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A Long March 2D rocket carrying China’s first reusable satellite, the Shijian-19, blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre on Friday. Photo: Xinhua
China's space programme

China launches first reusable satellite, with payload from Thailand and Pakistan

The Shijian-19 is delivered into orbit on a mission to make progress in seed science and international space cooperation.

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Performing arts in Hong Kong

‘Chinese bagpipes’ and sheng, musical instruments made from gourds

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Food and Drinks

‘Amazing’ breakfast dishes from hidden China given spotlight in cookbook

US-China relations

US calls for immediate release of prominent rights activists held in China

#MeToo and labour rights campaigners Sophia Huang Xueqin and Wang Jianbing were convicted on charges of incitement to subvert state authority.

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Sophia Huang Xueqin in 2017. File photo: Free Huang Xueqin & Wang Jianbing via AP
Feminism

Prominent Chinese activists sentenced to up to 5 years on subversion charges

#MeToo and labour rights campaigners Sophia Huang Xueqin and Wang Jianbing, had been detained since 2021.

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Science

‘World first’: Chinese scientists create high-power microwave weapon for drones

Game-changing microwave drone weapon could see a permanent shift in military power balance.

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Human rights in China

Chinese feminists fear for #MeToo’s future as activist faces judgment

Activists Sophia Huang Xueqin and Wang Jianbing face years in prison for ‘inciting subversion of state power’.

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Sophia Huang Xueqin, a prominent feminst journalist based in Guangzhou, had been detained since September 2021 on charges that she attacked China’s government and political system. Photo: handout
Hong Kong tourism

Thousands return to Hong Kong after enjoying good deals in ‘no-brainer’ Shenzhen

Futian checkpoint in Shenzhen packed with travellers on last day of break but customs clearance took only about 15 minutes for Post reporter.

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Hong Kong tourism

Hongkongers cross border for National Day long weekend, eyeing good deals and food

Some of those heading north say cities like Shenzhen offer better value for money and greater food options.

Food and Drinks

Life-changing pancakes, muffins for dogs: Australian’s go-to Hong Kong food

Australian-born fashion designer turned visual artist Jono Toh shares his favourite restaurants in Hong Kong, from a spot he goes to once a week to a hole-in-the-wall place serving a snack that changed his life.

Pancakes from Lo Come Jian Bing in Tin Hau, Hong Kong. Photo: Instagram/@locomejianbing
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong court approves return of roast chestnut stall to 90-year-old vendor

Court clerk says Deputy Magistrate Jeffrey Sham approved application by prosecution for cart’s return.

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Zhuang Jianbing leaves court in Kowloon after he admitted a series of charges in connection with hawking without a licence after he looked after a stall for a 90-year-old hawker who was on a toilet break. Photo: Jelly Tse
Profile

Founder of natural period products brand Luüna is ‘in a good place’

Olivia Cotes-James tells Kate Whitehead how an ‘obsession’ with solving the menstrual woes of women like her led her to set up a company making non-synthetic period products.

Human rights in China

China’s Wang Yi urges UN rights envoy to ‘clarify misinformation’

Chinese foreign minister says some anti-China forces use human rights issues to try to suppress the country.

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Britain

A Chinese food and culture tour of London: noodles, dim sum, ancient treasures

Unable to visit China at the moment, a tour of London’s Chinese restaurants, bars, areas and cultural icons is enough to satisfy confessed Sinophile, Megan Eaves.

Dim sum and absinthe cocktails at Opium

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Human rights in China

Even tweets on China’s human rights are now landing people in prison

A number of activists are facing years-long jail sentences for online posts and organising private gatherings, activities that would have usually attracted a reprimand in the past.

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Human rights in China

Chinese activists Sophia Huang and Wang Jianbing expected to face court

Police in Guangzhou have handed the cases over to prosecutors.

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last updated:
9 September, 2024
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