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Global K-pop phenomenon BTS has just unveiled plans for their biggest tour yet, but it will not include any stops in mainland China. Photo: Reuters
China-South Korea relations

K-pop’s big freeze: are cracks in China’s cultural blockade a thaw?

A decade-long geopolitical chill has kept South Korean entertainers largely locked out of the Chinese market, but fans find ways to connect.

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Hong Kong housing

Wang Fuk Court buyback plan disappoints some residents despite ‘generous’ offer

My Take

My Take | Arrest shows that no one is above the law, not even a former British prince

Hong Kong environmental issues

Calls for better supervision of Hong Kong’s campsites after areas inundated

While authorities have stepped up patrols in recent days, improvements in public education and limits on crowds needed, campers and hikers say.

A conservation officer reminds visitors to keep the environment clean at Ham Tin Wan in Sai Kung. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong police

Hong Kong police probe death of man, 66, in fall from bamboo scaffolding

Force says detectives from its Mong Kok district criminal investigation team have taken over case.

Artificial intelligence

China’s tech giants pursue AI, semiconductor talent in US amid fierce rivalry

ByteDance, Baidu, Alibaba Cloud and MiniMax are among the firms now actively recruiting fresh talent in the US.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong Ocean Park’s last 2 arctic foxes die, den temporarily closed

‘Siu Go’ and ‘Trinity’ died of old age at 11, according to theme park.

Arctic fox “Siu Go” has died of old age. Photo: Ocean Park
Hong Kong society

HK$200 million Mark Six draw to be split across 5 winning bets

‘I hope there is good fortune in the new year,’ one resident says ahead of Saturday night’s draw.

Hong Kong society

‘Belongs to everyone’: wheelchair dancers move beyond boundaries in Hong Kong

‘Beauty isn’t about how we execute difficult moves ... but about those moments when we immerse ourselves together,’ choreographer says.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong to spend HK$6.8 billion buying back fire-ravaged Tai Po flats

Deputy financial secretary says government offering HK$8,000 or HK$10,500 per square foot and will draw HK$4 billion from public funds.

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The Tai Po fire claimed 168 lives. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong economy

New US 10% global tariff will have ‘limited impact’ on Hong Kong: treasury chief

Christopher Hui cites city’s service-dominated economy as buffer and says US move highlights Hong Kong’s safe haven status.

The container terminal at Tsing Yi. Treasury chief Christopher Hui says the new US tariff underscores the importance of predictability in investment. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong transport

600 Guangdong drivers enter Hong Kong as thousands apply for new scheme

Transport minister Mable Chan says government has received 3,000 applications for the scheme so far, with 1,700 motorists already booking trips.

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Hong Kong courts

Letters | Jimmy Lai case verdict and State Council’s white paper send strong message

Readers discuss the importance of safeguarding national security, and the Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong budget 2026-27: ‘sweeteners’ for grass roots or the middle class?

Debate grows in the wake of finance chief’s projection that city will achieve early operating account surplus after three-year deficit.

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People at a pedestrian crossing in Central. How will the coming budget benefit ordinary Hongkongers? Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong housing

Video | Will Hong Kong’s new subdivided flat rules help or hurt?

Basic Housing Units policy will require subdivided units to meet new minimum standards, but current residents fear they could be priced out.

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Hong Kong society

Editorial | Fixed penalty can spark reduction in smoking on Hong Kong construction sites

Imposing a predetermined fine for smoking on construction sites should improve safety and ensure greater compliance.

Hong Kong racing

Editorial | Record post-Covid horse race attendance kicks off an auspicious year

The ‘fantastic’ atmosphere at the ‘Year of the Horse’ race meeting captured the spirit of an agile city undergoing a sound recovery.

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Science

Chinese scientists create new battery with electrolyte as safe as tofu brine

Moving beyond flammable lithium-ion batteries, Chinese scientists have developed a long-lasting battery that uses a non-toxic electrolyte.

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Chinese scientists are working on a green-friendly and safer alternative to lithium-ion batteries which have been known to explode and cause fires. Photo: Getty Images
Fashion

In conversation: Celine Kwan and Chet Lo trade inspirations and industry talk

The Central Saint Martins graduates share Hong Kong roots but have built their careers in London, and give frank assessments of their backgrounds, best attributes and bucket lists.

Hong Kong courts

CUHK alumni lose legal bid to overturn election ban over ‘scandalous’ conduct

Judge says Walter Tse and Anthony Suen’s prior behaviour raised concerns about their candidacy for institution’s advisory body.

Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Police probe suspected poisoning of 4 dogs

Group says incidents among at least 19 cases documented by group and linked to poisonings in local area since last year.

Police and SPCA retrieve the remains of a dog found in the New Territories. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong courts

Law firm asks court to block access to files seized in ‘crash-for-cash’ probe

Raymond Lam & Associates says the 66 files contain confidential letters and medical documents belonging to at least 61 clients.

Officers raided the law firm in Mong Kok on February 9. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s jobless rate edges up to 3.9%

But authorities remain optimistic, saying growing economy will support labour market going forward.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s property market to build on gains in the Year of the Horse: agents

Overall property transactions in the Year of the Snake totalled 87,506 valued at about US$86.8 billion, according to the Land Registry.

Hong Kong society

‘Blood moon’ lunar eclipse expected on March 3 in Hong Kong

Lunar eclipse will begin before moonrise, at 6.22pm that day, when part of the moon starts to enter Earth’s shadow, and end at 10.25pm.

A “blood moon” lunar eclipse was seen above Hong Kong on May 26, 2021. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

Attack on Hong Kong man in Sapporo caused by ‘dining etiquette’ dispute

Incident has already prompted Chinese consulate to warn nationals against travel to Japan, amid heightened tensions between Tokyo and Beijing.

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Sapporo is a popular winter holiday destination and hosts a world-famous annual snow festival in February. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Tai Po fire owners to get buy-back offer of up to about HK$10,000 per square foot

Government sources say resettlement plan to be announced as early as Saturday.

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Hong Kong tourism

Hongkongers make 1.4 million outbound trips over Lunar New Year break

Local tourism sector reports modest gains this year despite nearly 13 per cent drop in mainland Chinese arrivals from pre-pandemic levels.

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