Top China official accuses US defence chief of ‘inciting conflict’
8 HKFP member benefits
1. Exclusive HKFP deer keyring or tote.
Our mascot derives from the Chinese expression “to point at a deer and call it a horse” – which refers to being deceptive for ill gain. HKFP will always call a deer a deer, and now you can own an exclusive HKFP deer keyring – designed from scratch by HKFP. Alternatively, opt for heavy duty HKFP tote bag. (Apologies, no US shipping).
2. Exclusive columns by Tim Hamlett.
HKFP’sTim Hamlett is penning extra columns exclusively for HKFP members. Sign up to receive sharp analysis on local affairs via email.
3. Previews of HKFP original reporting.
Receive regular previews of our exclusive features, interviews and explainers via email, a day before they arrive on our website.
4. Merch drops and 15% discounts.
Exclusive access to merch store drops, and up to 15% off.
5. ‘Behind the scenes’ newsroom insights.
How do we gather the news? What does a day look like at HKFP? Does HKFP self-censor? How to survive a chief executive press conference? To mark a decade of HKFP, our editor-in-chief will be sharing regular newsroom insights with members.
6. A chance to join monthly newsroom tours/Q&As.
Join us for an after-hours peek of our mini-newsroom in Kennedy Town, then take part in a Q&A with HKFP’s founder – ask us (almost!) anything. Regular events are first-come-first-served, offered to a dozen members at a time.
7. Early access to our Annual & Transparency Report.
94% of our income comes from donors, so HKFP Members are first in line to see ourAnnual Report and Transparency Report every January. They include an overview of our achievements each year, and full details of our income and spending.
8. Third-party banner ads disabled for all donors.
All third-party Google banner ads are disabled for donors of any amount.
💡 You’ve read article/s this month. Support Team HKFP –unlock 8 benefits by joining as a HK$150/month+ member. Promos disabled for members.
A senior Chinese official accused the United States defence chief on Thursday of “inciting confrontation and conflict” after he urged American allies to bolster their militaries to counter Beijing.
China and the United States last month said they hadreached an understanding on a trade deal — a truce after bruising tit-for-tat tariffs on each other’s goods.
But the two countries still disagree on issues ranging from technology and security to geopolitics, including the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, as well as Beijing’s territorial claims in Asia.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has warned that China is preparing to use military force to upend the balance of power in Asia and has urged American allies to achieve “peace through strength”.
