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2024-09-20 02:30:09

Chechen warlord Ramzan Kadyrov says Elon Musk ‘remotely disabled’ his Tesla Cybertruck
Kadyrov said the billionaire ‘gives expensive gifts from the bottom of his heart and then remotely switches them off’.
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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3279228/chechen-warlord-ramzan-kadyrov-says-elon-musk-remotely-disabled-his-tesla-cybertruck?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-16 05:08:08

China’s stealthy yuan support ebbs, denting hot hedge fund trade
A lucrative trade that helped hedge funds ratchet up profits on Chinese debt instruments is starting to lose its charm, analysts say.
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https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3278674/chinas-stealthy-yuan-support-ebbs-denting-hot-hedge-fund-trade?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-12 01:30:07

Hong Kong’s malls should be more than a shopping paradise for the rich
The city needs to ensure everyone can enjoy its indoor spaces, whether they’re at work, rest or play.
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https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3277918/hong-kongs-malls-should-be-more-shopping-paradise-rich?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-09 08:56:51

Greenpeace finds microplastics in 85% of faeces collected from wild animals in Hong Kong
Greenpeace works with researchers to analyse 100 faecal samples from buffalo, cattle, boar, macaque and porcupine in Hong Kong’s countryside.
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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3277784/greenpeace-finds-microplastics-85-faeces-collected-wild-animals-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-04 11:05:51

How an engine fire warning forced Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific to ground its A350 fleet
Sources and internal documents indicate multiple fuel lines in right engine were deformed, leading to leakage that caused fire.
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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3277202/how-engine-fire-warning-forced-hong-kongs-cathay-pacific-ground-its-a350-fleet?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-02 02:15:57

Hong Kong may issue No 1 standby signal on Tuesday as Tropical Cyclone Yagi nears
Yagi is expected to become typhoon on Thursday before further strengthening and entering within 400km of the city.
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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3276798/hong-kong-may-issue-no-1-standby-signal-tuesday-tropical-cyclone-yagi-nears?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-02 02:05:48

Swiss court jails 1MDB fraudsters over US$1.8 billion theft from Malaysia state fund
The court emphasised the severity of the crimes, citing the high amounts of money involved and the defendants’ selfish motives.
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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3276797/swiss-court-jails-1mdb-fraudsters-over-us18-billion-theft-malaysia-state-fund?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-02 02:00:48

Chinese tycoons are using stock to borrow from private lenders as bank liquidity dries up
With Fed easing imminent, ‘clients are once again comfortable using their stocks as collateral for project funding’, HSBC executive says.
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https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3276793/chinese-tycoons-are-using-stock-borrow-private-lenders-bank-liquidity-dries?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-02 02:00:36

Hong Kong urged to better protect outdoor cleaners from heatstroke: NGO
Poll by Oxfam Hong Kong finds more than 86 per cent of workers suffered heat illness as they weren’t familiar with warning system.
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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3276758/hong-kong-urged-better-protect-outdoor-cleaners-heatstroke-ngo?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-08-30 07:23:15

Beijing hits out at foreign critics of Hong Kong court’s conviction of Stand News editors
But local professor Johannes Chan Man-mun, former law dean of University of Hong Kong, says ruling will pose challenge to commentary writers.
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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3276560/beijing-hits-out-foreign-critics-hong-kong-courts-conviction-stand-news-editors?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-08-30 07:21:42

Beijing to tap free-trade zones to reassure foreign investors with pro-business pledge
Beijing is doling out assurances and supportive measures to keep foreign companies onshore amid dwindling direct foreign investment inflows.
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https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3276558/beijing-tap-free-trade-zones-reassure-foreign-investors-pro-business-pledge?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-08-30 02:23:22

China ally Solomon Islands irked over conditions in Australia-brokered Pacific police deal
Foreign Minister Peter Agovaka expressed concern over the initiative, saying it ‘imposes conditions on our own domestic security’.
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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3276493/china-ally-solomon-islands-irked-over-conditions-australia-brokered-pacific-police-deal?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-08-30 02:00:44

Nvidia, Apple in talks to join OpenAI’s new funding round valuing it at over US$1 billion
Nvidia has discussed investing about US$100 million, while Apple and Microsoft are also mulling participation, sources say.
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https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3276491/nvidia-apple-talks-join-openais-new-funding-round-valuing-it-over-us1-billion?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-08-30 02:00:17

South China Sea: Philippine push on tiny Thitu Island could stoke further tensions with Beijing
Manila plans to boost defence infrastructure on Thitu, home to nearly 400 people, amid Beijing’s claims of possible ‘provocations’.
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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3276469/south-china-sea-philippine-push-tiny-thitu-island-could-stoke-further-tensions-beijing?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-08-30 02:00:12

Subtle but substantial: China’s outreach to island states tips military power play
Defence diplomacy gives island nations traction in the geopolitical rivalry between Beijing and Washington, but it is viewed as ‘a balancing act’.
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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3276363/subtle-substantial-chinas-outreach-island-states-tips-military-power-play?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-08-26 02:55:32

North Korea challenges China’s border telecoms plans in rare protest
Pyongyang claims Beijing failed to consult it about the deployment, potentially indicating strained communications between the two.
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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3275868/north-korea-challenges-chinas-border-telecoms-plans-rare-protest?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-08-26 02:30:09

Researchers in Switzerland carry out Hong Kong endoscope operation from 9,300km away
Collaboration by ETH Zurich and CUHK is world’s first use of remotely controlled endoscopy on living pig involving magnetic navigation system.
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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3275822/researchers-switzerland-carry-out-hong-kong-endoscope-operation-9300km-away?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-08-26 02:12:24

Apple plans to unveil iPhone 16 series on September 10, along with new AirPods and Watches
The launch event will be followed by the phones going on sale on September 20, according to sources.
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https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3275864/apple-plans-unveil-iphone-16-series-september-10-along-new-airpods-and-watches?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-08-25 10:00:22

China’s ‘self-taught philosopher’ finds viral fame brings mixed blessings
Former factory worker Chen Zhi reflects on new life as a ‘brain worker’, his first published translation and facing his online critics.
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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3275818/chinas-self-taught-philosopher-finds-viral-fame-brings-mixed-blessings?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-08-25 10:00:20

‘So beautiful fish forget to swim’: ‘Four Beauties’ of ancient China changed nation’s history
The “Four Beauties” of ancient China are legendary women who helped shape Chinese history and were often favoured by kings and emperors.
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https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/gender-diversity/article/3275804/so-beautiful-fish-forget-swim-four-beauties-ancient-china-changed-nations-history?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-08-25 09:47:11

190 Hong Kong youths and children receive scholarship backed by film star Tony Leung
Students Jayden Luk, 16, and Kary Chan, 19, among those awarded by fund aimed at helping teenagers and children facing adversity.
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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3275827/190-hong-kong-youths-and-children-receive-scholarship-backed-film-star-tony-leung?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-08-18 15:46:40

Hong Kong set for heavy showers and thunderstorms on Monday morning
Unsettled weather to persist until Thursday when sunny intervals expected, Observatory says.
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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3274958/hong-kong-set-heavy-showers-and-thunderstorms-monday-morning?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-08-18 15:36:06

Hongkongers make their case on how to boost tourism in rare forum with city leader
Among proposals put forward are recruiting volunteers to help tourists take photos, revitalising Lam Tsuen River and designing new mascot for city.
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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3274956/hongkongers-make-their-case-how-boost-tourism-rare-forum-city-leader?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-08-18 06:30:15

US has age limits for top military posts. Why not for elected officials?
Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race highlights the lack of formal and informal mechanisms to push out a sitting leader showing clear signs of ageing.
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https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3274909/us-has-age-limits-top-military-posts-why-not-elected-officials?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-08-16 19:36:54

UN chief seeks Gaza pause, as first polio case is confirmed in baby
A ceasefire would allow a vaccination campaign to be conducted, amid fears that the disease could spread outside the Palestinian enclave.
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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3274847/un-chief-seeks-gaza-pause-first-polio-case-confirmed-baby?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-08-14 00:30:17

Australia and UK receive 916 applications from Hongkongers seeking asylum over 5 years
But approvals over same period stood at 80, according to official data of two countries.
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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3274377/australia-and-uk-receive-916-applications-hongkongers-seeking-asylum-over-5-years?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-08-12 01:41:52

Hong Kong hit with heavy rains, thunderstorms after days of sunny skies
Forecaster also predicts showers and thunderstorms over the next couple of days under the influence of upper-air disturbances.
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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3274115/hong-kong-hit-heavy-rains-thunderstorms-after-days-sunny-skies?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-08-11 14:00:07

China eyes anti-drone technology as key to future battlefield success
The PLA has been keeping a close eye on how the weapons have been used in wars such as Ukraine.
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2024-07-28 01:59:48

Trump says US must dominate cryptocurrency sector, cites China competition
The Republican presidential candidate has slammed Democrats’ attempts to regulate the sector.
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2024-07-28 01:36:39

South Korea probes data leak of agents spying on the North
There are “signs” discovered by officials that the leaked data may have reached North Korea, according to a Yonhap report.
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2024-07-27 17:24:49

Trump tells Christians they won’t have to vote after this US election: ‘We’ll have it fixed’
It was not clear what the ex-US president, who has made comments about being a dictator or serving more than two terms, meant by his remarks.
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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3272163/trump-tells-christians-they-wont-have-vote-after-us-election-well-have-it-fixed?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-07-25 15:23:58

Relatives of 18 dead in Nepal plane crash demand answers
The incident has cast a spotlight on the mountainous, landlocked nation’s poor record on air safety, with almost 360 people killed since 2000 in plane and helicopter crashes.
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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3271922/relatives-18-dead-nepal-plane-crash-demand-answers?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-07-25 15:14:45

Hong Kong and Peru conclude talks on free-trade pact, finance minister says
Deal, which would be ninth such pact Hong Kong has in place, also covers investment and intellectual property.
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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3271919/hong-kong-and-peru-conclude-talks-free-trade-pact-finance-minister-says?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-07-14 08:12:21

‘Perfectionist’ Taiwan actress Ariel Lin on how crash diets could have killed her
Award-winning Taiwan television star Ariel Lin talks about being a perfectionist and how a brain tumour diagnosis changed her life.
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https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3270196/perfectionist-taiwan-actress-ariel-lin-how-crash-diets-could-have-killed-her?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-07-14 08:11:06

Trump rally shooting: Chinese online retailers quick off the mark with souvenir T-shirts
First batch of T-shirts goes on sale on Taobao just over two hours after Donald Trump survives attempt on life at Pennsylvania rally.
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https://www.scmp.com/news/article/3270397/trump-rally-shooting-chinese-online-retailers-quick-mark-souvenir-t-shirts?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-07-14 07:14:57

North Korea warns of ‘unimaginably harsh’ retaliation against US nuclear plans with Seoul
North Korea says it will boost it nuclear capabilities to counter the US and South Korea’s alleged invasion plans.
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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3270395/north-korea-warns-unimaginably-harsh-retaliation-against-us-nuclear-plans-seoul?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-07-14 07:00:12

China set for third plenum that could prove a ‘defining moment’ of Xi Jinping era
The Communist Party gathering is expected to outline the general course of economic policy at a time the country is facing major challenges.
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2024-07-13 21:30:08

Canada’s vague and harsh new security law reflects contentious geopolitics
Canada is not alone in tightening security as things worsen between the West and China, with Hong Kong, unfortunately, caught in the middle
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2024-06-27 01:30:08

Hong Kong needs more than an incinerator to achieve its zero waste goal
Lessons from cities such as Tokyo and Taipei can help Hong Kong adopt a holistic approach to waste management.
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2024-06-27 01:00:08

Married Vietnam man with 2 daughters to become a woman with wife’s full support
A married man in Vietnam has decided to fully embrace his true self by transitioning to a woman, and his wife and children are giving him their full support.
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2024-06-27 00:29:58

Cathay Pacific flight to Hong Kong forced to turn back to Paris after mechanical problem
Flaps on plane’s wings fail to retract, according to media reports, prompting aircraft to return to Paris less than hour into flight.
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2024-06-25 13:36:35

China and Poland agree to boost cooperation on electric vehicles
China and Poland have agreed to cooperate on electric vehicles despite the European Union’s recent decision to raise tariffs on Chinese imports. “Both sides will support the growth of two-way investments in electric vehicles, green development, logistics and other sectors,” a joint action plan for 2024-27 said. The document, which aims to “strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership” between the two countries, was issued after Chinese President Xi Jinping met his Polish counterpart Andrzej Duda on Monday. Earlier this month the European Union announced that it would raise duties on Chinese EV imports by up to 38.1 per cent, prompting Beijing to announce an anti-dumping inquiry into pork imports in retaliation. However, the bloc has agreed to talk with China about its anti-subsidy investigation in an effort to prevent a trade war. Meanwhile, economic analysts have said that Chinese firms are likely to increase their manufacturing operations in Europe as a way of getting around the tariffs. On Friday, the Polish government said that its Minister of State Assets Jakub Jaworowski had met a delegation from the Chinese car maker Geely to discuss the “role that Poland can play in the dynamically changing automotive market in Europe”. The Chinese company is working with the state-backed Polish firm ElectroMobility Poland to develop an electric car that is expected to start mass production in two year’s time. “Currently, intensive work is under way to evaluate the project implemented by ElectroMobility Poland. This work is aimed at verifying all business assumptions of the project,” it added. Meanwhile, another joint venture between the Chinese EV producer Leapmotor and the European firm Stellantis has started building cars at a plant in the Polish city of Tychy. Elsewhere on the continent, the Chinese car firm BYD has invested in a plant in the Hungarian city of Sezeged, with a second European site under consideration, while SAIC said this month that it “plans to bring China’s new energy technology and green…
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2024-06-25 13:19:48

In Kenya, several killed as protesters clash with police over tax rises, parliament stormed
Anger over a cost-of-living crisis spiralled into nationwide rallies last week, with demonstrators calling for the finance bill to be scrapped.
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2024-06-25 13:16:41

Hong Kong Book Fair turns new page with push to bring in tourists from Greater Bay Area
Annual book fair to return on July 17, with organisers to offer joint passes for Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks.
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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3268021/hong-kong-book-fair-turns-new-page-push-bring-tourists-greater-bay-area?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-06-25 13:03:59

US gun violence declared ‘urgent public health crisis’ by surgeon general, seeks controls
The advisory by Vivek Murthy, who was nominated by President Joe Biden, is the first such major report on gun violence from a surgeon general.
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2024-06-24 21:30:09

Legal moves turn South China Sea into a public image battleground
The Philippines’ use of international law to bolster its standing in the South China Sea dispute works, but it could have unintended consequences.
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https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3267493/legal-moves-turn-south-china-sea-public-image-battleground?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-06-19 23:36:08

Families of Boeing 737 Max crash victims ask US to seek US$24 billion fine
The relatives say the firm committed the ‘deadliest corporate crime in US history’ and want criminal prosecutions of those responsible.
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2024-06-10 14:44:23

US ambassador to Japan urges Tokyo to help quickly replenish US missile inventory
Japan in December eased its arms export restrictions to accommodate a US request for shipment of surface-to-air missile interceptors produced in Japan.
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2024-05-27 20:00:35

Never again say ‘never again’: scientists create gel to ease hangovers
Developed at a Swiss university, the protein-based gel led to 50 per cent blood alcohol reductions in mice, results that have left the team ‘confident’ it will work in humans.
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2024-05-27 19:23:24

Relations between EU and Israel deteriorate as Spain, Ireland prepare to recognise Palestinian state
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz accused Spain of ‘rewarding terror’ by recognising a Palestinian state
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2024-05-27 18:27:16

Netanyahu acknowledges ‘tragic mistake’ after Rafah strike kills dozens of Palestinians
‘Despite our utmost efforts not to harm innocent civilians, last night, there was a tragic mistake,’ Israeli PM Netanyahu said on Monday in an address to Israel’s parliament.
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2024-05-27 17:28:53

FBI investigating US eBay sales of treasures suspected of being stolen from British Museum
London museum said last year that more than 1,000 items including jewellery, gems and Greek pottery, had been stolen. FBI’s efforts include contacting people who bought items on eBay.
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2024-05-26 06:30:10

Chinese funding keeps Cameroon’s deep seaport expansion project afloat
An ambitious plan to turn an African fishing town into a major trading port is set to enter its second phase of construction with backing from China Eximbank.
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2024-05-26 06:24:53

6 newborns killed in fire at India baby hospital, after 4 children died at an amusement park blaze
The fire broke out late on Saturday in the New Born Baby Care hospital in Delhi’s Vivek Vihar area.
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