Death of man who stabbed Hong Kong police officer ruled as suicide
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South China Morning Post
Death of man accused of stabbing Hong Kong police officer ruled as suicide
Leung Kin-fai is believed to be the person who drove knife into back of patrolling constable on July 1 last year, then stabbed himself in chest.
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South China Morning Post
Protests, vigils accompany China’s easing of coronavirus restrictions
In this edition of the Global Impact newsletter, we looks at the changes to Beijing’s zero-Covid policy.
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Man falls onto MTR tracks, services on Hong Kong’s East Rail line disrupted
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South China Morning Post
Hong Kong MTR services on East Rail line disrupted after man dies on tracks
Shuttle bus services activated between Kowloon Tong and Sha Tin.
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Michelle Yeoh named ‘Icon of the Year 2022’ by Time magazine
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As Beijing eases Covid-19 rules, experts say Hong Kong should follow suit
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South China Morning Post
As Beijing eases Covid-19 rules, experts say Hong Kong should follow suit
Easing of restrictions by Beijing sparks hopes that city can also axe entry restrictions for inbound travellers.
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Hong Kong snuffs out hope to bring back fireworks display, opts for lights shows
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South China Morning Post
Hong Kong snuffs out hope to bring back fireworks display, opts for lights shows
Hong Kong Tourism Board says it will organise 10-minute display featuring rooftop-mounted lasers, pyrotechnics along Victoria Harbour.
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US father’s battle to find missing children in South Korea
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South China Morning Post
US father’s battle to find missing children in South Korea
John Sichi’s ongoing treadmill protest inSeoul is part of desperate effort to find his missing children who have been allegedly abducted by his South Korean wife.
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Bali bomb maker freed on parole, served half his sentence
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South China Morning Post
Bali bomb maker freed on parole, served half his sentence
Umar Patek was a leading member of the al-Qaeda-linked network Jemaah Islamiah, which is blamed for the bombings at two nightclubs in Kuta Beach in 2002. Authorities say he has reformed and they will use him to influence other militants to reject terrorism.
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Hong Kong ‘to ease isolation rules’ for infected travellers, with release on fifth day
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South China Morning Post
Hong Kong further eases isolation rules but other Covid measures stay in place
Residents and arrivals infected with Covid-19 will be allowed to leave isolation on the fifth day if they test negative for two days in a row beforehand.
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Student departures during academic year ease at some elite Hong Kong schools
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South China Morning Post
Student departures during academic year ease at some elite Hong Kong schools
Eight prominent subsidised schools reviewed by the Post saw record-high exit rates over the past three academic years.
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China-Saudi ties upgraded as Xi pledges priority status for Riyadh
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South China Morning Post
China and Saudi Arabia to widen partnership to cover ‘all fields’
The Chinese president and his hosts agree to elevate ties and coordinate further on energy and other issues.
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‘Honest grandma’, 92, repays US$3 million debt after refusing to declare bankruptcy
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‘Honest grandma’, 92, repays US$3 million debt after refusing to declare bankruptcy
A grandmother in China who found herself owing millions after her business failed is hailed for her commitment to repaying every last one of her debts.
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Hong Kong has ‘good chance’ of quarantine-free travel to mainland starting soon
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South China Morning Post
Hong Kong has ‘good chance’ of quarantine-free travel to mainland starting soon
Undersecretary for Health Libby Lee admits authorities have rarely used ‘Leave Home Safe’ app to track movement history of patients amid surging infections.
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China expected to cast long shadow at first US-Africa summit in years
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South China Morning Post
China expected to cast long shadow at first US-Africa summit in years
While Washington’s engagement with the continent fell silent, Beijing steadily expanded its economic investment and bilateral trade, analysts say.
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US sanctions Chinese officials over alleged Tibet human rights abuses
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South China Morning Post
US sanctions Chinese officials over alleged Tibet human rights abuses
The move targets Wu Yingjie, Beijing’s boss in Tibet from 2016 to 2021, and Zhang Hongbo, the region’s police chief since 2018.
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‘Illicit’ Covid controls fuelling backlash in China, says government adviser
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South China Morning Post
‘Illicit’ Covid controls fuelling backlash in China, says government adviser
Peking University law professor Jiang Mingan criticises lower level authorities for taking action that generates public ‘resentment or even resistance’.
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