8 m. ago Man who hit girlfriend in head tells Hong Kong court he didn’t intend to kill

‘I plead not guilty to murder, but I plead guilty to manslaughter,’ defendant says.

Events

67 m. ago Woman charged with using fake papers to get into HKU hires new senior counsel

Li Sixuan, 28, requests court adjournment as she says newly-hired senior counsel Martin Hui will need more time to negotiate with prosecution.

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2 h. ago China ‘Ne Zha’ boy secretly takes boat to fish, amazes public after surviving 24 hours adrift

Notoriously naughty youngster placed on special police watch list because of his behaviour, was ‘unconcerened’ about his high-seas exploits.

Events

2 h. ago China’s Xi Jinping meets foreign CEOs to urge trade stability

China’s Xi Jinping meets foreign CEOs to urge trade stability  Financial Times

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3 h. ago Malaysia arrests Muslim preacher as Hindu temple relocation row rages on

Controversy refuses to die down even as PM Anwar declared ‘victory’ after laying foundation stone for a mosque to be built on temple site.

Events

4 h. ago Fog forecast in Hong Kong on Friday, with visibility below 500m in some areas

Marine authorities urge vessels to travel at safe speeds and exercise extreme caution.

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4 h. ago Fog forecast in Hong Kong on Friday, visibility below 500 metres in some areas

Marine authorities urge vessels to travel at safe speeds and exercise extreme caution.

Politics

4 h. ago Hong Kong police suspect cruelty after 2 cats allegedly fall from height, 1 dead

Force says it received report early on Friday from security guard at Tin Heng Estate in Tin Shui Wai.

Events

4 h. ago China’s Xi urges foreign firms to resist ‘acts that turn back the wheel of history’

Xi’s meeting with business reps on Friday comes as China has taken aim at unilateralism and protectionism while ramping up its charm offensive for foreign investors against the backdrop of two global conferences.

Politics

4 h. ago Xi urges foreign firms to resist ‘acts that turn back the wheel of history’

Xi urges foreign firms to resist ‘acts that turn back the wheel of history’  South China Morning Post

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6 h. ago Amid Trump uncertainty, is this ‘best time’ for China to win friends in Southeast Asia?

Now is the time for Beijing to show ‘geopolitical magnamity’ on tough issues like the South China Sea, Malaysian global affairs expert says.

Politics

7 h. ago Chinese schoolboy slapped 9 times for disrespect after addressing teacher by name

Violent teacher suspended from position amid police investigation as parents reject offer of US$700 in compensation from school.

Culture

17 h. ago Man slashed during attempted robbery in popular Hong Kong tourist area

Two men attempted to steal the victim’s luggage, which reportedly contained a large sum of foreign currency, in Tsim Sha Tsui.

Events

17 h. ago 4 arrested for attempted robbery at knife point in popular Hong Kong tourist area

Assailants attempted to steal luggage, which contained approximately HK$42 million, leaving the victim with a slash wound on his forehead.

Events

18 h. ago Trump’s trade policy is misguided but don’t be quick to blame tariffs

Instead of attacking the use of tariffs, the Trump administration’s domestic critics should consider their popularity and effectiveness.

Politics

20 h. ago Q&A: China set to stay the course on green policies, despite Trump

Q&A: China set to stay the course on green policies, despite Trump  Climate Home News

Politics

21 h. ago Beijing has confirmed what Taiwan already knew: PLA did combat test near island last week

Days after island leader called mainland a ‘foreign hostile force’, Taiwan reported 59 PLA aircraft and 9 naval vessels nearby.

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21 h. ago Beijing confirms what Taiwan already knew: PLA did combat test near island last week

Days after island leader called mainland a ‘foreign hostile force’, Taiwan reported 59 PLA aircraft and 9 naval vessels nearby.

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21 h. ago PhD student fined for splashing semen leaves Hong Kong, skips review for tougher penalty

Lai Changwei, 26, fails to appear at court hearing in which Department of Justice seeks review of sentence it considers inadequate.

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21 h. ago PhD student fined for splashing semen leaves Hong Kong, skips penalty review

Lai Changwei, 26, fails to appear at court hearing in which Department of Justice seeks review of sentence it considers inadequate.

Politics