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Excitement over fleet's arrival washes over sailors

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2025/07/03

An officer of the visiting People's Liberation Army Navy fleet said on Thursday he felt a surge of excitement over how nice and friendly locals were in welcoming its arrival.The fleet, led by the Shandong aircraft carrier, is in town for five days, with some of the vessels open to public visits over the weekend. Colonel Wu Kang said at the SAR government's welcoming ceremony that more than 700 sailors on board the vessels lined up in a way that showed the words "secure country, sweet home" in

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Southbound car scheme feedback positive: govt

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2025/07/03

Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said on Thursday the government has already received positive feedback from some stakeholders over its planned launch of a new scheme allowing cars from Guangdong to enter urban areas. The Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles scheme is expected to take effect from November, under which drivers from Guangdong can leave their vehicles at automated car parks near the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge for flight transits and as many as 100 vehicles are

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New code of conduct can lead to lawmakers' suspension

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2025/07/03

The Legislative Council has drafted a new code of conduct for its next term to enhance members' self-discipline and oversight, which will include a formal sanctions mechanism with penalties ranging from warnings to suspension of duties for misconduct.Legco president Andrew Leung said on Thursday that the code outlines expectations for members' conduct and work while emphasising that lawmakers must consistently uphold high standards of personal behaviour, maintain integrity and act in alignment

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Excited crowds marvel at visiting aircraft carrier

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2025/07/03

Hongkongers on Thursday turned up at various spots around town, trying to catch a glimpse of the People Liberation Army's naval fleet that arrived here for a visit. The Shandong aircraft carrier, along with two missile destroyers Yan'an and Zhanjiang as well as the missile frigate Yuncheng, will stay in the SAR for a five-day visit. A man surnamed Tung told RTHK that he left his home in Tseung Kwan O at 6am to get to the waterfront in Cyberport, considered a good vantage point of the arriving

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Excited crowds marvel at visiting aircraft carrier

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2025/07/03

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PLA naval fleet visit boosts national pride: CE

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2025/07/03

A visit to Hong Kong by a People's Liberation Army fleet led by the Shandong aircraft carrier has been described by Chief Executive John Lee as "uplifting". Speaking on Thursday at a welcoming ceremony at the Stonecutters Island barracks for the fleet, Lee said the five-day charm offensive came at a historic moment when the SAR marks the 28th anniversary of its return to the motherland and the fifth anniversary of the implementation of the National Security Law. He said the visit, which came

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Gala, various events to mark war victory anniversary

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2025/07/03

China has announced a series of events marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War in September. An evening gala will be held on September 3 in Beijing. The event will be jointly organised by the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the China Media Group, the Political Work Department of the China Military Commission and the

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'Demand for sports arbitration set to grow in the SAR'

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2025/07/03

Demand for sports arbitration in Hong Kong is expected to grow as disagreements between local athletes and commercial brands emerge, a top justice official said, giving rise to a pilot scheme to resolve disputes in the industry. Deputy Secretary for Justice Horace Cheung also expressed confidence that a dispute resolution institution would be appointed to run the two-year pilot programme for sports dispute resolution. The Department of Justice is looking for a suitable administering body and a

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Iran ends cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog

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2025/07/02

Iran officially suspended its cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog on Wednesday, a move the United States described as "unacceptable". It came after last month's 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel, which saw unprecedented Israeli and US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities and sharply escalated tensions between Tehran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). On June 25, a day after a ceasefire took hold, Iranian lawmakers voted overwhelmingly to suspend cooperation with the

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November start for Guangdong southbound car scheme

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2025/07/02

The government has announced that it will roll out a scheme in November that will allow cars from Guangdong to drive into Hong Kong. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said on Wednesday that the initial part of the Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles scheme will permit drivers from the neighbouring mainland province to leave their vehicles at automated car parks near the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge for flight transits. Shuttle buses will transport drivers to the restricted

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Legco broadcasts to feature 'live' captions this month

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2025/07/02

A multimillion-dollar system capable of generating captions in real time will be added to the Legislative Council's broadcasting services, council president Andrew Leung said on Wednesday. Leung said the AI-powered system, which cost HK$22 million, is highly accurate and that it will be rolled out this month. “The accuracy, with hardware and software, is about 96 percent, which is among one of the best [transcribing] systems in the world," Leung said. "Together at the back, we have two members

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Heathrow shutdown fire blamed on substation failure

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2025/07/02

A fire that shut Heathrow airport in March, stranding thousands of passengers, was caused by National Grid's failure to maintain an electricity substation, an official report said on Wednesday, prompting the energy watchdog to open a probe. The closure of Heathrow, the busiest airport in Europe, cost airlines tens of millions of pounds. It also raised questions about the resilience of Britain's infrastructure. Energy minister Ed Miliband said the report was "deeply concerning". The report follows

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Kim Jong-un opens up 'North Korea's Waikiki'

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2025/07/02

North Korea opened a massive resort area on its east coast, the country's state media said on Wednesday, with the tourism project reportedly set to welcome Russian guests next month. Dubbed "North Korea's Waikiki" by South Korean media, the Wonsan Kalma Coastal Tourist Area can accommodate nearly 20,000 people, according to Pyongyang, which previously described it as "a world-class cultural resort". The tourist zone opened to domestic visitors on Tuesday, Pyongyang's official Korean Central News

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High tourism hopes for renovated Legco library

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2025/07/02

The Legislative Council’s newly renovated library will bring about a new experience to locals and tourists alike, Chief Secretary Eric Chan said on Wednesday. The refurbishment follows the recent completion of Legco's main renovation project – which involved adding four floors to the ten-storey building. “The refined library not only has a comfortable reading zone and books related to government policies but also a creativity and technology zone equipped with 3D printing machines, drones and

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'More care places needed for abused kids with new law'

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2025/07/02

A lawmaker has called for additional care places to be made available for youngsters subject to suspected abuse in Hong Kong, as more cases are expected to come to light when a new law takes effect next year. Lawmaker Connie Lam, who's also a social worker, said on Wednesday there could be more reported cases once the Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance comes into effect in January. Official data showed more than 1,500 newly registered child abuse cases were recorded last year, a slight

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'HK universities are attractive to foreign students'

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2025/07/02

University applications from non-local students have been flooding in, the education chief says, as Hong Kong seeks to attract international students whose study plans may have been affected by Washington's shifting policies towards their own tertiary institutions. Secretary for Education Christine Choi also pledged both funding and policy support for the tertiary sector so that the SAR can develop into an international hub for post-secondary education. In an interview marking the third

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Trump hails new 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention centre

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2025/07/02

US President Donald Trump toured a new Florida migrant detention centre dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" on Tuesday, boasting about the harsh conditions and joking that the reptilian predators will serve as guards. The US$450 million camp has been built on a disused airfield deep in the Florida Everglades and is surrounded by swamps that are home to creatures including alligators and poisonous snakes. "Very soon this facility will house some of the most menacing migrants, some of the most vicious

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US Senate passes Trump's 'big beautiful' bill

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2025/07/01

US Senate Republicans passed President Donald Trump's massive tax-and-spending bill on Tuesday by the narrowest of margins, advancing a package that would slash taxes, reduce social safety net programs and boost military and immigration enforcement spending while adding US$3.3 trillion to the national debt. The House of Representatives will now consider giving the legislation final approval. A handful of Republicans there have already voiced opposition to some of the Senate provisions. Trump

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RTHK hosts vinyl records exhibition in Sha Tin

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2025/07/01

RTHK on Tuesday kicked off an exhibition of vinyl records in Sha Tin, showcasing more than 140 items dating as far back as the 1930s. The records cover a variety of genres, ranging from local and western pop to Chinese opera and classical music. Works on display include records from the likes of Madonna and the late Elvis Presley, as well as local legends such as Sam Hui and Jacky Cheung, as well as the late Leslie Cheung and Danny Chan. Visitors can also take photos posing as the singers on the

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'Sham Shui Po needs more community living rooms'

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2025/07/01

A Kowloon West constituency lawmaker said he hopes more community living rooms can be set up in Sham Shui Po to serve low-income families. Scott Leung's comments came a day after the launch of the Sham Shui Po East community living room, the third such facility in the district and seventh in Hong Kong overall. The government expects the 3,600-square-foot facility to serve at least 500 families living in subdivided units and attract 80,000 visits annually. So far, 250 households have registered

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