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Typhoon Wipha Injures 26 in Hong Kong

Jul 21, 2025

Typhoon Wipha swept through Hong Kong, injuring 26 people, toppling 471 trees, and delaying 400 flights, affecting around 80,000 passengers. Wind speeds reached up to 167 km/h and 110 mm of rain fell within three hours. After…

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Hong Kong Activists Sentenced in Security Case

Nov 19, 2024

A Hong Kong court sentenced 45 pro-democracy activists to 4–10 years in prison for alleged attempts to overthrow the government under the national security law. Benny Tai, a former law academic and key figure in the case,…

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Fire Erupts in Hong Kong Building: 5 Dead

Apr 11, 2024

A blaze of unknown origin engulfed a gym situated in a 16-story structure in Yau Ma Tei district, Hong Kong. The tragic event occurred around 08:00 local time yesterday, resulting in the loss of at least 5 lives…

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Typhoon Haikui Wreaks Havoc in Hong Kong and China

Sep 8, 2023

Typhoon Haikui unleashed record-breaking rainfall in Hong Kong, causing two deaths and injuring 110 people. The storm also flooded streets, subways, and tunnels, disrupting daily life and economic activities. Shenzhen,…

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Last Emperor of China’s Patek Philippe Watch Sells for Record $6.2 Million

May 24, 2023

A historic auction took place at Phillips Asia Auction House in Hong Kong, where a remarkable timepiece found a new owner. The Patek Philippe watch, previously owned by Aisin-Gioro Puyi, the last Emperor of China and the inspiration behind…

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Hongkongers pay respect to their ancestors in Qingming Festival

Apr 5, 2023

Thousands of Hongkongers headed to cemeteries to sweep and care for their ancestors' graves in celebration of the Qingming Festival, which falls on the first day of the fifth solar term of the traditional Chinese lunisolar calendar. The…

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Warehouse fire in Hong Kong: 3,600 people evacuated

Mar 25, 2023

A fire broke out in a warehouse in Kowloon, one of Hong Kong's most populated areas, for an undetermined reason. About 3,600 people at the schools and other buildings in the region were evacuated. Authorities told citizens to keep doors and…

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two people injured in Hong Kong skyscraper fire

Mar 3, 2023

At least 2 people were injured in the fire that broke out at around 11:10 p.m. local time in a skyscraper under construction in Hong Kong's Tsim Sha Tsui district. The flames grew as they extended to several floors of the 42-story…

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Hong Kong Sends Rescue Team to Aid Türkiye After Earthquakes

Feb 9, 2023

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region sent a rescue team of 59 people to Türkiye to help with the search and rescue efforts following two earthquakes in Kahramanmaraş. The team, which includes 2 doctors and 2 nurses, set off from Hong…

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giant screen falls on 2 dancers during concert in Hong Kong

Jul 29, 2022

One of the giant screens hanging above the stage during the boyband Mirror's concert in Hong Kong collapsed onto the dancers. In the incident, two dancers suffered injuries. The dancers were transferred to Queen Elizabeth Hospital. One…

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