Category: Hong Kong
South China Sea: Philippines arrests five more Chinese for ‘spying’
Hong Kong Free Press Philippine security officials said Thursday they took into custody five more Chinese spies, following the arrest of a compatriot for espionage this month. The Philippines flag. Photo: iSawRed/Unsplash. The arrests come as confrontations between the two Asian neighbours over contested reefs and waters in the strategic South China Sea have escalated in…
Read More‘Masculine strength, feminine grace’: Shantou’s Chinese lion dance troupe shrugs off patriarchal past
Hong Kong Free Press Flinging her male teammate into the air, performer Lin Xinmeng practises China’s world-famous lion dance with a troupe that is shrugging off centuries of patriarchal norms. This photo taken on January 22, 2025 shows female lion dancers taking part in a practice session at an ancestral temple in Shantou, in southern China’s…
Read More‘Luxury’ Hong Kong estate’s ‘human touch’ to be preserved with AI, expert help
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Residents, NGOs at Wah Fu Estate will help pick special features to preserve or recreate during redevelopment, and which shops should remain. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3296843/luxury-hong-kong-estates-human-touch-be-preserved-ai-expert-help?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreUS President Donald Trump’s commerce pick signals hawkish China stance
Hong Kong Free Press Donald Trump’s commerce secretary nominee told his US Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday he favors “across-the-board” tariffs targeting countries rather than products, while signaling a hawkish China stance. Howard Lutnick, U.S. President Donald Trump’s nominee for Commerce Secretary, speaks during his Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation confirmation hearing in the…
Read MoreChinese tech giant Alibaba launches advanced AI model to rival GPT-4
Hong Kong Free Press Chinese tech and e-commerce giant Alibaba on Wednesday announced the release of Qwen2.5-Max, an advanced artificial intelligence model that the company says outperforms several leading AI systems in key benchmarks. This photograph shows screens displaying the logo of DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence company which develops open-source large language models, and…
Read MoreHong Kong authorities urged to provide clear answer on rescue of scam farm victims
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Families of victims did not hear from their loved ones at start of Lunar New Year, which was worryingly ‘abnormal’, ex-district councillor says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3296838/hong-kong-authorities-urged-provide-clear-answer-rescue-scam-farm-victims?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MorePower bank warning for passengers after fire on aircraft bound for Hong Kong
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Power banks should be in good condition and from reputable brands, experts say. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3296828/power-bank-warning-passengers-after-fire-aircraft-bound-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreLunar New Year fireworks light up Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. About 400,000 spectators were earlier predicted to watch 23-minute display celebrating Year of the Snake. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3296830/crowds-gather-early-lunar-new-year-fireworks-show-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s Chinese restaurants welcome Lunar New Year with 10% income growth
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Revived multiple-entry visa scheme attracts more mainland visitors, offsetting trend of Hongkongers heading outside city to spend, expert says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3296821/hong-kongs-chinese-restaurants-welcome-lunar-new-year-10-income-growth?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreEthnic minority tenants seek inclusivity in Hong Kong ‘luxury’ public housing revamp
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Artist Ahmad Rida Nisar, who grew up at Wah Fu Estate, says its public spaces drive the ‘power of the community’. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3296792/ethnic-minority-tenants-seek-inclusivity-hong-kong-luxury-public-housing-revamp?utm_source=rss_feed
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