3 h. ago Hongkongers urged not to slam acupuncture treatment after ‘flesh

‘Before the case is fully investigated, our comments and judgments will be unfair to the practitioner and patient,’ lawmaker says.

Politics

7 h. ago Legalise basketball betting but ensure young Hongkongers don’t lose

One area where Hong Kong can elevate governance standards is by mandating disclosure of basketball betting patterns among young adults.

Politics

12 h. ago US is urged to mine seabeds for critical minerals in counter to China

Witnesses tell Congressional panel that to break Beijing’s rare earths dominance, Washington must promote ocean mining of elements.

Politics

19 h. ago Lunchtime fire at restaurant leaves 22 dead, 3 injured in northeast China

President Xi Jinping calls disaster ‘sobering lesson’, urges tighter safety measures as officials investigate cause of blaze, detain restaurant operator.

Events

20 h. ago Hong Kong health experts urge older residents to get Covid jab amid fatalities

City records 10 Covid-related deaths in a month, while fewer than 100,000 vaccine doses given to those aged 50 and above over past year.

Science

23 h. ago Air Busan passenger detained by Chinese police after latest emergency door scare

South Korean airlines have been urged to enhance their security measures following a spate of mid-flight incidents.

Events

30 h. ago Asean urged to weigh risks of siding with US over China in tariff war

The US is only interested in the Asean market, while China is better placed to help bloc realise its goals, Zheng Yongnian tells the Post.

Events

30 h. ago China Vows to Stand Firm, Urges Nations to Resist ‘Bully’ Trump

China Vows to Stand Firm, Urges Nations to Resist ‘Bully’ Trump  Bloomberg.com

Politics

31 h. ago Hongkonger conned out of HK$2 million trying to recover HK$5,000 lost in scam

The fraudster claimed to have known a ‘team’ who could help recover funds lost in scams, but told the woman, 37, she had to pay a deposit first, police say.

Economics

33 h. ago ‘Funding cuts won’t hurt Chinese University of Hong Kong’s innovation push’

CUHK head also says university to seek resources to pursue other areas, such as talent recruitment, but non-urgent projects may be delayed.

Politics

46 h. ago Hong Kong bars urge regulation rather than ban on flavoured shisha products

Industry representatives say customers only enjoy shisha because of flavours and already struggling bars will suffer if blanket ban goes ahead.

Politics

47 h. ago Scientists in Hong Kong offer new hope into treatment of Huntington’s Disease

Discovery of new underlying mechanism opens up possibilities for developing medication.

Politics

47 h. ago Hong Kong team says discovery offers new hope for treating Huntington’s disease

Discovery of new underlying mechanism opens up possibilities for developing medication, researchers at Chinese University of Hong Kong say.

Politics

49 h. ago China urges India, Pakistan to act with restraint after deadly Pahalgam terror attack

China urges India, Pakistan to act with restraint after deadly Pahalgam terror attack  The Economic Times

Events

49 h. ago India, Pakistan exchange small arms fire, China urges restraint

India, Pakistan exchange small arms fire, China urges restraint  Reuters

Events

49 h. ago China and Philippines clash over disputed Sandy Cay in the Spratly Islands

Beijing urges Manila to ‘stop its infringement’ after Philippine personnel land on reef that has become flashpoint in South China Sea.

Politics

52 h. ago Hongkongers reminded to brace for heavy showers and thunderstorms

‘The weather will improve over the region. With the easterly airstream moderating in the middle and later parts of this week,’ forecaster says.

Events

52 h. ago Hongkongers should brace for heavy showers, thunderstorms: Observatory

‘The weather will improve over the region. With the easterly airstream moderating in the middle and later parts of this week,’ forecaster says.

Events

52 h. ago Hongkongers warned to brace for heavy showers, thunderstorms

But sunny periods expected in next couple of days with hot weather and isolated showers, Observatory says.

Events

53 h. ago Revealed: online campaign urged far right to attack China’s opponents in UK

Revealed: online campaign urged far right to attack China’s opponents in UK  The Guardian

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