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China says it opposes ‘politicising’ technology after US Vice President JD Vance’s AI warning
Hong Kong Free Press China said Wednesday that it opposes “politicising” issues involving technology and trade, after US Vice President JD Vance warned that “authoritarian regimes” were seeking to use artificial intelligence for increased control over citizens. World leaders gathered in Paris this week for an AI summit, with dozens of nations signing a statement…
Read MoreNew cervical cancer cases in Hong Kong jump 30% in past decade
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Despite vaccination programme in schools and fewer cases among women over 65, there has been overall rise, reversing downward trend since 1980s. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3298405/new-cervical-cancer-cases-hong-kong-jump-30-past-decade?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong taxi union threatens 5-day strike if city fails to clamp down on Uber
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong Tele-call Taxi Association says it plans to write to city leader, Transport Department, with potential strike scheduled for March 5. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3298399/hong-kong-taxi-union-threatens-5-day-strike-if-city-fails-clamp-down-uber?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreEx-leader Carrie Lam’s new office renovation to cost HK$2.8m, Hong Kong gov’t says
Hong Kong Free Press The Hong Kong government has estimated it would spend HK$2.8 million to renovate the former chief executive Carrie Lam’s new office in the government-owned Immigration Tower. Chief Executive Carrie Lam. File photo: GovHK. Lam’s office will move to the Immigration Tower in Wan Chai as the tenancy of her office in…
Read MoreWhat to know about Shiga toxin-producing E coli after Hong Kong doctor’s death
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Post looks at the deadly bacteria and what one should do to avoid infection. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3298385/what-know-about-shiga-toxin-producing-e-coli-after-hong-kong-doctors-death?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreIs Hong Kong’s economic slowdown putting a price on love over Valentine’s Day?
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Survey shows 48 per cent of men and 36 per cent of women plan to celebrate occasion at home, compared with 17 per cent and 19 per cent in 2024. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3298379/hong-kongs-economic-slowdown-putting-price-love-over-valentines-day?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreRenovating new office of former Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam to cost HK$2.8 million
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Carrie Lam to move from prime location at One Pacific Place in Admiralty, where annual rent was HK$5.67 million, to Immigration Tower in Wan Chai. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3298377/renovating-new-office-former-hong-kong-leader-carrie-lam-cost-hk28-million?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong touts free medical tests in deal with Antony Leung’s New Frontier
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Significant Greater Bay Area footprint a factor in government’s decision to partner with firm co-founded by former finance minister. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3298362/hong-kong-touts-free-medical-tests-deal-antony-leungs-new-frontier?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong fund invests to usher medical innovations into mainland hospitals
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Government fund invests in New Frontier Group, co-founded by former financial secretary Antony Leung. https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3298359/hong-kong-fund-invests-usher-medical-innovations-mainland-hospitals?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong teen makes fatal leap after reporting death of stabbed relatives
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police say 19-year-old had visited father, grandfather shortly before their deaths, with cases classified as murder, suicide. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3298356/hong-kong-teen-makes-fatal-leap-after-reporting-death-stabbed-relatives?utm_source=rss_feed
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