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9 September, 2024
Male inmates interact with their children. Photo: Dickson Lee

Dads jailed in Hong Kong prison cherish Christmas ‘playtime’ with their children

For inmates, programme that allows sessions filled with playing games and physical contact with their younger children provides added impetus to reform themselves.

Dementia

Call for Hong Kong to subsidise smart trackers for dementia sufferers

US-China relations

Biden signs Pentagon budget bill that extends sanctions on Hong Kong officials

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Wild monkey strays onto private housing estate in Hong Kong

Monkey climbs up water pipes at City One Sha Tin, but despite agricultural officers trying to lure it down with fruit, it disappears into the night.

The drama unfolded at around 10am at City One Sha Tin in the New Territories when the animal was spotted at an external wall of Block 24 of the estate. Photo: SCMP
Education in Hong Kong

Letters | Hong Kong should not ‘localise’ native English teachers

Readers discuss how the Native-speaking English Teacher Scheme is failing to serve students, Christmas decorations in Hong Kong, and the lack thereof.

Hong Kong

Can this new wave of Hong Kong farmers bring agriculture back to the city?

Netflix docu Kiss The Ground argues that sustainable regenerative farming practices are a potential solution to our climate crisis – meet the Hong Kong food producers getting down to earth.

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Hong Kong children

Opinion | Hong Kong needs these laws to close child protection loopholes

Despite recent legislation on mandatory reporting of abuse, children still need stronger protection from psychological harm and sexual grooming, and stronger deterrence against neglect.

According to the Social Welfare Department’s Child Protection Registry, reported child abuse cases in Hong Kong increased from 2020 to 2023. The most common type of abuse is physical. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong courts

Editorial | Hong Kong barristers’ exchanges with Beijing are vital

Latest visit to capital saw ‘frank’ talks on new national security laws, impact of any US sanctions on Hong Kong lawyers and judges, more.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong launches facial recognition tech for entry to street in border town

Chung Ying Street is inside restricted border town, with revamped checkpoint aimed at speeding up clearance for workers and residents.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong cardinal urges empathy over revenge in Christmas message

City’s top Catholic priest Stephen Chow says renewed hope needed despite Hong Kong’s sluggish economy and rise in mental health cases.

Cardinal Stephen Chow has acknowledged the challenges facing Hong Kong and the world, including the sluggish economy and increasingly tense geopolitics. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong fans of Jay Chou swindled out of HK$180,000 from fake tickets

‘King of Mandopop’ will perform at Kai Tak Sports Park next year, as police warn fans to only purchase through official channels.

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The Taiwanese pop star is set to perform at Kai Tak Sports Park’s 50,000-seat main stadium in three shows between June 27 and 29 next year. Photo: Facebook/JVR Music
Hong Kong transport

Nearly 400,000 Hongkongers leave city on December 22, up 15% from last year

Travel industry developing packages to new mainland Chinese destinations ahead of direct high-speed rail access in early January.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong watchdog receives 19 complaints over Real Madrid fan meet fiasco

Consumer Council cites organisers as saying they will not be issuing full refunds.

Education in Hong Kong

Letters | For Hong Kong’s new medical school to succeed, experience is vital

Readers discuss what to look for in setting up a graduate-entry medical programme, pandas’ iconic status, and acceptance of reusable containers.

Hong Kong’s third medical school is expected to be set up in Ngau Tam Mei in the New Territories. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong culture

Beijing-Paris ties on display in Hong Kong show of silk, porcelain and diplomacy

Versailles and Forbidden City joint exhibition a sign of past exchanges and possible future strengthening of ties, experts say.

A vase with lion head handles on display at the Hong Kong Palace Museum. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong transport

Editorial | Fare rises inevitable but authorities must ensure they are fair

Hong Kong government duty-bound to keep such increases at modest levels so that public transport remains affordable for all.

Hong Kong fires and safety

Editorial | Continue crackdown on fire hazards

Lives are at stake in many old buildings in Hong Kong and it is incumbent on the authorities to make sure vigorous inspections are carried out routinely.

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Accidents and personal safety

Man, 70, drowns while swimming at Hong Kong’s Butterfly Beach

Lifeguard calls police after man pulled from the sea on Sunday afternoon.

The man had been swimming at Butterfly Beach in Tuen Mun. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong may drop plan to use hydrogen-powered light rail trains: lawmakers

MTR Corp faces double whammy of restrictive safety rules and need to adapt light rail platforms, pair of lawmakers say.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong should open third medical school sooner amid Sino-US tensions: expert

Former head of Hospital Authority Anthony Wu says new institution must embrace technology and prepare to train talent soon.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis MOU a ‘general expression’ of support: minister

Bernadette Linn says non-binding deal to support megaproject does not require commitments for formal tenders.

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Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn says an agreement signed last month aimed to unite efforts and promote the project near the border with mainland China. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong environmental issues

Exclusive | Rapid test to give Hong Kong officials new weapon to fight shark fin trade

PCR-based method to allow law enforcement to identify shark species in hours as opposed to previous DNA tests that took days, UN official and local authorities say.

Ivonne Higuero, secretary general of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, recently visited Hong Kong. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong culture

Opinion | Hong Kong’s new culture push will fail without fixing old problems

Expectations are high. Addressing the lack of appropriately sized venues is essential to realising city’s hopes of becoming an arts and culture hub.

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Hong Kong youth

Letters | Give young Hongkongers room for failure

Readers discuss ways to build resilience in students, colon cancer rates among the young, and how to have a good Christmas.

Operation Santa Claus

Hong Kong Disneyland postcard service adds some magic to charity drive

Resort will donate all proceeds from sales of its ‘Holiday Wishes Charity Postcards’ to Operation Santa Claus.

Director of merchandise Mary Lam (third from left) with members of her team at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. Photo: Wong Kin Fung
Hong Kong

Hong Kong fossil findings create buzz, but experts cool on ‘dinosaur tourism’ talk

Recent discoveries are significant, but experts say city needs more resources, talent to deal with them.

Illustration: Brian Wang
Hong Kong youth

Editorial | Need for a shift in Hong Kong’s academic mindset

High expectations, a heavy workload and stress can have a serious impact on the mental health of students. A more balanced approach is needed.

Hong Kong housing

30,000 village homes inspected in Hong Kong have illegal structures: minister

Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn says tackling unauthorised additions must be done in stages.

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