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May 17, 2026
China to purchase at least US$17 billion of US agricultural goods, White House says
The agreement was struck at the recent summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to US fact sheet...
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May 17, 2026
Norway arrests Chinese man for spying: interior security service
The suspect was arrested on Friday, just weeks after a Chinese woman was arrested suspected of spying on satellite data.
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May 17, 2026
Israel’s PM says close to killing all architects of October 7 attack
Netanyahu’s remarks followed the announcement that Hamas commander Ezzedine al-Haddad had been killed in an air strike in Gaza on Friday.
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May 17, 2026
German police kill escaped tiger, animal handler seriously injured
Police said the injured man, a volunteer, was inside the tiger enclosure when the animal broke free from a private facility near Leipzig.
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May 17, 2026
Around 10 ‘new’ victims in France’s Epstein investigation: Paris prosecutor
Investigators were also scouring the Epstein files and would be searching for any names mentioned by alleged victims, Laure Beccuau said.
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May 17, 2026
South Korea weighs arbitration to avoid Samsung semiconductor plant strike
The world’s largest memory chipmaker and its South Korean labour union will resume pay talks on Monday with a government mediator.
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May 17, 2026
From TikTok to Team USA: the women training for Olympic sport they’d never heard of
A handful of women have joined the handball national residency programme in Florida hoping to be selected for 2028 Games in Los Angeles.
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May 17, 2026
Will the Trump-class battleship really be able to deter China?
The US Navy’s claims that the ships will ‘inspire confidence in our friends and fear in our adversaries’ have been widely questioned.
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May 17, 2026
Hong Kong ramps up health checks for travellers from Africa after Ebola outbreak
Move follows WHO declaring outbreak of deadly disease on continent a ‘public health emergency of international concern’.
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May 17, 2026
Wang Xiaodong, derided over Covid-19 handling, comes under corruption cloud
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May 17, 2026
Malaysian ex-ministers resign from Anwar’s party, snap election rumoured
Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad resigned from cabinet last year after losing leadership posts in internal party elections.
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May 17, 2026
Hong Kong’s cyclists optimistic for Asian Games but Japan send ominous warning
Franco Chu claims scratch race bronze on final day of Japan Track Cup as city squad claim eight medals, but dominant hosts bag 20 golds.
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May 17, 2026
My Take | It is ingenuity, not theft, that makes Chinese AI great
US curbs on China’s access to top chips forces it to work smarter and better. Claims of stealing and cheating stem from ignorance and arroga...
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May 17, 2026
A sinking ship? Why the EU and China could be heading for a trade war
Clashes at a conference in Chinese capital reflect wider tensions that threaten to descend into an economic conflict.
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May 17, 2026
Hong Kong’s elite pay tribute to philanthropist Maisy Ho at memorial service
Prominent figures from business, entertainment and political circles pay respects to daughter of late tycoon Stanley Ho at memorial service.
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May 17, 2026
China ramps up building national computing power network as AI token use surges
Beijing casts computing power as a national infrastructure, likening tokens to mobile data as telecoms firms roll out mass-market packages.
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May 17, 2026
Opinion | Xi-Trump summit: what ‘strategic stability’ means for US-China ties
The main question isn’t whether the summit resolved the China-US rivalry but if it created common ground for addressing disputes.
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May 17, 2026
Why does the PLA object to Japan’s drone plans for its southern islands?
Tokyo says it’s building a coastal defence system but Beijing sees an offensive purpose in the deployment.
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May 17, 2026
Nichola Yuen and Frankie Lor post doubles as Japanese raiders arrive for Champions & Chater
Apprentice Nichola Yuen Hang-yiu continued an encouraging start to her Hong Kong career with another double at Sha Tin on Sunday, while Fran...
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May 17, 2026
Drone targets UAE nuclear power plant, straining Iran war ceasefire
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May 17, 2026
Did Chinese scientists simulate what could be the ‘end of the universe’?
Tsinghua University team’s tackles one of most unsettling ideas in theoretical physics to possibly open a new pathway in quantum computing.
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May 17, 2026
Patience pays off for Jamie Richards after a double with Lahore and Romantic Fantasy
Patience paid off for Jamie Richards at Sha Tin on Sunday when he secured a double, courtesy of Lahore’s breakthrough victory and Romantic F...
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May 17, 2026
How should we greet aliens? Neil deGrasse Tyson has the answer
In his new book, Take Me to Your Leader, Neil deGrasse Tyson examines what we can anticipate from first contact and how to react.
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May 17, 2026
Hung Shui Kiu industrial park operator eyes bond issuance, tax cuts for firms
Incoming chairman Jeffrey Lam outlines park’s financing and offerings, says operator will first rely on government’s HK$10 billion injection...
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May 17, 2026
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May 17, 2026
China’s motorsports industry continues to rev up with first race-grade fuel
The unveiling of the high-octane fuel at the Taklimakan Rally comes on the back of international success for the ZXMOTO motorbike marque.
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May 17, 2026
Hong Kong court to hear Evergrande liquidators’ lawsuit against PwC on Monday
PwC faces fresh legal battle after SFC ordered HK$1 billion payout to Evergrande minority shareholders and AFRC imposed HK$300 million fine.
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May 17, 2026
Francis Lui slams home brilliant Sha Tin treble as competitive championship rages on
Francis Lui Kin-wai marched closer to the top of the trainers’ premiership with a treble at Sha Tin on Sunday, headlined by Thunder Kit’s gu...
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May 17, 2026
Record Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow kills 3, targets refinery
The Russian capital faced about 80 drones through 7.00am local time, and air defences fought off dozens of projectiles according to Moscow’s...
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May 17, 2026
Hong Kong fencing coach ‘happy with team’ despite lacklustre display in Shanghai
Greg Koenig believes the foil quartet he has selected for Asian and World Championships can achieve ‘beautiful things’ over next two months.
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May 17, 2026
Philippine lawyers support ICC arrest warrant for fugitive senator
Senator Ronald dela Rosa is wanted for alleged crimes against humanity linked to his overseeing former president Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody ‘w...
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May 17, 2026
As France passes law on returning loot, should China pop the champagne?
While the law should make returning artefacts easier, it sets high standards of evidence which may be hard to meet.
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May 17, 2026
Meet Nicole Williams English, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2026’s cover star
The model, animal welfare advocate and entrepreneur rose to fame on reality TV show WAGS … and will next be seen on Khloé Kardashian’s The G...
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May 17, 2026
Review | Soprano-pianist Rachel Fenlon wows in dexterous Hong Kong debut
Fenlon was the epitome of coordination in a near-flawless self-accompanied performance of Schubert’s Winterreise at Hong Kong City Hall.
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May 17, 2026
North Korean footballers arrive in South, match tickets sell out
North Korea has labelled the South its ‘most hostile state’ and ruled out reunification, while South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has call...
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May 17, 2026
Opinion | Why Trump took US tech leaders to Beijing
Trump is acknowledging reality: if a full US-China decoupling is unrealistic, the alternative is to shape the terms of interdependence.
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May 17, 2026
Xabi Alonso appointed Chelsea manager: club
Spaniard handed 4-year deal a day after the team’s 1-0 defeat at hands of Manchester City in FA Cup final.
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May 17, 2026
Estate residents step up cleaning after city’s first rat hepatitis case this year
Janitors were seen deep-cleaning public areas at Laguna Verde, where the patient reportedly lived, on Sunday.
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May 17, 2026
Why India, Pakistan cannot afford another war right now
Hardline Indian political figures appear to be signalling a thaw in New Delhi-Islamabad ties is imminent, analysts say.
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May 17, 2026
China Forbidden City’s red gates, gold door nails have rules about number, colour
Entrance to famous Beijing landmark holds centuries of traditional ritual belief, including that if women touch it they will be granted a so...
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May 17, 2026
Singapore AI Zoom scam: how a victim lost US$3.8 million to a fake PM Wong
Police have obtained footage of the video conference linked to the sophisticated scam impersonating Wong, President Tharman and other offici...
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May 17, 2026
Why Alex Law and Mabel Cheung’s nostalgic films are among their finest
Two of the most poignant movies by life partners Law and Cheung explore migration and memory, and star the likes of Sammo Hung and Simon Yam...
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May 17, 2026
Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda declared an international health emergency
The Bundibugyo strain, which killed more than 80 people, has no specific treatments or vaccines.
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May 17, 2026
Hong Kong’s Paul Chan is heading to Europe. So what’s on the itinerary?
Finance chief’s trip announced on Sunday and follows easing of tensions after US President Donald Trump visited mainland China.
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May 17, 2026
AI agents face trust issues in ‘high-risk’ industrial sectors: experts
Expert says large language models struggle in professional domains due to lack of industrial data and knowledge during training.
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May 17, 2026
Hong Kong draws over 310 firms and HK$26 billion in capital, InvestHK head says
Alpha Lau says city must seize opportunities amid renewed signs of stability in China-US relations following Xi-Trump summit.
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May 17, 2026
The great scam migration: fraudsters fleeing Cambodia find a new hub
Criminal gangs are setting up in rented spaces ranging from luxury villas to office complexes, thanks to cheap visas and fast internet.
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May 17, 2026
On This Day | Hong Kong’s HK$690 million Central Library opens in 2001
25 years ago, the Hong Kong Central Library in Causeway Bay opened to the public after years of controversy and months of delays.
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May 17, 2026
Iran confirms squad heading to Turkey for Fifa World Cup preparation
Iran and the US cut diplomatic ties in 1980, and the players are expected to use their time to complete the procedures for obtaining visas.
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May 17, 2026