2 h. ago 2 arrested in Hong Kong after victims lose HK$10 million in fake

Hong Kong police have arrested two men in connection with at least seven scam cases involving nearly HK$10 million (US$1.3 million) of losses for victims duped by fake law-enforcement officials, with officers searching for a third suspect. Superintendent Li Muk-yik said on Saturday that the scammers had asked their accomplices to meet victims in hotels under the guise of conducting investigations and used different excuses to collect money from their targets. Li said officers arrested the two...

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5 h. ago Value team spirit and chemistry, new Hong Kong police chief tells recruits

Hong Kong’s new police chief has underscored the importance of unity in the 27,000-strong force at his first passing-out parade inspection, while revealing that recruitment has risen significantly since entry requirements were eased three years ago. Commissioner of Police Joe Chow Yat-ming said after the parade on Saturday, which marked the admission of 43 probationary inspectors and 219 constables to the force, that he felt honoured to be officiating at the ceremony and highlighted the...

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6 h. ago After Northwestern scientist questioned for China ties died by suicide, family sues and speaks out

After Northwestern scientist questioned for China ties died by suicide, family sues and speaks out  NBC News

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9 h. ago Hong Kong probes fatal work incident involving collapsed iron beam during storm

Hong Kong authorities are investigating whether a contractor involved in a fatal work incident took the necessary precautions during a rainstorm, the city’s labour minister has said as he urged employers to ensure a safe work environment under adverse weather. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun Yuk-han said on Saturday that contractors must exercise “extra caution” under poor weather, following an industrial incident two days ago in which a worker was killed by a falling iron beam at a...

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9 h. ago Hong Kong probes whether firm in fatal work accident took rainstorm precautions

Hong Kong authorities are investigating whether a contractor involved in a fatal work incident took the necessary precautions during a rainstorm, the city’s labour minister has said as he urged employers to ensure a safe work environment during adverse weather. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun Yuk-han said on Saturday that contractors had to exercise “extra caution” during poor weather, following an industrial incident two days ago in which a worker was killed by a falling steel beam...

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10 h. ago 3 arrested after Hong Kong car chase uncovers drugs, weapons

Hong Kong police have arrested three men, aged between 19 and 20, after a car chase in Tsim Sha Tsui, with officers discovering drugs and weapons inside the vehicle. The force said the private car driver had refused to cooperate with traffic enforcement and control division officers when stopped at Hillwood Road, adding that he fled towards Nathan Road and crashed into a taxi at Shun Yee Street while driving in the opposite direction. “After a verbal warning for people inside the vehicle to...

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10 h. ago Sack of bones, Duterte drug war add to growing Philippine cock fighters mystery

Three sacks weighted with sandbags recovered from the depths of a Philippine volcanic crater lake have added a dramatic new twist to the chilling case of at least 34 missing cock fighters, bolstering claims by a whistle-blower that the killings were orchestrated by a gambling tycoon with powerful political and police connections. The first sack, pulled from the murky waters of Taal Lake on Thursday, contained charred bones, according to the Department of Justice. Forensic tests have yet to...

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11 h. ago Economy main focus at Hong Kong leader John Lee’s meetings with advisers

Hong Kong’s leader held meetings with his advisers, including a mainland Chinese economist and two tech experts from a Hangzhou start-up known as “Six Little Dragons”, ahead of his annual policy blueprint to gauge views on how to maintain the city’s status amid growing geopolitical tensions. The John Lee Ka-chiu-led lunch meetings took place between Wednesday and Friday, marking the first official gathering of the Chief Executive’s Council of Advisers, following the appointments of Han Bicheng,...

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11 h. ago Cutting red tape in focus at Hong Kong leader’s meetings ahead of policy address

Hong Kong’s leader has held meetings with advisers, including two tech bosses from Hangzhou’s “Six Little Dragons” and a top mainland Chinese economist, to gauge their views on the city’s development ahead of his annual policy blueprint, with cutting red tape coming up in the discussions. A source familiar with the meetings, chaired by Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu and held between Wednesday and Friday, said that a major topic of discussion was improving government efficiency to boost Hong...

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12 h. ago Naked dancing, ‘holy baths’: Malaysian police investigate Muslim family motivational event

Malaysian police are investigating a complaint about deviant activities such as naked dancing and “holy cleansing baths” being performed during a family motivational event. Police said the report was filed at the end of February over an incident that was held at a convention centre in Shah Alam, a predominantly Malay-Muslim enclave about 30km (19 miles) from the capital of Kuala Lumpur, last September. “We have called in the wife of the complainant as well as other participants of the event for...

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16 h. ago Chinese man spikes colleague’s drink with ‘truth serum’ to steal work plan, jailed

An employee in China shocked many by spiking a colleague’s drink with a “truth serum” on three separate occasions in an attempt to steal his work plan. The scheme began when a man surnamed Li, from Shanghai, came across a so-called “truth serum” during a business trip. The seller claimed, “Just a few drops will make people tell the truth.” This intrigued Li, motivating him to test its effects. Although it remains unclear what type of company Li worked for and the significance of the work plans,...

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17 h. ago Hong Kong’s first Sikh policeman in decades says family legacy inspired him

Hong Kong’s first Sikh policeman in decades plans to continue his family’s legacy of service, following in the footsteps of his great-grandfather, who recruited officers of the faith during the colonial era. Palvinderjit Singh, 27, who was born in Hong Kong, was among new graduates who became constables and probationary inspectors on Saturday. “As I grew up, I heard a lot of stories about my great-grandfather. He was responsible for recruiting the initial batch of Sikh police recruits, so I...

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30 h. ago Barking up wrong tree? Indonesian police’s robot use criticised for wrong focus

A hi-tech display of humanoid robots and robotic dogs by Indonesian police has drawn criticism for their desire to project a tech-savvy image and not focusing on tackling broader problems, ranging from a “culture of impunity” to reform inertia. At the national police’s 79th anniversary parade on July 1 in Jakarta, the force unveiled 25 new machines – including RoboCop-style robots, robot tanks and robodogs – in the presence of Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto. Their spokesman, Inspector...

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31 h. ago Local government investigation into kindergarten lead poisoning in China reveals deep distrust in authorities

Local government investigation into kindergarten lead poisoning in China reveals deep distrust in authorities  News Channel 3-12

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32 h. ago 81 arrested in Hong Kong crackdown on illegal use of electric bikes, scooters

Hong Kong police have arrested 81 people in a crackdown on the illegal use of electric mobility devices such as scooters and bicycles. Senior Inspector Greenson Cheung Chin-hung said on Friday that officers made the arrests in Tai Po, Sheung Shui, Tuen Mun, Castle Peak, Yuen Long, Tin Shui Wai and Lok Ma Chau between July 7 and 10. The 62 men and 19 women arrested were aged between 20 and 79. “The arrestees were suspected of driving unregistered vehicles, driving without a valid licence, using a...

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32 h. ago 3 in Hong Kong remanded in custody for allegedly seeking secession

A 15-year-old boy and two others have been remanded in custody for allegedly conspiring to seek Hong Kong’s independence through a Taiwan-based political organisation in breach of the national security law. National security police on Friday levelled a charge of conspiring to commit secession under the Beijing-imposed law, a day after announcing their arrests and their alleged roles in the Hong Kong Democratic Independence Union. The 15-year-old Secondary Three student, who cannot be named for...

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32 h. ago Could Hong Kong add preventive checks to its voluntary health insurance system?

Hong Kong authorities will review the city’s Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme this year and study expanding it to cover some preventive screenings, the acting health minister has said. Acting Secretary for Health Libby Lee Ha-yun’s remarks on Friday referred to a policy that was introduced by authorities in 2019 to establish standards and improve market transparency for individual indemnity hospital insurance products. Through the scheme, authorities hoped to enhance the protection level of...

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33 h. ago China's GDP growth set to slow, raising pressure on policymakers: Reuters poll

China's GDP growth set to slow, raising pressure on policymakers: Reuters poll  Yahoo

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38 h. ago Malaysia’s fighter jet deal to ‘quietly’ boost South China Sea defences

The United States’ approval of Malaysia’s purchase of dozens of fighter jets is set to bolster the Southeast Asian country’s air capabilities – especially in the South China Sea – as part of a strategy to “quietly” build deterrence while also preserving cordial ties with China. Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) chief General Tan Sri Asghar Khan Goriman Khan confirmed during a June 17 briefing that Washington had approved Malaysia’s request to acquire up to 33 used F/A-18C/D Hornet fighter jets...

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44 h. ago Handing Selfies to Beijing: The West’s Leaky Data Pipeline to China

Handing Selfies to Beijing: The West’s Leaky Data Pipeline to China  Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA)

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