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Editorial | Beijing trip will help Legco sharpen Hong Kong’s development blueprint

The historic visit transcends symbolism; insights gained will strengthen the city’s edge while cementing its role in national development.

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu (front and centre) poses for pictures with newly elected legislators at the Legislative Council building in Admiralty on January 1. Photo: Sam Tsang

Health & Wellness

Why tai chi and qigong are great for health, and English classes in Hong Kong

The Chinese ‘internal’ arts of tai chi and qigong offer a host of health benefits and are slowly becoming more accessible to English speakers.

Lawrence Tse leads a class outside the tea museum in Hong Kong Park. Photo: Lawrence Tse

Opinion

Editorial | Suspended sentences reaffirm that no one is immune from China’s anti-graft drive

China needs a powerful military force to defend national interests at home and abroad. Tolerance of corruption is incompatible with that goal.

Former Chinese defence ministers Li Shangfu (left) and Wei Fenghe were sentenced on Thursday after being found guilty of corruption. Photo composite: AP and Reuters

Science

Global food and water supplies on thin ice as Argentina opens glaciers to mining

Scientists warn that allowing access to deposits near vital ice reserves threatens food production sustaining 400 million people.

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Argentina’s 16,000 glaciers form a vital freshwater reserve for the country, a major food exporter. Photo: AFP

China Opinion

Opinion | With the US, China must choose constructive power over destruction

China needs the global system to succeed. So it must not get entangled with Iran nor jeopardise US relations over Taiwan.

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US President Donald Trump greets Chinese President Xi Jinping at Gimhae Air Base on October 30, 2025 in Busan, South Korea. Photo: Getty Images
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Russia & Central Asia

Putin says he thinks Ukraine conflict is coming to an end

The Russian leader added that a meeting with Ukraine’s Zelensky was possible only once a lasting peace deal was reached.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a press conference in Moscow on Saturday. Photo: Reuters

Europe

Ex-minister tells UK cabinet to boot Starmer or she’ll challenge him herself

Catherine West’s ultimatum comes amid calls for his resignation after Labour’s crushing defeat in local elections.

Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer reacts as he prepares to leave the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris in April. Photo: AFP

Europe

Hantavirus outbreak: UK to isolate cruise ship passengers in ex-Covid hospital

There are around 24 British passengers and crew, as well as two people from Ireland, on board the MV Hondius.

Passengers on the MV Hondius, scan the horizon with binoculars during their voyage to Spain’s port of Tenerife on Wednesday. Photo: AP

Transport

Elderly woman tries to shove younger one out of priority seating on MTR train

Older woman pushes younger one’s face, grabs her hair and shakes her head, according to viral video clip.

In a clip posted on the social media platform Threads, the elderly woman is seen forcefully trying to remove the younger woman beside her. Photo: Thread / health103hk

Society

Funeral for Derek Li, father of injured Mirror dancer Mo Li, to be held on June 6

Funeral to be held at St Andrew’s Church, Kowloon, with Archbishop Andrew Chan to officiate.

Derek Li, seen here with his wife, died on April 25, a week after disclosing he was receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness. Photo: K. Y. Cheng
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South Asia

Sri Lankan Buddhist monk arrested over alleged sex abuse of girl, 11

Pallegama Hemarathana, 71, is the most senior monk in the country to be accused of such a crime. The child’s mother has also been arrested.

Senior Sri Lankan Buddhist monk Pallegama Hemarathana. File photo: AFP

Opinion

My Take | Starmer was right about political change. But this is not what he planned

Frustrated voters continue to shun Britain’s two major parties in favour of upstart challengers such as Reform UK. But now their credentials will be tested.

Britain’s Reform UK leader Nigel Farage reacts next to newly elected councillors at the Havering Town Hall, following the results of the local elections, in the London Borough of Havering, Britain on Friday. Photo: Reuters

United States & Canada

Person dies after being hit by Frontier Airlines plane at US airport

The collision – with an individual who jumped a fence and was walking on the runway – sparked an engine fire, forcing passengers to evacuate.

Passengers evacuate after a person was struck and killed by a Frontier Airlines plane at Denver International Airport on Friday. Photo: Jack Estenssoro via AP

Europe

‘Wonderful’: new Hungarian PM Magyar sworn in ending Orban’s 16-year rule

Magyar’s centre-right party defeated authoritarian Orban last month, which will allow it to roll back many of his policies.

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Hungary’s Peter Magyar is sworn in as the new prime minister at parliament in Budapest on Saturday. Photo: AFP

China

Trump heads to China weakened as Xi gains leverage ahead of summit

Iran war, tariff setbacks and sliding US poll numbers reshape the balance going into next week’s high-stakes talks.

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Hong Kong Economy

Exclusive | 100 Hong Kong-linked ships ‘stranded in Strait of Hormuz’ amid Middle East war

Industry leader says figure suggests 2,300 seafarers trapped in strait, with sector’s biggest priority being keeping them supplied.

The Strait of Hormuz has become a cornerstone of the US-Israel war with Iran. Photo: ISNA/AFP

Diplomacy

Beijing urges France to respect one-China principle during high-level talks

Top diplomat Wang Yi tells visiting French senior adviser the countries should strengthen a partnership ‘free from external interference’.

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China’s top diplomat Wang Yi (right) shakes hands with Emmanuel Bonne, diplomatic adviser to the French president, in Beijing on May 8, 2026. Photo: Xinhua

Middle East

US-Iran war no closer to ending as Gulf clashes flare

Recent days have seen the biggest flare-ups in fighting in and around the Strait of Hormuz since a ceasefire began a month ago.

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A US ship receives fuel at sea last month, during a fragile ceasefire in the US-Iran war. Photo: US Navy via AFP

Science

Meet China’s moon porter for Chang’e-8 mission: a 4-wheeled robot with 2 arms

The AI-powered ‘extraordinary’ rover is set to pick up and install gear developed by teams from around the world on the lunar south pole.

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The robot will transport, deploy and install instruments and sensors at their designated lunar locations after the Chang’e-8 probe lands. The object pictured is a model. Photo: SCMP

Racing

Chau extends Tony Cruz Award lead with double as Mo also bags a brace

Local jockey boosts seasonal tally to 37 wins after guiding Jolly Jumper and Hong Kong debutant Effortless Win to victory.

Jerry Chau pumps his fist in celebration after winning on Effortless Win. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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Racing

Purton moves to within 10 wins of a 2,000 in Hong Kong thanks to Sha Tin double

Australian Hall of Fame jockey inches closer to milestone after booting home Invictus Dragon and Smart Avenue.

Smart Avenue brings up a double for Zac Purton and Dennis Yip at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Arts

When London’s museums started losing visitors, they decided to get creative

Faced with falling visitor numbers, the British capital’s museums – both old and new – have a plan to win back the crowds. But will it work?

The two-storey section of Robin Hood Gardens, the now demolished housing estate in Poplar, inside the new V&A East Storehouse in London, in May 2025. Photo: Getty Images

China Business

Hong Kong home market maintains upwards momentum as new flats snapped up

All 154 units at the Lime Spark project sold out as of 4.30pm, while 93 per cent of 158 flats available at Highwood Phase 2 found buyers.

The long queue of buyers at International Commerce Centre in Kowloon on Saturday for flats at Sun Hung Kai Properties’ Lime Spark project in Tsuen Wan. Photo: Eugene Lee

Society

Heroism and grief: 6 residents’ stories from Wang Fuk Court fire hearings

Read the powerful accounts of six residents, among 24 who appeared before independent committee investigating deadly Tai Po blaze.

The fire at Wang Fuk Court began on November 26 last year, killing 168 people, including a firefighter, and displacing about 5,000 residents. Photo: Eugene Lee

Global Economy

‘Not decoupling’: what does US-China trade data signal ahead of Xi-Trump summit?

Declining trade flows come as Trump heads to Beijing – but analyst says US remains dependent on some Chinese goods.

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President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump are expected to begin a long-awaited meeting in Beijing on May 14. Photo: TNS
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Racing

Patch Of Stars inflicts Delight’s first defeat to clinch massive double for Man

Consistent sprinter claims Class Two feature after stablemate causes major upset at $158.35.

Manfred Man celebrates his Sha Tin double. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Politics

Wanted ‘Hong Kong Parliament’ member may be deported from Thailand

Zhang Xinyan arrested for overstaying visa and is reportedly set to be deported to mainland China.

Zhang Xinyan was among the 15 overseas activists added to the city’s wanted list in July last year for their involvement in the so-called parliament. Photo: Jelly Tse

Science

China unveils world’s first dual-core quantum computer: Hanyuan-2

Unlike other models, the machine does not need to be kept at ultra-low temperatures and is easier to maintain.

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The technology has been described as a “new stage” in quantum technology. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong Economy

Exclusive | Hong Kong Golf & Tennis Academy members reject Central takeover by Carlyle & Co

Some members of exclusive sports club object to Town Club operations transfer, complaining about unfair access and incompatible patron profiles.

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Carlyle & Co, a private members’ club, will take over the operations of the Hong Kong Golf & Tennis Academy’s Town Club in Central on June 8. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong Economy

Hongkongers pack major supermarkets amid ‘price war’ on eve of Mother’s Day

ParknShop and Wellcome offer 12 per cent off purchases, while HKTVmall tries to lure customers with up to 15 per cent off at physical stores.

Crowds of customers at a Wellcome store in Causeway Bay on Saturday. Photo: Edmond So