44 h. ago The pope visits Hong Kong for 3 hours in 1970 – SCMP archive

This article was first published on December 5, 1970 By Staff reporters A red letter day for Hong Kong Catholics The 73-year-old pontiff, looking fit in spite of his strenuous Asian tour, responded warmly. At times he stretched out his arms in a symbol of loving embrace, at others he blessed the crowds gathered to see him. He seemed especially pleased by the spontaneous gaiety of the greeting which 20,000 Catholic children gave him at the Happy Valley Racecourse to which he was taken by...

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4 d. ago Hong Kong’s Mandatory Provident Fund launches in 2000 – from the SCMP archive

This article was originally published on December 2, 2000 By Felix Chan Warning for MPF-dodging bosses Employers were warned on Friday (December 1, 2000), the day the Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) was launched, that they could not escape paying their fair share. Only about 135,000 employers, 54 per cent of those required to do so, had signed up by the deadline. About 1.44 million employees and 124,000 self-employed had joined, representing 71 per cent and 44 per cent, respectively, of those...

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6 d. ago China’s first own passenger jet Comac ARJ21 debuts in 2015 – SCMP archive

This article was first published on November 30, 2015. By Sijia Jiang After 13 years, China’s own passenger jet enters service China’s ambition of an indigenous plane took wings on Sunday (November 29, 2015) as its first home-grown passenger jet, the Comac ARJ21 (later rebranded as the C909), entered commercial service after 13 years in the making. Configured with 90 economy-class seats, the jet was delivered to its launch customer, Chengdu Airlines, from Comac’s Shanghai factory and flown to...

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6 d. ago On This Day | China’s first own passenger jet Comac ARJ21 debuts in 2015 – SCMP archive

On This Day | China’s first own passenger jet Comac ARJ21 debuts in 2015 – SCMP archive  South China Morning Post

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1 week ago ‘I knew about Charles’ lover’: Princess Diana’s 1995 admission – SCMP archive

This article was first published on November 22, 1995 By David Wallen and other agencies New blow to monarchy as Diana admits adultery Princess Diana’s frank admission of adultery, her graphic description of a three-year battle with bulimia, and her certainty she will never be queen left Britons reeling and dealt a new blow to the monarchy. In an unprecedented hour-long interview watched by 20 million people, including Hong Kong subscribers to Cable TV, Diana spoke candidly about her failed...

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2 w. ago ‘Disastrous’: Hong Kong eyes demolishing housing blocks in 1985 – SCMP archive

This article was first published on November 21, 1985 By James Sun Families to be evacuated The Housing Authority is expected to announce today (November 21, 1985) an intensive redevelopment programme for 26 substandard estate blocks from which more than 17,000 families will be evacuated in the next four years. The super programme, costing taxpayers up to $800 million will start next month if given the go-ahead by the Executive Council. The Housing Authority is to meet this morning to discuss...

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2 w. ago When a French racer died during the Macau Grand Prix in 2005 – SCMP archive

This article was first published on November 20, 2025 By Alvin Sallay French motor­cycle ace killed in Macau Veteran French rider Bruno Bonhuil was killed when he crashed during the warm-up session for the showpiece motorcycle race at the Macau Grand Prix on Saturday (November 19, 2005). “It is a huge shock and a terrible tragedy for his family,” said Michael Rutter, who later went on to win the Motorcycle Grand Prix and equal Ron Haslam’s record of six wins. Bonhuil, 45, was riding for the Team...

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