Category: Localities
Number of people on remand in Hong Kong jails hits 24-year high
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. But those serving sentences for national security, anti-government protest offences have dropped for first time. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3299484/number-people-remand-hong-kong-jails-hits-24-year-high?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreJimmy Lai denies making unfounded claims of Beijing meddling in Hong Kong affairs
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Prosecutors accuse Lai of inciting public hatred towards central and city authorities with ‘exaggerated’, ‘totally unfounded’ claims in two articles. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3299481/jimmy-lai-denies-making-unfounded-claims-beijing-meddling-hong-kong-affairs?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong budget 2025-26
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong’s finance chief is expected to deliver his budget speech on February 26 and is under mounting pressure to balance the books. The Post looks at the dilemmas involved and the political will required…
Read MoreApp-based insomnia therapy found to cut depression rate among Hong Kong youth
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Study looked into digital cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia among young people in first such clinical research in Asia. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3299478/app-based-insomnia-therapy-found-cut-depression-rate-among-hong-kong-youth?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreBeijing says China, US should show ‘mutual respect’ on trade tensions
Hong Kong Free Press China called on Thursday for the United States to show “mutual respect” in managing commercial tensions after President Donald Trump said a trade deal with Beijing was “possible”. Photo: USGov. via Flickr. Trump has threatened sweeping tariffs on allies and adversaries alike, including China, in the month since he took office.…
Read MoreHong Kong police intercept 8 cars over suspected illegal hire after cab union chief apologises for strike threat
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong police have intercepted eight drivers on suspicion of using their private vehicles for illegal hire. Six men and two women, aged between 36 and 63, were intercepted on Wednesday by police officers who posed as passengers, the police said. The citywide operation came hours after a taxi union called…
Read MoreHong Kong public hospitals to harness AI for drafting medical reports
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. AI tool, scheduled for roll out in six major hospitals in March, will help provide report drafts based on clinical data. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3299464/hong-kong-public-hospitals-harness-ai-drafting-medical-reports?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong Journalists Association cancels annual dinner after 2 hotels axe booking
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Association puts plans for fundraising dinner on hold after Eaton HK and Regal Hongkong Hotel refuse to honour reservation. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3299465/hong-kong-journalists-association-cancels-annual-dinner-after-2-hotels-axe-booking?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More‘MC’ Cheung, Donnie Yen among star line-up at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium launch
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Other stars performing at event include Cantopop singers Joey Yung and Gin Lee, with Olympic fencer Vivian Kong to make appearance. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3299458/actor-donnie-yen-among-star-line-hong-kongs-kai-tak-stadium-launch?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong lawmakers pass bill to decrease toll fees at Tai Lam Tunnel
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Legislators also throw out proposal from lawmaker Michael Tien to grant motorists free access during non-peak hours. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3299439/hong-kong-lawmakers-pass-bill-decrease-toll-fees-tai-lam-tunnel?utm_source=rss_feed
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