Issue: August 17, 2012   (Archive)
Monday, May 20, 2013   

Baptism of fire for Diaoyus boat captain
The Diaoyus landing would not have been possible if not for an activist who had just learned how to steer a boat.



Heading home ...
The 14 mostly Hong Kong activists, crew members and journalists arrested after the first successful landing on the disputed Diaoyu Islands in 15 years are to be deported by Japan tonight.

TV channel demands return of newsmen
Pro-Beijing channel Phoenix TV demanded yesterday Japan release two of its journalists held along with 12 Diaoyu activists and that their videotapes be returned undamaged.

Warning as typhoon nears
Hong Kong battened down for its second typhoon in a month and the third since June after signal No8 was hoisted at 10.15 last night.

MTR gets in grub as stations brace
The MTR Corp, learning a lesson from the last typhoon, has stocked up on food and water at stations.



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