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China says it ‘firmly opposes’ US$571.3 million US military aid package for Taiwan
China said Sunday it “firmly opposed” US President Joe Biden’s approval of US$571.3 million in defence assistance for Taiwan. The White House said Friday that Biden had authorised the drawdown “of up to $571.3 million in defence articles and (…)
HKFP -
22 December 2024
Arrest follows reports from schools of burglaries last week, as officers also connect man to other cases, with losses reaching HK$25,000.
South China Morning Post -
22 December 2024
Some minor works could be exempted in future: Linn
Development minister Bernadette Linn said she expects at least a third of the 36,000 illegal housing structures subject to removal orders to be exempted, if legal amendments to the Buildings Ordinance are passed. Officials are proposing to allow (…)
RTHK -
22 December 2024
Heritage under threat: The Hong Kong fish farmers set to lose their way of life to the Northern Metropolis development
From a plot of land that she has occupied for 38 years while farming fish in Hong Kong’s San Tin area, Lai Kam-dai has watched as Shenzhen grew into a major city across the Sham Chun River. “This is new,” Lai said in Cantonese, pointing at the (…)
HKFP -
22 December 2024
Lifeguard calls police after man pulled from the sea on Sunday afternoon.
South China Morning Post -
22 December 2024
Police warn they will step up patrols over holiday season, with 46-year-old suspect accused of carrying out burglaries in seven-month period.
South China Morning Post -
22 December 2024
13 million passenger trips will be recorded at Hong Kong checkpoints over the Christmas and New Year period, the Immigration Department estimates.
South China Morning Post -
22 December 2024
MTR Corp faces double whammy of restrictive safety rules and need to adapt light rail platforms, pair of lawmakers say.
South China Morning Post -
22 December 2024
Former head of Hospital Authority Anthony Wu says new institution must embrace technology and prepare to train talent soon.
South China Morning Post -
22 December 2024
Bernadette Linn says non-binding deal to support megaproject does not require commitments for formal tenders.
South China Morning Post -
22 December 2024
Man arrested for alleged burglary, attempted break-in
Police announced on Sunday that they have arrested and charged a 46-year-old man on suspicion of burglary and attempted burglary in connection with a string of cases. Senior Inspector Lau Wing-lam said the suspect is believed to have broken into (…)
RTHK -
22 December 2024
PCR-based method to allow law enforcement to identify shark species in hours as opposed to previous DNA tests that took days, UN official and local authorities say.
South China Morning Post -
22 December 2024
Flight CX812 diverted to Tokyo, where passenger was arrested, before plane returns to Hong Kong and departs again.
South China Morning Post -
22 December 2024
Expectations are high. Addressing the lack of appropriately sized venues is essential to realising city’s hopes of becoming an arts and culture hub.
South China Morning Post -
22 December 2024
Hong Kong’s finance chief says president’s speech at inauguration of new Macau administration sums up ‘one country, two systems’.
South China Morning Post -
22 December 2024
Eateries see 8 pc growth in winter solstice business
A catering sector representative on Sunday said the resumption of the multi-entry visa scheme for Shenzhen residents has given restaurants a much-needed boost over winter solstice. Simon Wong, president of the Hong Kong Federation of Restaurants (…)
RTHK -
22 December 2024
The city offers vibrant locations for shopping, strolling and taking pictures over the holiday season, with new features from previous years.
South China Morning Post -
22 December 2024
Passengers arrive early to avoid rush, but waiting time between security checks and departure gates still long, at around two hours.
South China Morning Post -
22 December 2024
Govt to further boost HK's financial markets: FS
Financial Secretary Paul Chan said on Sunday that the government will roll out more innovative products, systems and cross-border cooperation to boost the capacity and liquidity of the SAR's financial markets. He was responding to comments from (…)
RTHK -
22 December 2024
The Post visits island in Zhuhai to learn how new settlers are coping as Macau marks 25th anniversary of return to Chinese administration.
South China Morning Post -
22 December 2024
Airport crowded as people leave HK for Christmas
The Hong Kong International Airport said on Sunday that it is stepping up services as people begin to fly out for the Christmas break. Long queues snaked around check-in counters at Chek Lap Kok, with many travellers saying they’re excited to (…)
RTHK -
22 December 2024
Agencies report 30 per cent jump in bookings for Christmas and New Year tours, but demand for long-haul trips remains poor.
South China Morning Post -
22 December 2024
Resort will donate all the proceeds from sales of its ‘Holiday Wishes Charity Postcards’ to Operation Santa Claus.
South China Morning Post -
22 December 2024
City must put its past successes behind it and focus on structural changes to facilitate healthy government intervention, mainland integration and AI development.
South China Morning Post -
22 December 2024
