• 03/17/2025

Cathay diverts Hong Kong-to-New York flight to Tokyo after passenger falls ill

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Other passengers stay overnight in hotel on Saturday as CX840 crew required to rest up under Hong Kong aviation rules after Tokyo stop-off. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3281249/cathay-diverts-hong-kong-new-york-flight-tokyo-after-passenger-falls-ill?utm_source=rss_feed

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Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: diving instructor’s quest to fight marine pollution

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Kevin Suen has led over 10 clean-up operations since 2022, extracting more than 2.4 tonnes of debris from Hong Kong’s waters. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3281215/spirit-hong-kong-awards-diving-instructors-quest-fight-marine-pollution?utm_source=rss_feed

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After Taiwan rules to uphold death penalty, the next battle abolitionists face is in the court of public opinion

Hong Kong Free Press Hsieh Chih-Hung was just 20 years old when he was arrested for a crime he did not commit and sentenced to death. Hsieh Chih-Hung was sentenced to death after being wrongfully convicted in October 20212 of a double murder in Taiwan. Photo: Supplied. Accused in June 2000 of killing an 18-year-old…

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China’s winemakers turn to genetics, AI to futureproof against climate change

Hong Kong Free Press By Rebecca Bailey and Celia Cazale At a laboratory in Beijing, purple and green hybrid-species grapes are laid out on a board for testing, part of the strategy China’s nascent wine industry is using to try to combat climate challenges. A dissected grape injected with dye being prepared before being studied…

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Hong Kong shelter for migrant women set to close without urgent HK$1 million donation

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Bethune House Migrant Women’s Refuge says donations have dried up, and urgently needs HK$1 million and more to stay open next year. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3281212/hong-kong-shelter-migrant-women-set-close-without-urgent-hk1-million-donation?utm_source=rss_feed

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Hong Kong father of injured Mirror dancer hopes for ‘justice’ for son in coming trial

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Mo Li ‘lost his years of youth and mobility’, says father Derek Li, before start of trial this month over high-profile concert accident. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3281240/hong-kong-father-injured-mirror-dancer-hopes-justice-son-coming-trial?utm_source=rss_feed

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Hong Kong’s rising poverty no longer confined to older districts, population expert warns

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. HKU’s Paul Yip calls for reintroducing poverty line for transparency, but authorities maintain they will stick to new targeted approach. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3281234/hong-kongs-rising-poverty-no-longer-confined-older-districts-population-expert-warns?utm_source=rss_feed

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Hongkongers’ weakness in English-language writing, speaking persists in IELTS

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Observers say IELTS performance related to limited chances to speak or write in English, calling on schools to hire more native speakers. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3281232/hongkongers-weakness-writing-speaking-persist-international-english-test?utm_source=rss_feed

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Macau’s top job candidate eyes more residency shows at casinos to boost tourism in city

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Sam Hou-fai also encourages playing on city’s connections with Portuguese-speaking countries to bolster competitiveness against Hong Kong. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3281226/macaus-top-job-candidate-eyes-more-residency-shows-casinos-boost-tourism-city?utm_source=rss_feed

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Hong Kong minister urges former Physical gym staff to be vigilant over new investor contracts

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Perface says it has retained 200 staff from chain; labour chief Chris Sun says workers should ‘read terms clearly’ in new contracts. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3281216/hong-kong-minister-urges-former-physical-gym-staff-be-vigilant-over-new-investor-contracts?utm_source=rss_feed

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