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Authorities will seek to bolster support for the Hong Kong handball team, sports minister Rosanna Law has said after the men's team finished fourth at the 15th National Games. In full: buff.ly/ABBdC4C
Gov't to support HK handball team after 4th-place finish at National Games
Authorities will seek to bolster support for the Hong Kong handball team, sports minister Rosanna Law has said after the men's team finished fourth at the 15th National Games.
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November 11, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Authorities will seek to bolster support for the Hong Kong handball team, sports minister Rosanna Law has said after the men's team finished fourth at the 15th National Games. In full: buff.ly/ABBdC4C
Germany deported a Uyghur woman back to China rather than to Turkey after a bureaucratic mix-up, government sources said Monday, with critics slamming a "huge blunder" that endangered her life. In full: buff.ly/YQPwRed
Germany deported Uyghur woman to China in bureaucratic bungle
Germany deported a Uyghur woman back to China rather than to Turkey after a bureaucratic mix-up, government sources said Monday, with critics slamming a "huge blunder" that endangered her life.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Germany deported a Uyghur woman back to China rather than to Turkey after a bureaucratic mix-up, government sources said Monday, with critics slamming a "huge blunder" that endangered her life. In full: buff.ly/YQPwRed
HK authorities have confirmed the eligibility of all 161 election candidates who will vie for 90 seats in the second "patriots only" Legislative Council (LegCo) next month. In full: buff.ly/Gk7AxRq
All 161 candidates pass nat. sec vetting to enter HK's 'all patriots' legislative race
HK authorities have confirmed the eligibility of all 161 election candidates who will vie for 90 seats in the second "patriots only" Legislative Council (LegCo) next month.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:15 AM
HK authorities have confirmed the eligibility of all 161 election candidates who will vie for 90 seats in the second "patriots only" Legislative Council (LegCo) next month. In full: buff.ly/Gk7AxRq
The Hong Kong Police Force has urged mainland Chinese platforms to remove fake police warrant cards from stores. In full: buff.ly/CYufe84
HK police urge Chinese online stores to remove fake warrant cards
The Hong Kong Police Force has urged mainland Chinese platforms to remove fake police warrant cards from stores.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:15 AM
The Hong Kong Police Force has urged mainland Chinese platforms to remove fake police warrant cards from stores. In full: buff.ly/CYufe84
Lantau Island's Sunset Peak saw a surge of hikers over the weekend, coinciding with the autumn onset of silvergrass season. In full: buff.ly/Fvc9Ble
Lantau's Sunset Peak sees surge of hikers for silvergrass season
Lantau Island's Sunset Peak saw a surge of hikers over the weekend, coinciding with the autumn onset of silvergrass season.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Lantau Island's Sunset Peak saw a surge of hikers over the weekend, coinciding with the autumn onset of silvergrass season. In full: buff.ly/Fvc9Ble
A large number of hikers descended upon Lantau's Sunset Peak over the weekend to enjoy silvergrass season. In full: buff.ly/dHGzmQt Video: sukii/wingchan_1881 via Threads.
November 11, 2025 at 1:18 AM
A large number of hikers descended upon Lantau's Sunset Peak over the weekend to enjoy silvergrass season. In full: buff.ly/dHGzmQt Video: sukii/wingchan_1881 via Threads.
A mainland Chinese woman who falsely claimed she had graduated from a leading Australian university to obtain a Hong Kong talent visa has had her charges dropped after signing a good behaviour order. In full: buff.ly/KzvqBvF
Mainland Chinese's visa fraud charges dropped after good behaviour order
A mainland Chinese woman who falsely claimed she had graduated from a leading Australian university to obtain a Hong Kong talent visa has had her charges dropped after signing a good behaviour order.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
A mainland Chinese woman who falsely claimed she had graduated from a leading Australian university to obtain a Hong Kong talent visa has had her charges dropped after signing a good behaviour order. In full: buff.ly/KzvqBvF
A new cross-harbour ferry service connecting Central Pier 8 with West Kowloon Cultural District has begun operations. In full: buff.ly/vGdzR6Z
A four-day trial run began on Monday, with a launch ceremony set for Friday. Public services will officially begin on Saturday.
A four-day trial run began on Monday, with a launch ceremony set for Friday. Public services will officially begin on Saturday.
November 10, 2025 at 12:55 PM
A new cross-harbour ferry service connecting Central Pier 8 with West Kowloon Cultural District has begun operations. In full: buff.ly/vGdzR6Z
A four-day trial run began on Monday, with a launch ceremony set for Friday. Public services will officially begin on Saturday.
A four-day trial run began on Monday, with a launch ceremony set for Friday. Public services will officially begin on Saturday.
A HK judge has granted a temporary closed-door hearing in a trial of 3 men - 2 police officers and a retiree - allegedly posing as the force's national security staff 3 years ago, according to local media. In full: buff.ly/1Qn0XNc
HK judge grants closed-door hearing to 3 men accused of posing as nat. sec police
A HK judge has granted a temporary closed-door hearing in a trial of 3 men - 2 police officers and a retiree - allegedly posing as the force's national security staff 3 years ago, according to local media.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM
A HK judge has granted a temporary closed-door hearing in a trial of 3 men - 2 police officers and a retiree - allegedly posing as the force's national security staff 3 years ago, according to local media. In full: buff.ly/1Qn0XNc
A new cross-harbour ferry service connecting Central Pier 8 with West Kowloon Cultural District has begun operations.
hongkongfp.com/2025/11/10/n... Photo: WKCD.
hongkongfp.com/2025/11/10/n... Photo: WKCD.
November 10, 2025 at 11:48 AM
A new cross-harbour ferry service connecting Central Pier 8 with West Kowloon Cultural District has begun operations.
hongkongfp.com/2025/11/10/n... Photo: WKCD.
hongkongfp.com/2025/11/10/n... Photo: WKCD.
China said it would suspend for one year "special port fees" on US vessels "simultaneously" with Washington's pause on levies targeting Chinese ships. In full: buff.ly/5k8qHFf
China suspends 'special port fees' on US vessels amid fragile trade truce | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
China said Monday it would suspend for one year “special port fees” on US vessels “simultaneously” with Washington’s pause on levies targeting Chinese ships, as a fragile trade truce between...
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November 10, 2025 at 11:46 AM
China said it would suspend for one year "special port fees" on US vessels "simultaneously" with Washington's pause on levies targeting Chinese ships. In full: buff.ly/5k8qHFf
A new cross-harbour ferry service connecting Central Pier 8 with West Kowloon Cultural District has begun operations. In full: buff.ly/2rmDjtL
New passenger ferry service connects Central, West Kowloon - pets welcome
A new cross-harbour ferry service connecting Central Pier 8 with West Kowloon Cultural District has begun operations.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM
A new cross-harbour ferry service connecting Central Pier 8 with West Kowloon Cultural District has begun operations. In full: buff.ly/2rmDjtL
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Hong Kong University probes non-existent AI-generated references in paper
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has launched a formal investigation into a published doctoral thesis, after it was found to contain non-existent references generated by artificial intelligence (AI)....
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November 10, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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1/ [Sponsored] The Hive Studios Kennedy Town is hosting a fundraiser on December 3.
Filmed over 20 years, the documentary Between The Mountain And The Sky, follows the true story of how one woman became a humanitarian and guardian to over 50 Nepalese children.
Filmed over 20 years, the documentary Between The Mountain And The Sky, follows the true story of how one woman became a humanitarian and guardian to over 50 Nepalese children.
November 10, 2025 at 8:25 AM
1/ [Sponsored] The Hive Studios Kennedy Town is hosting a fundraiser on December 3.
Filmed over 20 years, the documentary Between The Mountain And The Sky, follows the true story of how one woman became a humanitarian and guardian to over 50 Nepalese children.
Filmed over 20 years, the documentary Between The Mountain And The Sky, follows the true story of how one woman became a humanitarian and guardian to over 50 Nepalese children.
Three Hong Kong activists protested an Israeli consulate-backed film festival on Saturday, calling for a boycott of the festival that the group said promoted state-sponsored propaganda.
In full: buff.ly/gYxUMJr
Photos: HKFP.
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Photos: HKFP.
November 10, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Three Hong Kong activists protested an Israeli consulate-backed film festival on Saturday, calling for a boycott of the festival that the group said promoted state-sponsored propaganda.
In full: buff.ly/gYxUMJr
Photos: HKFP.
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Photos: HKFP.
Hong Kong activists protested an Israeli consulate-backed film festival on Saturday, calling for a boycott of the event that the group said promoted state-sponsored propaganda. In full: hongkongfp.com/2025/11/10/h... Video: HKFP.
November 10, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Hong Kong activists protested an Israeli consulate-backed film festival on Saturday, calling for a boycott of the event that the group said promoted state-sponsored propaganda. In full: hongkongfp.com/2025/11/10/h... Video: HKFP.
3 HK activists protested an Israeli consulate-backed film festival on Saturday, calling for a boycott of the festival that the group said promoted state-sponsored propaganda. In full: buff.ly/7AO4Gh7
Hong Kong activists urge boycott of Israel-backed film festival
3 HK activists protested an Israeli consulate-backed film festival on Saturday, calling for a boycott of the festival that the group said promoted state-sponsored propaganda.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:30 AM
3 HK activists protested an Israeli consulate-backed film festival on Saturday, calling for a boycott of the festival that the group said promoted state-sponsored propaganda. In full: buff.ly/7AO4Gh7
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She lived a life of luxury that earned her the nickname "goddess of wealth", but Chinese businesswoman Zhimin Qian now faces a long jail sentence after police made the UK's largest-ever cryptocurrency seizure of Bitcoin worth over US$6 billion. In full: buff.ly/rHZAd5s
Chinese businesswoman faces lengthy jail term after huge UK crypto seizure
She lived a life of luxury that earned her the nickname "goddess of wealth", but Chinese businesswoman Zhimin Qian now faces a long jail sentence after police made the UK's largest-ever cryptocurrency...
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November 10, 2025 at 7:00 AM
She lived a life of luxury that earned her the nickname "goddess of wealth", but Chinese businesswoman Zhimin Qian now faces a long jail sentence after police made the UK's largest-ever cryptocurrency seizure of Bitcoin worth over US$6 billion. In full: buff.ly/rHZAd5s
HK's Hospital Authority (HA) has revised its plan to introduce charges for mortuary services in public hospitals following backlash, extending the free storage period from three to 28 days. In full: buff.ly/oFUVhck
Hospital Authority extends free mortuary storage from 3 to 28 days after backlash
HK's Hospital Authority (HA) has revised its plan to introduce charges for mortuary services in public hospitals following backlash, extending the free storage period from three to 28 days.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:00 AM
HK's Hospital Authority (HA) has revised its plan to introduce charges for mortuary services in public hospitals following backlash, extending the free storage period from three to 28 days. In full: buff.ly/oFUVhck
The Observatory raised the T1 storm signal at 12:20pm on Monday, with Tropical Cyclone Fung-wong expected to be closest to Hong Kong on Tuesday evening into Wednesday.
November 10, 2025 at 4:20 AM
The Observatory raised the T1 storm signal at 12:20pm on Monday, with Tropical Cyclone Fung-wong expected to be closest to Hong Kong on Tuesday evening into Wednesday.
HK cyclist Ceci Lee has successfully defended her women’s road race title at the 2025 National Games, hailing the victory as the result of “perfect” execution of team tactics. In full: buff.ly/mI1dzt8
HK cyclist Ceci Lee defends women’s road race title at 2025 National Games
HK cyclist Ceci Lee has successfully defended her women’s road race title at the 2025 National Games, hailing the victory as the result of “perfect” execution of team tactics.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM
HK cyclist Ceci Lee has successfully defended her women’s road race title at the 2025 National Games, hailing the victory as the result of “perfect” execution of team tactics. In full: buff.ly/mI1dzt8
Microdrama production companies are increasingly harnessing AI to replace actors and screenwriters with algorithms, raising concerns about job losses and copyright infringement that have riled creative industries globally. In full: buff.ly/YWf4De6
Chinese microdrama creators turn to AI despite job loss concerns
Microdrama production companies are increasingly harnessing AI to replace actors and screenwriters with algorithms, raising concerns about job losses and copyright infringement that have riled creative...
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November 9, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Microdrama production companies are increasingly harnessing AI to replace actors and screenwriters with algorithms, raising concerns about job losses and copyright infringement that have riled creative industries globally. In full: buff.ly/YWf4De6
The European Commission said Saturday that Chinese authorities had confirmed a partial resumption of Nexperia chips, easing a blockage that has alarmed carmakers. In full: buff.ly/yKiDIDm
EU says China confirms Nexperia chip export resumptions
The European Commission said Saturday that Chinese authorities had confirmed a partial resumption of Nexperia chips, easing a blockage that has alarmed carmakers.
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November 9, 2025 at 4:15 AM
The European Commission said Saturday that Chinese authorities had confirmed a partial resumption of Nexperia chips, easing a blockage that has alarmed carmakers. In full: buff.ly/yKiDIDm