2 h. ago Hong Kong eyes slice of booming ‘NewSpace’ economy as professional services hub

Hong Kong aims to develop its “NewSpace” economy by positioning itself as a leading hub for finance, insurance, legal and arbitration services, and materials application in alignment with the nation’s development plan. The Chief Executive’s Policy Unit revealed on Sunday that it had hosted a high-level round table on the space economy last week, inviting academics, investors and experts from mainland China and overseas to discuss Hong Kong’s strategic positioning and opportunities amid a global...

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3 h. ago Policy blowback shows why Hong Kong lawmakers must play a bigger role

The dust has settled on the election of the Legislative Council president, and committees and panels have settled into the new Legco. Most, it seems, are ready to hit the ground running. First on the agenda: dealing with the aftermath of the Tai Po fire. The more immediate matters involve the rebuilding of a community that has lost so much. Equally pressing are the long-standing issues laid bare by the tragic fire that demand the government fix the entire building sector. Consultations with...

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5 h. ago Boy, 12, ‘fighting for life’ after Sydney Harbour shark attack

A 12-year-old boy is fighting for his life in hospital after being mauled by a large shark in Sydney Harbour, Australian police said on Monday. The marine predator struck on Sunday afternoon while the boy and his friends were jumping into the water off the harbour’s Shark Beach. “It was a horrendous scene at the time when police attended. We believe it was something like a bull shark that attacked the lower limbs of that boy,” said Superintendent Joseph McNulty, New South Wales marine area...

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5 h. ago Hong Kong police to expand drone patrols to Peak, Cheung Chau, Lamma Island

Hong Kong will expand drone patrols to all major police regions from Friday, including The Peak, Cheung Chau and Lamma Island, for crime prevention, crowd control and traffic monitoring. Superintendent Tango Ko Chung-ying of the force’s key points and search division said the second phase of the patrols, which would join existing operations in Heung Yuen Wai and Kowloon West, aimed to further test the capabilities of the drones. “Besides a more complex terrain, we will also be encountering more...

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5 h. ago The China Deal: Amid Trump’s Weaponization of America, a Redefinition of ‘Interests’

The China Deal: Amid Trump’s Weaponization of America, a Redefinition of ‘Interests’  Policy Magazine

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9 h. ago Is the CCP Running Out of Money? Beijing Targets Online Influencers and New Mothers

Is the CCP Running Out of Money? Beijing Targets Online Influencers and New Mothers  Vision Times

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13 h. ago New Book Challenges Assumptions on Digital Governance in China

New Book Challenges Assumptions on Digital Governance in China  Tech Policy Press

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16 h. ago How China is stepping up Africa charm offensive to boost cultural ties, deepen influence

China is rolling out hundreds of activities across Africa, including study trips and AI competitions, as part of what experts have described as a “soft power” charm offensive designed to deepen its influence across the continent. In moving beyond its traditional focus on infrastructure and high-level finance, Beijing is expanding its engagement through the 2026 China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges – an initiative dedicated to cultural and social diplomacy. Announced by Chinese Foreign...

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16 h. ago How China is ramping up Africa charm offensive to boost cultural ties, influence

How China is ramping up Africa charm offensive to boost cultural ties, influence  South China Morning Post

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18 h. ago Hong Kong police arrest 2, record 220 offences in illegal road racing crackdown

Hong Kong police arrested two drivers and found that motorists had committed about 220 traffic violations in a two-day crackdown on illegal vehicle modifications, speeding and other offences. Police said on Sunday the arrests were made during the force’s two-day operation called ‘Fossington’ over the weekend, targeting traffic violations across New Territories locations such as Tuen Mun, Yuen Long, Tolo Highway, Tai Mei Tuk, Luk Keng Road and Bride’s Pool Road. At around 9am on Sunday, transport...

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19 h. ago Indonesia finds 1 body, wreckage from missing surveillance plane

Indonesian authorities said on Sunday they had located the wreckage of a fisheries surveillance plane that went missing in South Sulawesi province on the slope of a fog-covered mountain, and had recovered the body of one of the 10 people on board. The ATR 42-500 turboprop owned by aviation group Indonesia Air Transport lost contact with air traffic control on Saturday at about 1.30pm local time around the Maros region in South Sulawesi. There were seven crew members and three passengers on...

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19 h. ago Hong Kong driver avoids injury after drone crashes onto Tesla roof

Hong Kong police are investigating after a drone fell out of the sky and damaged a car in Jordan. The force said it received a report from the owner of the Tesla at around 11.52am on Sunday. The driver said he was waiting at traffic lights along Cox’s Road in Jordan when the drone suddenly struck the roof of his car. The drone, measuring around 20cm (8 inches) wide, shattered the car’s glass roof and windscreen before bouncing onto the road. No one was injured in the incident, and officers were...

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20 h. ago Hong Kong hiker, 63, dies after collapsing on Robin’s Nest trail

A 63-year-old Hong Kong man has died after collapsing during a hike on Robin’s Nest Country Trail near the border with mainland China. Police received a call at 12.42pm from a female hiker who said her male friend had collapsed and lost consciousness. He was hiking with two men and two women at Robin’s Nest Country Park in Sha Tau Kok, bordering the mainland city of Shenzhen. The unconscious man was transported by helicopter to Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital for emergency treatment. He...

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21 h. ago Beijing row highlights need for Japan to reduce cleantech dependence on China

Beijing row highlights need for Japan to reduce cleantech dependence on China  The Japan Times

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21 h. ago Exhibition on Hong Kong crime films at old Yau Ma Tei police station remains hot ticket

An exhibition on classic Hong Kong crime films at the former Yau Ma Tei police station has attracted higher-than-expected demand, with the show’s project supervisor saying she hopes visitors will go beyond taking selfies to learn more about the local movie industry. Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries Drew Lai Sai-ming said the exhibition had sold more than 80 per cent of tickets in the first month since its debut on January 2, adding that the new tourist attraction’s popularity...

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22 h. ago Hong Kong cyclist, 55, killed after being hit by van in Sheung Shui, driver arrested

A female cyclist died after being struck by a van in Hong Kong’s North district on Sunday. The driver of the vehicle was later arrested. Police said they received a report about the collision at the junction of Ma Sik Road and Tin Ping Road, at 8.41am. The van was travelling towards Sheung Shui and knocked down the 55-year-old woman on a bicycle as it approached Tin Ping Road at 8.37 am. The cyclist was sent to the North District Hospital unconscious, and was certified dead at 9.17am, after...

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27 h. ago Hong Kong authorities to review medium of instruction in schools after major study

Hong Kong education authorities will review the policy on the medium of instruction in public secondary schools for the 2028-34 cycle after looking at the results of a three-year evaluation study and consulting the sector, the Post has learned. The review comes as a council representing subsidised secondary schools urged the government to allow more institutions to teach subjects in English to better prepare pupils moving on to higher education programmes conducted in the language. The Education...

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37 h. ago Trump's erratic trade policies are pushing US partners towards China

Trump's erratic trade policies are pushing US partners towards China  France 24

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37 h. ago Indonesian plane with 11 people missing, search and rescue under way

A regional passenger aircraft carrying 11 people lost contact with ground control on Saturday while approaching a mountainous region between Indonesia’s main island of Java and Sulawesi island, officials said. A search and rescue operation is under way. The turboprop ATR 42-500 operated by Indonesia Air Transport was on the way from Yogyakarta to the capital city of South Sulawesi when it vanished from radar, said Endah Purnama Sari, a spokesperson for the transportation ministry. The plane was...

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40 h. ago Infrequent yet unforgettable: Hong Kong’s rare cases of police opening fire on duty

Hong Kong police officers rarely fire their guns, but when they do, it grips the city’s attention. On Thursday, officers shot dead a man who had taken a woman hostage while brandishing a 30cm knife at a shopping centre in Tuen Mun. Under police guidelines, officers may open fire to protect anyone – including themselves – from death or serious injury. They may also use lethal force against anyone believed to have committed a serious or violent crime and who is attempting to evade arrest. Firearms...

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