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. #Ukraine smuggled a batch of FPV drones into #Russia , & then simultaneously attacked 5 Russian military bases in the afternoon on 1 June 2025, destroying 41 Russian heavy bombers, including A-50, Tu-95 & Tu-22 M3, kyivindependent.com/enemy-bomber...

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. #US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned on Saturday that the threat from #China was real & potentially imminent as he pushed allies in the Indo-Pacific to spend more on their own defence needs. www.reuters.com/world/china/...

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In Hong Kong on 1 July 2015: Urban taxi licence price: HK$7.23 million. N.T. taxi licence price: HK$5.91 million. 30 May 2025: Urban taxi licence price: HK$1.98 million. N.T. taxi licence price: HK$1.45 million. ezone.hk/article/2003...

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Edwin is a #HongKonger : Why I joined the #Ukrainian Marine Corps? www.rfi.fr/cn/%E4%B8%93...

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Spectacular image via #Maxar Technologies 's WoridView Legion satellite(30 cm-class resolution) of #China PLAN Aircraft carrier FuJian (Cv-18) (Type 003 Fujian) at Jiangnan Shipyard in #Shangai in China on 2 Aug., 2024. #DSEIJapan

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The #HongKong government will introduced 8 designated technical trades, including new industrial technicians, nurses, aircraft maintenance technicians, maritime technicians, IT technicians, lift technicians, building information simulation coordinators & electrical technicians starting on 30/06/25.

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The #US President Trump says #China has “totally violated its agreement with us.” In an apparent breakdown of the trade deal, Trump says “so much for being Mr. Nice Guy.” ‪Trump:‬ ‪(╯‵□′)╯(┻━┻ ‬

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. #Ukraine confirmed #Chinese supplies to 20 #Russian military plants, intelligence chief says. www.reuters.com/world/china/...

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President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday vowed to "aggressively" revoke visas of Chinese students, one of the largest sources of revenue for American universities, in his latest broadside against US higher education. In full: buff.ly/Dq2V1Ng

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China's ambassador to the Czech Republic was summoned on Wednesday over a cyberattack that targeted Prague's foreign ministry, Czech officials said. In full: buff.ly/ut8TKWP

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday ordered a suspension of student visa processing in the latest swipe at foreign students in the country. In full: buff.ly/jZlo5TA

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Several people familiar with the move said the commerce department had told Electronic Design Automation groups, which include Cadence, Synopsys & Siemens #EDA , to stop supplying their technology to #China ! Trump orders #US chip designers to stop selling to China! www.ft.com/content/2c0d...

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British Ambassador to the #US Peter Mandelson said that the relationship between #Britain & #China won’t return to the "golden age" of 10 years ago, describing China as a more threatening opponent than the disintegrated Soviet Union. thechasernews.co.uk/%E5%A4%A9%E4...

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Secretary Marco Rubio has announced that #US will begin revoking visas of #Chinese students, including those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party ( #CCP ) or studying in critical fields.

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Secretary Marco Rubio has announced a new visa restriction policy that will apply to foreign officials & persons who are complicit in censoring Americans. Free speech is essential to the #American way of life – a birthright over which foreign governments have no authority.

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Danwatch & Der Spiegel uncovered blueprints, layouts, and internal systems of #Russia ’s most sensitive nuclear missile sites—including Avangard-equipped silos—via leaked procurement documents. danwatch.dk/en/serious-s...

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. #Czechia determined the cyber-attack has been perpetrated by the Advanced Persistent Threat 31 (APT31) that is associated with the Ministry of State Security of #China . www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...

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To celebrate 33 days since launch, here’s the official Maelle MV, featuring Charlotte Hoepffner, Maelle’s performance actress. The final track in our OST by Lorien Testard ft. Alice Duport-Percier. A sendoff for Charlotte’s role and for our time composing the OST! youtu.be/PZ4DHDX-pQk

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Thirty-three days ago, we released Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Since then, we’ve sold 3.3 million copies. Seriously. As of today. We couldn’t make that up. Another entry on the long list of surreal moments that your support has made real. Thank you ALL.

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The plan for the ‘Chinese super embassy’ was blocked by the previous government amid British intelligence warnings about its location&espionage risk. The proposed site lies directly between financial hubs in the City & Canary Wharf & close to 3 major data centres. www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...

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The FCC took additional actions to promote America’s national security on 22/05/2025. The #US government will remain vigilant in safeguarding their communications infrastructure and supply chains.

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The #Chinese government will implement the "National Online Identity Authentication" on 15/07/2025, with the aim of improving the convenience of Internet use & strengthening the protection of personal information. www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZ...

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The Monolith Set is now available for pre-order from @lacedrecords.com and @pixnlove.bsky.social (FR) Here: expedition33.com/monolith-set This set includes: • The Monolith Music Box • The Expeditioner's Journal artbook • The Steelbook For those who come after. 🤝 🧵 reminder of essential info.

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Citi #AI is currently available to about 150,000 employees across 11 countries. Last week, #Citi is cutting up to 200 IT contractor roles in #China as the bank looks to hire its own staff globally for such operations to improve risk management & data governance. www.reuters.com/world/china/...

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There have been many loss-making transactions in housing estates in #YuenLong in #HongKong recently, the losses of the owners have continued to expand. The worst-hit owner held the property for 5 years & left with a book loss of nearly HK$4 million. www.am730.com.hk/%E5%9C%B0%E7...

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Hong Kong authorities' tax audits of independent news outlets are "intimidation tactics," two international media watchdogs have said. In full: buff.ly/4sqsfjZ

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Hongkongers also have been sent to prison for social media comments (ostensibly). The Chinese regime (and its Hong Kong proxy) doesn't deal well with criticism.

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Hong Kong authorities trying to disrupt independent press with ‘strange’ tax audits. tinyurl.com/3f2kzxux #HongKong #NSL #PressFreedom

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International / English coverage: NY Times: tinyurl.com/yp6lr3lp AP: tinyurl.com/yvymydyr AFP: tinyurl.com/yv8t3epz HKFP: buff.ly/A0BM2hH SCMP: tinyurl.com/yojp2ypw

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Bernadette Linn, Secretary for Development of #HongKong announces Aggressive Construction’s removal from the list of approved contractors. www.dimsumdaily.hk/secretary-fo...

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The C&SD unveiled the latest CPI figures for April 2025 today. According to the Composite CPI, consumer prices surged by 2.0% in April 2025 compared to the same month a year earlier, showing a larger increase than March 2025’s 1.4% rise. #HongKong www.dimsumdaily.hk/consumer-pri...

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1/ Statement: HKFP, which was “randomly selected” for an audit in 2024, has always met its tax obligations, paid demands immediately, and ensured meticulous record-keeping. Donor data was withheld in paper submissions to Inland Revenue, with all “hold” demands reduced to HK$0.

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Hong Kong’s independent news sector, including companies, staff and family members, are facing simultaneous tax audits and backdated demands, the Hong Kong Journalists Association said on Wednesday. Full story: buff.ly/A0BM2hH

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Famitsu have finally published their Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 review score - 9/9/9/9 [36/40] @expedition33.bsky.social #expedition33 www.gematsu.com/2025/05/fami...

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The #HongKong Education Bureau disclosed that starting in the upcoming school year, all sub-item subsidies for operational expenses will not be adjusted for inflation & will be reduced by 10%. www.dimsumdaily.hk/education-bu...

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Yuccie Square flat in #YuenLong in #HongKong sold at HK$33,000 loss within 24 hours. www.dimsumdaily.hk/yuccie-squar...

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If you’re new or returning to Bluesky, there are a few ways to re-connect with those in the Hong Kong community: • Hong Kong Bluesky list (link below), • The 2 Starter Packs below my bio: - Those on Twitter who have migrated to Bluesky, and - Journalists who cover Hong Kong bsky.app/profile/did:...

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Hong Kong unemployment figures, Feb-Apr 2025 Unemployment rate: 3.4% (up from 3.2% previous month) Total employment: 3,677,100 ↓15,600 Labour force: 3,806,500 ↓9,000 www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...

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Curiously, this was the most-liked skeet of the past 24 hours on Bluesky with the text “Hong Kong”. While COVID levels are considered “high”, they are nowhere near outbreak/panic levels. It’s not news here in Hong Kong

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Pre-departure & on-arrival testing + quarantine prevented 98% of imported Covid cases in Hong Kong. However, if pre-departure & on-arrival testing is completed, there was almost no added benefit to 14- or 21-day quarantine compared to 7-day quarantine.

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