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Green group warns of disturbance to uninhabited island known for breeding seabirds
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Green group warns of disturbance to uninhabited island known for breeding seabirds

A green group has spotted people landing on an uninhabited island in the southern Hong Kong waters known to be a regular breeding site for a seabird species during mainland China’s Labour Day “golden week” holiday, which coincides with its breeding s…

Hong Kong media outlet cleared of tax evasion faces ‘unfair’ HK$40,000 costs
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Hong Kong media outlet cleared of tax evasion faces ‘unfair’ HK$40,000 costs

A local online media outlet has been cleared of tax evasion after a year-long review, but the process still cost HK$40,000 (US$5,106) in accounting fees, the Hong Kong Journalists Association said on Monday. Describing the case as an “unfair punishme…

Lift technician dies after 10-metre fall down shaft at Hong Kong luxury estate
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Lift technician dies after 10-metre fall down shaft at Hong Kong luxury estate

A worker died after falling 10 metres (33 feet) down a lift shaft he was repairing at a luxury estate in Hong Kong on Monday. A security guard at Block 4 of Pacific View on Tai Tam Road in Stanley reported the accident to police at 2.40pm. Rescue per…

How ‘lost’ Yiddish songs from a wartime ghetto in Ukraine revive links to Shanghai’s past
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How ‘lost’ Yiddish songs from a wartime ghetto in Ukraine revive links to Shanghai’s past

Lost anti-fascist Yiddish language songs from World War II will be making their Asian debut this month. Yiddish Glory will be performing in Shanghai – a city where some 18,000 Jewish refugees found shelter from the Nazis – Hong Kong and in South Kore…

Austria expels 3 Russian diplomats over signals spying
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Austria expels 3 Russian diplomats over signals spying

Austria declared three Russian diplomats personae ⁠non gratae over ⁠an “antenna forest” on the roofs of ⁠diplomatic buildings that could be used for spying, the government said on Monday. Numerous satellite dishes placed on buildings used by the Russ…

Yan Huichang to step down as head of Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra after 30-year run
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Yan Huichang to step down as head of Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra after 30-year run

Yan Huichang will step down as the artistic director of the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra in July 2027 after three decades at the helm, the group has announced. But the 70-year-old Shanxi province native would stay on as the orchestra’s honorary artist…

What’s behind the KMT’s internal splits over Taiwanese defence spending?
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What’s behind the KMT’s internal splits over Taiwanese defence spending?

Internal splits over defence spending are widening within Taiwan’s main opposition party, the Kuomintang, ahead of this year’s local elections. The party is facing growing pressure from the United States over its response to a proposed NT$1.25 trilli…

China’s Q1 foreign trade up 15%, fastest in 5 years
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China’s Q1 foreign trade up 15%, fastest in 5 years

China's foreign trade got off to a strong start this year, with total imports and exports reaching 11.84 trillion yuan ($1.63 trillion) in the first quarter, up 15% year on year, according to official data.

Canadian company excited for their debut at Hainan Expo 2026
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Canadian company excited for their debut at Hainan Expo 2026

The 6th China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) is happening April 13 to 18. This year, the CICPE's guest of honor is Canada, with Minister Maninder Sidhu leading a delegation of about 40 companies. Black Sheep Organics, a Vancouver-based…

Service sector powers China’s new engine of economic growth
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Service sector powers China’s new engine of economic growth

The service sector in China not only holds vast consumption potential as a daily necessity but also generates powerful productive forces.

10 policies & measures to boost ties across the Taiwan Strait
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10 policies & measures to boost ties across the Taiwan Strait

Authorities on the Chinese mainland rolled out a package of 10 policies and measures on Sunday to boost exchanges and cooperation across the Taiwan Strait. Check out the posters for a detailed look at the measures.

POV: Puppy? Double check
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POV: Puppy? Double check

A quiet stroll along the rapeseed fields, just like any curious puppy? No, look closer — this one runs on code!