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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong slams US report alleging ‘repressive policies’ against dissidents

Annual report of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China also calls on Washington to sanction city officials.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Real Madrid fans who paid thousands to meet players furious after event goes wrong

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Hong Kong society

Guangdong fossil find just one of several discoveries by Hong Kong rocks fan

Hong Kong’s pandas

Hong Kong public may get to see panda cubs in February, Ocean Park boss says

Ocean Park chairman Paulo Pong says he hopes the twins can be introduced to everyone after Lunar New Year.

“Younger Brother” (left) and “Elder Sister” could be introduced to the public early next year. Photo: Ocean Park
Food and Drinks

Word on the StrEAT: Hong Kong’s top chefs’ worst kitchen nightmares

They’re at the top of their game now, but even the city’s chefs at Michelin-starred restaurants, or luxury hotels like the Grand Hyatt or Rosewood, once had to deal with a mess of their own making.

Hong Kong economy

Celebrate Christmas and New Year in Hong Kong: 7 things to do in the city

The Post explores what the city has more to offer beyond wining and dining this festive season.

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Crime in Hong Kong

154 arrested in Hong Kong as police crack down on internet, phone scammers

The 214 victims, aged between 17 and 78, suffered losses of HK$289 million, police say.

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Police mounted a three-week operation, with those arrested aged from 17 years to 72. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong will not restore land-sale scheme axed in 2013, development chief says

Mechanism allowed developers to apply for sites listed by the government and offer a minimum price, triggering a public auction or tender.

Hong Kong culture

This week in PostMag: from Hong Kong farms to Vienna’s Strauss

This week’s PostMag explores regenerative agriculture in the region and the ongoing debate on cultural restitution. Happy festive read!

Hong Kong weather

Temperatures in Hong Kong to drop to 12 degrees Celsius on Sunday

Mercury expected to fall even lower in the New Territories, Observatory says.

A chill in the air on Tai Mo Shan, Hong Kong’s highest peak, on Saturday morning. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong property

The Center sale came at a peak and now buyers struggle to exit

Take a look inside The Center, which was the world’s most expensive skyscraper when it was shrewdly sold by the city’s wealthiest man.

Illustration: Henry Wong
Macau

Editorial | Xi tells Macau it shares national development responsibility with HK

Stability and prosperity stressed as former Portuguese city marks 25th anniversary of return to China and inaugurates new leader.

Macau

‘One country, two systems’ belongs to world, not just to China: Xi Jinping

At Macau inauguration ceremony, president says values of peace, tolerance, openness and sharing are enshrined in the governing principle and deserve to be safeguarded.

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Hong Kong politics

Xi’s speech tasks Macau and Hong Kong with ‘one country, two systems’ mission

Both cities should take greater advantage of governing principle and convince world of its global appeal, president says at leader’s inauguration.

Chinese President Xi Jinping (front right), Macau Chief Executive Sam Hou-fai (front left) and first lady Peng Liyuan (back right) at the inauguration ceremony in Macau. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong property

Nan Fung outbids 3 property groups in MTR tender for Tung Chung site

The award marks the first deal since a senior Beijing official told real estate tycoons to ‘recognise their responsibilities’ and to have faith in the market.

A 1.4-hectare site earmarked for residential development in Tung Chung, Lantau Island. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

Suspected pufferfish poisoning leaves 2 Hong Kong men in hospital

One man is in a critical condition and the other is stable after eating a pufferfish they caught themselves.

Macau

China’s Xi Jinping inspects Macau PLA garrison, with rallying call for troops

Xi inspects People’s Liberation Army garrison hours after inaugurating new Macau administration.

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Hong Kong society

Bodies of woman, 47, and grandson, 1, found in suspected murder-suicide case

Security guard alerted emergency responders after discovering the bodies in Tai Ping Estate, Sheung Shui.

Tai Ping Estate in Sheung Shui. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong’s giant pandas appear as guides in new tourism video

Tourism Board says promotional clip will begin airing on various TV stations from Saturday and announces robust visitor numbers for November.

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Gold in Hong Kong

Local bullion bourse restructures to become Hong Kong Gold Exchange

Friday vote will turn Chinese Gold & Silver Exchange Society into a corporation called Hong Kong Gold Exchange.

Hong Kong society

Authorities to investigate concert overrun at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park

Authorities to look into why show featuring Mirror and other bands ran over the scheduled time, forcing axing of performances by final two acts.

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The test concert at the Kai Tak Sports Park began at 6.50pm and only ended at 10.40pm, well past the 10pm originally scheduled. Photo: Nora Tam
SCMP Exclusives

Exclusive | Wynn Macau calls for easier travel process with Hong Kong to lift tourism

View echoes call by President Xi Jinping for both cities to ‘stay united and work for greater achievements’.

Wynn Macau president and vice-chairman Linda Chen says “Macau and Hong Kong should work together as a greater area”. Photo: Sun Yeung
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s Han Academy says teacher salaries in jeopardy in appeal for aid

Founding supervisor says school has run out of money in letter seeking help on social media.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 39 who allegedly staged accidents to claim funds

Suspects faked 33 traffic accidents to fraudulently claim around HK$2 million from government’s Traffic Accident Victims Assistance Scheme.

The Netherlands

Dragon Boy Lee makes dream debut at World Darts Championship, eyes more glory

Lee Lok-yin bounces back from losing set to beat Chris Landsman and set up clash with world No 30 Brendan Dolan.

Hong Kong’s Lee Lok-yin celebrates winning his first round match against Chris Landman on day five of the Paddy Power World Darts Championship. Photo: AP
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks end week lower as traders look for catalysts

Tencent advances 2.7 per cent on move to introduce a gifting tool on its WeChat platform; chipmaker SMIC jumps 8.2 per cent.

Women walk past by a display showing the Shanghai stock market index outside a brokerage in Beijing. Photo: AP Photo
Macau

Xi lays out 4 demands for Macau, Hong Kong to keep prospering – as it happened

Chinese president says Macau and Hong Kong must maintain ‘one country, two systems’ principle for long time.

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Professional Education

What recruiters are looking for, in preparation for the future workplace

Postgraduate students need more than just academic qualifications to thrive in the rapidly changing job market and evolving work environment.

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