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US Navy sailors load onto an MV-22B Osprey during an exercise aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli on March 26.
The Tripoli arrived in the Middle East last week. Photo: Handout

Diplomacy

How Trump’s plan to take Iran’s Kharg Island could come unhinged

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to seize the key Iranian oil hub, with latest speech heightening fears.

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Hong Kong authorities seek forfeiture order for properties tied to Jimmy Lai’s crimes

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Italy arrests German-Indian ‘guru’ on child abuse allegations

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Big Tech

Chinese AI giants pivot toward proprietary models to drive revenue, performance

This week, Alibaba released three proprietary models that were all accessible only via its official cloud platform or chatbot website.

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People walk past the Alibaba Qwen booth at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, March 2, 2026. Photo: Xinhua

Hong Kong Economy

Looking for Easter holiday inspiration? Here’s what’s happening in Hong Kong

From a coffee festival to a Doraemon show, there’s plenty to do and see for both residents and visitors over the long weekend break.

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Middle East

Macron says military operation to ‘liberate’ Strait of Hormuz ‘unrealistic’

Such an operation would take excessive time and expose those crossing the strait to ‘coastal threats’.

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Society

Call to close loopholes in Hong Kong’s child sexual offence bill

NGOs say amendment bill should offer better protections for young victims giving evidence in court and create new offences for persistant abuse.

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Hong Kong is introducing changes to existing laws recommended by the Law Reform Commission following its reviews of sexual offences and sentences released in 2019 and 2022. Photo: Getty Images

Society

Hong Kong can become global hub for autism support: Unesco official

Chief Executive John Lee highlights importance of better understanding and acceptance of autistic people at event marking World Autism Awareness Day.

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Lifestyle & Culture

Philippines weighs social media ban for minors, but will it be enough?

Analysts warn that restricting access alone will do little to fix the algorithms that expose young users to harmful content.

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Tech Trends

Anthropic’s AI code leak ignites frenzy among Chinese developers

Chinese developers have been having a field day, scrambling to download copies of the leaked code and poring over files to learn detail.

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Anthropic has not made its services available in mainland China, citing national security concerns. Photo: dpa

Global Economy

Trump’s ex-China mineral-alliance plan faces cost surge amid Iran war oil shock

Analysts say Middle East turmoil is elevating commodity input costs, affecting processing efforts and prompting push for ‘friendshoring’ to secure resources.

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US President Donald Trump, seen here at the White House on Wednesday, said attacks on Iran could continue for the next two to three weeks. Photo: AP

Business

New World pulls back on Causeway Bay acquisition amid uneven recovery

Developer steps back from consolidating three commercial sites as high costs and patchy demand weigh on redevelopment decisions.

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Transport

40,000 taxi drivers sign up for e-payment systems as new rules come into force

Widespread coverage is good news ahead of coming holiday for mainland visitors who have solely been using e-wallets for years.

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Military

PLA upgrades ageing tanks with protection system for potential Taiwan operation

Type 96A main battle tanks from Eastern Theatre Command now have APS to counter drones and anti-tank missiles, according to state media.

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Type 96A main battle tanks equipped with the GL-6 active protection system were seen in video footage released by state media on Sunday. Photo: Weibo/China Youth Daily

Society

Hong Kong to impose 2‑tier penalty for carrying vapes in public from April 30

People carrying small number of e-cigarettes face HK$3,000 penalty, those with larger quantities risk maximum fine of HK$50,000 and up to six months in jail.

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Officers will conduct enforcement in plain clothes against the use of e-cigarettes in public. Photo: Nora Tam

Lifestyle & Culture

Bali rocked by spate of murder cases – is Indonesian island more dangerous now?

The cases allegedly involving foreign suspects have spurred concerns that gang disputes have moved from other countries to the island.

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China Business

China EV makers surge back in March as subsidies and financing spur demand

Carmakers report strong month-on-month gains as policy support and new financing schemes lift buyer sentiment.

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Banking & Finance

Xi’s appointments underscore his policy priorities as economy slows

China’s government promoted Yi Huiman, the chairman of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), to head of the securities regulator to help steer the stock market toward an avenue for fundraising.

30 Jan 2019 - 9:54AM

Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, visits a farm in Jiansanjiang in northeastern China's Heilongjiang province on September 25, 2018. Xi was on an inspection tour of the region as China has slapped tariffs on US agricultural imports and looked to increase farming self-sufficiency amid a growing trade war with the United States. Photo: Xinhua

Companies

Son of Hong Kong's ‘Superman’ tycoon reinvests in home town

Analysts say Victor Li, who has been frustrated by his attempts to acquire overseas assets because of protectionism, trade disputes and rising interest rates, has once again started looking at Hong Kong’s property market for reasonable returns on its investments.

3 Apr 2019 - 9:47AM

Companies

Sun Hung Kai pays US$1.43 billion for fourth Kai Tak runway plot

23 Jan 2019 - 11:31PM

Companies

China pharma has a bitter pill to swallow: R&D

Beijing wants cheaper, better drugs. That’s pressuring drug makers to innovate as generics become more competitive.

19 Jan 2019 - 12:40PM

Beijing has moved to cut prices of drugs and improve their efficacy and safety. Here a woman works at the pharmacy of a state-owned hospital in a town in Hebei province, China, in this photo taken in 2008.

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Macron and Takaichi do the ‘Kamehameha’

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China’s diving star reveals she is cyberbullying victim

Historic Artemis II moon mission lifts off

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Baidu driverless taxis freeze in citywide breakdown

Many autonomous driving vehicles belonging to Chinese tech giant Baidu broke down in Wuhan on Tuesday evening, affecting the company’s services for hours and stranding some passengers for hours in a setback to the Chinese tech giant’s autonomous driving ambition at a time when it pushes to expand its robotaxi business globally. Photo: Weibo/ 闫跃龙

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