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Hong Kong

Land clearance at Kui Lee Sauce’s factory in Kwu Tung. Photo: Edmond So
Kui Lee Sauce retail shop at Canal Road East, Wan Chai. Photo: Nora Tam

Society

Sauce maker to close after 90 years, making way for Northern Metropolis

Kui Lee Sauce to sell remaining stock before closing following clearance of factory site and nearby village under land resumption operation.

Hong Kong marks hottest ‘Frost’ solar term on record at 32.3 degrees Celsius

Hong Kong constable paralysed in 2005 knife attack laid to rest with full honours

Transport

Typhoon Champi disrupts more than 70 flights between Hong Kong and Taiwan

Flights cancelled as Taiwan braces for torrential rain and fierce gusts, with the storm’s peak impact expected to last through Friday night.

More than 70 flights between Hong Kong and Taiwan were cancelled on Friday as Typhoon Champi approached the island. Photo: Nora Tam
More than 70 flights between Hong Kong and Taiwan were cancelled on Friday as Typhoon Champi approached the island. Photo: Nora Tam

Society

2 women arrested over alleged child abuse after girl, 11, posts plea for help

Police detain suspects aged 61 and 43 in Wong Tai Sin after victim found with red and swollen limbs.

Politics

Hong Kong security chief vows accountability, reforms ahead of Tai Po fire report

Chris Tang pledges reforms and says fire services will take charge of safety complaints, with independent report expected to identify departmental failings.

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China

Honduras squeezes Chinese firms; Super Typhoon Champi nears Taiwan: 7 highlights

From Chinese analysts’ take on France’s riots to Hong Kong’s unusually warm October, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Super Typhoon Champi is approaching waters to the east of Taiwan. Photo: Weibo/中国气象爱好者
Super Typhoon Champi is approaching waters to the east of Taiwan. Photo: Weibo/中国气象爱好者

Hong Kong Economy

Wine walks, star chefs and fresh flavours: enjoying the Wine and Dine Festival

Four-day event at the Central Harbourfront promises more choice, more time to enjoy – and exclusive offers – for wine fans and foodies.

Health & Environment

Hong Kong elderly urged to stay indoors as air pollution spikes to serious levels

Pollution reaches ‘very high’ risk level on Thursday, with experts warning condition is likely to persist over the next few days.

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong degree holders’ pay advantage over non-graduates narrows to HK$2,500

Experts say students should adjust career strategy after annual survey finds sub-degree graduates closing pay gap with bachelor’s degree holders.

The Baptist University survey found the disparity between the starting salaries of bachelor’s degree and sub-degree graduates narrowed by 17 per cent this year compared with 2025. Photo: Elson Li

Politics

Hong Kong, Beijing slam UK report’s ‘smears’ over national security law

UK urged to stop interfering in China’s affairs after report says Hong Kong’s openness has been further diminished by national security law.

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Security and the rule of law are being effectively upheld in Hong Kong, Beijing has said. Photo: Dickson Lee
Security and the rule of law are being effectively upheld in Hong Kong, Beijing has said. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong badly lags peers in Greater Bay Area AI supply chains

Hong Kong performs well in several areas including financial services, according to the Greater Bay Area Industry Development Index.

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong attracts another 18 strategic firms, HK$10 billion in investment pledged

Johnson & Johnson, Solana and Valcambi are among the latest firms to expand in Hong Kong.

Law and Crime

Hong Kong student gets 10 years for sexually assaulting 4 underage girls

Victims include 14-year-old girl who was so distressed after Fan Chi-yuen attempted to rape her that she subsequently committed suicide.

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The High Court in Admiralty. Judge Andrew Chan said Fan Chi-yuen, 22, showed no remorse or empathy towards his victims. Photo: Yik Yeung-man

Society

Missing lift fire door frames confined to Taizoom, Hong Kong authorities say

No missing fire-resistant door frames found in lifts maintained by other firms after probe into Taizoom Elevator uncovers citywide omissions.

A cordoned-off lift at Tsui Ping (North) Estate in Kwun Tong, where replacement works were carried out by Taizoom Elevator. Photo: Elson Li
A cordoned-off lift at Tsui Ping (North) Estate in Kwun Tong, where replacement works were carried out by Taizoom Elevator. Photo: Elson Li

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong pay growth slows as Guangdong’s accelerates, survey finds

Average pay rise in Hong Kong falls to 2.3 per cent while Guangdong’s climbs to 2 per cent, with graduates’ starting salaries remaining flat at HK$19,500.

Transport

Super Typhoon Champi: Hong Kong airlines cancel at least 12 Taiwan, Japan flights

HK Express and Hong Kong Airlines cancel or reschedule flights, while other carriers warn of possible changes to services.

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Health & Environment

Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority appeals for liver donor for boy, 13

Boy is suffering from severe liver failure and urgently needs a transplant.

The boy is being treated at Queen Mary Hospital in Pok Fu Lam. Photo: Karma Lo
The boy is being treated at Queen Mary Hospital in Pok Fu Lam. Photo: Karma Lo

Law and Crime

Urn with Anita Mui’s ashes missing from monastery as family appeals for help

Family of late Hong Kong Cantopop star says police made ‘no progress’ after three-month investigation, with case causing ‘immense distress’.

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Law and Crime

Abby Choi’s partner says he never sought sexual relationship with her ex-husband

Chris Tam appears surprised when defence counsel suggests he and Alex Kwong were romantically linked while students at international school.

Health & Environment

Hong Kong records 21 mpox cases since August, high-risk groups urged to get jabs

The latest case, involving a 29-year-old man, brought the total number recorded in Hong Kong this year to 30.

A colourised electron microscope image shows mpox particles (red) found within an infected cell (blue). Photo: AP
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Flights cancelled ahead of Super Typhoon Champi

Waves crash against a breakwater as Typhoon Champi approaches Taiwan, at Badouzi Fishing Port in Keelung, Taiwan, October 23, 2026. REUTERS/Ann Wang
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Hong Kong’s first large-scale trial of autonomous cars

Baidu hosts an exclusive media test-ride event for its Apollo Go autonomous driving project, showcasing self-driving vehicles on a route between Yat Tung Estate and the Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung Hotel in Tung Chung. 15OCT26 SCMP / Karma Lo
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How Hong Kong’s policy address links with five-year plan

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A look back at Hong Kong’s most shocking crimes

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