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Secretary for Security Chris Tang has stressed that Jimmy Lai’s application for leave to appeal was dismissed through a summary procedure because “it was wholly devoid of merits”. Photo: Nora Tam

Law and Crime

Hong Kong’s security chief attacks Guardian newspaper over Jimmy Lai claim

Secretary for Security Chris Tang says article used ‘misleading’ language in criticising top court’s rejection of Lai’s appeal over foreign lawyer.

Hong Kong should have system to pause labour import scheme, workers’ union says

8 members of Hong Kong study tour to mainland China infected with norovirus

Education

Investigation launched into hacking of student’s records at elite Hong Kong school

Unauthorised individual accessed and modified Queen’s College violation records for student under different teachers’ names.

Queen’s College in Causeway Bay. Photo: SCMP
Queen’s College in Causeway Bay. Photo: SCMP

Society

K-pop group NJZ tells fans it will take break from shows after Hong Kong concert

Group formerly known as NewJeans says it will pause all activities ‘out of respect for the court’s decisions’ amid legal dispute with former agency.

Health & Environment

Water leak during eye surgery at Hong Kong teaching hospital prompts probe

Doctors and medical staff at CUHK Medical Centre in Sha Tin covered patient with cloth to prevent her from getting wet.

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Society

Hong Kong to change laws to allow for passenger drone flights

Transport minister Mable Chan also addresses possibility of cross-border or Victoria Harbour routes.

A pilotless passenger-carrying drone is displayed in Guangzhou, Guangdong province. Photo: Xinhua
A pilotless passenger-carrying drone is displayed in Guangzhou, Guangdong province. Photo: Xinhua

Transport

Hong Kong seeks developers for joint cross-border railway project to Shenzhen

Project is likely to include station on mainland side to ease congestion at existing Shenzhen Bay control point.

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong tech start-ups eyeing US should ‘talk less’ about AI: Science Park CEO

Albert Wong urges start-ups to focus on pitching practical applications of products, amid Sino-US tensions and rivalry over AI.

Health & Environment

‘Gift of life’: Hong Kong breast milk bank collects over 300 litres

More donations needed to reach aim of collecting 1,000 litres annually to help 450 to 600 premature and critically ill newborns.

Hong Kong Breast Milk Bank Director Dr Rosanna Wong has urged more mothers to become donors. Photo: ISD

Health & Environment

Record high 400,000 Hong Kong residents listed on organ donation register

Health minister hails ‘selfless’ and ‘mighty’ acts, while advocate notes city still has one of lowest organ donation rates globally.

Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau (left) with donor recipient Cleo Lai and her parents. Photo: Handout
Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau (left) with donor recipient Cleo Lai and her parents. Photo: Handout

Society

Coldplay ticketing error: number of complaints to Hong Kong watchdog hits 25

Consumer Council to urge ticket seller Cityline to arrange exchange service as soon as possible to ‘protect the rights and interests’ of customers.

Hong Kong Economy

Beijing AI firm to establish global headquarters in Hong Kong, hold IPO in city

Hong Kong finance minister Paul Chan confirms Post report that AICT aims to list in city.

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Society

Video | Sunset for Hong Kong’s Sunbeam Theatre

The church group that purchased the theatre plans to convert the building into a community centre.

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Society

Hong Kong cafe where hundreds of stray cats found haven forced to close

Sick, skinny, lost – all types of felines have ended up at Siu Lam-lam’s Dundas Cafe in Mong Kok, but her days as neighbourhood carer are coming to an end.

Siu Lam-lam, the owner of Dundas Cafe in Mong Kok, with one of her feline friends. Photo: Sam Tsang
Siu Lam-lam, the owner of Dundas Cafe in Mong Kok, with one of her feline friends. Photo: Sam Tsang

Business

Hong Kong property demand sees some improvement after stamp duty cuts

The market’s long-term recovery depends on interest rate trends, as homebuyers remain cautious amid the US-China trade war, experts say.

Banking & Finance

Top Hong Kong women CEOs talk about the school that fuelled their success

HKEX’s Bonnie Chan, SFC’s Julia Leung and Hang Seng Bank’s Diana Cesar talk about the school that shaped their worldwiew and beliefs.

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Health & Environment

Thick fog blankets Hong Kong’s famed skyline, with visibility plunging

Some residents mistake thick fog for smoke from fire, calling emergency services to make reports.

Fog blankets Hong Kong’s famed Victoria Harbour on Sunday afternoon. Photo: Sam Tsang
Fog blankets Hong Kong’s famed Victoria Harbour on Sunday afternoon. Photo: Sam Tsang

Health & Environment

Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park probes claim touts helped fans into opening

Ticket touts reportedly helped visitors get into Saturday’s star-studded opening ceremony for a fee of about HK$1,000 per person.

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Society

Hong Kong singer-songwriter Khalil Fong dies at 41 after long battle with illness

Fu Music says Fong ‘left the world peacefully’ on February 21 after five years of fighting illness with a ‘positive attitude’.

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Transport

Why does Hong Kong need 18 months to revise its HK$2 public transport scheme?

Sources says cost-cutting revisions to scheme will not take effect until September 2026, with authorities blaming Octopus for the delay.

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Hong Kong is scaling back its transport subsidies to help balance the government’s books. Photo: Jelly Tse
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OPINION
Tammy Tam

City Beat | Beijing is upset, but why is it limiting criticism of Hutchison’s Panama deal?

Tammy Tam
Mike Rowse

Opinion | How Hong Kong can dig itself out of recurring deficits

Mike Rowse
Scott Cheng,David Ketchum

Opinion | Hong Kong’s sporting dream needs the support of private enterprise

Scott Cheng
David Ketchum
Bernard Chan

Opinion | Why Hong Kong must persevere with reforming civil servants’ pay

Bernard Chan
Cui Jianchun

Opinion | Rampant trade tariffs are no cure for the US’ fentanyl crisis

Cui Jianchun
April Zhang

Opinion | Cantonese opera need not be popular to be part of Hong Kong heritage

April Zhang
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MULTIMEDIA
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Running 50km a day for 7 days straight

Hongkonger attempts to run 50km a day for seven days to raise money for charity
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Hong Kong denies sending anonymous reward letters

Hong Kong says it does not send anonymous reward letters after Australia hits out
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Hong Kong construction worker stranded in mid-air

Narrow escape for Hong Kong construction worker as platform stars swinging in strong winds
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