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Hong Kong charity works to raise awareness of dyslexia in the mainland

An estimated 10 per cent of the Chinese population suffer from the learning disorder but there is very little support. Groups such as China Dyslexia Foundation and filmmaker James Redford hope to change that

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Contractors say deadline for Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau bridge is unconvincing

​The December 2017 deadline set by the Hong Kong government for the completion of their portion of the Hong Kong –Zhuhai-Macau Bridge looks increasingly unrealistic, according to a report from Hong Kong Free Press (HKFP).

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Hong Kong's membership of Asian Infrastructure Bank to boost city's fund-raising profile

Hong Kong will take a bigger role in the internationalisation of yuan and multi-billion fund raising when the city becomes a member of the Beijing-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank this year, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Chan Ka-keung said.

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Shopping revolution: the 50 years since Hong Kong’s first mall, Ocean Terminal, opened

Hong Kong shoppers recall the novelty of air conditioning, convenience, choice and glamour brought by the Tsim Sha Tsui mall – and those that followed, such as Daimaru and Mitsukoshi

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In memory of movie star Leslie Cheung

April 1, 2016 marks the 13th anniversary of the death of Canto-pop singer and movie star Leslie Cheung.

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China urges S&P to make objective judgement

China on Friday dismissed the decision by ratings agency Standard Poor's (S P) to lower its outlook on China, and urged the agency to make "objective judgement."

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HK's oldest free broadcaster ATV goes off air

Hong Kong's embattled Asia Television (ATV) shut down midnight Friday, ending its 59 years of broadcasting service.

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Separatist “party” has crossed the line: Zhang Xiaoming

The notion of establishing a pro-independence “party” in Hong Kong was way out of line when it came to freedom of speech, the central government's top envoy in the city said.

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HKSAR firms urged to adopt new strategies to fit mainland rules

As Hong Kong services trade providers secure an equal footing with their Chinese mainland peers, they’ve been urged to carve out new business strategies to suit the cultural tastes of mainland customers to enable their businesses to expand.

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"Hong Kong independence" organization unconstitutional: experts

Advocating "Hong Kong independence" is unconstitutional, not a matter of freedom of speech, according to legal experts interviewed by Xinhua on Thursday.

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Mainland, HK police nab nearly 3,000 illegal immigrants in joint operation

​Mainland and Hong Kong police have arrested 2,943 illegal immigrants in a joint operation to crack down on growing human smuggling, the Ministry of Public Security said Wednesday.

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Chinese authority voices resolute opposition to "Hong Kong independence" organization

​China's State Council Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office has voiced "resolute opposition" to an organization advocating "Hong Kong independence."

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Art Basel in Hong Kong takes audiences on a visual journey

Art Basel's Hong Kong show, a major event in the art world, opens Thursday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

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Carrie Lam forges development plans with Guangdong

The central government's 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-20) will bring new opportunities for Hong Kong and the mainland, with cooperation projects being finalized during the 21st regular working meeting between Hong Kong and Guangdong on Wednesday, Chief Secretary for Administration Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor said.

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HK "Localists" must respect core values: Ronny Tong

Hong Kong’s “localists” should stick to Hong Kong’s core values of tolerance and mutual respect, moderate politician Ronny Tong Ka-wah urged – as his think tank Path of Democracy (PoD) prepares to recommend candidates in the coming Legislative Council election.

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Turbulence ahead: Hong Kong chief executive expects ‘emotional resistance’ as he advances Beijing development plans

​Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying expects Hong Kong to encounter “emotional resistance and political interference” domestically when the government presses ahead with initiatives spelt out in Beijing’s 13th five-year development plan.

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Dying Canadian flies to Hong Kong to be given part of wife’s liver by HKU transplant team

​Doctor in charge, Queen Mary Hospital’s Lo Chung-mau, says the couple should be able to leave hospital in days