Hainan Airlines has launched a new direct passenger service connecting Brussels, Belgium, with the major western Chinese municipality of Chongqing, significantly bolstering air travel between Europe and Asia. The inaugural flight, which commenced operations on Saturday, November 23, 2025, marks the carrier’s fourth direct link from the Belgian capital to mainland China, adding to existing…
A tragic traffic accident in the Kwai Chung district of Hong Kong resulted in the death of a 55-year-old woman days after she was struck by a public light bus, leading to the arrest of the 71-year-old male driver. The incident, which occurred near 55 Wo Tong Tsui Street, highlights ongoing concerns regarding road safety…
A tragic traffic incident in Kwai Chung, Hong Kong, this past week resulted in the death of a 55-year-old woman after she was struck by a public light bus. The pedestrian, identified by her surname Fong, succumbed to severe injuries following the collision, prompting a police investigation and the arrest of the minibus driver. The…
Emergency services dramatically intervened on the Tsing Ma Bridge Friday evening after an agitated taxi passenger abruptly exited a vehicle in active traffic, scaled a roadside barrier, and positioned himself precariously on the structure’s outer edge, causing major congestion toward the airport. The intense standoff unfolded after police received the taxi driver’s report around 7:49…
Hong Kong’s Medical Council has dramatically reversed its controversial decision to permanently terminate a long-stalled disciplinary hearing concerning a cross-border infant later diagnosed with cerebral palsy. The abrupt shift, announced Friday following a three-hour review, came under intense public scrutiny and after direct intervention from the government. The high-stakes case, which spans over a decade,…
Chinese customs officials intercepted a substantial cache of undeclared cigars hidden within a baby stroller at the Liantang border checkpoint, underscoring ongoing efforts to curb illicit cross-border tobacco trafficking. The November 22, 2025, seizure involved a female traveler who attempted to bypass inspection controls by concealing 150 cigars among infant supplies, according to information released…
The highly anticipated blockbuster exhibition, “Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums,” at the Hong Kong Palace Museum faced immediate challenges during its premiere weekend, drawing massive, sometimes unwieldy crowds that resulted in lengthy queues and calls for refunds. Opening on November 20 and scheduled to run until August 31, 2026, the exhibition is a…
A construction worker in Sai Kung sustained injuries Friday morning after his clothing reportedly snagged in machinery while working inside a sewage infrastructure facility. The 49-year-old man, identified by the surname Tam, lost consciousness during the incident and was extracted by emergency services before being rushed to Tseung Kwan O Hospital. He has since regained…
Correctional staff at Stanley Prison in Hong Kong demonstrated rapid intervention skills early Friday, preventing a young remand inmate from critically harming himself. The incident underlines the persistent mental health challenges within the correctional system and the constant vigilance required from officers. The event unfolded around 5:19 a.m. on November 22, when a patrol officer…
In a significant display of public dissent, Japanese citizens gathered in Tokyo on Friday, November 21, 2025, calling for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to retract controversial statements regarding a potential conflict involving Taiwan. The protest, staged outside the Prime Minister’s Office, follows Takaichi’s assertion earlier in the month that a Taiwan contingency could pose an…
China’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Fu Cong, formally contacted UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday, November 22, 2025, to present Beijing’s official opposition to recent statements made by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi regarding Taiwan. The communication, which details the Chinese perception of Tokyo’s provocative shift on cross-Strait relations, is slated for circulation…
Some 4,000 swimmers braved Hong Kong’s iconic Victoria Harbour on Saturday morning, November 22, 2025, for the annual Victoria Harbour Race. Organized by the Hong Kong China Swimming Association, the approximately one-kilometer open-water event began at the Golden Bauhinia Square Public Pier in Wan Chai and culminated across the strait at the Avenue of Stars…
A 38-year-old man who disappeared from his home in Ap Lei Chau last week has been successfully located and is reported safe and well. The disappearance triggered a five-day search before the individual was found by authorities in the early hours of Saturday, November 22, 2025. Chan Ho-yin was last observed departing his residence at…
A routine Saturday morning commute descended into chaos on Lion Rock Tunnel Road after a severe collision involving a motorcycle and a heavy goods vehicle resulted in the hospitalization of the rider. The accident occurred shortly before 8:45 a.m. today, November 22, near the entrance to the Lion Rock Tunnel, significantly disrupting traffic flow on…
The tranquility of a residential building in Fo Tan was shattered by a significant theft this week, as burglars made off with over HK$135,000 worth of cash and jewelry from a flat in Chun Yeung Estate. The brazen overnight break-in, which occurred at Chun Yat House, highlights ongoing concerns about property security in urban residential…
The world is on the cusp of a radical economic transformation, according to technology titan Elon Musk, who recently suggested that rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and humanoid robotics will render human labor largely optional and potentially make money irrelevant within the next two decades. Speaking at the U.S.–Saudi Investment Forum, the head of…
Three mainland Chinese university students studying in Macau have been targeted by highly deceptive phone scams collectively resulting in losses exceeding HK$2.63 million (approximately US$336,000). The victims—two males and one female—were exploited by fraudsters impersonating law enforcement officials, highlighting a persistent and costly cyber threat facing students across the region. Law enforcement agencies are currently…
A 29-year-old female driver was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving early Friday after her electric vehicle crashed into roadside vegetation along Tuen Mun Road in Hong Kong. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on November 22, severely damaging the vehicle and necessitating a rescue operation by emergency services. The collision involved a white Tesla sedan…
The geopolitical landscape of the Ukraine conflict shifted dramatically last week following reports of a potential U.S.-led peace framework that analysts suggest heavily favors Moscow’s position, sparking alarm across Kyiv and European capitals. The proposed deal has put the Biden administration’s long-standing support for Ukraine under unprecedented scrutiny, forcing President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to navigate a…
Kyiv, Ukraine – A renewed and critically intense diplomatic push originating in Washington is compelling Ukraine to navigate a precarious choice between accepting a potentially detrimental peace proposal leaning toward Russian interests and risking a reduction in essential, long-standing U.S. military and intelligence support. Following Friday reports of a looming U.S. deadline to endorse a…