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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Fire alarm, pump systems switched off before tragedy, Tai Po blaze panel told
Electrical worker Wong Kin-wa says Wang Fuk Court office staff told him the switches were shut off for water tank repair work.
25 minutes ago
Hong Kong courts
Opinion
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Let’s be clear: national security law update is not a power grab
2 hours ago
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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Tai Po fire survivors mourn heroine who alerted neighbours to flames
3 hours ago
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Authorities rule out smoking areas at construction sites under proposed ban
Commissioner for Labour Sam Hui tells lawmakers that proposed smoking ban will apply to all areas of construction sites.
3 hours ago
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Hong Kong eases rules for Wang Fuk Court residents retrieving belongings
Displaced residents of fire-hit blocks may be allowed repeated trips to flats after authorities soften stance on three-hour limit.
5 hours ago
Crime in Hong Kong
ICAC arrests 10 over using triad links to win HK$160 million renovation project
Operation by ICAC also led police to arrest 32 individuals in raids on premises believed to be controlled by bid-rigging syndicate’s triad elements.
6 hours ago
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DeepSeek
‘I no longer knew how to work without it’: DeepSeek outage cuts off millions
Chinese AI start-up restores chatbot service by Monday morning after overnight disruption affects millions of users.
30 Mar 2026 - 11:59AM
Hong Kong transport
Letters
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BMI a starting point, not whole story, of Hong Kong’s weight management plan
Readers discuss the government’s weight management action plan, and the changes to the HK$2 fare concession scheme.
30 Mar 2026 - 12:24PM
Hong Kong children
Navigating autism in Hong Kong
Amid mounting challenges for Hong Kong’s rising autistic population, the South China Morning Post examines how the city can mobilise stronger support to turn systemic hurdles into opportunities for inclusion.
30 Mar 2026 - 10:41AM
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals
Hong Kong’s autism support services are fragmented. Can the private sector help?
Experts say services are fragmented and under-resourced, leaving patients facing long waits for affordable public support.
4 hours ago
Hong Kong culture
Opinion
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Hong Kong can draw on Art March’s success by keeping it authentic
Tourism officials are finally seeing that supporting organic cultural growth, rather than ticking boxes, is what makes the city attractive.
30 Mar 2026 - 8:30AM
Hong Kong courts
Editorial
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Time to confront the uncomfortable truths about the Tai Po fire
Only by facing the problems head on and reforming systems can we truly do justice to the victims and survivors and protect public safety.
30 Mar 2026 - 7:15AM
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Prepare for conditions at fire-hit Wang Fuk Court, returning residents told
Elderly people, pregnant women and anyone with health issues among those advised against returned home after deadly fire last November.
29 Mar 2026 - 9:43PM
Hong Kong
MPF authority to propose 2-tier surcharges for late employer contributions
Only one in six bosses in Hong Kong settled arrears within the prescribed two-week deadline, authority says.
29 Mar 2026 - 8:48PM
Hong Kong
Dedicated Northern Metropolis laws may speed up projects by 1 year, minister says
Development chief Bernadette Linn also says authorities preparing to increase residential component of some sites.
29 Mar 2026 - 7:33PM
Mirror
Paralysed Hong Kong dancer Mo Li shares video of himself steering wheelchair
Li’s Instagram post marks first time he has shown himself moving independently since Mirror concert accident 3½ years ago.
29 Mar 2026 - 5:48PM
Hong Kong
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In 2011, Hong Kong film actor Alan Tang dies at 62 – SCMP archive
15 years ago, former Hong Kong film star Alan Tang, also known as the “Student Prince”, died from a heart attack.
29 Mar 2026 - 12:30PM
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Mental health
Letters
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Start early, connect deeply: addressing Gen Z’s mental health crisis
Readers discuss how Hong Kong should respond to a survey on depression among the youth, and campaigns against sexual harassment for young people.
29 Mar 2026 - 11:30AM
Animal welfare in Hong Kong
Editorial
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Balance is vital for urban Hong Kong to coexist with wild animals
Monitoring numbers and humane management will boost the city’s reputation and respect for a rich natural fabric alongside urban development.
29 Mar 2026 - 6:45AM
Art
Iranian’s cloth works at Art Central reflect complex fabric of her identity
Elnaz Javani says her work can serve as a meditative space for Hongkongers and as a window into rising global geopolitical tensions.
28 Mar 2026 - 9:20PM
Hong Kong transport
Lawmakers concerned over lack of parking at Huanggang border checkpoint
Hong Kong authorities plan to find a nearby site for parking and provide shuttle buses to the checkpoint building.
27 Mar 2026 - 11:04PM
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Residents of fire-hit Wang Fuk Court blocks can retrieve belongings from mid-April
Residents from seven of estate’s eight blocks will be able to return on select dates based on which housing tower they lived in.
28 Mar 2026 - 11:09AM
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Google
Google’s Gemini AI app debuts in Hong Kong
Tech giant’s chatbot service tops Apple’s app store chart in the city.
27 Mar 2026 - 1:41PM
Hong Kong economy
Should Hong Kong be using ‘war chest’ firepower for Northern Metropolis?
Rare HK$150 billion transfer from the Exchange Fund has sparked fierce debate.
27 Mar 2026 - 9:08AM
Ethnic minorities in Hong Kong
Official apps pose hurdles for Hong Kong’s ethnic minority groups, study finds
While more than 99 per cent own smartphones, only 55 per cent find information provided by government apps is user-friendly, equality watchdog says.
26 Mar 2026 - 10:37PM
Education in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Baptist University to turn one of its schools private
Task force led by Professor Alexander Wai will steer School of Continuing Education’s bid to become private university of applied sciences next year.
26 Mar 2026 - 6:16PM
Cathay Pacific
Cathay to increase fuel surcharge for all flights by 34% from April
Move marks second increase in recent weeks, with airline pointing to ‘considerable pressure’ from higher jet fuel prices due to war in Middle East.
26 Mar 2026 - 10:25PM
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Accidents and personal safety
7 injured, 4 critically, in fire at Hong Kong recycling yard
Bright orange flames and thick black smoke seen at Tai Po site after blast.
26 Mar 2026 - 10:35PM
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