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A mainland Chinese research ship has sailed close to a key Taiwanese naval base, marking its third appearance near the island since May. The Tong Ji is a 2,000-tonne scientific research vessel operated by Tongji University in Shanghai. It was spotted 28 nautical miles (52km) southwest of Liuqiu, an island also known as
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government today (August 22) conducted the first stress test of passenger and vehicular flows with the relevant units of Shenzhen at the Huanggang Port. Over 10 000 civil servants from over 70 bureaux and departments had been mobilised to participate in the stress tes
The Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, will lead a cross-professional delegation comprising members of Hong Kong's legal and dispute resolution sectors, as well as the financial and accounting sectors, to Xinjiang, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, tomorrow (August 23) to strengthen the exchange and co-operation among th
In June, the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy was criticized by Amnesty International Taiwan over Indigenous cultural appropriation. Specifically, at this year’s East Asia Democracy Forum, the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy unveiled an AI ambassador who was depicted as Paiwan–this despite the Paiwan community not being
In the high-stakes battle for China’s top talent, domestic tech companies – especially in semiconductors and artificial intelligence – are rolling out aggressive equity incentive plans as they capitalise on a bull market to retain key personnel. Recent corporate filings revealed an unprecedented wave of stock grants, r
Hong Kong Customs yesterday (August 19) seized six live turtles of suspected scheduled endangered species, with an estimated market value of about $24,000, at Hong Kong International Airport. Through risk assessment, Customs officers intercepted a parcel declared as containing stuffed animal toys from the United States
Hong Kong Customs yesterday (August 21) seized one batch of suspected illegally imported animals, including a rabbit, a hamster, a guinea pig, a sugar glider and two parrots of suspected scheduled endangered species, with an estimated market value of about $7,800 at Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point. Customs officers
Attention TV/radio announcers: Please broadcast the following as soon as possible: Here is an item of interest to swimmers. The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (August 19) that due to big waves, the red flag has been hoisted at Silver Mine Bay Beach in Islands District. Beachgoers are advised n
Following are the remarks made by the Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau, at a media session after attending a radio programme this morning (August 22): Reporter: How does the number of full medical fee waiver change so far since the public health care reform was implemented at the beginning of this year? And
It’s clear here in Silicon Valley that AI is advancing faster than humans’ ability to control it. That means even sober prophecies seem optimistic Here in Silicon Valley, the experts think that within the next couple of years we’ll see an extraordinary takeoff for artificial intelligence. “Welcome to the foothills of t
The Health Bureau (HHB) hosted the eHealth 10th Anniversary Event, "eHealth: Your All-in-One Health Link", today (August 22), to showcase the achievements of eHealth since its launch in 2016 and introduce the development blueprint of eHealth+. An award presentation ceremony for the eHealth+ Intergeneration Pilot Progra
For materials scientist and chemist Liu Jiawei, moving to Hong Kong supported her pivot into launching her own research group. After a decade immersed in Singapore’s research ecosystem, Liu sought a transition that would keep her closer to family in mainland China while maintaining an international, high-standard resea
Not long ago, eating a whole durian was a splurge for many Chinese households, with the fruit’s demanding storage and transport requirements helping to keep prices high. This summer, the pungent spiky fruit has become cheap enough for “durian price plunge” to become a trending topic on Chinese social media. Retail pric
Lan Shili, a former billionaire who founded one of China’s first private airlines, beamed in front of the camera: “With the Oxford gown, the Oxford badge, and this library card – once you’ve got this three-piece set and you’re sitting here, don’t you kind of look like an Oxford person?” “My Oxford life officially begin
Attention TV/radio announcers: Please broadcast the following as soon as possible: Here is an item of interest to swimmers. The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (August 20) that due to big waves, red flags have been hoisted at Stanley Main Beach, Shek O Beach and Big Wave Bay Beach in Southern D
China’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, concluded his visit to South Korea on Friday, but declined to back Seoul’s push for multiparty peace talks involving the North. His two‑day trip, which followed President Xi Jinping’s first visit to Pyongyang in seven years in June, coincided with US President Donald Trump’s decision to s
A low-budget Chinese animated film that was widely mocked for its crude visuals became a viral hit, with people packing cinemas to see just how bad it is. “Niu Lai”, which translates to “Here Comes the Cow”, earned around 7,000 yuan ($1,000) in its opening week from August 5, before surging to 33.06 million yuan […]
The conviction of two pro-democracy figures who organised Hong Kong’s Tiananmen vigils has prompted wide approval from government officials. Activists and overseas human rights groups, however, have expressed concern about what they see as declining freedoms in the city. Chow Hang-tung and Lee Cheuk-yan, both former le
The main US stock indexes closed higher on Friday but showed declines for the week, which was marked by investor jitters over fluctuating government bond yields and a lack of clarity on progress in the Middle East. The S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq snapped three-week winning streaks, while the Dow registered its se