China appears to confirm Uyghur deportations from Thailand following warnings from human rights groups
[HKFP] - 02/27/2025
By Matthew Walsh China appeared to confirm on Thursday that dozens of Uyghurs had been deported from Thailand, despite warnings from human rights groups that they face persecution on their return. Beijing is accused of committing human rights abuses in its northwestern Xinjiang region, including (…)
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‘Blatant provocation’: Taiwan says 45 Chinese aircraft detected in 24 hours, highest this year
Taiwan said Thursday it detected 45 Chinese aircraft near the self-ruled island, the highest number this year and a (…)
[HKFP] - 27/02/2025
Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai admits to exploiting anti-China sentiment during Covid-19
But former media boss rejects accusations the effort was meant to boost Donald Trump’s re-election bid in 2020.
[South China Morning Post] - 27/02/2025
Hong Kong’s 2 medical schools to get funding for extra 60 degree places
Extra intake will include 50 places for graduates pursuing a second degree.
[South China Morning Post] - 27/02/2025
HKU and CUHK to get 60 more medical training places
The Education Bureau said that medical schools at Chinese University (CUHK) and the University of Hong Kong (HKU) (…)
[RTHK] - 27/02/2025
SHKP’s earnings drop as slowdown erodes asset value amid dampened sentiment
Meanwhile, New World Department Store’s interim earnings nearly double on stronger performance by mainland shopping (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 27/02/2025
China appears to confirm Uyghur deportations from Thailand following warnings from human rights groups
By Matthew Walsh China appeared to confirm on Thursday that dozens of Uyghurs had been deported from Thailand, (…)
[HKFP] - 27/02/2025
Case of man charged with sedition under Hong Kong’s Article 23 security law adjourned to May
A man charged with sedition under Hong Kong’s homegrown security law has had his case adjourned again to May, as a (…)
[HKFP] - 27/02/2025
Lam Cheuk-ting, six others jailed over Yuen Long riot
Former lawmaker Lam Cheuk-ting and six others were on Thursday sentenced to between 25 and 37 months behind bars (…)
[RTHK] - 27/02/2025
'AI R&D institute could open as early as next year'
Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong on Thursday said a new Hong Kong AI Research and (…)
[RTHK] - 27/02/2025
Budget 2025: Measures do not address poverty, Hong Kong NGO says
Hong Kong’s new budget does not do enough to support the city’s underprivileged, an NGO has said, citing meagre (…)
[HKFP] - 27/02/2025
Hong Kong to reduce dependence on land sales as major income source: Paul Chan
But some lawmakers urge the government to make bidding exercises more attractive, saying land premium revenue (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 27/02/2025