4 h. ago Singer JJ Lin’s ‘heart problem’ shocks fans but how common is such an illness?

Singaporean singer-songwriter JJ Lin shocked fans by revealing at the end of his world tour on Sunday that he was suffering from a “heart problem”. Lin, 44, also told concertgoers in Beijing that he feared for the future and sensed the countdown of his career. The singer performed two concerts at Hong Kong’s new Kai Tak Stadium in May as part of his 27-date “JJ20 Final Lap World Tour” and showed no signs of illness. The Post looks at the prevalence of cardiovascular diseases in Hong Kong and how...

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5 h. ago U.S. choirs sing songs of friendship in the heart of Beijing

U.S. choirs sing songs of friendship in the heart of Beijing  news.cgtn.com

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6 h. ago Diplomacy over drama: Indonesia rules out military action to free designer

Indonesia has ruled out any military operation to secure the release of controversial social media personality and fashion designer Arnold Putra, who is serving a seven-year prison sentence in Myanmar, and is instead turning to defence diplomacy and quiet negotiations to resolve a case that has become a political headache in Jakarta. Arnold, 33, known for his provocative online persona and content, was convicted in March by Myanmar’s military junta of entering the country illegally and engaging...

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8 h. ago Chinese Students Flocked to Central Illinois. Their Food Followed.

Chinese Students Flocked to Central Illinois. Their Food Followed.  The New York Times

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8 h. ago Opinion | We Warned About the First China Shock. The Next One Will Be Worse.

Opinion | We Warned About the First China Shock. The Next One Will Be Worse.  The New York Times

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10 h. ago Australia’s Leader Walks Fine Line Between Xi and Trump in China

Australia’s Leader Walks Fine Line Between Xi and Trump in China  Bloomberg

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11 h. ago N. Korea launches handmade soap production line for export to China

N. Korea launches handmade soap production line for export to China  DailyNK

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11 h. ago JJ Lin appears in pain at Beijing concert, reveals he has heart condition

JJ Lin appears in pain at Beijing concert, reveals he has heart condition  Mothership

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14 h. ago Call for Hong Kong to set up registry of filicide cases to reduce killings

Two years ago, a mother in Hong Kong was accused of suffocating her three children in their home in Sham Shui Po. Police said they found blood stains on a pillow and in the mouth and nose of one of the girls. The mother was arrested after she and her brother alerted the force. Last year, a debt-ridden father threw his seven-year-old son off the rooftop of a shopping centre before he jumped to his death, while the boy was critically injured. Hong Kong has been repeatedly shocked by cases centred...

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14 h. ago Call for Hong Kong to set up registry to track cases of parents killing children

Two years ago, a mother in Hong Kong was accused of suffocating her three children in their home in Sham Shui Po. Police said they found blood stains on a pillow and in the mouth and nose of one of the girls. The mother was arrested after she and her brother alerted the force. Last year, a debt-ridden father threw his seven-year-old son off the rooftop of a shopping centre before he jumped to his death, while the boy was critically injured. Hong Kong has been repeatedly shocked by cases centred...

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14 h. ago How five months in Tibet changed the heart and lungs of Beijing workers

How five months in Tibet changed the heart and lungs of Beijing workers  News-Medical

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17 h. ago China trade or Philippine defence ties? Why Australia attempts to balance both

As the Asia-Pacific’s power dynamics continue to evolve and shift, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s visit to China promises to be a test of his country’s ability to walk the fine line between economic self-interest and strategic resolve. His trip, which began on Saturday, unfolds against the backdrop of Australia’s deepening security ties with the Philippines, with Canberra stepping up support for Manila’s maritime capabilities and increasing participation in patrols and joint...

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24 h. ago This Controversial EV Feature Will Be Illegal In China By 2027

This Controversial EV Feature Will Be Illegal In China By 2027  Carscoops

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27 h. ago ‘More than a restaurant’: Hongkongers bid farewell to social enterprise eatery

Hundreds of diners flocked to a small restaurant in one of Hong Kong’s poorest neighbourhoods on Sunday, taking selfies and lining up to secure their favourite order for one last time. Unlike many other restaurants in recent months that have fallen victim to the sluggish spending environment, social enterprise Agape Garden was forced to close its doors after the government abruptly decided to reclaim the space. One customer who turned up for the final day of operation said she spent 30 minutes...

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27 h. ago Hong Kong Covid facility at old airport takes off as youth hostel, culture hub

An unused Covid-19 isolation facility at a prime sea-view site in the heart of Hong Kong will be transformed into a youth hostel and cultural hub, offering 2,900 units at affordable rates and expected to debut in September. The project, renamed “Runway 1331” and located at the former Kai Tak airport, is expected to provide young people with opportunities for entrepreneurship, cultural exchange and talent development. Named after the old airport’s single airstrip, designated Runway 13/31, the...

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29 h. ago What the U.S. Feared Is Coming True: Huawei and Xiaomi Push China’s Chip Empire Beyond Fantasy, Defying All Sanctions

What the U.S. Feared Is Coming True: Huawei and Xiaomi Push China’s Chip Empire Beyond Fantasy, Defying All Sanctions  The Daily Galaxy

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30 h. ago Hong Kong police seize HK$22 million of drugs in raid on flat, man arrested

Hong Kong police have seized HK$22 million (US$2.8 million) worth of drugs and arrested a 58-year-old man after raiding an illicit narcotics lab inside a flat in To Kwa Wan. Officers launched an operation on Friday after analysing intelligence and intercepted the suspect. He was found with 335g (11.8 ounces) of crack cocaine on him, Senior Inspector Fung Pak-kin of the Hong Kong Island regional anti-triad unit said on Sunday. The suspect, who claimed to be a businessman, was escorted back to the...

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35 h. ago Why can’t Hong Kong retail landlords cut rents for struggling tenants?

In a commercial rental market beset by high vacancy rates, many Hong Kong landlords feel stuck between a rock and a hard place: giving tenants a break on rent makes it harder to pay mortgages and threatens asset value, but holding the line on rent runs the risk of driving tenants away. In this difficult environment, are landlords just being stubborn? It’s complicated, according to agents and analysts. Retail sales in the city contracted for 14 straight months until May, when they expanded by 2.4...

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35 h. ago Driver escapes injury after Mercedes flips over on Hong Kong’s Tsing Ma Bridge

A driver has miraculously emerged unscathed after his Mercedes-Benz flipped over on Lantau Link’s Tsing Ma Bridge, landing near the edge of the structure. The car overturned on Sunday morning on the Tsing Yi-bound carriageway of the bridge, a major route connecting the airport and Lantau Island to the urban centre, near the scenic viewing platform. A police spokeswoman said they were alerted to the accident after receiving multiple calls from the public at 8.42am. Pictures from the scene showed...

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35 h. ago Hong Kong should seek Olympic gold with a bid for 2036 Summer Games

I hope I’m not upsetting anyone’s plans for a relaxing summer, but I think the Hong Kong government should start urgently on a bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympics. We can do it, cities within the Greater Bay Area need it and competitors are already lining up. The Summer Olympics have been held 20 times since resuming after the Second World War. The locations of the next two games, in 2028 and 2032, have already been determined. Hosting the Olympics is a fair reflection of a city’s financial...

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