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Personnel at the Beijing Aerospace Control Centre celebrate after the Tianwen-1 probe’s lander successfully descended to Mars, carrying the Zhu Rong rover. Photo: Xinhua
Russia

On This Day | In 2021, China becomes the third country to land a rover on Mars – SCMP archive

On this day five years ago, China became the third country in the world to safely land a rover on Mars after months of space travel.

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Ahead of Labour Day, a sensible tweak to Hong Kong’s tourism strategy

Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong urged to shift focus from tourist numbers to increasing spending

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Education in Hong Kong

All Hong Kong public universities make Asian league table top 100 for first time

HKU and CUHK retain places in the top 10, while the Education University of Hong Kong and Lingnan University make their debut on the list.

The University of Hong Kong was the city’s highest-ranked institution in the Times Higher Education Asian league table, retaining sixth place. Photo: Dickson Lee
Good Schools Guide

How Hong Kong’s students and educators are reshaping LGBT inclusivity

Support networks like Quarks and QSA are providing support for LGBTQ youth, while helping to enact change within the educational system – but is it enough?

ITTF

Ma Long feted by Hong Kong crowd as China great attracts thrilled audience

Six-time Olympic champion table tennis player appears at Polytechnic University panel event and then trades shots with university players.

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Education in Hong Kong

Why the slow progress for Hong Kong’s university town?

University leaders urge government to clarify how much land they will get in Northern Metropolis megaproject, saying talks with potential partners can’t move forward.

Illustration: Davies Christian
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong universities back AI-themed study tours to woo non-local students

Authorities eye summer study tours to make better use of campus resources and bring more non-local students to city.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Letters | Extend support for smart food waste bins across Hong Kong

Readers discuss the city’s food waste problem, optometrists’ referrals, and a memorial garden for those who died in the Tai Po fire.

Science

World-leading EV motor expert joins Hong Kong PolyU after 38 years in Britain

Permanent magnets scientist Zhu Ziqiang is continuing his globally renowned research in his new role.

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Zhu Ziqiang, who has joined Hong Kong Polytechnic University as chair professor of electrical machines and control systems. Photo: Handout
Science

Chinese hydrogel coating boosts solar panel output by 13%, ideal for hot regions

Researchers say cooling innovation can lower temperature of overheated ‘hotspots’ on solar cells that can cause panel failure and fire risk.

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Research team says it has received interest from several companies keen to collaborate on commercialising the cooling technology. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

4 in 10 Hongkongers struggle to distinguish Chinese medicines from supplements

Our Hong Kong Foundation develops new tool to assess literacy in Chinese medicine, finds ‘moderate level’ of understanding among respondents.

Education in Hong Kong

HKU ranks seventh globally for education as East Asia ‘makes strides’

Times Higher Education releases latest annual subject rankings, with Peking University entering top 10 for computer science for first time.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong employee insurance costs to jump 15% amid surge in day procedures: study

Firms warned of rising costs as increasing number of minor day-surgery claims under inpatient plans drive up group insurance premiums.

The Hong Kong Employee Health Insurance Index report findings have been released by Polytechnic University in collaboration with corporate employee benefits and MPF consultancy GUM. Photo: Theodora Yu
China trade

Explainer | The return of Red Sea shipping: 3 scenarios for Chinese trade

Houthi rebels have signalled a halt in attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, allowing a possible end to costly detours.

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A container ship crosses the Suez Canal towards the Red Sea in 2023. Cargo ships have largely avoided the area in recent years due to attacks by Houthi rebel groups. Photo: EPA-EFE
Science

After Hong Kong fire, can new tech protect China’s high-rises from tragedy?

Drones and ultra-tall ladder trucks hold promise, but prevention is still best for avoiding repeat of Wang Fuk Court blaze, experts say.

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Artificial intelligence

Hong Kong PolyU’s top AI expert Yang Hongxia eyes ‘last mile of generative AI’

Yang aims to broaden the adoption of LLMs, while expanding AI’s scope of innovation via the most cost-effective means for all enterprises.

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Education in Hong Kong

HKU regains Asia’s No 1 spot, 5 Hong Kong universities in top 10 for first time

University of Hong Kong president Xiang Zhang says recognition is both honour and responsibility.

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has regained its position as Asia’s best in a global ranking after 15 years. Photo: Elson Li
Education in Hong Kong

Exclusive | Debut ranking in top 10% globally boosts self-awareness: Hong Kong EdU head

While ranking is globally recognised, it does not fully reflect an institution’s unique characteristics and strengths, president says.

Hong Kong society

Letters | It’s the business of Hong Kong to support domestic helpers’ well-being

Readers discuss how to support domestic helpers’ mental health, why schools should keep pets, and elder care.

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Hong Kong’s universities go from strength to strength

The advancement in global higher education rankings shows efforts to nurture the ‘Study in Hong Kong’ brand are paying off.

Students walk through the campus of the University of Hong Kong on September 19. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Education in Hong Kong

6 Hong Kong universities set new record in global top 200

Times Higher Education says rankings highlight shift in research and higher education excellence from West to Asia.

The University of Hong Kong rose from 35th to 33rd place in the World University Rankings, the highest among all local varsities. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong economy

The ‘Wah’ factor: collector donates 3,000 Chinese textiles to Hong Kong museum

Chris Hall opens up his home on The Peak and talks about collection amassed over decades that will now go to Hong Kong Palace Museum.

Hong Kong society

Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: designer’s fly larvae system recycles food waste

Rosie Chan uses black soldier fly larvae and smart automation to turn food waste into fertiliser for schools, farms, housing estates and businesses.

John Lee policy address 2025

Hong Kong policy address: Lee’s tie nod to city’s role as mainland China bridge

Chief Executive John Lee explains philosophy underlying his team’s attire for the coming address in video partly created with AI.

Chief Executive John Lee’s tie for policy address to show city’s bridging role for mainland China. Photo: handout
Artificial intelligence

Opinion | How to write well in the age of AI? Let young Hongkongers show us

‘AI and me’ essay competition attracted over 1,100 secondary school student entries, showing how youth are rising to the challenge.

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A ChatGPT prompt on a phone near a public school in Brooklyn, New York, on January 5, 2023. Photo: AP
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong invests HK$30 million in water pipe robots to detect leaks

Robots will pave the way to goal of cutting water leakage rate to below 10 per cent by 2030, department chief says.

Science

How China streamlines national labs into tech war machines: the Hong Kong case

China overhauls Hong Kong’s sprawling network of state-backed research laboratories, turning them into sleek tech hubs.

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