September 2023 – Charm

Fact-Check | ‘Videos from Hong Kong’s 2025 rainstorm’ actually show downpour in 2023

Cs news7 months ago01 mins

With the rise of social media and generative AI, how much of what we see online is true? In this new series, SCMP Fact-Check, the Post investigates claims circulating online and debunks viral misinformation impacting the daily lives of Hongkongers. As Hong Kong was battered by torrential rain in August, various clips circulated online misleadingly…

Technology can help as Hong Kong’s rainy season poses threat of landslides

Cs news10 months ago02 mins

The distinctive topography of Hong Kong, with steep hills rising majestically from the sea and skyscrapers sandwiched in between, gives the city its beauty. But the presence of densely populated areas so close to soaring slopes means landslides are a constant danger, especially during torrential summer rains. A stark reminder was provided in September 2023,…