Man arrested in Hong Kong after falling from drainpipe during attempted burglary
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South China Morning Post
Man arrested in Hong Kong after falling from drainpipe during attempted burglary
Thai passport holder, who arrived in city last week, was descending from roof of six-storey Fook Shun Building in Yuen Long shortly after 1.30am.
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Mourning Hong Kong’s maze of memories: textile hawker market closes after 45 years
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Mourning Hong Kong’s maze of memories: textile hawker market closes after 45 years
Only 16 of 49 vendors plan to relocate to government’s new site about 400 metres (1,300 feet) away, with some opting to retire instead.
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It’s no longer a crime, so should China review convictions for spreading Covid-19?
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It’s no longer a crime, so should China review convictions for spreading Covid-19?
Now that China has scrapped its zero-Covid policy and reopened borders, some people have begun to review past court cases and ask whether amends should be made.
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Hong Kong CBD ban kicks in with more than 77,000 items surrendered
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South China Morning Post
Hong Kong CBD ban kicks in with more than 77,000 items surrendered
Those found possessing or consuming the wellness goods face seven years in jail and a maximum fine of HK$1 million.
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HK$9.64 million love scam: ‘cancer patient in Poland’ dupes Hong Kong woman
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HK$9.64 million love scam: ‘cancer patient in Poland’ dupes Hong Kong woman
Retiree in city befriended ‘lover’ on Instagram who claimed to be a Korean working in Poland and needed money for a transplant to save his life.
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‘3 more Hong Kong-mainland crossings to reopen; quotas, Covid tests to be axed’
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‘3 more Hong Kong-mainland crossings to reopen; quotas, Covid tests to be axed’
Quarantine-free travel between Hong Kong and mainland China resumed on January 8 but travellers must present negative PCR results from test taken within 48 hours.
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Details of Hong Kong’s giveaway of 500,000 air tickets to be announced on Thursday
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Details of Hong Kong’s giveaway of 500,000 air tickets to be announced on Thursday
Campaign designed to underline that city is back in the game for tourism, business and investment
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US honours Chinese activist Ding Jiaxi as a ‘global human rights defender’
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US honours Chinese activist Ding Jiaxi as a ‘global human rights defender’
Ding, a lawyer associated with the New Citizens’ Movement, was indicted for ‘subversion of state power’ and tried in secret last year with no verdict announced.
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The 11 most exciting K-dramas returning in 2023, from The Glory to Sweet Home
Multi-season Korean dramas are no longer a rarity, and there are many to look forward to this year, including the second seasons of The Uncanny Counter and Taxi Driver.
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Hong Kong plans free airline tickets for locals, regional visitors
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As it happened: Hong Kong plans free airline tickets for locals, regional visitors
Chief Executive John Lee reveals all-out ‘Hello Hong Kong’ campaign.
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‘World’s biggest welcome ever’: Hong Kong launches all-out drive for visitors
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‘World’s biggest welcome ever’: Hong Kong launches all-out drive for visitors
Chief Executive John Lee unveils details of his government’s ambitious ‘Hello Hong Kong’ campaign.
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All borders between Hong Kong, mainland China to reopen, travel tours to resume
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‘Lessons learned’: John Lee on Hong Kong Covid policy ahead of full border reopening
PCR tests dropped for cross-border travellers with no history to overseas places in past week.
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US lawmakers nominate Hong Kong activists for Nobel Peace Prize
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US lawmakers nominate Hong Kong activists for Nobel Peace Prize
Cardinal Joseph Zen, Jimmy Lai and four others are cited as ‘ardent champions of Hong Kong’s autonomy, human rights and the rule of law’.
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Does Hong Kong tourism need to do more to soar than return to ‘boring’ normal?
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Does Hong Kong tourism need to do more to soar than return to ‘boring’ normal?
Some say city must go beyond flashy promotions and slogans and give visitors concrete reasons to return.
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