13 h. ago China awards winners of Beijing International Children’s Film Festival

China awards winners of Beijing International Children’s Film Festival  TV BRICS

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2 d. ago Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: boccia player who won Paralympic gold after 20 years

After two decades of quiet perseverance, Hong Kong boccia player John Loung finally struck gold at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Loung’s story of endurance has earned him a place as a finalist in this year’s Spirit of Hong Kong Awards in the perseverance category. Co-organised by the South China Morning Post and Sino Group, the annual awards honour unsung heroes whose courage, compassion and determination make a positive difference in the community. Born with cerebral palsy, Loung has limited...

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4 d. ago Indian film ‘Dupki’ premieres at Beijing children festival without its cast; director says denied visa

Indian film ‘Dupki’ premieres at Beijing children festival without its cast; director says denied visa  The Indian Express

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4 d. ago Indian film ‘Dupki’ premieres at Beijing festival without its cast; director says denied visa

Indian film ‘Dupki’ premieres at Beijing festival without its cast; director says denied visa  The Indian Express

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9 d. ago How Hong Kong mother turned her breast cancer battle into a beacon of light

Three-time breast cancer survivor Hui Wai-yee has become a pillar of Hong Kong’s breast cancer support community. Through her volunteer work with the Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation (HKBCF), she provides comfort, practical help, and encouragement to other patients, earning her a place as a finalist in this year’s Spirit of Hong Kong Awards in the Community category. The Spirit of Hong Kong Awards, co-organised by the South China Morning Post and Sino Group, recognise the city’s unsung heroes...

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9 d. ago Leading Japanese chemist Eiichi Nakamura joins China’s Nankai University

One of Japan’s most distinguished chemists, Eiichi Nakamura, has been appointed chair professor at Nankai University in China. During his 50-year career, Nakamura has received numerous scientific awards as well as one of Japan’s highest honours. The University of Tokyo professor’s research spans synthetic and physical chemistry, and focuses on the functions of organic and inorganic substances. He has pioneered the use of atomic-resolution transmission electron microscopy to study the motions and...

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1 week ago Volunteer network opens doors for ethnic minority women in Hong Kong

A volunteer network of business leaders, educators and professionals has joined forces to help ethnically diverse young women gain confidence and access careers in Hong Kong. Founded in 2017, Empower by the Amber Foundation has grown into a citywide community of more than 250 mentors and coaches, earning the group a place as a finalist in this year’s Spirit of Hong Kong Awards in the teamwork category. The Spirit of Hong Kong Awards, co-organised by the South China Morning Post and Sino Group,...

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1 week ago Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: student who helps father give meals to the homeless

At just 23, university student Bianca Sadhwani has become a familiar face on Hong Kong’s streets, her smile and kindness lighting up evenings as she hands out meals to the homeless alongside her father. The young volunteer, a finalist in this year’s Spirit of Hong Kong Awards in the Youth category, has turned her family’s compassion into a bridge that connects cultures and hearts. The Spirit of Hong Kong Awards is co-organised by the South China Morning Post and Sino Group to recognise the...

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2 w. ago Hot Shot: Jasmine Paolini rips backhand winner down the line in Beijing

Hot Shot: Jasmine Paolini rips backhand winner down the line in Beijing  WTA Tennis

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3 w. ago Hot shot: Sonay Kartal's exquisite sliced winner on the line in Beijing

Hot shot: Sonay Kartal's exquisite sliced winner on the line in Beijing  WTA Tennis

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3 w. ago Hot Shot: De Minaur wows crowd with ferocious winner from out wide in Beijing 2025!

Hot Shot: De Minaur wows crowd with ferocious winner from out wide in Beijing 2025!  ATP Tour

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3 w. ago Hot Shot: Crunch time! Cazaux rips winner past Shang in Beijing 2025

Hot Shot: Crunch time! Cazaux rips winner past Shang in Beijing 2025  ATP Tour

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4 w. ago Mother of children discovered in New Zealand suitcases found guilty of murder

A New Zealand mother was found guilty on Tuesday of killing her two children and stashing their bodies in suitcases. The case of Hakyung Lee drew international headlines after the remains of her two young children were discovered inside luggage bought at a storage unit auction in the city of Auckland in August 2022. The accused, a New Zealand citizen originally from South Korea, was extradited from her home country following a police investigation that identified her as the mother of the dead...

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