Hong Kong’s Covid-19 cases continue to fall as expert says surge may have peaked
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South China Morning Post
Hong Kong’s Covid-19 cases continue to fall as expert says surge may have peaked
Chief executive and other experts remain cautious saying effects from increased social mixing and decreased testing would take time to emerge.
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US ‘perilously close’ to losing AI, 5G war to China, report warns
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South China Morning Post
US ‘perilously close’ to losing AI, 5G war to China, report warns
Years between 2025 and 2030 to be critical, and the US must take action on three fronts or lose, first Special Competitive Studies Project report says
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US considers China sanctions to deter Taiwan action
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South China Morning Post
US considers China sanctions to deter Taiwan action
Taipei is lobbying the EU to do the same, as military tensions escalate in the region, insiders say.
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🌆 Here’s what you may have missed
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Is Richard Li’s HK$10 million offer to injured Hong Kong Mirror dancer enough?
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Recent Hong Kong homebuyers stand to lose millions as prices decline
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Hong Kong ‘to tighten rules’ on provisional Covid vaccine passes for travellers
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Hong Kong Law
High Court orders retrial for Hong Kong woman cleared of 2019 protest charges
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Is Richard Li’s HK$10 million offer to injured Hong Kong Mirror dancer enough?
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Hong Kong Business
Recent Hong Kong homebuyers stand to lose millions as prices decline
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Hong Kong Health & Environment
Hong Kong ‘to tighten rules’ on provisional Covid vaccine passes for travellers
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Hong Kong Law
High Court orders retrial for Hong Kong woman cleared of 2019 protest charges
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Justice is served for Malaysian ex-prime minister Najib Razak, who is finally behind bars for his role in the biggest corruption in Malaysia’s history. Understand more about what is ahead of 1MDB justice. https://sc.mp/iy2l
South China Morning Post
With Malaysia’s Najib behind bars, what’s next for 1MDB justice?
In this issue of Global Impact, we look back at a whirlwind time for Malaysian politics and provide the latest on the 1MDB scandal that sent shockwaves around the world.
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🌅 Essential news to start your day
Coronavirus Update
Government facility or hotel? For arrivals with Covid in Hong Kong, choice is easy
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Hong Kong Weather
Over half of outdoor workers suffer from heat illnesses in Hong Kong: survey
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Hong Kong Economy
Bakery Crostini closes Hong Kong stores, leaving behind disgruntled customers
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Hong Kong Entertainment
Hong Kong film association head defends call to avoid award ceremony in Taiwan
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Coronavirus Update
Government facility or hotel? For arrivals with Covid in Hong Kong, choice is easy
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Hong Kong Weather
Over half of outdoor workers suffer from heat illnesses in Hong Kong: survey
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Hong Kong Economy
Bakery Crostini closes Hong Kong stores, leaving behind disgruntled customers
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Hong Kong Entertainment
Hong Kong film association head defends call to avoid award ceremony in Taiwan
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Japan, US to work together to counter hypersonic weapons, with eye on China
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South China Morning Post
Japan, US to work together to counter hypersonic weapons, with eye on China
The agreement between Defence Minister Yasukazu Hamada and his US counterpart Lloyd Austin was reached during an in-person meeting at the Pentagon.
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Hong Kong’s leader says Covid-19 more deadly than flu, but experts disagree
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South China Morning Post
Covid the same as flu? Hong Kong health chief accuses experts of ‘misleading’ public
Health secretary fires salvo on official blog, refuting experts who had challenged city leader’s claim the coronavirus was much times deadlier than influenza.
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🌆 Here’s what you may have missed
Hong Kong Law & Crime
Hong Kong police ‘find buried body of kidnap victim’ at hillside
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Coronavirus Update
Hong Kong restaurant shutdowns loom, 8,000 operators facing rent woes
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Hong Kong Law & Crime
Hong Kong customs seizes cocaine worth HK$14 million and arrests 3 men
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Food and Drink
Fans of Korean food in Hong Kong have more choice than ever
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Hong Kong Law & Crime
Hong Kong police ‘find buried body of kidnap victim’ at hillside
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Coronavirus Update
Hong Kong restaurant shutdowns loom, 8,000 operators facing rent woes
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Hong Kong Law & Crime
Hong Kong customs seizes cocaine worth HK$14 million and arrests 3 men
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Food and Drink
Fans of Korean food in Hong Kong have more choice than ever
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Are kidnappers targeting Chinese women in the Philippine gambling sector?
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South China Morning Post
Are kidnappers targeting Chinese women in the Philippine gambling sector?
Many such gambling-related kidnappings typically go unreported and victims are often reluctant to cooperate with police, fearing further threats.
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In less than a year, China suffered its second power crisis. Take a closer look at the latest crisis and what challenges China faces as it seeks energy security in this week’s Global Impact edition. https://sc.mp/xdwl
South China Morning Post
China’s power crisis adds to headaches ahead of the 20th Party Congress
In this issue of Global Impact, we look back at the latest power crisis in China and ask what is next as it seeks energy security.
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🌅 Essential news to start your day
Hong Kong Law & Crime
Hong Kong man jailed for sharing seditious social media posts on Telegram
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Hong Kong Economy
Hong Kong’s catering sector calls for fresh round of wage subsidy scheme
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Hong Kong Society
‘A simple act of kindness’: Hong Kong bone marrow donor meets recipient
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Hong Kong Politics
Waive extra stamp duty, give HK$50,000 for freezing eggs or sperm: Regina Ip
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Hong Kong Law & Crime
Hong Kong man jailed for sharing seditious social media posts on Telegram
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Hong Kong Economy
Hong Kong’s catering sector calls for fresh round of wage subsidy scheme
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Hong Kong Society
‘A simple act of kindness’: Hong Kong bone marrow donor meets recipient
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Hong Kong Politics
Waive extra stamp duty, give HK$50,000 for freezing eggs or sperm: Regina Ip
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220,000 Hongkongers live in subdivided flats. But this is about more than a roof over their heads.
More than a housing crisis.
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More than a housing crisis.
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‘Hell on earth’: Malaysian’s death at 23 linked to Asia’s scam gangs
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South China Morning Post
Exclusive: ‘Hell on Earth’: Malaysian’s death at 23 linked to Asia’s scam gangs
Goi Zhen Feng, 23, died in Thailand after falling victim to Chinese gangs preying on vulnerable young people.
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🌆 Here’s what you may have missed
Coronavirus Update
3 per cent success rate in Hong Kong’s elderly Covid jab push; 8,999 cases logged
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Hong Kong Society
Hong Kong bus driver, passenger escape serious injury in tree fall
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Hong Kong Economy
Hong Kong watchdog gets complaints over HK$107,000 in Crostini vouchers
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Hong Kong Law & Crime
Hong Kong police arrest three 15-year-olds, 13 other suspected drug traffickers
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Coronavirus Update
3 per cent success rate in Hong Kong’s elderly Covid jab push; 8,999 cases logged
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Hong Kong Society
Hong Kong bus driver, passenger escape serious injury in tree fall
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Hong Kong Economy
Hong Kong watchdog gets complaints over HK$107,000 in Crostini vouchers
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Hong Kong Law & Crime
Hong Kong police arrest three 15-year-olds, 13 other suspected drug traffickers
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Little Woman: The latest Netflix series starring Kim Go-eun, is shaping up to be the freshest and most original Korean drama series this year. Learn more about the series. https://sc.mp/kstv
South China Morning Post
Little Women: must-watch show unlocks the full potential of K-dramas
Netflix Korean drama series Little Women is shaping up to be the freshest and most original drama to emerge this year, with scintillating performances by the lead actresses and compelling dialogue.
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Xi article gives insight into China’s direction ahead of party congress
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South China Morning Post
Xi article gives insight into China’s direction ahead of party congress
A bylined article by the Chinese president in the party’s top journal stresses revolutionary zeal and warns against complacency.
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Chinese delegation barred from visiting Queen Elizabeth’s coffin: report
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South China Morning Post
Chinese delegation barred from visiting Queen Elizabeth’s coffin: report
The barring of a Chinese delegation from visiting Queen Elizabeth lying in state is the latest dust-up after Beijing sanctioned UK MPs last year.
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Fire engulfs 42-storey skyscraper in central Chinese city of Changsha
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South China Morning Post
Fire engulfs 42-storey skyscraper in central Chinese city of Changsha
Some 280 firefighters sent to blaze in China Telecom building on Friday afternoon.
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