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Hong Kong Police investigating tragic fall of French daredevil ‘Remi Enigma’ from Tregunter Tower

Remi Enigma, the fearless French daredevil, conquered towering heights worldwide, tragically plunged to his death from Hong Kong’s Tregunter Tower on last Thursday (27 Jul).

The shocking news rapidly spread through social media, prompting an outpouring of grief from the global community of urban explorers, thrill-seekers, and photography enthusiasts who revered him.

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HONG KONG, CHINA: Remi Lucidi, a 30-year-old French man known for extreme sports, tragically fell to his death from the 68th-story of the Tregunter Tower complex in Hong Kong on last Thursday (27 Jul).

According to the South China Morning Post, Remi Lucidi, better known as ‘Remi Enigma, arrived at the building around 6 pm and claimed to visit a friend on the 40th floor.

An unnamed source, speaking to the Hong Kong-based newspaper, mentioned that the last sighting of Mr Lucidi alive was at 7.30 pm on Thursday, when he was knocking on a penthouse window located on the 68th floor of the Tregunter Tower building.

After spotting the man at the window, a domestic helper in the penthouse promptly called the police for assistance.

The source also suggested that Mr Lucidi might have knocked on the window seeking help after being trapped outside the penthouse.

At the scene of the incident, Hong Kong police found Mr Lucidi’s sports camera, which contained videos of extreme sports, along with his French identity card.

The police are currently investigating the possibility that Mr Lucidi died while “practising extreme sports.”

The fearless French daredevil

Remi Lucidi was a French daredevil whose insatiable thirst for adventure drove him to conquer the most formidable heights, challenging fate with each daring climb.

From an early age, Remi showed an affinity for pushing boundaries. As a child, he climbed trees fearlessly, much to the worry of his parents.

As he grew older, this passion evolved into a fascination with urban exploration. As soon as he was old enough, Remi embarked on his first overseas adventure, visiting famous cities around the world.

However, it was during a trip to New York City that Remi discovered his true calling. Standing in front of the iconic Empire State Building, he felt an irresistible urge to ascend to the highest point, and without a second thought, he began his ascent.

Security guards quickly intervened, escorting him back to safety, but Remi had tasted the thrill of being up in the clouds, and he was hooked.

From that moment on, ‘Remi Enigma’ was born. Armed with a camera, a backpack, and an unyielding spirit, he embarked on a life of breathtaking exploration.

Scaling the heights of towering structures, from well-known landmarks to hidden gems, Remi captured stunning photographs and heart-stopping videos, which he eagerly shared with the world through social media.

His followers marvelled at his audacity and skill as he perched perilously on the edges of skyscrapers, his arms spread wide, seemingly defying gravity itself.

Each photograph was a testament to the human spirit’s boundless capacity for adventure. His Instagram feed became a shrine to his extraordinary feats, drawing admirers and thrill-seekers alike.

The art of fearless exploration

But behind the dazzling facade of his death-defying stunts was a man who understood the gravity of his actions. Remi was well aware of the risks he faced, and he had honed his climbing techniques to fine art.

He believed in meticulous planning, rigorous physical training, and an intimate understanding of the structures he intended to conquer. To him, it was an art form—an expression of his passion for exploring the unexplored.

Despite his apparent fearlessness, Remi Enigma was not reckless. He valued his life and the joy of those who followed his adventures. Whenever possible, he obtained permissions and permits for his climbs, ensuring that he endangered neither himself nor others during his escapades.

Yet, the allure of the forbidden, the uncharted heights, occasionally drew him towards more clandestine pursuits.

The final moments of ‘Remi Enigma’

On the fateful day, Remi found himself in Hong Kong, a city known for its impressive skyline and towering residential buildings.

He couldn’t resist the temptation to scale the magnificent Tregunter Tower, a residential block that stood tall in the upscale Mid-Levels area. His heart pounded with excitement as he planned his ascent.

In the late afternoon, with the city lights beginning to twinkle, Remi arrived at the Tregunter Tower. He was a skilled social engineer, weaving a web of charming stories to bypass security.

On this occasion, he claimed to be visiting a friend on the 40th floor, but his friend was an invention—an excuse to access the building covertly.

Undeterred, Remi rode the elevator to the 49th floor and then stealthily made his way up the remaining levels. The door to the rooftop was locked, but that didn’t halt his determination.

With a resolute push, he forced it open, revealing the grand view of the city beneath him. The adrenaline coursing through his veins urged him to climb even higher, capturing an unrivalled photograph to showcase the awe-inspiring beauty of Hong Kong at night.

Balancing precariously on the edge of the rooftop, the wind tugging at his clothes, Remi prepared to take the shot. He was a master of capturing not only the architectural magnificence but also the emotions that such experiences evoked. As he steadied his camera, he couldn’t help but marvel at the breathtaking panorama surrounding him.

But fate can be cruel, and in the blink of an eye, Remi’s incredible journey came to a tragic end.

As he attempted to get the perfect shot, his foot slipped, and he plummeted down towards the ground below.

The echoes of his friends’ encouragement and admiration reverberated in his mind as he fell, his life flashing before his eyes.

Followers mourns the fallen daredevil

News of the accident spread like wildfire across social media. The community of urban explorers, thrill-seekers, and photography enthusiasts mourned the loss of their hero.

Tributes poured in from every corner of the globe, celebrating the life of the fearless Remi Enigma.

As the days passed, people gathered at the base of the Tregunter Tower, laying flowers and candles in memory of the daring climber. They remembered not only his feats of bravery but also his respect for the craft and his dedication to safety.

The tragic event sparked debates about the fine line between adventure and recklessness and whether the pursuit of adrenaline could ever be truly safe.

 

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China’s Evergrande Group halts trading in Hong Kong

China Evergrande suspends stock trading in Hong Kong as financial woes escalate. Its debt crisis and missed bond payments add to China’s property sector turmoil and raise global concerns.

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HONG KONG, CHINA — Beleaguered property giant China Evergrande suspended trading of its shares on the Hong Kong stock exchange on Thursday, according to notices posted by the bourse, as the debt-ridden company grapples with severe financial difficulties.

Trading in its two other units — the firm’s property services and electric vehicle groups — also stopped at 9:00 am local time (0100 GMT), according to the notices.

The three entities had a combined market value of 16.7 billion HK dollars (US$2.1 billion) on Wednesday, Bloomberg reported.

Evergrande only just resumed trading a month ago, after the company was suspended for 17 months for not publishing its financial results.

The halt in trading comes a day after a Bloomberg report that Evergrande’s billionaire boss Xu Jiayin was being held by police under “residential surveillance”.

On Sunday, the firm said it was unable to issue new debt as its subsidiary, Hengda Real Estate Group, was being investigated.

And last Friday it said meetings planned this week on a key debt restructuring plan would not take place.

The firm said it was “necessary to reassess the terms” of the plan in order to suit the “objective situation and the demand of the creditors”.

Evergrande’s enormous debt  — the firm estimated it at US$328 billion at the end of June — has contributed to the country’s deepening property sector crisis, raising fears of a global spillover.

The company’s property arm this week missed a key bond payment, and Chinese financial website Caixin reported that former executives at the firm had been detained.

That crisis has deepened a broader slowdown in the world’s second-largest economy, with youth unemployment at record highs.

The government has set an economic growth target of around five percent for this year, which would represent one of its worst performances in decades, excluding the period of the pandemic.

Massive debt

China’s property sector has long been a key pillar of growth — along with construction it accounts for about a quarter of GDP — and it experienced a dazzling boom in recent decades.

The massive debt accrued by the industry’s biggest players has, however, been seen by Beijing in recent years as an unacceptable risk for the financial system and overall economic health.

Authorities have gradually tightened developers’ access to credit since 2020, and a wave of defaults has followed — notably that of Evergrande.

The now long-running housing crisis has wreaked misery on the lives of homebuyers across the country, who have often staked life savings on properties that never materialised.

A wave of mortgage boycotts spread nationwide last summer, as cash-strapped developers struggled to raise enough to complete homes they had already sold in advance — a common practice in China.

Earlier this month, authorities in the southern city of Shenzhen said they had arrested several Evergrande employees, also calling on the public to report any cases of suspected fraud.

Another Chinese property giant, Country Garden, narrowly avoided default in recent months, after reporting a record loss and debts of more than US$150 billion.

— AFP

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Taiwan to unveil first domestically built submarine

Taiwan unveils its first homegrown submarine, aiming to bolster defenses against China amidst increasing military and political pressure. China claims Taiwan as its territory, intensifying tensions.

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TAIPEI, TAIWAN — Taiwan will unveil its first domestically built submarine on Thursday, with the massively outgunned island seeking to bolster its defences against China.

China claims self-ruled Taiwan as its territory, and has in the past year stepped up military and political pressure, ramping up the number of warplane incursions around the island while diplomatically isolating it.

Taiwan has increased defence spending — allotting a record US$19 billion for 2024 — to acquire military equipment, particularly from its key ally the United States, but its quest to obtain a submarine has faced obstacles.

President Tsai Ing-wen — strongly opposed by Beijing for her refusal to accept China’s authority over the island — launched a submarine programme in 2016 with the aim of delivering a fleet of eight vessels.

Construction on the first started in 2020 by the island’s CSBC Corporation, a company specialising in container ships and military vessels, and it will be unveiled by Tsai in the southern port city of Kaohsiung.

Carrying a price tag of US$1.5 billion, the submarine’s displacement weight is about 2,500 to 3,000 tons, with its combat systems and torpedoes sourced from the US defence company Lockheed Martin.

“The submarine will have a fairly significant impact on Taiwan’s defence strategy,” said Ben Lewis, a US-based independent analyst who focuses on the Chinese military’s movements around the island.

“The biggest risk is to the PLA’s (People’s Liberation Army’s) amphibious assault and troop transport capabilities,” he told AFP, referring to China’s military.

“They have practised extensively the use of civilian vessels to augment their existing troop delivery platforms, and a submarine could wreak havoc on vessels not designed for naval warfare.”

The submarine will still need at least three years to become operational, said Zivon Wang, a military analyst at Taipei-based think tank the Chinese Council of Advanced Policy Studies.

“The launch… does not mean that Taiwan will become very powerful right away but it is a crucial element of Taiwan’s defence strategy and a part of our efforts to build deterrence capabilities.”

China’s state-run Global Times on Monday published an op-ed saying Taiwan’s submarine deployment plan to block the PLA was “daydreaming”.

“The plan is just an illusion of the island attempting to resist reunification by force,” it said.

Last week, China flew 103 warplanes around Taiwan, which the island’s defence ministry said was among the highest in recently recorded incursions, decrying the “destructive unilateral actions”.

Beijing has also sent reconnaissance drones to the eastern side of Taiwan — a move that analysts have said could spell trouble for the island’s military bases there.

— AFP

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