Explainer | Show me the money: unveiling Hong Kong’s 10 biggest spenders in government

Explainer | Show me the money: unveiling Hong Kong’s 10 biggest spenders in government

As Hong Kong grapples with an estimated budget deficit of nearly HK$100 billion (US$12.8 billion), Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po has urged government departments to tighten their purse strings ahead of announcing his annual budget on February 26. His call has sparked concerns among some observers about the possible impacts of budget cuts, including higher…

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Commercial Flights Rerouted After Chinese Navy Announces Last-Minute Live-Fire Drills Near Australia

Commercial Flights Rerouted After Chinese Navy Announces Last-Minute Live-Fire Drills Near Australia

Commercial airliners flying over the Tasman Sea between Australia and New Zealand were forced to reroute their flights on Friday morning Australian time because of a People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) action group warning that it would conduct live-fire drills. Australia had earlier announced on Feb. 13 that it was monitoring the PLAN task group,…

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