John Lee vows to make Hong Kong ‘preferred destination’ after 12% tourist surge
Hong Kong leader John Lee Ka-chiu has pledged to adopt innovative thinking to make the city a “preferred travel destination”, following a 12 per...
China couple’s caravan stolen, items worth US$70,000, woman’s heart drugs stolen
A couple from China whose caravan was stolen in Spain were left bereft of property worth US$70,000 and the life-saving drugs the wife needed...
Up to a third of intake of new Hong Kong medical school to be non-local students
Published: 5:52pm, 26 Jul 2025Updated: 5:59pm, 26 Jul 2025 As many as one-third of about 50 students to be admitted initially to Hong Kong’s...
Rainy, unsettled weather in Hong Kong next week: Observatory
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How China’s ‘big winner’ BYD conquered Sri Lanka’s car market
Aggressive pricing, shrewd tax engineering and a trusted local partner have propelled China’s BYD to a commanding position in Sri Lanka’s electric vehicle and...
Thousands of comic book fans brave summer heat to attend Hong Kong Ani-Com 2025
Published: 4:28pm, 26 Jul 2025Updated: 6:58pm, 26 Jul 2025 Cosplayers dressed as characters such as Dr Mario, Pikachu and Hokusai were among the thousands...
Bottle of corrosive liquid thrown from Hong Kong public estate injures couple
Published: 4:05pm, 26 Jul 2025Updated: 4:35pm, 26 Jul 2025 Hong Kong police have launched an investigation after a bottle of corrosive liquid was thrown...
China’s Li Qiang calls for global AI centre as US tech rivalry intensifies
Published: 4:04pm, 26 Jul 2025Updated: 4:04pm, 26 Jul 2025 Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called for the establishment of an international centre to better...
PLA Daily outlines corruption clean-up checklist for political officers
China’s official military newspaper has urged the force’s political officers to rebuild their image by showing more loyalty to the top leadership, honesty in...