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Hong Kong authorities have sought to clarify what constitutes national security cases. Photo: Jelly Tse

Law and Crime

Hong Kong seeks to define scope of national security cases ‘as soon as possible’

Proposed rules introduce classification mechanism for ‘other offences endangering national security’, allowing chief executive to certify cases.

Hong Kong tycoon bets China will overtake US economy ‘in next decade or so’

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Hong Kong police warn World Cup fans against using overseas betting sites

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Society

2 drivers hurt as Audi flies across central divider in Hong Kong road crash

Driver of seven-seater braked on Tuen Mun Road and attempted to dodge incoming car, but was struck by the rear of the Audi.

An Audi SUV flew across the central divider on Tuen Mun Road and hit a vehicle travelling on the opposite carriageway Photo: Handout
An Audi SUV flew across the central divider on Tuen Mun Road and hit a vehicle travelling on the opposite carriageway Photo: Handout

Law and Crime

Scammers posing as police dupe 42 mainland students in Hong Kong out of millions

One 21-year-old victim was tricked into staging her own ‘abduction’ after being lured to Thailand.

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Health & Environment

Misdiagnosis isn’t misconduct, lawyer for accused doctor tells medical watchdog

Dr Sit Sou-chi is accused of failing to conduct immediate checks on Li Yuanjian after newborn suffered seizure in 2009 and was left disabled.

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Law and Crime

Police arrest man after Tesla rams parked vehicle in latest drug-driving case

Hong Kong police have detained at least four drivers suspected of being under the influence of drugs in less than a week.

Police arrested the driver after his car slammed into a parked vehicle on Hoi Fai Road. Photo: Handout
Police arrested the driver after his car slammed into a parked vehicle on Hoi Fai Road. Photo: Handout

Health & Environment

Smoking is down but why are more Hong Kong women getting lung cancer?

A 20 per cent rise in lung cancer cases among Hong Kong women prompts calls for wider screening, with genetics and cooking fumes cited as key risks.

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Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong to open first convenience store operated by humanoid robot in AI push

Store in Hung Hom will feature robot able to serve customers in different languages in latest example of city’s AI adoption, finance chief says.

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Society

Operation Santa Claus: charities help Tai Po fire survivors rebuild their lives

Initiatives by Habitat for Humanity and Tai Po Baptist Church Social Service provide furniture and community support to displaced residents.

Chan Pui-lin (second from right) and other Wang Fuk Court residents enjoy a tea party hosted by Tai Po Baptist Church Social Service. Credit: TPBCSS

Society

Baby Danny parents to get 1-hour weekly visits, list 3 possible outcomes

Tsang Wai-bong and Kwan Pui-sin scheduled to meet government social workers and be granted supervised visits this week.

Tsang Wai-bong (left) and Kwan Pui-sin show off Danny’s birth certificate from the Immigration Department. Photo: Dickson Lee
Tsang Wai-bong (left) and Kwan Pui-sin show off Danny’s birth certificate from the Immigration Department. Photo: Dickson Lee

Education

Hong Kong principal fired over Singapore row says he will seek legal advice

Lee Cheuk-hing apologises again for swearing incident but says he is shocked by immediate dismissal.

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Health & Environment

Heavy showers, squally thunderstorms forecast for Hong Kong until Tuesday

Around 30mm of rainfall was recorded in many parts of the New Territories, while more than 50mm fell in Sai Kung.

Hong Kong Economy

Central Asia tipped to be Hong Kong’s next logistics hub: Airport Authority head

Chairman Fred Lam says flight disruptions in Middle East and Russia make region viable hub connecting Asia and Europe.

Airport Authority chairman Fred Lam says passenger traffic at Hong Kong airport could reach 70 million this year, recovering to nearly pre-pandemic levels. Photo: Dickson Lee

Society

Calls to tighten child protection rules after baby Danny case in Hong Kong

Controversy over unregistered infant has shone spotlight on whether doctors should check birth certificates of children they treat.

Kwan Pui-sin and Tsang Wai-bong with their two-month-old son Danny. Photo: Handout
Kwan Pui-sin and Tsang Wai-bong with their two-month-old son Danny. Photo: Handout

Society

How travel permit for non-Chinese in Hong Kong has redefined weekends over border

Permanent residents holding foreign passports say their lifestyles have changed with advantages of travel permit launched two years ago.

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Hong Kong Economy

Exclusive | Hong Kong Golf & Tennis Academy patrons threaten legal action over club changes

Patrons lodge complaints over whether changes to clubhouse access breach promises tied to HK$2.68 million memberships.

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Society

Mind your language: debate rages over Hong Kong principal’s Singapore meltdown

Dr John Tse, executive director of Hong Kong Initiative for Diversity, says it is difficult to determine if Lee Cheuk-hing’s behaviour was racially motivated.

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A new video went viral on Monday, showing Lee Cheuk-hing playing a controversial game with female students on a coach bus. Photo: Handout
A new video went viral on Monday, showing Lee Cheuk-hing playing a controversial game with female students on a coach bus. Photo: Handout

Transport

Screams as 10 hurt in ‘drop tower’ turbulence on Cathay flight from Brisbane

Passenger describes experience as similar to ‘free-falling from a drop tower’, with severe altitude drop just before meals served.

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Education

Former Hong Kong top scorer Mung Chiang to lead Northwestern University

Mung Chiang moved to Hong Kong from Tianjin at age 11 and attended Queen’s College before pursuing higher education at Stanford University.

Hong Kong Economy

Why did Hongkongers queue round the clock for a new watch?

‘Royal Pop’ ceramic pocket-style watches, a collaboration between Audemars Piguet and Swatch, set to go on sale on Saturday.

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People queue up outside the Swatch store in Causeway Bay. Photo: Edmond So
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OPINION
Alice Wu

Opinion | Teachers behaving badly should prompt reflection in Hong Kong

Alice Wu
Ningrong Liu

Opinion | Hong Kong should adopt the ‘Hefei model’ in the Northern Metropolis

Ningrong Liu
Ken Ip

Opinion | For airport city to take off, Hong Kong must learn from 11 Skies failure

Ken Ip
Richard Harris

Opinion | UK could take a leaf out of Hong Kong’s supply-side economics

Richard Harris
Tim Parker

Legal Tales | 12 Hangry Men – jury equity from the Old Bailey to Hong Kong

Tim Parker
Daryl Ng

Opinion | Hong Kong’s first astronaut success is also a story of youth potential

Daryl Ng
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Hong Kong veteran actor Chung King-fai dies aged 89

Theatre veteran Chung King-fai will stage "Death of a Salesman" in the reader's theatre format in September. SCMP Pictures (HANDOUT from ISD)
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Hong Kong parents of baby with no legal identity arrested

Lily, center. Hong Kong lawmakers have called for urgent government intervention after a two-month-old infant was trapped in a legal and medical vacuum, as his parents refused to provide a DNA sample to immigration authorities on religious grounds after a home birth. The legislators also said on Monday that the parents' actions strictly deviate from standard behaviour and border on child neglect, emphasising that the protection of children must take priority over the safeguarding of rights. Photo: handout
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Hong Kong develops ‘world’s first’ nasal spray for rapid stroke aid

Nasal spray.
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory musical comes to Hong Kong

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory musical comes to Hong Kong
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