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Residents of Wang Fuk Court attend an extraordinary general meeting convened by government-appointed administrator Hop On Management Company at Tai Po Community Centre on July 19. The meeting was called after a joint petition requesting a full owners’ meeting to discuss future arrangements for the fire-ravaged Tai Po housing complex. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Editorial | Tai Po fire inquiry must discharge its duty without fear or favour

After months of hearings, a greater test lies ahead as the judge-led committee confronts uncomfortable evidence.

Robotics

China’s robot firms’ lament: if we only had a ‘brain’, and more data

China property

Tech-driven surge: new wealth fuels luxury housing boom in China’s AI stronghold

China’s car industry is on a tear overseas. So why are sales at home plunging?

Chinese car brands have suffered a steep drop in domestic sales this year, with Beijing scaling back subsidies and buyers reluctant to spend.

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Residents struggle on without fresh water after pipe repairs further delayed

Hong Kong authorities push back target time, as residents in Eastern district brave rain to fetch water from wagons.

Can Europe win a trade war with China? It may depend on how victory is defined

Brussels is increasingly determined to ensure core industries survive if confrontation with Beijing proves unavoidable.

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‘Made in China’ increasingly a symbol for hi-tech and high value

Led by robots and EVs, the country’s move up the industrial value chain is gaining momentum, June’s industrial export figures show.

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A woman poses next to humanoid robots at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai on Saturday. More than 400 such models have been developed in China, according to official data. Photo: AFP

9 tickets, 110 warnings issued after construction site smoking ban takes effect

Authorities have inspected over 200 construction sites since the ban began on Friday last week, labour commissioner says.

What will China’s phasing out of its EV battery tax break mean for the industry?

Beijing is attempting to curb overcapacity and intense domestic price wars by ending a decade-long levy exemption on batteries.

How to transform your poolside into a chic oasis

Curate a Slim Aarons-worthy environment with the right landscaping, finished with pieces from Dior, Dolce & Gabbana Casa or La DoubleJ.

Cal Neva Lodge, Lake Tahoe, Sierra Nevada, shot by Slim Aarons in 1959. Photo: Hulton Archive/Getty Images

China’s half-year growth

Second-quarter GDP grew by a slower-than-expected 4.3 per cent, weighed down by the US-Israeli war on Iran, weak domestic consumption and a prolonged property slump.

China’s half-year growth

EU test pilots find ‘no major hardware risks’ with China’s C919 jet: sources

European pilots are now wrapping up their long flight testing process for the C919, but it is still unclear when the jet might be certified, sources say.

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Trump demands damages from Canada over heavy smoke from Ontario wildfires

Parts of the US have been enveloped in dense smoke from hundreds of fires ⁠in ⁠Ontario, prompting warnings to residents to stay indoors.

Video | Flash floods and landslides kill at least 10 people in northern India

Several people remain missing in the Indian-administered region of Jammu and Kashmir.

Residents look at damaged vehicles after flash flood and landslide triggered by heavy rains wreaked havoc at Rajouri district in India’s Jammu region on July 19, 2026. Flash floods and landslides caused by monsoon rains killed at least 19 people in India on July 19, officials and local media said, as authorities mounted rescue operations in affected regions. (Photo by Mir Imran / AFP) / ALTERNATIVE CROP
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Style Edit: Chaumet’s A Journey Through Nature transforms spices into sparkle

The Parisian high jeweller’s latest collection transforms nature’s most evocative aromas, textures and botanicals into extraordinary works of art.

Chaumet’s A Journey Through Nature collection engages memory as much as the eye. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong prepares for sweeping reforms following end of Tai Po blaze inquiry

Political observers also expect senior officials, including ministers, to take accountability for blaze once committee submits report.

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To survive China’s cost-conscious market, global brands embrace AI and robots

From L’Oréal to Coca-Cola, major multinationals are embedding cutting-edge technologies into operations to compete with local rivals.

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Opinion | Hong Kong’s 5-year plan will shore up market with governance and vision

The government’s role is to reduce uncertainty through strategic direction, institutional coordination and infrastructure investment.

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Hongkongers collect copies of the consultation document for Hong Kong’s first five-year blueprint at the Wan Chai District Office on June 15. Photo: Karma Lo

At least 6 dead, 21 injured after 2 earthquakes hit Peru

Peru ‌lies along the ‌Pacific Ring of Fire, a zone that accounts for roughly 85 per cent of the world’s seismic activity.

Hong Kong to tighten contractor oversight after Tai Po blaze, minister vows

Development secretary also pledges to explore harsher penalties for offenders as government’s reliance on industry’s self-policing comes into question.

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Global tourism push promotes Hong Kong as city to be ‘felt’ not just seen

‘Only in Hong Kong’ campaign aims to redefine how travellers experience city and distinguish it from other destinations, Tourism Board says.

The campaign uses a palette of 16 colours inspired by local landmarks and cultural symbols. Photo: HKTB

Changzhou says it is building China’s first city-level green token factory

Project is expected to churn out 60 trillion tokens a year, driving the country’s AI clean-power ambitions forward.

People visit the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai on July 17. Photo: Reuters

China did not qualify for the World Cup. It may have won in economic terms

While its men’s team has not competed since 2002, this year’s tournament has generated significant profit for many Chinese firms.

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Tears of anger as Tai Po fire survivors slam negligent authorities after hearing

Following independent committee hearings, residents say government departments are passing the buck and call for courts to ensure accountability.

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Opinion | Hong Kong’s 5-year plan must focus on what the city does best

Integration, connectivity and contribution to the national economy are the city’s tried and tested ingredients of success.

The Star Ferry sails past the Central district skyline in Victoria Harbour, on July 1. Photo: AFP

Canada to evacuate Ontario community as wildfire smoke chokes US

The Canadian military is preparing to evacuate 600 people from the remote Fort Hope, an indigenous community in northern Ontario.

Smoke rises from the south flank of the Brunswick Creek wildfire near North Bend, British Columbia, Canada, on Thursday. Photo: Reuters

Call to merge housing checking unit with Buildings Department after Tai Po fire

Some Wang Fuk Court residents question why team tasked with inspecting construction projects should remain under Housing Bureau.

Hong Kong homebuyers snap up 138 Garden Regency flats in New Territories

Top developer clears all units in weekend launch after offering a maximum 16 per cent discount.

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Engineering & Construction
The latest news on engineering and construction, including civil engineering and infrastructure projects. Also covers the steel industry, building regulations, construction safety and architecture, plus homebuilding, renovation and land reclamation.