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Hong Kong politics
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Hong Kong to launch public consultation on 5-year blueprint ‘by early June’
Large-scale publicity campaign to promote consultation includes television advertisements, banners and other public announcements, sources say.
13 May 2026 - 8:30AM
Hong Kong economy
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Takeover of Hong Kong Golf & Tennis Academy’s Central club postponed by 2 months
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
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US first lady not travelling to China with Trump
13 May 2026 - 10:29AM
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
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Melania, Rush Hour director returns to China with Trump’s delegation
Sources close to the filmmaker say he will be working on preparations for latest sequel of Rush Hour action-comedy franchise.
12 May 2026 - 9:40PM
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Hong Kong society
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Hong Kong may broaden at-risk elderly support after recent deaths, minister says
Welfare chief Chris Sun says support could be extended after recent deaths expose gaps in identifying vulnerable households.
11 May 2026 - 10:30AM
Hong Kong society
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Cigarette butts ‘strong evidence’ of smoking ban breach at work sites: Chris Sun
Labour chief reveals further details of proposed ban and lays out other priorities, including injury compensation mechanism for online delivery workers.
11 May 2026 - 9:00AM
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
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Buoyed by rare earths, China approaches Trump summit with fresh confidence
Sources say Beijing believes it has the ability to retaliate if Washington steps up the trade pressure.
10 May 2026 - 9:20PM
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Hong Kong society
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Hong Kong to seek more elderly care places in Guangdong, Chris Sun says
Welfare chief tells SCMP number of older residents moving into mainland care homes under government scheme has risen ninefold in recent years.
10 May 2026 - 7:24PM
Hong Kong economy
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100 Hong Kong-linked ships ‘stranded in Strait of Hormuz’ amid Middle East war
Industry leader says figure suggests 2,300 seafarers trapped in strait, with sector’s biggest priority being keeping them supplied.
9 May 2026 - 10:23PM
Hong Kong economy
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Hong Kong Golf & Tennis Academy members reject Central takeover by Carlyle & Co
Some members of exclusive sports club object to Town Club operations transfer, complaining about unfair access and incompatible patron profiles.
9 May 2026 - 11:09PM
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Swimming
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Ariarne Titmus: Olympic champion on retiring at 25 and Siobhan Haughey
Australian superstar swimmer reflects on ‘defining point in my life’, fearless work ethic and ‘eating pressure for breakfast’.
9 May 2026 - 9:37AM
Artificial intelligence
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DeepSeek to soon close first external fundraising in US$50b valuation: sources
Backers include AI-focused affiliates under the third phase of the China Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund, sources say.
9 May 2026 - 12:17AM
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Semiconductors
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Baidu chip unit eyes US$14.7b valuation in Hong Kong IPO: sources
The company is seeking to list on the Sci-Tech Innovation Board, also known as the Star Market, of the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
8 May 2026 - 6:27PM
Accidents and disasters in China
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Was China’s ‘fireworks capital’ rushing its July 4 orders when deadly blast hit?
Industry insiders say Liuyang factories were under pressure to meet deadlines ahead of summer production ban.
8 May 2026 - 10:18PM
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Accidents and disasters in China
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Wounded volunteer tells of risky clean-up at Chinese fireworks blast scene
Witnesses describe overwhelming smell of burnt gunpowder from site of explosion as authorities assess damage to nearby houses from the blast.
6 May 2026 - 9:02PM
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China-EU relations
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EU sounds out industry over new trade weapon against China’s overcapacity
Brussels is polling business groups ahead of commissioners’ meeting but few details of the proposed instrument have been revealed.
5 May 2026 - 5:48PM
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Hong Kong economy
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Why CY Leung thinks Hong Kong needs to strengthen maritime-related sectors
Former city leader sits down for wide-ranging interview and calls for city to develop shipping insurance and management capabilities.
4 May 2026 - 8:30AM
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China trade
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Un-sanctioned: China to welcome Dutch trade minister amid Nexperia, ASML discord
Source says Beijing has quietly dropped an old sanctioning of Sjoerd Sjoerdsma, who recently spoke of wanting to lead a Dutch trade mission to China.
28 Apr 2026 - 3:02PM
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US-EU relations
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Territorial integrity is ‘red line’ for Europe, Finland warns after US Greenland threats
Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen insists on the importance of national sovereignty, saying ‘we react through the means we have’.
27 Apr 2026 - 7:07PM
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Hong Kong economy
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Hong Kong Aberdeen marina project attracting local and overseas interest
Experts call for better infrastructure and clearer tourism positioning as leading local yacht club and Singaporean operator say they hope for key role.
25 Apr 2026 - 9:34PM
China-EU relations
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China’s Russia ties mean EU trade deal is off the table, Finland says
Tough talk from foreign minister shows the nation could provide a de facto veto on China’s efforts to launch a deal.
23 Apr 2026 - 7:20PM
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China-Asean relations
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China and Philippines taking ‘baby steps’ towards better relations: ambassador
Jaime FlorCruz says both sides want stable ties, but closer economic relations must not be used as ‘leverage’ in the South China Sea dispute.
22 Apr 2026 - 11:44AM
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China airliners
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Maker of China’s C919 jet weighs supply chain weaknesses amid delivery delays
The firm still relies on overseas suppliers for some critical parts, while labour shortages also pose problems, a company source says.
21 Apr 2026 - 9:30AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
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Iran keen on deal with US but has higher ‘pain tolerance’: think tank chief
Mohamed Amersi, who is close to Iranian negotiators, says regime is prepared for long haul and will not give up its missile programme.
20 Apr 2026 - 4:10AM
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China-Middle East relations
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Hong Kong-flagged tanker passes through Strait of Hormuz in test of US blockade
AVA 6 passage marks at least the second transit of a China-linked tanker through the waterway since the US military operation began.
17 Apr 2026 - 9:38PM
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China-India relations
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Quad summit plan turns uneasy as India pushes ahead without top leaders: sources
Trump foresees a ‘big, fat hug’ from China’s Xi Jinping as New Delhi mulls a face-saver Quad meet-up without the US president.
16 Apr 2026 - 2:29PM
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Hong Kong economy
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EU budget chief pushes collaboration, bonds on Hong Kong leg of Asia tour
Piotr Serafin says EU remains open to capital from city and mainland China despite pursuing a ‘de-risking strategy’ in certain key sectors.
15 Apr 2026 - 11:30PM
Hong Kong society
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Jockey Club to channel HK$1 billion basketball betting investment into football
Source says club’s main concern is illegal wagering and that it will work with government to solve crisis over basketball betting pause.
20 Apr 2026 - 5:53PM
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