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Establishments such as the historic Paramount Ballroom are time capsules from the 1930s, while others flash with neon pink and green rave lights in the early afternoon. In full: buff.ly/of7tmrr
'Makes me feel young again': Shanghai's elderly waltz back to the past at lunchtime dance halls | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
A group of retirees cheered under disco lights as 60-year-old Xu Li leapt into her partner’s arms, her legs spread akimbo in perfect splits. It was just a regular Wednesday at one of Shanghai’s many...
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December 26, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Establishments such as the historic Paramount Ballroom are time capsules from the 1930s, while others flash with neon pink and green rave lights in the early afternoon. In full: buff.ly/of7tmrr
Hong Kong authorities have issued 660 fixed penalty notices since 2011 after engine idling was banned to reduce air pollution. In full: buff.ly/mT4auFK
Engine idling law nets 660 fines amid 13,500 complaints since 2011
Hong Kong authorities have issued 660 fixed penalty notices since 2011 after engine idling was banned to reduce air pollution.
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December 26, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Hong Kong authorities have issued 660 fixed penalty notices since 2011 after engine idling was banned to reduce air pollution. In full: buff.ly/mT4auFK
Even as the United States is embarked on a bitter rivalry with China over the deployment of artificial intelligence, Chinese technology is quietly making inroads into the US market. In full: buff.ly/DSvcXFX
As US battles China on AI, some companies choose Chinese tech
Even as the United States is embarked on a bitter rivalry with China over the deployment of artificial intelligence, Chinese technology is quietly making inroads into the US market.
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December 26, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Even as the United States is embarked on a bitter rivalry with China over the deployment of artificial intelligence, Chinese technology is quietly making inroads into the US market. In full: buff.ly/DSvcXFX
One month after the deadly fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po on Nov 26, survivors are still reeling from the psychological trauma of losing their homes and loved ones while struggling to adapt to life amidst displacement and bereavement. In full: buff.ly/PgBJu1y
HK fire: 1 month on, residents reel from trauma, pondering their future
One month after the deadly fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po on Nov 26, survivors are still reeling from the psychological trauma of losing their homes and loved ones while struggling to adapt...
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December 26, 2025 at 1:00 AM
One month after the deadly fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po on Nov 26, survivors are still reeling from the psychological trauma of losing their homes and loved ones while struggling to adapt to life amidst displacement and bereavement. In full: buff.ly/PgBJu1y
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December 25, 2025 at 11:36 AM
HKFP is a people-powered, non-profit media outlet you can trust. Read more about our commitment to original reporting, accuracy, inclusion, and fairness: https://hongkongfp.com/why-you-can-trust-hong-kong-free-press/
US trade officials determined that China should be punished for employing unfair tactics to dominate the semiconductor industry, but will wait 18 months to impose tariffs, American authorities said. In full: buff.ly/qygWhsR
US says China chip policies unfair but will delay tariffs to 2027 | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
US trade officials determined that China should be punished for employing unfair tactics to dominate the semiconductor industry, but will wait 18 months to impose tariffs, American authorities said Tuesday....
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December 25, 2025 at 6:00 AM
US trade officials determined that China should be punished for employing unfair tactics to dominate the semiconductor industry, but will wait 18 months to impose tariffs, American authorities said. In full: buff.ly/qygWhsR
Photography by HKFP's Kyle Lam has been shortlisted in the Extreme Heat Photo Contest, organised by Internews’ Earth Journalism Network and the Global Heat Health Information Network. In full: buff.ly/gS7MRM6
Extreme Heat Photo Contest: HKFP photojournalism shortlisted
Photography by HKFP's Kyle Lam has been shortlisted in the Extreme Heat Photo Contest, organised by Internews’ Earth Journalism Network and the Global Heat Health Information Network.
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December 25, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Photography by HKFP's Kyle Lam has been shortlisted in the Extreme Heat Photo Contest, organised by Internews’ Earth Journalism Network and the Global Heat Health Information Network. In full: buff.ly/gS7MRM6
We share HKFP’s best features from the past 12 months, and reveal our Top 100 stories by traffic. In full: buff.ly/SoxrK96
Best of HKFP 2025: Our top features and most popular stories of the year
We share HKFP’s best features from the past 12 months, and reveal our Top 100 stories by traffic.
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December 25, 2025 at 1:30 AM
We share HKFP’s best features from the past 12 months, and reveal our Top 100 stories by traffic. In full: buff.ly/SoxrK96
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December 24, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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A shallow 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Taiwan on Wednesday evening, the US Geological Survey said, but there were no immediate reports of damage. In full: buff.ly/7ifv8ln
6.0-magnitude earthquake hits Taiwan: US Geological Survey
A shallow 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Taiwan on Wednesday evening, the US Geological Survey said, but there were no immediate reports of damage.
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December 24, 2025 at 11:15 AM
A shallow 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Taiwan on Wednesday evening, the US Geological Survey said, but there were no immediate reports of damage. In full: buff.ly/7ifv8ln
Russia and China on Tuesday criticized the United States for its military and economic pressure on Venezuela, telling the UN Security Council it was "cowboy behavior" and "intimidation." In full: buff.ly/RrFU06M
At UN, Russia and China blast US conduct toward Venezuela
Russia and China on Tuesday criticized the United States for its military and economic pressure on Venezuela, telling the UN Security Council it was "cowboy behavior" and "intimidation."
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December 24, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Russia and China on Tuesday criticized the United States for its military and economic pressure on Venezuela, telling the UN Security Council it was "cowboy behavior" and "intimidation." In full: buff.ly/RrFU06M
Hong Kong police have arrested three men from an engineering firm on suspicion of submitting forged documents in relation to public hospital expansion and urban development projects. In full: buff.ly/wglqtwT
3 men from engineering firm arrested over use of suspected forged documents in gov't projects | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
Hong Kong police have arrested three men from an engineering firm on suspicion of submitting forged documents in relation to public hospital expansion and urban development projects. The trio, aged between...
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December 24, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Hong Kong police have arrested three men from an engineering firm on suspicion of submitting forged documents in relation to public hospital expansion and urban development projects. In full: buff.ly/wglqtwT
The remains of five more domestic workers who lost their lives in the massive Tai Po fire have been repatriated to Indonesia, with three more bodies expected to be returned by Thursday. In full: buff.ly/DX3taQj
Tai Po fire: Remains of 5 more Indonesian domestic workers repatriated
The remains of five more domestic workers who lost their lives in the massive Tai Po fire have been repatriated to Indonesia, with three more bodies expected to be returned by Thursday.
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December 24, 2025 at 5:15 AM
The remains of five more domestic workers who lost their lives in the massive Tai Po fire have been repatriated to Indonesia, with three more bodies expected to be returned by Thursday. In full: buff.ly/DX3taQj
Two student bodies at the Chinese University of Hong Kong have suspended operations over the past week, citing the university’s refusal to recognise student unions. In full: buff.ly/8HFGCJJ
Chinese University of Hong Kong college student unions suspend operations over school's recognition | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
Two student bodies at the Chinese University of Hong Kong have suspended operations over the past week, citing the university’s refusal to recognise student unions. Student unions representing two CUHK...
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December 24, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Two student bodies at the Chinese University of Hong Kong have suspended operations over the past week, citing the university’s refusal to recognise student unions. In full: buff.ly/8HFGCJJ
Running for chairperson of the Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA) is a "legally protected right," journalist Selina Cheng has said, as her wrongful dismissal lawsuit against her former employer continues. In full: buff.ly/EVKCEEw
Running for HKJA chair is 'legally protected right': reporter Selina Cheng
Running for chairperson of the Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA) is a "legally protected right," journalist Selina Cheng has said, as her wrongful dismissal lawsuit against her former employer...
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December 24, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Running for chairperson of the Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA) is a "legally protected right," journalist Selina Cheng has said, as her wrongful dismissal lawsuit against her former employer continues. In full: buff.ly/EVKCEEw
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December 23, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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The parents of a man accused of killing 3 people in a stabbing rampage in a Taiwan metro last week knelt and apologised on Tuesday, promising full cooperation with investigators. In full: buff.ly/KHYv6q1
Taiwan metro attack suspect's parents apologise after fatal stabbing
The parents of a man accused of killing 3 people in a stabbing rampage in a Taiwan metro last week knelt and apologised on Tuesday, promising full cooperation with investigators.
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December 23, 2025 at 11:15 AM
The parents of a man accused of killing 3 people in a stabbing rampage in a Taiwan metro last week knelt and apologised on Tuesday, promising full cooperation with investigators. In full: buff.ly/KHYv6q1
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EU condemns China's dairy duties as 'unjustified'
The European Union hit out at China on Monday, saying it was “unjustified” for Beijing to impose duties of up to 42.7 percent on some dairy products from the 27-nation bloc. China’s announcement...
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December 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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A hundred cars from Guangdong province are expected to enter Hong Kong’s urban areas on Tuesday – the first batch of mainland Chinese vehicles to drive into the city under a new cross-border travel scheme.
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Photo: GovHK.
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Photo: GovHK.
December 23, 2025 at 8:39 AM
A hundred cars from Guangdong province are expected to enter Hong Kong’s urban areas on Tuesday – the first batch of mainland Chinese vehicles to drive into the city under a new cross-border travel scheme.
In full: buff.ly/a1TR46r - link in bio.
Photo: GovHK.
In full: buff.ly/a1TR46r - link in bio.
Photo: GovHK.
A hundred cars from Guangdong province are expected to enter Hong Kong's urban areas on Tuesday - the first batch of mainland Chinese vehicles to drive into the city under a new cross-border travel scheme. In full: buff.ly/3M4vcYm
100 Guangdong cars set to enter HK's urban areas on Tue under new scheme
A hundred cars from Guangdong province are expected to enter Hong Kong's urban areas on Tuesday - the first batch of mainland Chinese vehicles to drive into the city under a new cross-border travel scheme.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:30 AM
A hundred cars from Guangdong province are expected to enter Hong Kong's urban areas on Tuesday - the first batch of mainland Chinese vehicles to drive into the city under a new cross-border travel scheme. In full: buff.ly/3M4vcYm
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HKU denies fire vigil venue, citing instability, 'force majeure'
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) denied student bodies the use of a venue to mourn the victims of the deadly Tai Po fire, citing social instability and “force majeure,” a student publication has...
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December 23, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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China's foreign affairs ministry in Hong Kong has summoned the representatives of the US and the UK consulates general following "interfering" remarks made on the conviction of pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai. In full: buff.ly/XGQzShY
Jimmy Lai trial: China's foreign affairs ministry in HK summons UK, US envoys
China's foreign affairs ministry in Hong Kong has summoned the representatives of the US and the UK consulates general following "interfering" remarks made on the conviction of pro-democracy media mogul...
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December 23, 2025 at 4:30 AM
China's foreign affairs ministry in Hong Kong has summoned the representatives of the US and the UK consulates general following "interfering" remarks made on the conviction of pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai. In full: buff.ly/XGQzShY
A Chinese man who left his country after filming at sites of alleged human rights violations against Uyghurs now faces the risk of removal from the United States, his lawyer and mother told AFP. In full: buff.ly/XqhWaon
Chinese man who filmed alleged Uyghur camps risks removal from US
A Chinese man who left his country after filming at sites of alleged human rights violations against Uyghurs now faces the risk of removal from the United States, his lawyer and mother told AFP.
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December 23, 2025 at 2:07 AM
A Chinese man who left his country after filming at sites of alleged human rights violations against Uyghurs now faces the risk of removal from the United States, his lawyer and mother told AFP. In full: buff.ly/XqhWaon
The Wall Street Journal is seeking to halt a private prosecution brought by former employee Selina Cheng, who accuses the paper of firing her after she became chair of the Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA). In full: buff.ly/gadA72v
Wall Street Journal accuses HK union head of 'abusing' court in dismissal suit
The Wall Street Journal is seeking to halt a private prosecution brought by former employee Selina Cheng, who accuses the paper of firing her after she became chair of the Hong Kong Journalists Association...
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December 23, 2025 at 2:07 AM
The Wall Street Journal is seeking to halt a private prosecution brought by former employee Selina Cheng, who accuses the paper of firing her after she became chair of the Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA). In full: buff.ly/gadA72v