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Hong Kong’s toy collecting obsession is more than just a financial investment. It satisfies the collector’s own childhood desires, one cultural studies expert says. The city’s long-held affinity for collectibles – from dolls and toy guns to virtual ... ( read original story ...)

Two Pakistani residents of Hong Kong who were planning to study in the US before the travel ban reaffirmed their concerns over the country’s current situation, after the US consul general in the city wrote in a letter published by the Post that they ... ( read original story ...)

Britain’s top diplomat in Hong Kong has called on the city’s next leader to “reach out in substance” to the public amid worsening polarisation. He made the comments just 10 days before the election of a new chief executive in the former British colony. ( read original story ...)

Premier Li Keqiang pledged to enhance support for Hong Kong by establishing a bond market connect scheme between the city and the mainland this year, as he stressed the importance of implementing the “one country, two systems” principle in its entirety. ( read original story ...)

Three young Hong Kong protesters were jailed for three years Friday on "riot" charges for their part in anti-China protests last year as tensions rise ahead of a vote for the city's next leader. The sentencing came just over a week before a vote for Hong ... ( read original story ...)

HONG KONG: An Andy Warhol portrait of former Chinese leader Mao Zedong will be auctioned in Hong Kong in a landmark sale that could fetch US$15 million - but mainland buyers may be wary of putting in a bid. The classic 1973 screen print by the legendary US ... ( read original story ...)

A 15-year-old boy was slashed in the neck and right arm with a knife, then tied to a chair for about six hours in what police have reclassified as an attempted murder, The incident came to light at about 1.15am on Wednesday when the victim’s mother ... ( read original story ...)

The South China Morning Post scooped 10 prizes in the Newspaper Society’s 2016 Hong Kong News Awards. The Post swept the Best English News Writing category, bagging all three prizes. Chief reporter Niall Fraser won top prize for his article, “Licensed ... ( read original story ...)

These are external links and will open in a new window An Andy Warhol painting of Chairman Mao is to be auctioned in Hong Kong - and it could go to a Chinese bidder for a "homecoming" of sorts. The portraits immortalised the founder of China's Communist ... ( read original story ...)

Taxi drivers are planning to park some 500 cars near the Legislative Council on Friday as part of a protest against the Hong Kong government’s proposal on franchised taxis, unions said on Thursday. The government plan will allow an additional 600 ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong International Airport has retained its position in fifth place in the annual Skytrax rankings of the best terminals, while Singapore tops the list for the fourth year in a row. Hong Kong won top honours in the Skytrax World Airport Awards for ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong International Airport, the world’s most profitable, has been recognised with a number of honours at the annual Skytrax World Airport Awards. The airport won top honours for dining and secured top 10 finishes for its hotels (third and fifth ... ( read original story ...)

A Hong Kong drug offender facing the death penalty in Indonesia has been sent to Central Java’s so-called “Execution Island”. Lai Siu-cheung, who was convicted of trafficking 91kg of methamphetamine, was among seven foreign nationals transferred to ... ( read original story ...)

A 40-year-old man has been arrested for dangerous driving causing death after a Lexus crashed and burst into flames in Fanling early on Tuesday, killing two passengers. The driver was rescued by passers-by before the blaze swept throught the car and burned ... ( read original story ...)