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Hong Kong audit watchdog slams Post Office, dental service for failing to safeguard national security
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/25/hong-kong-audit-watchdog-slams-post-office-dental-service-for-failing-to-safeguard-national-security/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/25/hong-kong-audit-watchdog-slams-post-office-dental-service-for-failing-to-safeguard-national-security/
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Hong Kong audit watchdog slams Post Office, dental service for failing to safeguard national security
The Audit Commission took Hongkong Post to task for failing to include national security clauses in its contracts with stamp designers.
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US Chief Sec. Antony Blinken calls for US, China to manage differences ‘responsibly’
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/25/us-chief-sec-antony-blinken-calls-for-us-china-to-manage-differences-responsibly/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/25/us-chief-sec-antony-blinken-calls-for-us-china-to-manage-differences-responsibly/
Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
US Chief Sec. Antony Blinken calls for US, China to manage differences ‘responsibly’
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Thursday on the United States and China to manage their differences "responsibly."
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Hong Kong’s treasurer tells visiting UK minister that BN(O) passport not recognised for early pension withdrawal
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/25/hong-kongs-treasurer-tells-visiting-uk-minister-that-bno-passport-not-recognised-for-early-pension-withdrawal/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/25/hong-kongs-treasurer-tells-visiting-uk-minister-that-bno-passport-not-recognised-for-early-pension-withdrawal/
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Hong Kong’s treasurer tells visiting UK minister that BN(O) passport not recognised for early pension withdrawal
HK's treasurer has reaffirmed that emigrants who want to withdraw their pensions cannot use their UK BN(O) passports as proof of identity.
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Jimmy Lai was fearless and ‘led by example’ after security law came into force, Hong Kong activist tells court
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/26/jimmy-lai-was-fearless-and-led-by-example-after-security-law-came-into-force-hong-kong-activist-tells-court/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/26/jimmy-lai-was-fearless-and-led-by-example-after-security-law-came-into-force-hong-kong-activist-tells-court/
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Jimmy Lai was fearless and ‘led by example’ after security law came into force, Hong Kong activist tells court
Tyoon Jimmy Lai was fearless and "led by example" after the security law came into force, an activist testifying against him told a court.
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Security law: EU parliament calls for sanctions on Hong Kong leaders; city slams ‘hypocrisy with double standards’
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/26/security-law-eu-parliament-calls-for-sanctions-on-hong-kong-leaders-city-slams-hypocrisy-with-double-standards/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/26/security-law-eu-parliament-calls-for-sanctions-on-hong-kong-leaders-city-slams-hypocrisy-with-double-standards/
Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
Security law: EU parliament calls for sanctions on Hong Kong leaders; city slams ‘hypocrisy with double standards’
An EU parliamentary resolution alleged that the new HK security law sees "even more radical infringements of basic freedoms and liberties."
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ByteDance says ‘no plans’ to sell TikTok after new US law threatens ban
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/26/bytedance-says-no-plans-to-sell-tiktok-after-new-us-law-threatens-ban/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/26/bytedance-says-no-plans-to-sell-tiktok-after-new-us-law-threatens-ban/
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ByteDance says ‘no plans’ to sell TikTok after new US law threatens ban
Chinese tech giant ByteDance said it has no plans to sell TikTok after a new US law put it on a deadline to divest from the video platform.
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China warns US Chief Sec. Blinken over ‘downward spiral’ in ties following talks
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/26/china-warns-us-chief-sec-blinken-over-downward-spiral-in-ties-following-talks/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/26/china-warns-us-chief-sec-blinken-over-downward-spiral-in-ties-following-talks/
Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
China warns US Chief Sec. Blinken over ‘downward spiral’ in ties following talks
China's foreign minister warned Antony Blinken on Friday that US pressure could trigger a "downward spiral."
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Regular fireworks show to begin May Day, as Hong Kong links up with mainland China influencers to boost tourism
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/26/monthly-fireworks-show-to-begin-may-day-as-hong-kong-links-up-with-mainland-china-influencers-to-boost-tourism/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/26/monthly-fireworks-show-to-begin-may-day-as-hong-kong-links-up-with-mainland-china-influencers-to-boost-tourism/
Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
Monthly fireworks show to begin May Day, as Hong Kong links up with mainland China influencers to boost tourism
A marine pyrotechnic display will take place across Victoria Harbour during next Wednesday's May Day holiday in a bid to boost tourism.
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Jimmy Lai trial: Prosecution witness says he lied to police to downplay role in activist group that urged sanctions
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/27/jimmy-lai-trial-prosecution-witness-says-he-lied-to-police-to-downplay-role-in-activist-group-that-urged-sanctions/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/27/jimmy-lai-trial-prosecution-witness-says-he-lied-to-police-to-downplay-role-in-activist-group-that-urged-sanctions/
Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
Jimmy Lai trial: Prosecution witness says he lied to police to downplay role in activist group that urged sanctions
Chan Tsz-wah told the Jimmy Lai trial he had lied to police about not being a member of activist group Stand With Hong Kong.
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China anti-doping agency says will ‘actively cooperate’ with World Anti-Doping Agency audit
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/27/china-anti-doping-agency-says-will-actively-cooperate-with-world-anti-doping-agency-audit/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/27/china-anti-doping-agency-says-will-actively-cooperate-with-world-anti-doping-agency-audit/
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China anti-doping agency says will ‘actively cooperate’ with World Anti-Doping Agency audit
China's anti-doping agency says it will cooperate with an audit ordered by the World Anti-Doping Agency in a case involving 23 swimmers.
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‘Smears,’ ‘slander,’ and ‘so-called’: Wolf-warrior language against critics does Hong Kong no favours
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/27/smears-slander-and-so-called-wolf-warrior-language-against-overseas-critics-does-hong-kong-no-favours/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/27/smears-slander-and-so-called-wolf-warrior-language-against-overseas-critics-does-hong-kong-no-favours/
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HKFP Lens: Cat lovers bring tourism boost to Taiwan village, as feline residents revive once-flourishing mining town
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/27/hkfp-lens-cat-lovers-bring-tourism-boost-to-taiwan-village-as-feline-residents-revive-once-flourishing-mining-town/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/27/hkfp-lens-cat-lovers-bring-tourism-boost-to-taiwan-village-as-feline-residents-revive-once-flourishing-mining-town/
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HKFP Lens: Cat lovers bring tourism boost to Taiwan village, as feline residents revive once-flourishing mining town
The ex-mining town of Houtong is now home to cat-themed cafes, shops peddling feline fare and crumbling relics of its industrial past.
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Hong Kong bus union slams import of mainland Chinese drivers as transport official urges ‘calm’
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/27/hong-kong-bus-union-slams-import-of-mainland-chinese-drivers-as-transport-official-urges-calm/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/27/hong-kong-bus-union-slams-import-of-mainland-chinese-drivers-as-transport-official-urges-calm/
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Hong Kong bus union slams import of mainland Chinese drivers as transport official urges ‘calm’
Bus unions say they are outraged by Citybus importing drivers from the mainland, urging them to raise salaries and benefits for local drivers.
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Hong Kong zine artist Kaitlin Chan on seeing the city with ‘renewed curiosity’
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/28/hk-zine-artist-kaitlin-chan-sees-the-city-with-renewed-curiosity/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/28/hk-zine-artist-kaitlin-chan-sees-the-city-with-renewed-curiosity/
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Hong Kong zine artist Kaitlin Chan on seeing the city with ‘renewed curiosity’
Interview: How zine artist Kaitlin Chan explores food, relationships, culture, and her readjustment to life back in Hong Kong through her work.
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5 dead, 33 injured in China after tornado rips through Guangzhou
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/28/5-dead-33-injured-in-china-after-tornado-rips-through-guangzhou/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/28/5-dead-33-injured-in-china-after-tornado-rips-through-guangzhou/
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5 dead, 33 injured in China after tornado rips through Guangzhou
At least five people were killed and 33 injured after a tornado struck the Chinese city of Guangzhou on Saturday, state media reported.
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Taiwan detects 22 Chinese aircraft around island in under 3 hours
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/28/taiwan-detects-22-chinese-aircraft-around-island-in-under-3-hours/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/28/taiwan-detects-22-chinese-aircraft-around-island-in-under-3-hours/
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Taiwan detects 22 Chinese aircraft around island in under 3 hours
Taiwan's defence ministry said Saturday it had detected 22 Chinese warplanes and drones around the self-ruled island in a window of less than three hours.
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Sour note: Reported land premium decision makes no sense when Hong Kong is crying out for music venues
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/28/sour-note-reported-land-premium-decision-makes-no-sense-when-hong-kong-is-crying-out-for-music-venues/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/28/sour-note-reported-land-premium-decision-makes-no-sense-when-hong-kong-is-crying-out-for-music-venues/