‘Stop threatening and blackmailing,’ China tells US President Donald Trump
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‘Stop threatening and blackmailing,’ China tells US President Donald Trump
By Sam Davies with Danny Kemp and Beiyi Seow in Washington. China told Washington on Wednesday to “stop threatening and blackmailing” after US President Donald Trump said it was up to B…
Over 54,000 non-local workers approved to work under ‘enhanced’ labour scheme, Hong Kong gov’t says
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Over 54,000 non-local workers approved to work under ‘enhanced’ labour scheme, Hong Kong gov’t says
Hong Kong has imported more than 54,000 non-local workers over the past 18 months under the city’s “enhanced” labour scheme, according to the government. Cleaners work in Hong Kon…
Hong Kong consumer watchdog receives 94 complaints about obstructed views at Coldplay concerts
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Hong Kong consumer watchdog receives 94 complaints about obstructed views at Coldplay concerts
Hong Kong’s Consumer Council has received 94 complaints related to obstructed views at British band Coldplay’s concerts last week at the new Kai Tak Stadium. UK band Coldplay performing…
Chinese embassy slams UK politicians’ ‘arrogance, ignorance’ in British Steel row
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Chinese embassy slams UK politicians’ ‘arrogance, ignorance’ in British Steel row
The Chinese embassy in the UK lambasted “anti-Chinese rhetoric” of some British politicians, who criticised Beijing after a Chinese group said it would shut down the UK’s last two steel…
Nat. sec amendments to Hong Kong union laws to be submitted to ‘patriots only’ legislature at end of month
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Nat. sec amendments to Hong Kong union laws to be submitted to ‘patriots only’ legislature at end of month
Amendments to Hong Kong’s trade union laws proposing jail terms of up to three years for national security infractions will go to the city’s legislature later this month. Hong Kong’s Labour D…
Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison should ‘take responsibility for own mistake’ over ports deal, says pro-Beijing politician
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Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison should ‘take responsibility for own mistake’ over ports deal, says pro-Beijing politician
Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison should “take responsibility for its own mistake” over a deal to offload its overseas ports – including two at the Panama Canal – to a US-led consorti…
Director of Hong Kong media outlet Channel C’s parent company among 6 arrested over alleged gov’t-loan fraud
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Director of Hong Kong media outlet Channel C’s parent company among 6 arrested over alleged gov’t-loan fraud
Hong Kong police have arrested six people, including at least one director of independent media outlet Channel C’s parent company, for allegedly defrauding a government loan programme of HK$2…
5 mainland Chinese visitors jailed for 3 weeks after Coldplay ticket scalping arrests
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5 mainland Chinese visitors jailed for 3 weeks after Coldplay ticket scalping arrests
Five mainland Chinese visitors have been jailed for three weeks for breaching their conditions of stay in Hong Kong after they were arrested on suspicion of ticket scalping last week outside a conc…
Nvidia CEO visits China as US tech curbs, trade war threaten sales
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Nvidia CEO visits China as US tech curbs, trade war threaten sales
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang arrived in Beijing on Thursday, state media said, days after the United States curbed sales of its H20 artificial intelligence chips to China. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. File …
Hong Kong gov’t seeks to hike penalties for traffic-related offences, including parking fines to HK$400
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Hong Kong gov’t seeks to hike penalties for traffic-related offences, including parking fines to HK$400
The Hong Kong government has proposed hiking parking fines from HK$320 to HK$400, with fines for other traffic offences, including speeding and running a red light, also suggested to be increased. …
US Pres. Donald Trump says China ‘reached out a number of times’ on tariffs
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US Pres. Donald Trump says China ‘reached out a number of times’ on tariffs
President Donald Trump said Thursday that the United States was in talks with China on tariffs, adding that he was confident the world’s largest economies could make a deal to end a bitter tr…
HKFP Lens: Hong Kong landmarks and customs showcased through 24 miniature art pieces
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China’s Xi Jinping meets Cambodian leader as part of regional diplomatic blitz
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China’s Xi Jinping meets Cambodian leader as part of regional diplomatic blitz
Chinese President Xi Jinping met the Cambodian premier in Phnom Penh on Thursday on the final leg of a Southeast Asia tour in which he sought to strengthen regional trade ties. China’s Xi Jin…
Hong Kong Originals: Two Moons Distillery infuses city’s heritage into handcrafted gin
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Hong Kong Originals: Two Moons Distillery infuses city’s heritage into handcrafted gin
As Hong Kong’s economic boom faded and manufacturing moved to China, some long-established, family-run companies preserved their traditions as others innovated to survive. In our new series, HKFP d…
White House replaces Covid-19 website with info blaming China for ‘lab leak’
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White House replaces Covid-19 website with info blaming China for ‘lab leak’
The White House on Friday unveiled a revamped Covid-19 website that promoted the contentious theory that the virus leaked from a Chinese laboratory, framing it as the pandemic’s “true o…
HKFP Lens: Hong Kong in full bloom as warmer months arrive
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HKFP Lens: Hong Kong in full bloom as warmer months arrive
As Hong Kong steps into the warmer months, African tulips, golden trumpets, and chinaberries blossom on tree branches that were once bare during the cool winter months. Golden trumpets bloom in Tsi…
‘Ghost town’ fears haunt UK community as Chinese firm plans to shut down British Steel plant
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‘Ghost town’ fears haunt UK community as Chinese firm plans to shut down British Steel plant
By James Pheby “This is the best three weeks I’ve ever had,” steelworker Kian Hopkins told AFP of his new job at a Scunthorpe plant, even though locals fear its potential closure …
Hong Kong filmmakers and movie crews wrestle with industry decline after box office successes
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Hong Kong filmmakers and movie crews wrestle with industry decline after box office successes
It has been almost three years since Hong Kong director Ho Cheuk-tin last worked on a film production. The 38-year-old was regarded as one of the most notable rising filmmakers in the city when his…
Chinese social media users vent anger at Trump’s trade war with memes, mockery
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Chinese social media users vent anger at Trump’s trade war with memes, mockery
By Mary Yang and Isabel Kua While China’s leaders use their economic and political might to fight Donald Trump’s trade war “to the end”, its army of social media soldiers ar…
Humanoid robots stride into the future with world’s first android half-marathon race in China
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Humanoid robots stride into the future with world’s first android half-marathon race in China
By Glenda Kwek and Qian Ye with Luna Lin Step by mechanical step, dozens of humanoid robots took to the streets of Beijing early on Saturday, joining thousands of their flesh-and-blood counterparts…