33 m. ago Hong Kong’s South Lantau ecotourism plan may harm environment: green groups

Hong Kong’s ecotourism plans for South Lantau could be reduced to a property project that threatens the environment if authorities fail to set clear guidelines, green groups and academics have warned, as a deadline for developers to express their interest approaches on Wednesday. Greenpeace, along with the Hong Kong Bird Watching Society and eight other groups and academics, also said on Wednesday that the government’s approach, which includes allowing developers to propose ecotourism projects...

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47 m. ago Hong Kong to simplify written taxi exam in effort to ease driver shortage

The written test for aspiring taxi drivers will be made significantly easier by reducing and simplifying questions about locations and routes in an effort to ease the government’s severe hiring difficulties for its premium taxi scheme, with half its vehicles lacking sufficient drivers. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan told the Legislative Council on Wednesday that the Transport Department (TD) was undergoing a comprehensive review of the written test, with changes to be rolled...

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67 m. ago China reacts to Dalai Lama’s remarks: Successor's name must come from ‘golden urn’, needs Beijing's nod

China reacts to Dalai Lama’s remarks: Successor's name must come from ‘golden urn’, needs Beijing's nod  MSN

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69 m. ago Reincarnation Of Next Dalai Lama, Identity Of Successor Must Be Approved By Beijing: China

Reincarnation Of Next Dalai Lama, Identity Of Successor Must Be Approved By Beijing: China  News18

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76 m. ago The Battle for a Soul: Dalai Lama’s Rebirth Sparks Fresh Tensions with China; Beijing Reacts By Saying...

The Battle for a Soul: Dalai Lama’s Rebirth Sparks Fresh Tensions with China; Beijing Reacts By Saying...  Oneindia

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88 m. ago China’s real consumption ‘far from as low as it seems’, think tank argues

China’s actual consumption power may have already surpassed that of Mexico and reached 40 to 50 per cent of the levels seen in developed nations such as Japan and Germany, a Beijing-based think tank contends. That conclusion, put forth by China Finance 40 Forum, which comprises senior Chinese regulators and financial executives, runs contrary to the market consensus that China’s consumption is underdeveloped, while providing a new perspective from which to assess the consumer potential of the...

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97 m. ago ‘Must Be Approved By Beijing,’ China Reacts To Dalai Lamas Succession Plans

‘Must Be Approved By Beijing,’ China Reacts To Dalai Lamas Succession Plans  Zee News

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1 hour ago Exhibition themed on Cosmos Archaeology held at National Museum in Beijing

Exhibition themed on Cosmos Archaeology held at National Museum in Beijing  Xinhua

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1 hour ago Dalai Lama Successor Must Be Approved by Beijing, Says China Amid Spiritual Leader's Remarks

Dalai Lama Successor Must Be Approved by Beijing, Says China Amid Spiritual Leader's Remarks  BizzBuzz

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1 hour ago China FURIOUS after Dalai Lama’s remarks about successor, claims Beijing's approval must: What more it said

China FURIOUS after Dalai Lama’s remarks about successor, claims Beijing's approval must: What more it said  WION

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1 hour ago China reacts to Dalai Lama’s remarks, says successor must be approved by Beijing

China reacts to Dalai Lama’s remarks, says successor must be approved by Beijing  MSN

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2 h. ago Beijing says Dalai Lama’s succession plan breaks tradition, tensions set to rise

Beijing said the succession of the Dalai Lama should be in accordance with tradition and Chinese law, in a swift rejection of a plan announced by the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader. The comment was made hours later after the 14th Dalai Lama said his office – the Gaden Phodrang Trust – held the sole authority to recognise the next Dalai Lama. On Wednesday, four days ahead of his 90th birthday, he posted a statement to X discussing the future of the Tibetan spiritual leadership, particularly his...

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3 h. ago China reacts to Dalai Lama’s remarks, says successor must be approved by Beijing | World News

China reacts to Dalai Lama’s remarks, says successor must be approved by Beijing | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

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3 h. ago Beijing Sports and Entertainment Industry Group Announces Board Composition

Beijing Sports and Entertainment Industry Group Announces Board Composition  TipRanks

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3 h. ago Beijing opposes Dalai Lama's succession method: Why China lays claim to top Tibetan religious leader post

Beijing opposes Dalai Lama's succession method: Why China lays claim to top Tibetan religious leader post  India TV News

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3 h. ago Guangdong's largest jewelry store opens at Beijing Road with heritage craft focus

Guangdong's largest jewelry store opens at Beijing Road with heritage craft focus  Guangdong News

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3 h. ago China invites President Lee to attend diplomatically touchy Victory Day celebration in Beijing

China invites President Lee to attend diplomatically touchy Victory Day celebration in Beijing  Korea JoongAng Daily

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3 h. ago Labubu’s rise reflects hitmaker ability of China’s digital ecosystem

The global frenzy around China’s Labubu, the candy-coloured monster character with the mischievous smile adorning bags, desks, streets and social feeds worldwide, is often hailed as a triumph of Chinese soft power. But Labubu’s success reveals something deeper: the unmatched sophistication of China’s integrated platform economy. Pop Mart, Labubu’s retailer, started with a small shop in Beijing in 2010 but has leveraged China’s unique digital ecosystem in recent years to build a global...

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4 h. ago Lafufu? Australian consumer watchdog warns of fake Labubu toys online

The soaring global popularity of Labubu has prompted Australia to sound a warning over knock-off monster toys flooding online platforms as scammers try to exploit the collectibles frenzy fuelled by social media and celebrity endorsements. The pointy-eared, sharp-toothed dolls – designed by Hong Kong artist Lung Ka-sing and sold by Beijing-based Pop Mart – have attained cult status, commanding eye-popping prices and sparking in-store chaos as fans from Sydney to Singapore and London line up for...

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4 h. ago China vs Dalai Lama: Beijing says govt to approve successor; claims name to come from golden urn

China vs Dalai Lama: Beijing says govt to approve successor; claims name to come from golden urn  Times of India

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