The Hong Konger

News Roundup | HKU has developed the world’s first oral arsenic trioxide treatment for acute promyelocytic leukemia, with a 97% cure rate and improved quality of life, The Standard reports. 📖 Read more: https://t.co/4ekro0lDuv #BloodCancer #OralATO #CancerResearch #APL #Cancer https://t.co/Myg3FQhTlR

Food Features | Abigail Tan’s Hotels with Heart initiative is transforming lives by helping rough sleepers in London gain skills, jobs, and a fresh start in hospitality. 📖 Read more: https://t.co/eqGSLN4nEl #AbigailTan #StGilesHotels #SocialImpact #ChangingLives #Hospitality https://t.co/VP8EC42gqF

News Roundup | Canada has ended its “lifeboat” work permit scheme for Hong Kong graduates, with over 40,500 permits approved since 2021, though other immigration pathways remain, HKFP reports. 📖 Read more: https://t.co/4ekro0lDuv #CanadaImmigration #LifeboatScheme #WorkPermit https://t.co/hHvkTLDhgP

Film Features | Philip Yung’s Papa delivers a haunting portrayal of grief and understanding after a family tragedy, with Sean Lau’s powerful performance at its core—hits UK cinemas on 28 February. 📖 Read more: https://t.co/CXjaCgcnEg #PapaFilm #TrueCrimeDrama #HKFilm https://t.co/YI3wDSbMKU

News Roundup | Hong Kong officials condemned Turkmenistan players' attack on Hong Kong’s ice hockey team after a 5-1 win at the Asian Winter Games, injuring two, SCMP reports. 📖 Read more: https://t.co/4ekro0mbk3 #AsianWinterGames #IceHockey #HongKongTeam #Sportsmanship https://t.co/wl8SwjLMH3

News Roundup | Anti-China sentiment is rising among supporters of impeached South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol, sparked by allegations of Chinese election interference and protests near the Chinese embassy, Korea Times reports. 📖 Read more: https://t.co/4ekro0mbk3 #Protests https://t.co/SCjLV3zmY7

News Roundup | Hong Kong police have taken in two relatives of UK-based activist Carmen Lau, who faces a HK$1 million bounty for alleged national security offenses, HKFP reports. 📖 Read more: https://t.co/4ekro0mbk3 #NationalSecurityLaw #CarmenLau #PoliticalPersecution https://t.co/EJprRzARHF

News Roundup | Many Hongkongers on the BN(O) visa in the UK struggle to find skilled jobs despite being highly qualified, facing language barriers and recognition issues, Financial Times reports. 📖 Read more: https://t.co/4ekro0lDuv #BNOvisa #SkilledMigrants #CareerChallenges https://t.co/BT7plwH8j0

News Roundup | Kemi Badenoch’s proposal to extend UK citizenship eligibility to 15 years has raised concerns among Hong Kong migrants, though the BN(O) visa scheme remains unaffected. (BBC, The Chaser) 📖 Read more: https://t.co/4ekro0mbk3 #UKImmigration #BNOvisa #HongKongers https://t.co/aK68D00alS

News Roundup | Hong Kong will file a WTO complaint over new US tariffs, arguing they violate trade rules and disregard the city’s separate customs status, says Eric Chan Kwok-ki, Reuters reports. 📖 Read more: https://t.co/4ekro0lDuv #WTO #USTariffs #TradeDispute #USChinaTrade https://t.co/yHExE4OENU

News Roundup | The US Postal Service lifted its ban on packages from China and Hong Kong, while Hongkong Post resumed US-bound shipments after confirming no extra duties. (AP News, HKFP) 📖 Read more: https://t.co/4ekro0lDuv #USPS #HongkongPost #TradePolicy #USChinaTrade https://t.co/ODfHF9Gn1e

News Roundup | Panama exited China’s Belt and Road after a visit by US secretary of state Marco Rubio, drawing Beijing’s criticism, while President José Raúl Mulino denied US pressure, Al Jazeera reports. 📖 Read more: https://t.co/4ekro0lDuv #Panama #BeltAndRoad #Geopolitics https://t.co/uJ6uvTNhTS

News Roundup | Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang met Trump to discuss AI progress and concerns over China’s AI, with calls for tighter export controls, Financial Times reports. 📖 Read more: https://t.co/gUstaAcTjp #Nvidia #JensenHuang #AIProgress #TrumpMeeting #DeepSeek #Semiconductors https://t.co/Eh0IUN7xKJ

Art & Literature | Antony Huen’s poetry captures love, language, and identity with wit and tenderness, weaving everyday moments into vivid imagery. Read four of his poems exploring different kinds of love. 📖 Read more: https://t.co/8CiYBU8cU6 #AntonyHuen #Poetry #LoveInPoetry https://t.co/r2oYtuPttl

News Roundup | Hundreds protested at Royal Mint Court against China’s planned mega-embassy in London, fearing surveillance and repression, as a local inquiry begins next week with Angela Rayner set to decide. (Guardian, The i Paper) 📖 Read more: https://t.co/4ekro0mbk3 https://t.co/RwupJaTNAB

Art & Literature | Toronto’s three Chinatowns each tell a story of migration, resilience, and culture, shaping the city’s diverse landscape. by Renee S. Suen 📖 Read more: https://t.co/khM3RN4vkp #TorontoChinatown #ChinatownHistory #TorontoEats #AsianCanadian #ExploreToronto https://t.co/PQEbf028Js

News Roundup | Chinese AI startup DeepSeek’s R1 model challenges US giants like OpenAI, but concerns over Nvidia chip access, funding, and export control violations have drawn scrutiny from experts and US authorities. 📖 Read more: https://t.co/gUstaAcTjp #DeepSeek #OpenAI https://t.co/e2zbtsiLSL

Art & Literature | Dr. Luwei Rose Luqiu's book explores how the #MeToo movement is reported in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and China, revealing the impact of media systems and political environments on addressing sexual violence. by Jennifer Wong 📖 Read more: https://t.co/LgvirLC8mr https://t.co/JFXSUCwuPH

News Roundup | The US imposed a 10% tariff on Chinese and Hong Kong products, ending Hong Kong’s special trading status and prompting Beijing to announce countermeasures (BBC, rfa) 📖 Read more: https://t.co/gUstaAdr8X #China #HongKong #USTariffs #TradeWar #Economy #Geopolitics https://t.co/I3wPLAFPA6

Features | The Crossing exhibition at gdm showcases nine artists exploring Hong Kong’s history, geography, and diaspora through diverse artworks, running until 8 March 2025. by Gabrielle Tse 📖 Read more: https://t.co/6bk61atpOd #HongKongArt #ContemporaryArt #HongKongCulture https://t.co/vQaG2BiEbq