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Ex-Greentown China chief charged with accepting bribes
The ICAC on Friday charged a former chairman of listed Greentown China Holdings with accepting HK$20 million in bribes in connection with the company's acquisition of a Dalian project for 440 million yuan. Zhang Yadong, 58, faces one count of conspiracy for an agent to accept advantages. The charge alleges that between January 2020 and March 2023, he conspired with a middleman, a shareholder of a Dalian developer and his own son to accept HK$20 million from the shareholder for Greentown China to acquire equity interests of the developer. The anti-graft body said the shareholder had been pitching a Dalian real estate project to the company since 2019. Zhang allegedly solicited bribes through the middleman to push through the acquisition, with the payments suspected to have been deposited into his son's bank account. The case will be mentioned at the Eastern Magistrates' Courts on Friday. The ICAC said Greentown China rendered full assistance during its investigation. Edited by Edmond Fong
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Xi Jinping meets foreign leaders: tracker, September 2026
Chinese President Xi Jinping was busy travelling abroad last month. In September, he paid a historic state visit to the United States, his first to the country in more than a decade. He also made his first visit to India in seven years, meeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the Brics summit. China will host the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in November, where Xi will meet US President Donald Trump for the third time this year. During the summit, Xi is...
UP Diliman to hold free 'After Dark' guided tour on November 6
The University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman will hold a free guided night tour exploring the campus" ghost stories, urban legends, and historical landmarks on November 6.
Xi Jinping's key remarks on city governance
Chinese President Xi Jinping has repeatedly emphasized the importance of improving urban governance to better meet people's needs and enhance their well-being. Here are some of his key remarks on the topic.
Singapore film festival rejects South Korean party’s calls to drop The Assassin(s)
The Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) is standing by its decision to screen South Korean political thriller The Assassin(s) as its opening film, despite calls from South Korea’s conservative opposition People Power Party (PPP) to withdraw it over allegations of historical distortion. The film, directed by Hur Jin-ho and starring Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-il and Lee Min-ho, has drawn criticism in South Korea over its fictionalised portrayal of a real-life 1974 assassination attempt on...
27 people, groups named finalists for 14th Spirit of Hong Kong Awards
Twenty-seven individuals and groups have been named finalists for the 14th Spirit of Hong Kong Awards, which recognises the unsung heroes of the city who have made major contributions to society. This year’s shortlist for the awards, co-organised by Sino Group and the South China Morning Post, is divided into nine categories: community, culture, innovation, sustainability, perseverance, teamwork, youth, nurturing and entrepreneurship. “The self-effacing yet extraordinary efforts of these...
Solon hits Maynilad for poor service while they continue to earn
MANILA, Philippines — A lawmaker has called out water concessionaire Maynilad Water Services Inc. for the company’s allegedly poor service, noting that they mention a lot of reasons while still earning billions annually. In a statement on Thursday, Las Piñas Rep. Mark Anthony Santos said that consumers cannot be satisfied by Maynilad’s habit of pointing
Immigration Dept 'ready for Huanggang port opening'
The Immigration Department on Friday said it is fully prepared for the upcoming opening of the redeveloped Huanggang border crossing, with officers ready to provide efficient and convenient immigration services. Director of Immigration Benson Kwok has conducted a site inspection at the new port to ensure all immigration facilities are operating smoothly. The department reminded eligible Hong Kong residents who wish to be among the first to experience the new clearance process on opening day to pre-register for the "collaborative inspection" self-service lanes through the "Hong Kong e-Channel" mobile application. Edited by Cecil Wong