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LIVE: Deadline approaches for CY Leung's resignation as protests enter fifth day

New Good morning and welcome to day five of our live Occupy Central coverage.
Thursday, 2 October, 2014, 9:26am 5 comments More on Occupy Central

'Full body search' for 10,000 pigeons in Tiananmen Square

Tight security was imposed in Tiananmen Square yesterday with even pigeons taking part in a National Day flag-raising ceremony undergoing two rounds of checks, including the avian equivalent of a full body search.
2 Oct 2014 - 3:29am 1 comment

Farmers offered an urban dream, but at what cost?

In return for waiving their rights to the land they have lived on for generations, farmers in Ningguo in Anhui province are being offered up to 900,000 yuan (HK$1.14 million) per hectare and the chance to start a new life as urban dwellers.
2 Oct 2014 - 3:29am

'The sun rises as usual': Beijing official's response to Occupy Central

The sun may rise as usual, but Occupy Central hasn't felt any warmth from Beijing.
2 Oct 2014 - 3:37am 3 comments More on Occupy Central

WeChat allegedly censoring photos from Hong Kong protests

New As Hong Kong’s Occupy Central protests continue to gather momentum and attention, Hong Kong’s denizens are sharing photos of the moment on social media.
2 Oct 2014 - 8:14am More on Occupy Central

Beijing, Hong Kong governments play waiting game in hope Occupy will run out of steam

Both the Beijing and Hong Kong governments are pinning their hopes on the pro-democracy protests running out of steam due to fatigue and complaints from people inconvenienced by the demonstrations.
2 Oct 2014 - 9:23am 14 comments More on Occupy Central

Ebola spreads to US as airline passenger who flew from Liberia confirmed to have deadly virus

A man who flew from Liberia to Texas has become the first patient infected with the deadly Ebola virus to be diagnosed in the United States, health officials said.
2 Oct 2014 - 2:44am 2 comments More on Ebola Virus

Dengue fever brings travel and health warnings on mainland

The only way dengue fever is spread is by mosquito bites, so people should take steps to avoid being bitten, thus keeping the epidemic from spreading during the National Day week-long travel period, mainland health experts say.
2 Oct 2014 - 6:04am

Fat finger mistake may have caused HK$4.8 trillion stock order in Japan

Trillions of yen worth of stock orders in some of Japan's biggest firms had to be cancelled yesterday, possibly as the result of a "fat finger" error.
2 Oct 2014 - 8:34am

OCCUPY CENTRAL - NIGHT FOUR: Full coverage of all the night's events

Protests are expected to ramp up a gear today after student leaders set CY Leung a deadline this evening to resign before they start occupying government buildings.
2 Oct 2014 - 9:03am 107 comments More on Occupy Central

Beijing suspends tour groups to protest-hit Hong Kong

Mainland authorities have suspended visits by tour groups to Hong Kong as the city's democracy movement threatens to become an international diplomatic issue.
2 Oct 2014 - 8:02am 26 comments More on Occupy Central

Land sale revenue plunges in Chinese cities

2 Oct 2014 - 2:42am

Vehicle barricades protect protesters in Mong Kok after car incident

2 Oct 2014 - 3:37am 4 comments

U.S. seeks a solution to Asian carp invasion

2 Oct 2014 - 3:29am

Japan's high-speed Shinkansen bullet train turns 50

2 Oct 2014 - 3:43am

Luck and instinct determined fate of hikers on Japan's killer volcano

2 Oct 2014 - 2:52am

Armed man with criminal record was allowed into lift with Barack Obama

2 Oct 2014 - 3:09am

Battle resumes in the United States over law enforcement access to mobile devices

2 Oct 2014 - 3:24am

British PM David Cameron pledges tax cuts for 30 million

2 Oct 2014 - 3:42am

On top of the world - Monaco's world record HK$3.3b penthouse

2 Oct 2014 - 3:44am

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Leader

Xi Jinping's call for party unity is crucial to implementing reform

2 Oct 2014 - 4:29am

Make full use of Jockey Club experts to solve sport stadiums' turf problems

2 Oct 2014 - 8:37am

Focus

Beijing, Hong Kong governments play waiting game in hope Occupy will run out of steam

Amy Nip Both the Beijing and Hong Kong governments are pinning their hopes on the pro-democracy protests running out of steam due to fatigue and complaints from people inconvenienced by the demonstrations.
2 Oct 2014 - 9:23am 14 comments

Harry's View

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China

China visit shows strains with US over Hong Kong

A visit by China’s top diplomat intended to show growing US-China cooperation has instead highlighted political differences between the two world powers as Washington spoke out about democracy protests gripping Hong Kong.
2 Oct 2014 - 8:48am

Asia

JAPAN

Japan's high-speed Shinkansen bullet train turns 50

Zipping cross-country in a super-high-speed train has become commonplace in many countries these days, but it was unheard of when Japan launched its bullet train between the cities of Tokyo and Osaka 50 years ago.
2 Oct 2014 - 3:43am

China Insider

OCCUPY CENTRAL

WeChat allegedly censoring photos from Hong Kong protests

2 Oct 2014
CHINA DIGEST

Free entry opens tourist floodgates at Three Gorges Dam; Last emperor's brother calls for Puyi play to be pulled

2 Oct 2014
MEDIA

No inch of compromise over Occupy Central in Chinese state media commentaries

1 Oct 2014 7 comments
OCCUPY CENTRAL

Q&A: Chinese activist scholar Teng Biao on how Occupy Central affects mainland activism

1 Oct 2014
CHINA DIGEST

Taxi driver murder suspect found after 16 years on the run; photographic treasures saved

1 Oct 2014
Solidarity

Mixed feelings for Occupy Central among Hong Kong’s recent mainland migrants

30 Sep 2014 10 comments
MEDIA

Media colleagues jump to senior journalist Shen Hao’s defence after televised confession

1 Oct 2014
CHINA DIGEST

Woman turns to bank balance fraud to impress new boyfriend; unfinished government HQ goes under the hammer

29 Sep 2014
DEFENCE

Photos of Chinese navy's new supply ship leaked online

29 Sep 2014
INTERNET

Record censorship of China's social media as references to Hong Kong protests blocked

29 Sep 2014 7 comments

Instagram appears blocked in China as photos of ‘occupied’ Hong Kong circulate

29 Sep 2014 6 comments
CHINA DIGEST

Guangzhou villagers want Asian Games walls torn down; inquiry over new homes in Jiangxi tourism zone; Nanchang to build eight night markets

29 Sep 2014
CHINA DIGEST

Mum gives chase to runaway daughter on train; University greets new students with condom gift pack

26 Sep 2014
soft power

Beware the ‘chubby blue guy’: Chinese dailies warn public against Japan's ‘Doraemon’

26 Sep 2014 9 comments

Business

STOCK MARKET

Fat finger mistake may have caused HK$4.8 trillion stock order in Japan

Trillions of yen worth of stock orders in some of Japan's biggest firms had to be cancelled yesterday, possibly as the result of a "fat finger" error.
2 Oct 2014 - 8:34am
ACQUISITIONS

China HealthCare buys into hospital

China HealthCare Holdings plans to acquire the operating rights of an unspecified mainland hospital for HK$2.38 billion as it explores the opportunities created by Beijing's decision to reform the health sector.
2 Oct 2014 - 9:12am

Property

LAND SALES

Land sale revenue plunges in Chinese cities

Land sales revenue in 300 mainland cities - not including Beijing - plunged by nearly half in the third quarter from the same period last year as developers shunned government land sales amid a market downturn.
2 Oct 2014 - 2:42am

Shenzhen Oct-Loft jazz festival brings 30 bands

More than 100 jazz musicians from around the world descend on Shenzhen this month for a burgeoning festival run by two passionate aficionados.
1 Oct 2014 - 10:31pm

DJ Afrojack is at the top of his game

1 Oct 2014

Epic film about Xiao Hong tested both the director and leading lady

29 Sep 2014

Consultant chef has novel ideas for new restaurant

Consultant chef Rowley Leigh, who is working with Swire Group to set up new restaurant The Continental in Pacific Place, might have been a novelist if he had worked harder at it. Becoming an acclaimed chef almost seems like an afterthought.
26 Sep 2014 - 5:11pm

Top French sommelier says keep wine and food pairings simple

26 Sep 2014

Restaurants proliferate as Europe's top chefs head to Hong Kong

23 Sep 2014

Microsoft skips 9 to introduce Windows 10

The next version of Microsoft's flagship operating system will be called Windows 10, as the company skips version 9 to emphasise advances it is making towards a world centred on mobile devices and internet services.
2 Oct 2014 - 3:45am More on Microsoft

StealthGenie 'stalker app' maker arrested over its alleged privacy violation

1 Oct 2014

What would you do for free Wi-fi? In experiment, some sign away eldest child

1 Oct 2014

Sport

Hat-trick hero Danny Welbeck answers critics in style

Arsene Wenger insists Danny Welbeck’s hat-trick against Galatasaray will give the Arsenal striker the confidence he needs to thrive at the Emirates Stadium.
2 Oct 2014 - 9:41am More on Uefa Champions League 2014/15

Wallaby Kurtley Beale being probed for mid-flight bust-up

Wallabies utility back Kurtley Beale is under investigation by the Australian Rugby Union for a reported mid-flight bust-up with a member of team management, but will be available for selection for Saturday’s test against Argentina.
2 Oct 2014 - 9:03am
ASIAN GAMES

Coach Gareth Baber issues rallying cry as Hong Kong go for gold

2 Oct 2014

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Magazines

Tot spots: how to plan a baby-friendly day out in the city

Planning a day out in Hong Kong can be a daunting prospect when you're still getting used to your new family member. The heat, the crowds and a distinct lack of pram-friendly pavements make it all too tempting just to stay at home. But it's time to break out of the cocoon.
1 Oct 2014 - 10:48pm

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