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Fun, pride, money- the world of illegal road racers Sunday, 3.45 a.m, Tuen Mun. Everything was quiet. Thestreets were almost deserted save for the odd taxi passing by every now andthen. Suddenly, a low rumble echoed through the air. more>> |
Pigs for pets? This is the year of the pig on the Chinese lunar calendar. And piglets, or mini-pigs, which are bred in and imported from Taiwan, Thailand and Japan, with black birthmarks on their backs and heads, may find their way to local homes as pets – illegally. more>> |
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Give to the gifted A recent government call for developing an academy for talented children has prompted some educators to urge for more accommodating if not relaxed definitions of being gifted. more>> |
Hong Kong has become a relatively smoke-free city since the start of the year, when the government slapped a smoking ban on most indoor and many outdoor venues. more>> |
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Disney, the world's most popular animated film and cartoon character producer, captures billions of fans worldwide. However, an increasing number of people are getting concerned over its cultural impact which critics say may affect children's perception of life. more>> |
The fanfare surrounding the opening of Hong Kong Disney has seemingly failed to overshadow the Ocean Park. And the SAR’s own homegrown marine attraction will undergo a multi-billion dollar makeover plan to boost its popularity among tourists and local residents. more>> |
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