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Rescuers observe a moment of silence for the victims of the mudslide in Gyirong county, Tibet. Photo: AP
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong tycoon empires, foundations vow 30m yuan for China-Nepal flood relief

Li Ka-shing and business empire, along with Henderson Land Development and Lee Shau Kee Foundation provide help after Nepal-Tibet disaster.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Chinese reusable rocket’s success unlocks opportunities for Hong Kong

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Mainland China

Record non-DSE admissions to Hong Kong’s universities spark calls for quotas

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Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong to review warning system after record heat triggers lowest alert

Pledge follows calls to adopt international measurement that places greater weight on direct sunlight and to increase monitoring stations.

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Construction workers at To Kwa Wan try to cool off in the extreme heat. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s red-hot rental market forces students to flat-hunt as early as April

Competition for student accommodation is intensifying in Hong Kong, with mainland students starting their flat search months earlier than previously.

Good Schools Guide

Hong Kong schools are using tech to reshape teen mental health support

Digital ‘third spaces’ are being tested to make mental health support feel more accessible for Gen Alpha – but what can and cannot be replaced by tech?

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Artificial intelligence

Will a new focus help Chinese AI labs challenge Thinking Machines Lab?

AI labs Yoolee and InfiX.ai say they aim to rival US start-up with industry-specific AI solutions, reduced costs and enhanced privacy.

Two Chinese AI labs, Yoolee AI and InfiX.ai, aim to challenge the likes of Thinking Machines Lab and Palantir with a focus on AI solutions tailored for specific industries, reduced costs and enhanced privacy. Photo: Shutterstock
Crime in Hong Kong

Former PolyU student arrested for allegedly submitting fake academic documents

Insider says ex-student, dismissed for poor performance, handed in fake certificate and transcripts at PolyU centre.

Science

Google DeepMind director Cao Liangliang makes a boomerang return to Hong Kong

After a journey including study under luminaries in computer vision and AI sectors, Cao brings Silicon Valley experience to PolyU.

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Hong Kong society

Opinion | How employers can support high-risk carers who fall through safety net

With the right awareness and tools, employers can serve as effective first responders for those beyond the government’s safety net.

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A woman tries to cool an elderly person in To Kwa Wan on July 14, 2025. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong courts

4 jailed for rioting at Polytechnic University during 2019 unrest in Hong Kong

Male defendants jailed for up to 37 months for roles in clashes, with terms reduced for guilty pleas and delay in sentencing.

Polytechnic University in Hung Hom was the site of some of the most intense confrontations between protesters and police during the 2019 protests. Photo: Sam Tsang
Russia

On This Day | In 2021, China becomes the third country to land a rover on Mars – SCMP archive

On this day five years ago, China became the third country in the world to safely land a rover on Mars after months of space travel.

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Ahead of Labour Day, a sensible tweak to Hong Kong’s tourism strategy

While mainland arrivals are still down from their heyday, the tourism strategy is pivoting from pursuing numbers to seeking higher value.

Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong urged to shift focus from tourist numbers to increasing spending

Study shows mainland Chinese tourists returning in force, but spending habits have shifted towards value and selective purchases.

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Mainland Chinese tourists have been returning to Hong Kong in large numbers, but are spending more cautiously, a study has shown. Photo: Karma Lo
Education in Hong Kong

All Hong Kong public universities make Asian league table top 100 for first time

HKU and CUHK retain places in the top 10, while the Education University of Hong Kong and Lingnan University make their debut on the list.

The University of Hong Kong was the city’s highest-ranked institution in the Times Higher Education Asian league table, retaining sixth place. Photo: Dickson Lee
Good Schools Guide

How Hong Kong’s students and educators are reshaping LGBT inclusivity

Support networks like Quarks and QSA are providing support for LGBTQ youth, while helping to enact change within the educational system – but is it enough?

ITTF

Ma Long feted by Hong Kong crowd as China great attracts thrilled audience

Six-time Olympic champion table tennis player appears at Polytechnic University panel event and then trades shots with university players.

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Education in Hong Kong

Why the slow progress for Hong Kong’s university town?

University leaders urge government to clarify how much land they will get in Northern Metropolis megaproject, saying talks with potential partners can’t move forward.

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Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong universities back AI-themed study tours to woo non-local students

Authorities eye summer study tours to make better use of campus resources and bring more non-local students to city.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Letters | Extend support for smart food waste bins across Hong Kong

Readers discuss the city’s food waste problem, optometrists’ referrals, and a memorial garden for those who died in the Tai Po fire.

Science

World-leading EV motor expert joins Hong Kong PolyU after 38 years in Britain

Permanent magnets scientist Zhu Ziqiang is continuing his globally renowned research in his new role.

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Zhu Ziqiang, who has joined Hong Kong Polytechnic University as chair professor of electrical machines and control systems. Photo: Handout
Science

Chinese hydrogel coating boosts solar panel output by 13%, ideal for hot regions

Researchers say cooling innovation can lower temperature of overheated ‘hotspots’ on solar cells that can cause panel failure and fire risk.

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Research team says it has received interest from several companies keen to collaborate on commercialising the cooling technology. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

4 in 10 Hongkongers struggle to distinguish Chinese medicines from supplements

Our Hong Kong Foundation develops new tool to assess literacy in Chinese medicine, finds ‘moderate level’ of understanding among respondents.

Education in Hong Kong

HKU ranks seventh globally for education as East Asia ‘makes strides’

Times Higher Education releases latest annual subject rankings, with Peking University entering top 10 for computer science for first time.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong employee insurance costs to jump 15% amid surge in day procedures: study

Firms warned of rising costs as increasing number of minor day-surgery claims under inpatient plans drive up group insurance premiums.

The Hong Kong Employee Health Insurance Index report findings have been released by Polytechnic University in collaboration with corporate employee benefits and MPF consultancy GUM. Photo: Theodora Yu
China trade

The return of Red Sea shipping: 3 scenarios for Chinese trade

Houthi rebels have signalled a halt in attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, allowing a possible end to costly detours.

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A container ship crosses the Suez Canal towards the Red Sea in 2023. Cargo ships have largely avoided the area in recent years due to attacks by Houthi rebel groups. Photo: EPA-EFE
Science

After Hong Kong fire, can new tech protect China’s high-rises from tragedy?

Drones and ultra-tall ladder trucks hold promise, but prevention is still best for avoiding repeat of Wang Fuk Court blaze, experts say.

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Artificial intelligence

Hong Kong PolyU’s top AI expert Yang Hongxia eyes ‘last mile of generative AI’

Yang aims to broaden the adoption of LLMs, while expanding AI’s scope of innovation via the most cost-effective means for all enterprises.

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