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Astronauts Lai Ka-ying, Zhang Zhiyuan and Zhu Yangzhu. Photo: Reuters
China's space programme

Hongkongers praise astronaut Lai Ka-ying at send-off ceremony in Jiuquan

Residents watching event at launch centre describe trailblazer as providing immense encouragement for city.

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Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police investigate suspected cat mutilation and poisoning

Hong Kong

Crowds top 18,000 for parade, bun scramble at Cheung Chau festival

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John Lee

‘We are very proud,’ John Lee tells first Hong Kong astronaut ahead of space flight

‘Your participation in this mission shows our country’s recognition of you,’ city leader says in video call to Lai Ka-ying.

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Lai Ka-ying, a 43-year-old police superintendent who holds a doctorate in computer science, is part of the Shenzhou-23 mission team set to blast off on Sunday and dock with China’s Tiangong space station. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

Hong Kong villager steps up ‘adopt a tree’ bid amid Northern Metropolis evictions

Ken Mak says he wants to save decades-old trees planted by his grandfather from ‘being crushed to death by excavators’.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong holds off on LGBTQ publicity drive. Is a community being forgotten?

Advocacy groups and lawmaker raise concerns over shrinking publicity spending by task force responsible for promoting sexual diversity.

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Hong Kong

Editorial | Law on advance medical directives will help ensure dignity at end of life

Efforts must be made to promote awareness of the new law and its implementation should be carefully monitored.

The law, which allows terminally ill patients to refuse life-sustaining treatment, will be implemented from July 31. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong can turn Hung Shui Kiu into a northwest stronghold

Taking an industry-first approach to the new town in Hung Shui Kiu represents an important shift in Hong Kong’s urban planning.

Hong Kong

‘Let’s give it a try’: motion sickness no barrier for Hong Kong’s first astronaut

Lai Ka-ying says sheer willpower helped her pass parts of the gruelling selection process for China’s Shenzhou-23 mission.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s astronaut to gather data using observatory developed by local teams

Payload specialist Lai Ka-ying will collect data on greenhouse gas emissions using imaging equipment that is being hailed as world first.

Professor Nancy Ip, president of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, speaks at an event unveiling the Multi-Spectral Imaging Carbon Observatory. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s justice department rejects ‘despicable’ claims targeting prosecutors

Department says fugitive activist’s claims that prosecutors abused their positions for private ends are ‘fabricated’.

The justice department has dismissed online accusations directed at two of its prosecutors. Photo: Department of Justice
BN(O) passport

Nearly 10,000 Hongkongers granted permanent UK residence under BN(O) scheme

British National (Overseas) visa pathway was launched five years ago.

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Education in Hong Kong

New pay model for native English-speaking teachers risks lowering standards: group

Head of association for teachers says shift to lower packages may lead to educators with less experience and motivation.

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Hong Kong

Dignity for the dead: 6 Hongkongers form city’s first corpse restoration team

Team under funeral information platform RIPHK has handled more than 10 cases since December, including victims of Tai Po fire.

Hong Kong’s first corpse restoration team include (from left) Renee Chan, Chan Yan, Bryan Kam and Vangie Lee, photographed with a dummy corpse at the Asia Funeral and Cemetery Expo & Conference earlier this week. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong housing

Fatal subdivided flat fire highlights need to tackle substandard homes: minister

Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho says victims had average living space of five square metres, presenting numerous fire safety hazards.

The fire broke out at a subdivided flat in a 62-year-old building that was undergoing renovation. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

Law change could require claw machines to display odds and licensee details

Home affairs minister Alice Mak says higher prize value and payouts will be considered but priority is protecting customers and preventing addiction.

Accidents and personal safety

Screams as 10 hurt in ‘drop tower’ turbulence on Cathay flight from Brisbane

Passenger describes experience as similar to ‘free-falling from a drop tower’, with severe altitude drop just before meals served.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

How can Hong Kong help mothers of infants reverse falling breastfeeding rate?

Doctors and advocates say city needs to address sparse facilities, misinformation, and lack of statutory and employer support.

Illustration: Henry Wong
Hong Kong

‘Chase your dreams’, Hong Kong’s first astronaut tells city’s young people

City leader congratulates Lai Ka-ying as I&T chief prepares to lead delegation to join send-off ceremony for Sunday’s Shenzhou-23 mission launch.

China's space programme

Lai Ka-ying is Hong Kong’s first astronaut. Her mentor saw her talent years ago

Lai is meticulous and skilled in explaining complex ideas to others, says academic who guided her through her postgraduate studies.

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Education in Hong Kong

Graduates of top vocational school spared brunt of AI impact, new chairman says

Jeffrey Lam explains how he will steer Vocational Training Council as job market changes rapidly and reveals plans for Northern Metropolis campus.

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The VTC offers programmes across multiple academic levels, ranging from secondary school qualifications and associate degrees to full bachelor’s degrees provided by member institutions. Photo: Felix Wong
Hong Kong weather

Editorial | First severe storm of the year shows city’s response can be improved

There were no serious injuries as the government response kicked in, but too many structural gaps remain.

Heavy rain in Fanling on May 20, hours before the Observatory issued a red rainstorm warning. Photo: Handout
HK Electric

HK Electric customers set for steeper bills in June over volatile oil prices

Energy provider to raise fuel clause charge by 20.4 per cent next month due to higher oil prices amid Mideast war and warns further increases expected.

Hong Kong economy

K-pop stars BTS to hold 3 concerts at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium in 2027

Boy band will perform on March 4, 6 and 7 as part of their ‘Arirang’ world tour, with tickets to sell for up to HK$3,299 each.

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From our archives

On This Day | Australian makes first swim around Hong Kong Island in 1976 – SCMP archive

On this day 50 years ago, Australia’s Linda McGill completed the first 45km swim around Hong Kong Island in 17 hours.

Australia’s Linda McGill smiles after completing the first 45km swim around Hong Kong Island on May 22, 1976. File photo: SCMP
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Coroner’s Court, watchdog to probe delayed blood transfusion to girl with cancer

Father of Chau Tin-yu to appear as witness at October inquiry looking at alleged blunder that led to four-year-old’s vegetative state and later death.

Chau Tin-yu, who was diagnosed with cancer in 2018, fell into a vegetative state after an operation to remove a tumour. She was four at the time. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong politics

Historic Legco trip to Beijing to include tech sector tours, seminars and visits

All 90 lawmakers are expected to visit capital from July 19 to 25, marking Legco’s first collective trip to Beijing since 1997 handover.

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Centre for Food Safety (HK)

Mobile ice cream vendor in Central told to stop selling product due to bacteria

Sample of soft ice cream contained 310 coliform bacteria per gram, more than three times permitted limit.

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