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Hackers have warned affected schools that if they do not contact them by next Tuesday, all exfiltrated data will be made public. Hackers have warned affected schools to consult a cybersecurity company and privately contact them to negotiate a solution to prevent data leakage.

Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Hospital, which borrowed over 4 billion yuan from the government and received two repayment extensions, proposed last month to repay the loan in full by March next year.

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee and Commissioner Zhao Jianchun of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are scheduled to attend a diplomatic knowledge competition for students. Newly built residential units in Hong Kong are incorporating 'signalized design' based on resident feedback. Further action regarding elderly home care needs, related to the 1,000 units requiring income checks, is scheduled for late June. A committee in Hong Kong is awaiting expert witness reports, which are anticipated to be submitted by the end of May. IMC Deputy Director-General Zeng Yihua revealed that the International Mediation Court had a successful event earlier this month. Long-haul fuel surcharges were reduced from 1560 HKD to 1362 HKD, and short-haul surcharges from 389 HKD to 339 HKD, effective January 16.

A traditional sea parade for "Tianwang Niangniang" (Goddess of Heaven) is scheduled for 2026, which is a "double-numbered year." The parade's intention is to bless nearby bays, ensuring favorable weather and smooth sailing.

RTHK Radio 1 discussed artist Li Zhenfei and his song 'Killer God Song'.

A radio broadcast mentioned Zhou Xiaofeng's 'Shadow of Starlight,' noting it might be a song listeners haven't heard in a while and connecting it to other popular songs by the artist.

From September 30, 2025, washing machines, refrigerators, and storage water heaters sold in Hong Kong must adopt higher energy efficiency rating standards. The new energy efficiency rating standards, effective September 30, 2025, will also apply to washing machines and refrigerators, requiring them to display new U3 labels for sale in Hong Kong. Residents from Huangrenguo, Huangxinguo, and Huangtaiguo are scheduled to move in from May 21-23. Residents in Huang Renguo, Huang Xinguo, and Huang Taiguo districts are scheduled to move into new buildings from May 21-23. From May 21-23, residents of Wong Yan Kwok, Wong Sun Kwok, and Wong Tai Kwok are scheduled to move in. Residents will move into specific blocks on arranged dates and times, with Huangren Guo, Huangxin Guo, and Huangtai Guo residents scheduled for May 21-23.

All public documents have completed national security review, with private enterprises and the public encouraged to assist in related research due to insufficient figures and information. Hong Kong authorities are welcoming private enterprises and civil society to use their analytical capabilities, information resources, and expertise to assist in related research, citing insufficient data and information.

Guizhen District is under a rainstorm warning, with rainfall expected to exceed 70 millimeters per hour. The Hong Kong Observatory issued a rainstorm warning for Guizhen District, indicating particularly heavy rainfall and potential severe flooding. Typhoon Jiabi is currently located approximately 70 kilometers south-southeast of Apo Island, moving west-northwest at about 15 kilometers per hour across the Northwest Pacific. Typhoon Kapi is located approximately 70 kilometers southeast-south of Aoba Island.

Residents are scheduled to access buildings on specific dates and times in Hong Kong. Residents from Huang Ren Guo, Huang Xin Guo, and Huang Tai Guo blocks are scheduled to return between May 21-23. The government announced arrangements for residents of Huang Fuyuan Block 7, who were affected by previous events, to return to their units this month. Residents will return to Huangren Guo, Huangxin Guo, and Huangtai Guo blocks from May 21-23. Specific blocks within Huang Fuyuan, including Huang Renguo, Huang Xinguo, Huang Taiguo, Huang Jianguo, Huang Gangguo, Huang Daoguo, and Huang Shengguo, have been assigned return dates between May 21 and May 29. Residents are scheduled for building access in two time slots: 9 AM to 1 PM and 2:30 PM.