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Liu Runjie (centre in white) was among 20 young students from China and the US who took part in the two-week “A Shared Voyage: China-US Youth Friendship Program” in March and April. Photo: Handout
Mainland China

Student recalls eye-opening trip with American peers that drew praise from Xi

CUHK undergraduate Liu Runjie describes how Chinese and US students reached common understanding during youth exchange trip.

Hong Kong

Can Hongkong Post be saved or should it become a taxpayer-funded public service?

Accidents and personal safety

1 dead, 2 in critical condition after fire at luxury Hong Kong flat

Hong Kong science and tech

Hong Kong may host Shenzhou-23 crew in 2027, including astronaut Lai Ka-ying

Tech chief Sun Dong also says new space manufacturing research centre focusing on AI and 3D printing will be established this year.

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(From left) Lai Ka-ying, Zhang Zhiyuan and Zhu Yangzhu at the mission send-off ceremony at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwestern China. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong app offers ‘vital lifeline’ for 76,000 patients navigating cancer care

After helping thousands of patients, HKU’s SUPPORT+ is seeking fresh funding to help cancer patients manage their symptoms at home.

International Property

Spain’s property market sees boost as Hongkongers, others, depart UK and Canada

As the cost of living rises, some Hongkongers living in the United Kingdom and Canada are set to move to Spain under the NLV scheme.

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Hong Kong

Opinion | Hong Kong’s urban renewal plan must include best of the past

The city’s tong lau arcades, high-density blocks and webs of skywalks have long been telling us what a humane, climate-aware city can look like.

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People walk past “Blue House”, a four-storey tenement block on Stone Nullah Lane, Wan Chai, on August 29, 2024. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong to target flavoured tobacco in next phase of controls: health chief

Health minister says ‘poisoned chalice’ of flavoured e-cigarettes use sugar-coated toxins to mask bitter taste and hook younger people.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong cuts emergency mobile alert activation time from 1 hour to 15 minutes

Alerts can also be tailored to specific districts under upgraded Emergency Alert System, security chief says.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hearing results key to compensation for Wang Fuk Court residents: experts

Legal and insurance experts say sale of flats to government won’t affect residents’ rights to claims but they must prove negligence had caused losses.

Seven of Wang Fuk Court’s eight blocks were destroyed in the catastrophic fire last November. The government has offered to buy back flats in all the blocks. Photo: Elson Li
Good Schools Guide

These Hong Kong schools are nurturing the next rugby players and solo violinists

They want to design human-centred AI, build underwater robots and direct film scores – and their schools help make these dreams come true.

Students at Christian Alliance P.C. Lau Memorial International School. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong transport

Taxi trade fears 10% could lose cabs as drivers gear up for ride-hailing

Industry leader Chau Kwok-keung estimates about 1,800 out of city’s 18,163 cabs will be repossessed by banks as owners fail to meet mortgage payments.

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Hong Kong politics

Editorial | Civil service pay rise must be seen to be fair and well justified

While an increase in pay is worth supporting in principle, the public perception of the performance of some departments must be taken into account.

Hong Kong courts

Ex-chief of Hong Kong journalist union behind bars after losing appeal

Ronson Chan had appealed against his conviction and five-day jail sentence for obstructing a police officer in 2022.

Ronson Chan arrives at the High Court on Friday. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s John Lee, lawmakers hold talks on city’s first five-year blueprint

Closed-door meeting held ahead of the government’s planned launch of a public consultation next month.

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Chief Executive John Lee (front row, centre) and other officials met lawmakers on Friday morning to discuss the report. Photo: Handout
Accidents and personal safety

Missing hiker, 51, found dead after 2-day search on Lantau Island

Man, surnamed Chan, told his family on Wednesday he planned to hike on section 8 of the Lantau Trail.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Taxpayers ‘won’t lose out’ if CUHK medical centre pays off public loan early

Lawmaker argues hospital is taking advantage of government after previously seeking repayment extensions during difficult times.

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Video | Hong Kong Comic Con makes its debut

Mads Mikkelsen, Giancarlo Esposito and Christopher Lloyd are part of the celebrity line-up at Hong Kong’s first event, which takes place May 29-31.

Mads Mikkelsen, Giancarlo Esposito and Christopher Lloyd are part of the celebrity line-up at Hong Kong’s first event, which takes place May 29-31
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Hong Kong housing

Elderly landlords of subdivided flats say they can’t afford upgrade costs

Flat owners say renovations to ensure compliance with new law are as high as HK$400,000 and they may be forced to take cheaper units off market.

Education in Hong Kong

86% of Hong Kong children get preferred school places as applications plunge 16%

Education Bureau reveals 14,093 children allocated place in one of their top three choices under central allocation stage.

Education in Hong Kong

Students divided over Hong Kong principal’s resignation after Singapore clash

Some accepted Lee Cheuk‑hing’s apology as sincere while others say he should be held accountable for tarnishing school’s image.

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Principal Lee Cheuk-hing with students of San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

Can pay penalties fix Hong Kong civil service or are they ‘a slap on the wrist’?

Experts say move to withhold increments from bottom 10 per cent of underperformers will have limited impact, noting over third of staff already reached maximum pay scale.

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The revamped appraisal system that denies salary increments to underperforming Hong Kong civil servants is set to be implemented in October. Photo: Karma Lo
Hongkong Post

Death of Hongkong Post? Mounting losses, dwindling demand cast shadow over service

Government has proposed HK$4.6 billion lifeline for operator after years of losses amid changing business environment.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong bus driver suspended after video shows him hands-free at the wheel

KMB says it has immediately suspended the driver from duty and launched an investigation.

Hong Kong

Video | Hongkong Post seeks financial line amid near multibillion-dollar loss

Government-owned postal service provider has recorded eight consecutive annual deficits, accumulating nearly HK$2.9 billion in losses.

Government-owned postal service provider has recorded eight consecutive annual deficits, accumulating nearly HK$2.9 billion in losses
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Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong principal who swore at Singapore security guards resigns, apologises

Lee Cheuk‑hing has tendered his resignation following confrontation with security guards during school trip.

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Lee Cheuk-hing had been on school trip to Singapore when the incident occurred. Photo: Handout
Accidents and personal safety

Search launched after Lantau hiker goes missing amid Hong Kong heatwave

Man, 51, failed to return home after setting out on a hike on Lantau Island on Wednesday, when temperatures shot up to 33.7 degrees.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong civil servants in line for pay rises of up to 4.12%, survey shows

Civil service will also introduce rigorous appraisal system in October, with 10 per cent of underperformers facing increment freeze.

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