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A Chinese white dolphin swims in the waters around Lantau Island in Hong Kong. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong researcher sounds alarm after toxic electronic waste found in dolphins

Toxic pollutants from laptops, televisions and smartphones found in bodies and brains of endangered dolphins and porpoises that washed up on city’s beaches.

Hong Kong courts

CityU professor convicted of offering HK$1,000 bribe to avoid tenancy payout

Science

Chinese scientists create new battery with electrolyte as safe as tofu brine

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Education in Hong Kong

How many non-local students are going to Hong Kong universities since quota rise?

‘We will not rule out reviewing the quota if there is such a need, and the universities’ supporting facilities are ready,’ minister says.

Starting in the 2024-25 academic year, the government doubled non-local student admission quotas at public universities to the equivalent of 40 per cent of the number of local students. Photo: Karma Lo
Good Schools Guide

For Hong Kong students, their career paths’ first steps start at university

Choosing a course is a delicate balance of passion, parental expectations and the prospects of a fulfilling career.

China-UK relations

Why China trip by Keir Starmer may test Labour’s push for ‘reset’ in UK ties

Trade and the economy to top British prime minister’s agenda as London navigates ‘re-engagement’ with Beijing, analysts say.

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Denmark

Opinion | Cultural exchange with rivals isn’t capitulation. It’s pragmatism

Middle powers must keep their diplomatic options open and recognise that engagement with a country isn’t an endorsement of it.

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People take part in a protest under the slogans “Hands off Greenland” and “Greenland for Greenlanders” in Copenhagen, Denmark, on January 17. Photo: EPA
Diplomacy

China bids to host High Seas Treaty secretariat, even as US exits UN bodies

China puts forward Xiamen as potential future home of Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction secretariat as treaty comes into force.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong plans to build Northern Metropolis logistics hub for smart, green growth

Hub will focus on high-value goods, e-commerce and low-altitude economy, with authorities to gauge interest in the cluster’s first site this year.

US-China relations

China warns of ‘law of the jungle’ as US exits global bodies

Opportunity and challenge for Beijing on world stage amid Donald Trump’s order suspending support for 66 international organisations.

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US President Donald Trump’s executive order suspends American support for 31 United Nations agencies. Photo: AFP
Artificial intelligence

DeepSeek pitches new route to scale AI, but researchers call for more testing

DeepSeek’s proposed ‘mHC’ design could change how AI models are trained, but experts caution it still needs to prove itself at scale.

DeepSeek’s paper is fuelling speculation that its next models could incorporate new architecture. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong property

CityU joins ranks of schools snapping up Hong Kong offices

University buys four-storey office block in Kowloon Tong for US$252 million from Singapore-based Mapletree.

China’s soft power

Chinese spy? Propagandist? Former Confucius Institute director tells his story

Memoir by former Britain-based academic rebuts accusations that the centres serve as vehicles for Beijing’s state narratives.

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Accidents and disasters in China

How will Jimmy Lai’s conviction affect China-UK ties, Starmer’s planned visit?

Outcome of ex-media tycoon’s Hong Kong trial poses stern test for Labour government’s balancing act with Beijing, observers say.

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to visit Beijing and Shanghai in late January. Photo: EPA
Racism and other prejudice

Christine Choy, who made documentary on racist killing of Vincent Chin, dies at 73

The indie filmmaker brought attention to the 1982 slaying, a galvanising moment in the fight against anti-Asian hate in the US.

Filmmaker Christine Choy attends a screening of “Who Killed Vincent Chin?” at the 59th New York Film Festival in 2021. Photo: Film at Lincoln Centre via AP
China-Germany relations

Why top German diplomat’s China trip aims to manage rivalry but won’t reset ties

Critical minerals and Ukraine war expected to be top priorities as Germany’s foreign minister travels to China.

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China-UK relations

Despite Starmer’s ‘China threat’ rhetoric, Britain seeks tighter Beijing ties

Dispute around new Chinese embassy will be key test of London’s ability to bring bilateral relations out of ‘Ice Age’, according to analysts.

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Food and Drinks

Hongkongers’ love of chocolate – does it hit the sweet spot?

Ahead of the Belgian Chocolate Festival, we ask some of the country’s chocolatiers how their heritage intersects with Hong Kong’s appetite.

Pastry chef Michel Lo shapes a chocolate statue of The Smurfs that will weigh over 70 kilograms when completed. Photo: Sarah Kohler
Education in Hong Kong

Exclusive | Debut ranking in top 10% globally boosts self-awareness: Hong Kong EdU head

While ranking is globally recognised, it does not fully reflect an institution’s unique characteristics and strengths, president says.

Science

How the ‘green paradox’ is driving Trump to fossil fuels and China to renewables

Ambitious transformation of country’s energy consumption and urban planning makes economic sense too, analysts say.

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US-China relations

US rivalry pushing China to apply domestic law abroad, legal experts say

Domestic laws are playing an ‘increasingly important’ role in international relations, according to legal specialists.

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A legal professor warned that countries faced a “dilemma” over whether domestic or international law should apply. Photo: Shutterstock
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong in fight for foreign university students as Singapore emerges as rival

Number of international first-year students at city’s public universities below pre-pandemic levels despite government doubling quotas.

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The University of Hong Kong admitted the most non-local students in the last academic year. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Hong Kong’s universities go from strength to strength

The advancement in global higher education rankings shows efforts to nurture the ‘Study in Hong Kong’ brand are paying off.

Education in Hong Kong

6 Hong Kong universities set new record in global top 200

Times Higher Education says rankings highlight shift in research and higher education excellence from West to Asia.

US-China relations

US image, morale of China team could suffer after government shutdown: analysts

Washington’s impasse expected to disrupt operations in short term as America’s major political parties grow more polarised.

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A protester dressed as the Statue of Liberty stands in front of the US Capitol in Washington on Monday as the US government faces a shutdown. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong schools turn to property investment as city eyes education hub status

The demand and interest coming from the education segment is bringing some relief to Hong Kong’s struggling commercial real estate sector.

Hong Kong has been ramping up efforts to attract international students following the launch of the ‘Study in Hong Kong’ initiative. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Science

Super Typhoon Ragasa: scientists warn climate change leads to stronger storms

Rising ocean temperatures are feared to be driving an increase in extreme weather events in the Pacific.

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Science

China unveils world’s first ‘all-frequency’ 6G chip capable of 100Gbps speeds

Device can provide high-speed internet across all frequencies, potentially increasing service speed to 5,000 times current level in rural US.

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