic bags, bin liners and pet waste bags labelled as ‘oxo-degradable’ had been sold by retailers.

Hong Kong has banned the production, supply and sale of all oxo-degradable plastic products, regardless of whether they are disposable. Photo: Vivian Au
Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Metre-long civet cat spotted roaming at Hong Kong shopping centre

Cat seen walking back and forth on glass curtain wall supports at IFC Mall at 7am on Monday, police say.

Hong Kong weather

Crowds bask in sunshine as temperatures exceed 33 degrees in Hong Kong

Observatory says warm weather set to continue for next few days before becoming unsettled in latter part of week.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong orchestra sets UN record for attendance at eco-friendly huqin series

Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra’s record-breaking musical series centred around use of more eco-friendly design for ancient string instrument.

Musician Xu Hui performs with one of the orchestra’s eco-friendly huqin instruments. Photo: Eugene Lee
Animal welfare in Hong Kong

‘Seriously rotten’ finless porpoise carcass found on Hong Kong outlying island

Discovery of 162cm-long sea mammal on Tuesday raises tally of beached cetaceans in the city this year to 15.

A dead porpoise has been found on Hong Kong’s Cheung Chau island. Photo: Ocean Park Conservation Foundation
Hong Kong society

Letters | To friends who loved her, Leung Chai-yan was kind, brilliant and brave

Readers pay tribute to the late daughter of former chief executive Leung Chun-ying, and discuss ways to promote pet-friendly transit, making air quality information more accessible, and Chinese soldiers involved in the Ukraine war.

Hong Kong

Editorial | Raise awareness of air pollution hazards in Hong Kong

We can’t control the weather, but proper warnings must be issued in a timely manner so that Hongkongers can take appropriate precautions.

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