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Lining Up, a row of 10 cast bronze sculptures of everyday people by the late Taiwanese artist Ju Ming, had stood outside the Cultural Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui for years. Photo: Sam Tsang

Society

Hong Kong sculpture with yellow raincoats won’t return outside Cultural Centre

Art commentator says decision will not look good to overseas audience amid city’s push to be hub for cultural exchange.

Pope Francis cared deeply for ‘church in China’, Hong Kong mourners hear

Hutchison ports deal: China’s foreign ministry tells parties to ‘act prudently’

Society

Explainer | How to apply for a new Hong Kong smart ID and the penalties for not doing so

Old versions of smart ID cards will become invalid in phases from May 12, and more than 180,000 residents have yet to replace them.

Hong Kong residents must replace old versions of their smart ID cards before they are invalidated in phases from May 12. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Hong Kong residents must replace old versions of their smart ID cards before they are invalidated in phases from May 12. Photo: Yik Yeung-man

Health & Environment

Hong Kong bars urge regulation rather than ban on flavoured shisha products

Industry representatives say customers only enjoy shisha because of flavours and already struggling bars will suffer if blanket ban goes ahead.

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Law and Crime

Hong Kong transgender activist mounts new legal challenge over ID card rules

Henry Edward Tse seeks to challenge allegedly unlawful requirements for transgender residents using their preferred sex on ID cards.

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Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong exports up 18.5% in March amid US-China trade war

Latest official figures show value of exports for first quarter alone increased by 10.9 per cent, while imports increased by 9.8 per cent.

An aerial view of the Kwai Chung Container Terminals. The value of Hong Kong’s total exports rose by 10.9 per cent year on year in the first quarter of 2025. Photo: Eugene Lee
An aerial view of the Kwai Chung Container Terminals. The value of Hong Kong’s total exports rose by 10.9 per cent year on year in the first quarter of 2025. Photo: Eugene Lee

Health & Environment

Hong Kong team says discovery offers new hope for treating Huntington’s disease

Discovery of new underlying mechanism opens up possibilities for developing medication, researchers at Chinese University of Hong Kong say.

Society

Lee Shau-kee funeral: family ‘could not bear to say goodbye’ to Hong Kong tycoon

Children of Henderson Land founder thank public for their ‘love’ after funeral, with business elites and political heavyweights among attendees.

Transport

Hong Kong authorities to audit MTR Corp after 2 engineering train glitches

‘Grave concern’ expressed over malfunctions that caused disruptions twice in three months on East Rail line.

A technical fault on an MTR engineer’s train near Fo Tan station at around 5am on Sunday caused over six hours of delays. Photo: Sun Yeung

Law and Crime

Hong Kong police hunt for burglar who abandoned safe with HK$200,000 of jewellery

A neighbour noticed burglar abandoning the safe near a children’s playground on Stubb’s Road before fleeing the scene, force says.

Police are searching for a burglar who abandoned a safe near Stubbs Road Children’s Playground. Photo: Google Maps
Police are searching for a burglar who abandoned a safe near Stubbs Road Children’s Playground. Photo: Google Maps

Health & Environment

Hongkongers warned to brace for heavy showers, thunderstorms

But sunny periods expected in next couple of days with hot weather and isolated showers, Observatory says.

Business

Hong Kong’s lived-in home prices approach 9-year low amid US-China tariff war

Home prices in the secondary market have lost 1.7 per cent this year, dragging an official index to the lowest level since July 2016.

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Society

Hong Kong police asked to investigate after flat catches fire twice in 2 days

‘Suspicious’ people were captured on CCTV inside flat at Wah Shun House, Fire Services Department says.

The latest blaze at the flat in Wah Shun House was reported to the Fire Services Department at 4.59am on Monday. Photo: Jelly Tse

Law and Crime

Keith Yip promoted to deputy commissioner of police in Hong Kong

Appointment made weeks after Joe Chow, who previously held the post, was named new police commissioner.

Keith Yip has been named new deputy commissioner of police. Photo: Handout
Keith Yip has been named new deputy commissioner of police. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong urged to act fast for Zhejiang tech firms amid US-China trade war

Under new cooperation mechanism, city will provide supply chain services for mainland enterprises, helping them to overcome US blockages.

Banking & Finance

UK fund manager Schroders to invest more in Hong Kong, CEO says

‘When we think about where wealth is growing the fastest, it is in Asia,’ Richard Oldfield says.

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Health & Environment

Hong Kong to jail, fine those possessing, using vapes in public from April 2026

Smoking will also be prohibited while residents queue at arts and sports facilities, clinics and other places from next year, according to bill.

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A man smokes an e-cigarette in Admiralty. Photo: Dickson Lee
A man smokes an e-cigarette in Admiralty. Photo: Dickson Lee

Society

Meet the young women leaping to prominence in Hong Kong’s lion dance scene

The Kwok’s Girls of Kwok’s Kung Fu and Dragon Lion Dance Team are breaking gender barriers and bringing new energy to a traditional art form.

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Education

6 universities in Hong Kong make Asia top 50 for first time since 2017

Baptist University climbs to 50th in Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings, while Beijing’s Tsinghua University keeps grip on top spot.

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong shipping sector can navigate effects of US port fees, industry says

US plans to introduce a phased fee structure targeting Chinese vessel operators, owners and ships built in the country.

Despite a decline in container throughput, Hong Kong will see more transshipments, supporting its ports, an industry body chief says. Photo: Jelly Tse
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OPINION
Alice Wu

Opinion | Amid Hong Kong’s focus on tourist numbers, have we forgotten our workers?

Alice Wu
Victor Dawes

Legal Tales | Do we still need overseas judges in Hong Kong’s top court?

Victor Dawes
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Martin Williams

Opinion | Where’s the ‘eco’ in South Lantau’s eco-recreation plan?

Martin Williams
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Jane Lee

Opinion | What Hong Kong must do to benefit from talent dislocation in the US

Jane Lee
Alice Wu

Opinion | Legco patriots’ budget criticism a warning that must be heard

Alice Wu
Mike Rowse

Opinion | Free port status won’t save Hong Kong from damage of Trump’s tariffs

Mike Rowse
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MULTIMEDIA
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Hong Kong’s female lion dancers

Kwok’s Girls: female lion dancers break gender barriers in Hong Kong
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In hot water: CK Hutchison's ports deal risks being dunked

In hot water: CK Hutchison’s ports deal risks being dunked
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Chinese robotics start-ups eye potential Hong Kong expansion

Chinese robotics, neurotech companies interested in Hong Kong expansion
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Hong Kong’s leader visits top Chinese robotics, neurotech companies

Hong Kong’s leader in Hangzhou to visit top Chinese robotics, neurotech companies
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