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Hong Kong’s Cheung Ka-long dismisses online insults after claiming Peru bronze
Two-time Olympic champion pips fellow Hongkonger Ryan Choi in quarter-final, as 18-year old Harris Ho also reaches last eight.
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Why China’s AI automation push is a risky social experiment
Without reforms to improve wages, housing access and childcare, automation could entrench a low-fertility crisis and destabilise the social contract.
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Health & Environment
Hong Kong projected to face 4 to 7 typhoons in 2026
Observatory director Chan Pak-wai says city will also be hotter than average in 2026 due to El Nino weather phenomenon.
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Military
‘Deny, delay, degrade’: Taiwan reveals long-range strategy to hold off PLA
Focus is on building sustained and scalable combat capability, defence minister tells legislature as procurement report is tabled.
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Europe
UK police investigate attack on Jewish ambulances as hate crime
Four Jewish community ambulances, which ‘protect life, Jewish and non-Jewish alike’, were set on fire in London.
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China Economy
As OpenClaw sparks security fears, China vows new AI safeguards – what are they?
Tackling challenges will require coordinated action from providers, end users and regulators, official says.
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Companies
Hong Kong’s Henderson Land trims payout as Iran, mainland China cloud outlook
Kerry Properties also reports mixed 2025 results amid lift in Hong Kong home sales, weak office market and sluggish China recovery.
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Asia
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Low BTS concert turnout causes slide in agency shares
The heavily secured Gwanghwamun Square performance drew 104,000 fans – less than half the turnout police expected.
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Tech
DJI sues rival Insta360 for alleged patent infringement ahead of new drone debut
DJI claims some of the patents were based on inventions made by one or more former employees within one year of them leaving the company.
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Law and Crime
Newborn baby found in rubbish bin at Hong Kong shopping centre dies in hospital
Cleaner at Lee Theatre Plaza discovered infant in a rubbish bin inside women’s restroom at The Starview Chinese restaurant.
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Diplomacy
Trump says US will halt military strikes on Iranian power plants for 5 days
However, Iranian news agency, citing unnamed security official, denies any past or ongoing negotiations with the US president.
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China Business
Drivers in China rush to fill up before biggest petrol price hike this year
Beijing will raise refined oil prices for the fifth time this year at midnight but puts in place a temporary control to reduce the impact.
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Health & Wellness
‘A healthy meal helps you heal’: doctors on why food is the best medicine
What we eat has a significant impact on our health, but is rarely treated like medicine. Nutrition experts explain why it should be.
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Economics
‘Getting worse each day’: why Southeast Asia is vulnerable to the fuel crisis
From Laos to Thailand, long queues are forming at petrol stations while residents are reeling from surging fuel prices.
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Hong Kong
No funding cuts to Hong Kong arts groups for next 3 years, agency chief pledges
Hong Kong Arts Development Council chairman says agency will review grant system and save costs internally amid government’s bid to reduce spending.
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Diplomacy
‘No dispute’: Beijing defends construction on Paracels in South China Sea
China says living conditions and local economy stand to benefit, days after Vietnam states opposition to land-reclamation activities.
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Trump issues ultimatum to Iran to reopen Hormuz
The US president says Iran’s energy infrastructure will be targeted if Tehran doesn’t comply with his ultimatum.
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Middle East
‘No immunity’: Iran war threatens energy crisis worse than 1970s oil shocks
The boss of the International Energy Agency, Fatih Birol, spoke out as the war grinds into its fourth week.
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Food & Drink
Hong Kong’s chefs receive top honours in 2026 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide
The Michelin-equivalent list published by Meituan knighted two Hong Kong chefs, Vicky Cheng and Terry Ho, with special awards.
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Society
Hong Kong to sign landmark Art Basel collaboration deal
Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law underscores importance of arts during times of complex geopolitics.
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Transport
Truck driver injured as vehicle slams into fire engine on Hong Kong highway
Container truck was travelling along Tuen Mun Road when it hit fire engine parked on road shoulder for operation, authorities say.
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Trending in China
Moving tale of 7 dogs’ escape from captivity in China garners 230 million views
Chinese law does not ban consumption of dog meat, although Shenzhen was one of the first mainland cities to ban eating cats, dogs in 2020.
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Health & Environment
HKUST launches programme offering Alzheimer’s blood-based test for elderly
‘NeuroCare Community Project’ will offer free screening to 6,000 underprivileged elderly residents over five years.
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Markets
Global investors pivot to ‘stability’ of China amid turmoil: Milken forum
China no longer ‘unloved’ as advances including AI, biotech drive revival in investor interest, attendees hear at symposium in Hong Kong.
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Racing
Chau excited to pick up Voyage Bubble ride: ‘hopefully he can get his form back’
In-form jockey will replace Zac Purton on Ricky Yiu’s stable star in the Group Two feature on Easter Monday.
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Celebrities
Meet Ben Schnetzer, who plays Van Davis in Taylor Sheridan’s The Madison
The UK-trained actor, who plays opposite Beau Garrett in the Yellowstone creator’s new show, got his big break in 2013 in The Book Thief.
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People
‘I’ve never held my son’: the Rohingya families Malaysia keeps apart
More than 5,000 Rohingya languish in detention in Malaysia, leaving fathers like Farouk to watch their children grow through a screen.
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Hong Kong Economy
From toys to toilet paper, prices set to rise amid Middle East war, experts say
Hong Kong business leaders also warn that local exporters and manufacturers face cash-flow squeeze as overseas buyers opt for short-term orders.
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Football
Hong Kong football bosses scrambling for India flights after Nepal cancellation
City team’s preparation for final Asian Cup qualifier thrown into turmoil but phlegmatic head coach Roberto Losada keeping cool head.
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China Economy
China’s Li pledges economic opening up, touts ‘stability’
Premier Li Qiang said China would further open its economy, including services, as the country addresses concerns about its trade surplus.
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