US’s moral authority ‘vital weapon’ that China lacked, Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai tells national security trial
[HKFP] - 03/5/2025
Jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai told an American think tank in 2019 that the US should use its moral authority, which was a “vital weapon” that China lacked, his national security trial has heard. Lai appeared at the West Kowloon Law Courts Building on Wednesday as his high-profile (…)
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Hong Kong customs’ seizures of Ice rise by nearly 5 times in first 2 months of year
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[South China Morning Post] - 5/03/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 5/03/2025
US tariff hike on China has ‘limited’ impact on Hong Kong, city official says
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[HKFP] - 5/03/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 5/03/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 5/03/2025
‘Two sessions’ 2025: call for Hong Kong to tap global role and grasp 5 key ideas
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[South China Morning Post] - 5/03/2025
Organisers apologise after snooker fans kicked out of Kai Tak Arena before match concluded, citing ‘local curfew rules’
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[HKFP] - 5/03/2025
Snooker fans won't be kicked out again: minister
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[RTHK] - 5/03/2025
Hong Kong firm offloads Panama ports after pressure from US President Trump
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[HKFP] - 5/03/2025
Hong Kong retail property fund Bridgeway sells Jordan shop at 30% discount
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[South China Morning Post] - 5/03/2025
'HK has key role to play in national development'
Hong Kong and Macau will always have the central government's backing in terms of developing the economy and (…)
[RTHK] - 5/03/2025