Category: Hong Kong
Some Hong Kong businesses struggle to find alternatives for single-use plastics as ban looms
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Although official data shows 95 per cent of businesses in retail and hospitality had made switch, checks on the ground paint more complicated picture. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3282045/some-hong-kong-businesses-struggle-find-alternatives-single-use-plastics-ban-looms?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina expresses ‘grave concern and strong condemnation’ of Israeli attack on UN peacekeeper base in Lebanon
Hong Kong Free Press China on Friday expressed “grave concern and strong condemnation” of Israeli attacks on UN peace operations, after peacekeepers said Israeli forces fired on their headquarters in south Lebanon. Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the southern Lebanese viallge of Kfar Tibnit on October 11, 2024, amid…
Read MoreHong Kong’s Bethune House puts out call for help
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 Bethune House Migrant Women’s Refuge is calling for donations to keep its doors open. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3282215/hong-kongs-bethune-house-puts-out-call-help?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s MTR measure to ease border congestion criticised for inconveniencing residents
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A lawmaker slams action of terminating northbound trains before reaching border stations, saying more services should be offered instead. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3282042/hong-kongs-mtr-measure-ease-border-congestion-criticised-inconveniencing-residents?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreIt’s been grim for Hongkongers. Lee’s policy address must address that
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. After almost four years of adversity, the fragile economy needs support and many remain stressed and sceptical about prospects. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3281917/its-been-grim-hongkongers-lees-policy-address-must-address?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong to sell second logistics site, sweetens tender terms on market feedback
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The winner is to surrender 20 per cent of the floor space to the government to ensure its financial viability, instead of 30 per cent; plot ratio reduced to lessen cost. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3282005/hong-kong-sell-second-logistics-site-sweetens-tender-terms-market-feedback?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong must improve training, supervision of junior doctors to avoid more blunders: lawmaker
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Medical sector legislator Dr David Lam and patients’ rights advocate Tim Pang call for better training and processes in hospitals. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3281997/hong-kong-must-improve-training-supervision-junior-doctors-avoid-more-blunders-lawmaker?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChung Yeung Festival: major cemetery reports fewer Hongkongers as border traffic spikes
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Post reporter observes long queues headed to Cape Collinson Chinese Permanent Cemetery in Chai Wan, but staff member notes decline in visitors. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3281987/chung-yeung-festival-major-cemetery-reports-fewer-hongkongers-border-traffic-spikes?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MorePrivate security guards in Hong Kong cannot use undue force to apprehend suspects: experts
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Security expert and lawmaker weigh in on practices of private security firms after undercover guards grabbed customer at Mannings store by the neck. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3281970/private-security-guards-hong-kong-cannot-use-undue-force-apprehend-suspects-experts?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreBeijing says Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te’s ‘provocations’ will ‘bring disaster’
Hong Kong Free Press China warned on Thursday that “provocations” by Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te, who earlier gave a speech on the self-ruled island’s National Day, would result in “disaster” for its people. Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te speaks at an event to celebrate the island’s National Day, on October 10, 2024. Photo: Wang Yu Ching/Taiwan’s…
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