2 h. ago No need to merge Hong Kong’s RTHK with government press department: minister

Commerce chief Algernon Yau rejects suggestion, says two bodies ‘have different requirements in the nature of work, skills and experience’.

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3 h. ago Rosanna Law meets Beijing officials, boosting sports and cultural exchanges

Rosanna Law meets Beijing officials, boosting sports and cultural exchanges  The Standard 英文虎報

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8 h. ago Japan’s US missile venture draws flak from North Korea after Hegseth visit

A North Korean defence ministry official chastised the US for aggravating security risks and ‘conniving’ to make Japan a ‘military giant’.

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10 h. ago Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan denies ‘liking’ controversial Gaza post

The minister says he has enhanced security for his Facebook account after being accused of temporarily liking inflammatory remarks on activists.

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14 h. ago Trump’s tariffs on Vietnam could spell trouble for Nike, Adidas

Potential US tariffs on Vietnam could threaten Nike and Adidas’ recovery amid rising production costs and shifting market dynamics.

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17 h. ago China hails US YouTube star, how Signal furore may aid spies: 7 US

From IShowSpeed’s Great Wall adventures to espionage fears, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in March 2024.

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21 h. ago ‘Jimmy Lai Way’: US call to honour jailed tycoon in DC address of Hong Kong trade office

Bill put forward by bipartisan group of US House members comes a day after US State Department sanctioned six Hong Kong officials.

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22 h. ago Elderly Hong Kong woman missing for 5 days found in Tai Po bush

Large search was mounted, involving more than 200 people, including dozens of personnel from police, fire services and the Civil Aid Service.

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23 h. ago Philippine military chief warns troops to ‘start planning’ in event of Taiwan conflict

Manila’s involvement ‘inevitable’ given large presence of Filipino workers in Taiwan and Philippines-US defence ties, analysts say.

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24 h. ago US sanctions 6 Chinese and Hong Kong officials over rights abuses. Beijing threatens to retaliate

US sanctions 6 Chinese and Hong Kong officials over rights abuses. Beijing threatens to retaliate  AP News

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25 h. ago 6 Hong Kong officials slapped with fresh US sanctions: who are they and what’s next?

The Post explores reasons behind Washington’s latest round of sanctions and other restrictive measures against city.

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27 h. ago U.S. Sanctions Chinese Officials, Citing Repression in Hong Kong and Tibet

U.S. Sanctions Chinese Officials, Citing Repression in Hong Kong and Tibet  WSJ

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29 h. ago U.S. Sanctions Chinese and Hong Kong Officials for Pursuing Activists Abroad

U.S. Sanctions Chinese and Hong Kong Officials for Pursuing Activists Abroad  The New York Times

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33 h. ago Israeli strike targets Hezbollah official in Beirut, killing at least 3

Strike further tests a shaky four-month ceasefire between Israel and Iran-aligned Hezbollah.

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34 h. ago Beijing vows retaliation over second round of US sanctions on Hong Kong officials

Latest move from Washington involves sanctions against six Hong Kong and Beijing officials, including local justice minister Paul Lam.

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34 h. ago Beijing vows retaliation over new round of US sanctions on officials in Hong Kong

Latest move from Washington involves sanctions against six Hong Kong and Beijing officials, including local justice minister Paul Lam.

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37 h. ago Bodies of 15 aid workers recovered from grave in Gaza, UN officials say

UN chief said bodies had been ‘discarded in shallow graves – a profound violation of human dignity’. Israel did not comment on deaths.

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37 h. ago Bodies of 15 rescuers recovered from grave in Gaza, UN officials say

UN demands answers for deaths of medics after bodies and mangled ambulances were found buried in an impromptu mass grave.

Events

39 h. ago US sanctions Hong Kong police chief, five others, for ‘freedoms’ abuse

Raymond Siu Chak-yee, who retires on Tuesday, is among officials alleged to undercut Hongkongers’ rights or commit transnational repression.

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39 h. ago US sanctions Hong Kong police chief, 5 others, for ‘freedoms’ abuse

Raymond Siu Chak-yee, who retires on Tuesday, is among officials alleged to undercut Hongkongers’ rights or commit transnational repression.

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