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Elizabeth Cheung
Correspondent, Hong Kong
Elizabeth Cheung has been reporting on health for the Post's Hong Kong desk since 2014. She covers general medical news, breakthrough medical treatments and research, government policy and hospital blunders. Elizabeth has a master's in development studies.
Elizabeth Cheung has been reporting on health for the Post's Hong Kong desk since 2014. She covers general medical news, breakthrough medical treatments and research, government policy and hospital blunders. Elizabeth has a master's in development studies.
Areas of Expertise:
Healthcare in Hong Kong, medical research, food safety Languages Spoken:
English, Mandarin, Cantonese
A 20 per cent rise in lung cancer cases among Hong Kong women prompts calls for wider screening, with genetics and cooking fumes cited as key risks.
Emperor Cinemas shuts down its MOSTown shopping centre theatre on Monday, saying vouchers and coupons still valid at other branches.
But those who do seek treatment at clinics find it difficult to secure an appointment, with multiple calls and long waits.
Government unveils Hong Kong Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, which sets out strategies for the next 10 years.
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Chief Executive John Lee also pledges to strengthen I&T development and align with nation’s 15th five-year plan.
Scientist Aya El Helali says research speeds up cancer treatment discovery and helps the city bridge mainland China with global drug development.
Hong Kong government’s office in Beijing provides advice and assistance in accordance with wishes of victim’s family.
Home affairs minister Alice Mak says government intervening for first time on record in residential estate’s affairs.
Four knife-wielding men stole Japanese currency worth nearly HK$50 million before fleeing scene, police say.
Lawyer served as commerce chief from 2011 to 2017 and oversaw broadcast regulation, including controversial licence bid by businessman Ricky Wong.
Central authorities also reveal dates for Apec economic leaders’ meeting in Shenzhen next year, while Macau set to hold tourism ministers’ event.
German facility says it is exploring potential areas of collaboration and possible joint projects with the city’s new hospital.
Flagship facility is city’s first hospital offering Chinese medicine services and also serves as training and research hub.
Facility, which hopes to bring Chinese medicine development in Hong Kong to the world, adds extra quota slots to meet demand.
Government-certified lab found a piece of netting from a construction site ignited, prompting calls to review standards after deadly fire at public housing estate in Hong Kong.
Findings from test commissioned by Post prompt calls to review standards set for nets and improvements to safety regulations.
Fire put out in Tuen Mun flat, with police arresting man, 51, on suspicion of murdering wife, 50.
Government should take lead in assessing structural safety of Wang Fuk Court buildings to help flat owners decide, experts say.
Business groups donate millions while civilians band together to deliver supplies, create websites to find victims.
Plans include a HK$2 billion complex at the university’s Clear Water Bay campus ahead of a long-term site in the Northern Metropolis by 2034.
Experts weigh in after government’s announcement that HKUST, with strong strategic and financial position, will operate city’s third medical school.
After eight-month race, expert panel finds HKUST has ‘broad global vision’ and ‘winning edge’ over Baptist University and Polytechnic University.
Health authorities say 11-month-old boy has become second flu death of the year, as public urged to get jabs to protect against complications.
Tiong founded timber company Rimbunan Hijau Group in 1975, but is best known in Hong Kong as a media boss after acquiring Ming Pao in 1995.
Ombudsman announces launch of probe into procedures by secretariat under Department of Health’s Boards and Councils Office for complaints.
‘We at CUHKMC hope to be a business with conscience in terms of pricing, and so everyone can trust us,’ hospital CEO says.
Hong Kong Genome Project aims to bring in extra 60,000 to 70,000 people in next five years to help uncover, treat undiagnosed diseases.
Community Pharmacy Programme, to launch in late 2026, will first roll out in four districts – Eastern, Yau Tsim Mong, Sha Tin and Yuen Long.
From top salt merchant fighting pirates to partner of literary mind, Hui’s family played pivotal roles in China’s modern development.
