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The accident occurred at Little Palm Beach near Hang Hau Wing Lung Road in Clear Water Bay. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong society

Man suffers serious face injuries after being struck by boat at Hong Kong beach

Woman also hurt in accident at Little Palm Beach in Clear Water Bay.

Hong Kong politics

PLA Navy officer recalls dramatic Sudan evacuation at Hong Kong barracks open day

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Wang Fuk Court administrator to hold crucial owners’ meeting on July 19

Hong Kong children

‘Cherry-picked’ crimes: call for legal reforms to cover long-term child sexual abuse

Survivors and advocates warn that without new offence for persistent child sexual abuse, long-awaited law reform will leave key prosecution loopholes.

Advocates say Hong Kong needs a specific offence for persistent child sexual abuse, as current laws fail to reflect years of harm. Photo: Theodora Yu
Advocates say Hong Kong needs a specific offence for persistent child sexual abuse, as current laws fail to reflect years of harm. Photo: Theodora Yu
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong lifts amber rainstorm warning, but wet weather to remain

Strong winds, swells and heavy showers expected until middle of next week, Observatory says.

Hong Kong society

Fine firms for data breaches, Hong Kong cybersecurity experts urge

Call comes after personal information of more than 1 million people linked to leading appliance distributor was maliciously encrypted.

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Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong approves first subdivided units meeting basic housing standards

Three subdivided units in flat in Sham Shui Po certified as ‘basic housing units’, operator Hayson Chan says.

Hayson Chan Hin-hay, chairman of the Hong Kong Basic Housing Units Operators Association, whose three subdivided units in a Sham Shui Po flat have been approved as basic housing units. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hayson Chan Hin-hay, chairman of the Hong Kong Basic Housing Units Operators Association, whose three subdivided units in a Sham Shui Po flat have been approved as basic housing units. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong Observatory cancels amber rainstorm warning, says ‘low’ chance of T3

Forecaster says Tropical Storm Maysak estimated to be about 660km southwest of Hong Kong.

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong police search 15 in former July 1 protest areas, man taken away

Man, 32, questioned over T-shirt with political undertones but was later released, police say.

Hong Kong workers/labour rights

Tighter site safety urged after Hong Kong records over 60 industrial accidents

Labour unions raise concerns following back-to-back construction site deaths involving heavy machinery.

Police inspect the scene of the fatal excavator accident on Monday. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Residents, visitors flock to waterfront as PLA Navy ships sail into Hong Kong

Guided-missile destroyer Nanning and guided-missile frigate Hengyang arrive for five-day port call to mark handover anniversary.

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The destroyer Nanning sails through Victoria Harbour at the start of a five-day port call. Photo: Robert Ng
The destroyer Nanning sails through Victoria Harbour at the start of a five-day port call. Photo: Robert Ng
From our archives

On This Day | ‘New era’: Hong Kong returns to Chinese rule in 1997 – SCMP archive

The handover ceremony 29 years ago marked the end of over 150 years of British colonial rule in the city.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong tech chief warns AI will unleash ‘greatest industrial revolution’

Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong says city is proactively preparing for paradigm shift with key AI initiatives.

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Hong Kong society

Hongkongers, tourists snap up handover anniversary deals – as it happened

City leader John Lee outlines three priorities for final year of term: five-year plan, Northern Metropolis and livelihoods.

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John Lee delivers a speech at the ceremony marking the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong science and tech

Hong Kong, mainland China to start sharing data this year: tech minister Sun Dong

Minister also outlines plans to host chats between students and city’s first astronaut as early as start of new school term.

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Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong society

Fallen firefighter Ho awarded Medal for Bravery in Hong Kong’s 2026 Honours List

Economist Lawrence Lau is among three recipients of the Grand Bauhinia Medal, the city’s top honour.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong private sports clubs must pay land premiums or open doors as leases end

New arrangement, first announced in 2019, ends long-standing concessionary land premiums granted to private sports clubs that are closed to public.

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Hong Kong society

Mainland China revises criteria for settling in Hong Kong, Macau

National Immigration Administration announces new criteria to take effect Wednesday and replace current points-based system.

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Travellers arrive at a border crossing connecting Hong Kong and Shenzhen in April. Photo: Sun Yeung
Travellers arrive at a border crossing connecting Hong Kong and Shenzhen in April. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong society

No need to share numbers as WhatsApp set to introduce new feature for texting

Starting this week, users can reserve unique usernames that allow them to text without swapping numbers later this year.

Hong Kong politics

2 PLA navy ships to visit Hong Kong for 5-day port call

Residents will get a chance to board destroyer Nanning and frigate Hengyang during visit.

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Hong Kong society

‘Deficiencies’ in maintenance, repairs at Hong Kong parks mar visitor experience

Ombudsman urges authorities to overhaul management of country parks, including addressing delays in repair works and poor cleanliness.

Visitors queuing to use a toilet in Ham Tin, Sai Kung East Country Park. The city’s ombudsman has cited “deficiencies” in repair work and cleaning services in Hong Kong’s country parks. Photo: Edmond So
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong eyes cool-off period for beauty, gym deals to curb hard-sell tactics

Proposals aim at addressing enforcement gaps under Trade Descriptions Ordinance in sectors involving large prepayments and long-term contracts.

Complaints involving beauty and fitness services account for nearly 90 per cent of sectors most prone to improper selling practices, according to the government. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
Complaints involving beauty and fitness services account for nearly 90 per cent of sectors most prone to improper selling practices, according to the government. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

82% of Wang Fuk Court flat owners accept buy-back offer before priority deadline

Housing Bureau says it received 1,635 letters of acceptance a day before deadline to secure priority flat selection under special sales plan.

Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong eases licensing criteria for rural guest houses and campsites

Home Affairs Department publishes two guides allowing greater flexibility in building and fire safety requirements to encourage rural tourism.

Hong Kong society

Kennedy Town walkway plan needs rethink to match local vibe: harbourfront body

‘Kennedy Town is an old district of Hong Kong, and its buildings … have gone through a long history,’ Harbourfront Commission head says.

Concept art for the extended walkway along the Kennedy Town waterfront. Photo: Handout
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