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In Pictures: Hong Kong officials, courts, public observe 3 minutes of silence for late Chinese leader Jiang Zemin
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China's ruling party lauds late leader Jiang Zemin: BEIJING: Sirens wailed across China as the Communist Party eulogised late leader Jiang Zemin on Tuesday ...
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China's ruling party lauds late leader Jiang Zemin
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In Pictures: Hong Kong officials, courts, public observe 3 minutes of silence for late Chinese leader Jiang Zemin
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In Pictures: Hong Kong officials, courts, public observe 3 minutes of ...
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Nostalgia, castigation greet Jiang Zemin’s passing on Twitter
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Nostalgia, castigation greet Jiang Zemin’s passing on Twitter
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Mumbai overtakes Beijing to become Asia's billionaire capital for the first time: Mumbai has overtaken Beijing as the city with the most billionaires in Asia ...
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Mumbai overtakes Beijing to become Asia's billionaire capital for the ...
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Hong Kong reports its highest March temperature in 140 years: The city’s observatory recorded a temperature of 31.5 deg C on March 24, the highest reported for ...
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Hong Kong reports its highest March temperature in 140 years
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Hong Kong's loss can be Tokyo's gain if it plays its cards right: Benjamin Qiu is a partner with the law firm Elliott Kwok Levine & Jaroslaw in New York ...
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Hong Kong's loss can be Tokyo's gain if it plays its cards right
Quick Glance: Tokyo's Opportunity Amid Hong Kong's Decline
  • As Hong Kong's appeal diminishes, Singapore rises in prominence.

  • Chinese entrepreneurs and investors are relocating to Singapore.

  • Japan has the potential to rival Singapore and Hong Kong.

  • Tokyo must act swiftly to attract investors and establish a foothold.
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The US Must Respond to Hong Kong’s New Security Law: The U.S. must safeguard its nationals and business interests in Hong Kong as well as reevaluate the city’s ...
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The US Must Respond to Hong Kong’s New Security Law
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Why Hong Kong uses bamboo scaffolding: visual explainer: How the use of bamboo in scaffolding has stood the test of centuries of building construction in Hong ...
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Why Hong Kong uses bamboo scaffolding: visual explainer
Quick Glance: Bamboo Scaffolding in Hong Kong: Ancient Tradition
  • Bamboo scaffolding is widely used in Hong Kong for its flexibility, strength, and cost-effectiveness compared to steel and aluminum.

  • The bamboo for scaffolding in Hong Kong mainly comes from the Zhaoqing area in Guangdong province and the Guangxi region in southern China.

  • Bamboo scaffolding is lighter, quicker to erect and dismantle than steel scaffolding, requiring skilled workers with nylon ties.

  • Training for bamboo scaffolders in Hong Kong involves year-long training to build safe and sturdy platforms to hold construction workers on various sites.
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China vice foreign minister says relations with Philippines are at a crossroads: China's vice foreign minister, Chen Xiaodong, said relations between China and ...
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China vice foreign minister says relations with Philippines are at a ...
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U.S., U.K. accuse China over spy campaign that may have hit millions: WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- U.S. and British officials on Monday filed charges ...
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U.S., U.K. accuse China over spy campaign that may have hit millions
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China's distressed property developer losses start to pile up: HONG KONG -- The severity of the financial damage to China's distressed property developers ...
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China's distressed property developer losses start to pile up
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Chinese Stocks Gain as Report Spurs Policy Easing Speculation: Chinese stocks advanced after a report spurred speculation that Beijing will expand its ...
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Chinese Stocks Gain as Report Spurs Policy Easing Speculation
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Hong Kong Home Sales Fall Over Weekend Despite Removal of Property Curbs: Hong Kong’s secondhand home market is cooling down after a brief rebound following the ...
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Hong Kong Home Sales Fall Over Weekend Despite Removal of Property Curbs
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Deadly Pakistan attacks threaten China economic ties: ISLAMABAD -- A string of deadly attacks on Chinese interests in Pakistan is threatening to slam ...
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Deadly Pakistan attacks threaten China economic ties
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HK actress Charmaine Sheh, 47, wows netizens with makeup-free look: The former TVB star once said hydration is key in maintaining a smooth and youthful ...
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HK actress Charmaine Sheh, 47, wows netizens with makeup-free look
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China’s Economic Collision Course: As Growth Slows, Beijing’s Moves Are Drawing a Global Backlash
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China’s Economic Collision Course: As Growth Slows, Beijing’s Moves Are ...
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China’s home-grown C929 widebody passenger jet enters ‘crucial’ development stage amid Beijing’s aviation push
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China’s home-grown C929 widebody passenger jet enters ‘crucial’ ...
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US CEOs Extend China Stay After Last-Minute Invite to Meet Xi: Some US executives in Beijing for a business summit are rejigging their long-planned schedules ...
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US CEOs Extend China Stay After Last-Minute Invite to Meet Xi
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China is trying to connect Southeast Asia by high-speed rail. Here’s how that’s going
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China is trying to connect Southeast Asia by high-speed rail ...
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Actor Sammo Hung unhappy with comments on Jackie Chan’s 'old' appearance: Sammo Hung defended Jackie Chan, saying what matters is staying healthy as one ages.
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Actor Sammo Hung unhappy with comments on Jackie Chan’s 'old' appearance
Quick Glance: Actor Sammo Hung defends Jackie Chan's appearance amid criticism
  • Hong Kong action star Sammo Hung has defended fellow artiste Jackie Chan after some netizens disparaged Chan’s appearance.

  • Hung made the comments at the Hong Kong Film Directors’ Guild annual dinner and awards presentation on March 15, expressing concern over negative remarks about Chan's looks.

  • Having undergone a knee operation in 2017, Hung admitted to still experiencing leg pain and being unsure about whether he should continue exercising.

  • The actor, once part of the Seven Little Fortunes group with Chan, raised doubts about exercising in his 70s and mentioned that his only physical activity now involves eating.
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UK blames China for 'malicious' cyber attacks: The UK on Monday accused Beijing-linked organisations of orchestrating two "malicious" cyber campaigns ...
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UK blames China for 'malicious' cyber attacks
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China will be a driving force for the world economic recovery, official says: China aims to be strong driving force for the world economic recovery this year ...
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China will be a driving force for the world economic recovery ...
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Samsonite Said to Keep Buyout Option Open While Weighing Dual Listing: Hong Kong-listed Samsonite International SA is keeping the possibility of a take-private ...
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Samsonite Said to Keep Buyout Option Open While Weighing Dual Listing
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U.S., Japan, Philippines' leaders to meet for April summit: MANILA -- The leaders of the United States, Japan and the Philippines will meet for their first ...
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U.S., Japan, Philippines' leaders to meet for April summit