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Former city leader CY Leung (centre) is among attendees. Photo: Jonathan Wong

‘Honest, principled’: Hong Kong political leaders pay tribute to ex-minister Gregory So

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Hong Kong political heavyweights and former leaders gathered on Friday to pay tribute to late commerce minister Gregory So Kam-leung, as family and friends honoured his devotion to public service. Among those who attended the memorial ceremony for So, who died on December 13, were former city leaders Donald Tsang Yam-kuen and Leung Chun-ying, along

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Hong Kong have already beaten China once this week. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong’s men fall short in bid to reach 2027 World Lacrosse Championship

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Hong Kong’s men have failed in their bid to qualify for next year’s World Lacrosse Championship after slipping to a 10-6 loss to hosts New Zealand in the Asia-Pacific Championship on Friday. Victory in Wellington would have earned Hong Kong a spot in the semi-finals, and with Japan, who beat South Korea 18-7 in their

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A pro-government, armed civilian in Caracas, Venezuela, attends a protest demanding the release of President Nicolas Maduro. Photo: AP

China’s ‘sweep and kill’ weapon, Malaysians opting for Singapore: SCMP’s 7 highlights

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We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China’s Hurricane 3000 microwave weapon can ‘sweep and kill’ drone

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MiniMax, China’s second ‘AI tiger’ to go public, soars in Hong Kong debut

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Zhipu and MiniMax are first Chinese ‘AI tigers’ to list MiniMax surges 78%, potential for its consumer apps in focus Zhipu jumps further on its second day of trade SINGAPORE/HONG KONG/BEIJING, Jan 9 (Reuters) – MiniMax Group (0100.HK), opens new tab, the second so-called Chinese “AI tiger” to go public, rocketed 78% higher on its

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Four Seasons Hong Kong ushers in Lunar New Year with stays, dining and wellness

Four Seasons Hong Kong ushers in Lunar New Year with stays, dining and wellness

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Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong marks Lunar New Year 2026 with a programme of accommodation, dining and wellness offerings centred on shared meals, seasonal traditions and time spent together. Overlooking Victoria Harbour, the hotel presents experiences timed around the Year of the Horse, running from late January through February 2026. A festive afternoon tea at

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Cold snap deepens as Hong Kong temperatures plunge to 2 degrees

Cold snap deepens as Hong Kong temperatures plunge to 2 degrees

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This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Get faster notifications on the latest updates by downloading our app. Temperatures in many areas of Hong Kong dropped to single digits on Friday morning, with some reaching 2 to 3 degrees Celsius (35.6

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The McDonald’s outlet at 46-47 Yee Wo Street in Causeway Bay. Photo: Handout

Repeat buyer tucks into another McDonald’s Hong Kong shop for US$15.2 million

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McDonald’s has sold another Hong Kong retail property for HK$118.7 million (US$15.2 million), bringing the proceeds from its ongoing asset disposal programme to about HK$490 million, as well-capitalised investors continue to snap up prime real estate. The 10,000 sq ft-plus property at 46-47 Yee Wo Street in Causeway Bay was sold to Evergreen Capital Partners.

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Repeat buyer tucks into another McDonald’s Hong Kong shop for US$15.2 million

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McDonald’s has sold another Hong Kong retail property for HK$118.7 million (US$15.2 million), bringing the proceeds from its ongoing asset disposal programme to about HK$490 million, as well-capitalised investors continue to snap up prime real estate. The 10,000 sq ft-plus property at 46-47 Yee Wo Street in Causeway Bay was sold to Evergreen Capital Partners.

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The drone age: hi-tech wizardry propels Hong Kong towards lift-off

The drone age: hi-tech wizardry propels Hong Kong towards lift-off

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On a sunny afternoon in late November, hundreds of onlookers gathered beside a picturesque lake near Shanghai as a massive silver drone lifted off silently from the deck of a cutting-edge vessel, marking the dawn of a new chapter for the low-altitude economy in both mainland China and Hong Kong. The demonstration at Dianshan Lake,

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Thousands of passenger, cargo drones will fill Hong Kong skies in decade, expert says

Thousands of passenger, cargo drones will fill Hong Kong skies in decade, expert says

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Thousands of passenger and cargo air taxis could be flying across Hong Kong within a decade as the low-altitude economy takes off, according to one of mainland China’s largest drone makers, which hopes to launch operations in the city. AutoFlight senior vice-president Kellen Tse told the Post the electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft

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Mason Pocket is a Korean-style cafe in Sheung Wan. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Why Korean-style cafes are proving so popular in Hong Kong’s coffee shop scene

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Hong Kong’s culinary scene is a relentless parade of the new, a dizzying cycle of pop-ups and passing fads. Yet few trends have been as noticeable as the rise of the Korean-style cafe. More than just places for a caffeine fix, these establishments have become the preferred social sanctuaries for many, a phenomenon that crescendoed

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Official figures showed that more than 1.91 million doses of influenza vaccine had been distributed through various schemes by January 4. Photo: Jelly Tse

Hong Kong’s late summer flu season is over. But official says jabs still vital

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Hong Kong has emerged from its summer flu season, which started late and extended into the new year, but a health official is urging the public to get vaccinated immediately to stave off a looming winter surge. This year’s summer influenza season began in early September and reached its peak in mid-to-late October. It lasted

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Hong Kong social worker who had sex with teenager jailed for 2 years, 3 months

Hong Kong social worker who had sex with teenager jailed for 2 years, 3 months

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A Hong Kong social worker has been jailed for two years and three months for having sex with an underage girl five times and filming one of the illegal acts. The District Court on Thursday sentenced Wong Lok-tin, 39, for the crimes he committed when the teenager was 13 to 14 years old. The court

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Faulty appliance sparks fire at Hong Kong housing estate, prompting 300 to flee

Faulty appliance sparks fire at Hong Kong housing estate, prompting 300 to flee

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A fire believed to have been caused by a short circuit in a household appliance broke out at a Hong Kong public housing estate in east Kowloon, prompting more than 300 residents to flee their flats. Police on Thursday reported receiving multiple calls about a fire at Lam Wai House in Lam Tin Estate, at

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Ex-PLA soldier remanded in Hong Kong for offering illegal ride-hailing services

Ex-PLA soldier remanded in Hong Kong for offering illegal ride-hailing services

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A former People’s Liberation Army soldier has been remanded in custody in Hong Kong pending sentencing for offering paid rides with his Tesla Model S luxury sedan while using a tourist visa last year. Zeng Yulin, 39, pleaded guilty to 19 charges on Thursday after a police sting operation uncovered his illicit business, which earned

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Hong Kong issues fresh reminder to buckle up ahead of January 25 seat belt rules

Hong Kong issues fresh reminder to buckle up ahead of January 25 seat belt rules

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Hong Kong drivers and passengers have just over two weeks to prepare for sweeping changes to local transport rules, including a requirement to wear seat belts on public transport and increased legal liability for motorists to ensure child passengers are buckled up. Authorities said on Thursday that the public should be mindful of new rules

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There are nine colleges in the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Photo: Yik Yeung-man

5 student unions at Chinese University of Hong Kong disband within a year

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Five student unions among nine colleges at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) have been dissolved in the space of a year, with their leaders attributing the closures to the institution’s requirement that they register as legal societies with police. The student union of Lee Woo Sing College on Wednesday became the latest group

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Mainland Chinese medicine firms tap Hong Kong capital to fuel global expansion

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Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) manufacturers are gearing up to go public in Hong Kong, aiming to tap the market for international expansion. TCM firms have joined the queue for initial public offerings (IPOs) in the city to test foreign investors’ appetite for their shares. The latest to join the queue are Sichuan Neautus Traditional Chinese

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Proportion of overweight, obese Hongkongers up more than 5% since 2018: study

Proportion of overweight, obese Hongkongers up more than 5% since 2018: study

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The proportion of overweight and obese people in Hong Kong increased by more than five per cent over the last seven years, making up nearly half the population, a study has found, as doctors warned against using injectable weight-loss drugs bought online or from parallel importers without a doctor’s prescription. The Hong Kong Association for

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Hong Kong customs seizes HK$18 million of suspected ketamine in baby car seats

Hong Kong customs seizes HK$18 million of suspected ketamine in baby car seats

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Hong Kong customs has arrested three people after it seized HK$18 million (US$2.3 million) worth of suspected ketamine hidden inside baby car seats in two shipping containers from the Netherlands and Spain. The Customs and Excise Department said on Thursday that its officers found 36.2kg (79.8lbs) of the drug while inspecting two seaborne consolidated containers

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