3 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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5 d. ago US moves for AI dominance to outpace China with new ‘overwhelming’ military strategy

America’s top defence official declared that the US must achieve unquestioned AI “dominance” to prevent adversaries from gaining a technological edge, as he unveiled a strategy that includes integrating Elon Musk’s chatbot Grok. Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth’s announcement did not mention China by name, but it came a month after a report to the US Congress in which the Pentagon warned of Beijing’s accelerating use of AI to reach its military modernisation goals. On Monday, Hegseth said the...

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9 d. ago Hong Kong rugby player charged with indecent assault and criminal damage

A Hong Kong professional rugby player has been accused of molesting a patron at a bar and damaging a door bolt inside a police station while he was held in custody. Faizal Solomona Penesa, 33, on Friday appeared at Eastern Court for the first time over a count of indecent assault and another of criminal damage. Prosecutors accused the Samoan national of indecently assaulting an individual at Bobby’s Rabble bar in Central on September 28 last year. On the same day, he was taken to the Central...

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1 week ago Nvidia Requires Full Prepayment from CN Customers Given Uncertainty in Beijing's Approval of H200 Chip Imports: Report

Nvidia Requires Full Prepayment from CN Customers Given Uncertainty in Beijing's Approval of H200 Chip Imports: Report  AASTOCKS.com

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1 week ago Chinese chip stocks rise after report Beijing halts Nvidia H200 orders

Chinese chip stocks rise after report Beijing halts Nvidia H200 orders  Investing.com

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1 week ago Research report on Japan's nuclear ambitions released in Beijing

Research report on Japan's nuclear ambitions released in Beijing  Xinhua

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1 week ago Singapore star JJ Lin’s girlfriend spotted filing a report at Beijing police station

Singapore star JJ Lin’s girlfriend spotted filing a report at Beijing police station  Dimsum Daily

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1 week ago China police officer praised for mediating dispute among 7 kids as if it were serious case

An adorable scene of a Chinese police officer mediating a quarrel among seven primary school children captured hearts on social media. The group visited a police station in eastern China’s Zhejiang province on the evening of December 19. They sought assistance from the police after disputing a minor issue while playing nearby. The specifics of their argument were not disclosed in the report. Upon entering the station, one child referred to the officer as “Uncle Police” and requested: “Can you...

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1 week ago Indonesian beauty doctor under police probe as row with influencer turns ugly

Indonesian beauty doctor and social media influencer Richard Lee has been named a suspect in a criminal case following a complaint by a fellow content creator, as their long-running feud moved from online platforms into a police station. Jakarta police confirmed on Tuesday that Lee was designated a suspect in a case involving alleged violations of health regulations and consumer protection laws, stemming from a report lodged by Samira Farahnaz – known online as “Dokter Detektif” or Doktif – in...

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1 week ago Singaporeans in viral petrol refuelling video surrender to Malaysian police

The man who went viral for allegedly refuelling a Singapore-registered car with subsidised RON95 petrol at a fuel station in Johor has come forward, Malaysian police said on Monday. Kulai Assistant Commissioner Tan Seng Lee said that the 63-year-old man and his 67-year-old wife arrived at the Kulai police headquarters to assist with the investigation. “The investigation paper is still being processed and will be referred to the deputy public prosecutor as soon as possible for further...

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1 week ago Couple from Singapore surrender to Malaysian police over refuelling case

The man who went viral for allegedly refuelling a Singapore-registered car with subsidised RON95 petrol at a fuel station in Johor has come forward, Malaysian police said on Monday. Kulai Assistant Commissioner Tan Seng Lee said that the 63-year-old man and his 67-year-old wife arrived at the Kulai police headquarters to assist with the investigation. “The investigation paper is still being processed and will be referred to the deputy public prosecutor as soon as possible for further...

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1 week ago Meituan's Beijing Sankuai Has RMB3.25M Equity Frozen: Report

Meituan's Beijing Sankuai Has RMB3.25M Equity Frozen: Report  AASTOCKS.com

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2 w. ago Exhibition on classic Hong Kong police films opens at revitalised old station

An exhibition on Hong Kong’s classic crime films opened at the old Yau Ma Tei police station on Friday, with an intricate replica of a detective’s office among the immersive displays captivating long-time fans of the genre. Curated by local filmmakers and titled “Yau Ma Tei Police Station: A Cinematic Journey”, the exhibition at the revitalised and newly reopened 103-year-old venue is sold in 25-minute sessions, with each session catering to just 20 people. Tickets for the first three days have...

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2 w. ago Why Japan’s notorious Setagaya murders still haunt police and public, 25 years on

Early on the morning of December 30, Takeshi Tsuchida got down on his knees to carefully place flowers in front of a black-slab tomb marking the last resting place of Mikio Miyazawa, his wife and their two children. Tsuchida bowed his head, clasped his hands together and offered a silent prayer. Now 78, Tsuchida has retired as head of the Seijo police station in Tokyo’s upmarket Setagaya ward, but he has never been able to move on from the one crime that still hangs over his career. “Twenty-five...

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2 w. ago Beijing hits back at ‘extremely hypocritical’ critics of PLA drills around Taiwan

Beijing has hit back against concerns raised by foreign countries, including Japan, over its military drills around Taiwan, accusing critics of being “extremely hypocritical”. The foreign ministry said on Wednesday that Japan, Australia and European governments had turned “a deaf ear” to the efforts of “Taiwan independence” forces using military means, while ignoring external interference in Beijing’s internal affairs. Beijing launched massive live-fire drills and blockade exercises around...

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2 w. ago Bank of Japan Outlook, Beijing Economic Report Roil Asian Stock Markets

Bank of Japan Outlook, Beijing Economic Report Roil Asian Stock Markets  marketscreener.com

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2 w. ago 2025 'Blue Future' project achievements report salon held in Beijing

2025 'Blue Future' project achievements report salon held in Beijing  Global Times

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3 w. ago New Pentagon report on China’s military notes Beijing’s progress on LLMs

New Pentagon report on China’s military notes Beijing’s progress on LLMs  DefenseScoop

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3 w. ago US report says China considers Arunachal a ‘core interest’: Beijing wants military bases in Bangladesh, Mya...

US report says China considers Arunachal a ‘core interest’: Beijing wants military bases in Bangladesh, Mya...  Bhaskar English

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3 w. ago Pentagon report sows discord between China and other countries: Beijing

Pentagon report sows discord between China and other countries: Beijing  Tribune India

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