Category: Hong Kong
US report says Hong Kong becoming ‘nearly indistinguishable’ from Chinese cities, as Beijing condemns ‘arrogance’
Hong Kong Free Press A US report which alleged that Hong Kong’s unique system had been “withered away,” leaving it “nearly indistinguishable” from mainland cities, has been condemned by the local government and Beijing. The Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) – a US government body monitoring human rights conditions in China – published its annual…
Read MoreHong Kong travellers brace for possible disruptions as strong winds hit UK
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. London’s Heathrow airport axed about 100 flights on Sunday because of persistently strong winds. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3291916/hong-kong-travellers-brace-possible-disruptions-strong-winds-hit-uk?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina says it ‘firmly opposes’ US$571.3 million US military aid package for Taiwan
Hong Kong Free Press China said Sunday it “firmly opposed” US President Joe Biden’s approval of US$571.3 million in defence assistance for Taiwan. US President Joe Biden. File photo: Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz. The White House said Friday that Biden had authorised the drawdown “of up to $571.3 million in defence articles…
Read MoreHong Kong police arrest man in connection with 6 burglaries in Sha Tin
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Arrest follows reports from schools of burglaries last week, as officers also connect man to other cases, with losses reaching HK$25,000. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3291912/hong-kong-police-arrest-man-connection-6-burglaries-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreMan, 70, drowns while swimming at Hong Kong’s Butterfly Beach
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Lifeguard calls police after man pulled from the sea on Sunday afternoon. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3291906/man-70-drowns-while-swimming-hong-kongs-butterfly-beach?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong police arrest man linked to 13 burglaries, mostly at kindergartens
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police warn they will step up patrols over holiday season, with 46-year-old suspect accused of carrying out burglaries in seven-month period. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3291907/hong-kong-police-arrest-man-linked-13-burglaries-mostly-kindergartens?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More‘Christmas vibe’ lures tourists to Hong Kong but more residents heading off
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. 13 million passenger trips will be recorded at Hong Kong checkpoints over the Christmas and New Year period, the Immigration Department estimates. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3291905/christmas-vibe-lures-tourists-hong-kong-more-residents-heading?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong may drop plan to use hydrogen-powered light rail trains: lawmakers
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. MTR Corp faces double whammy of restrictive safety rules and need to adapt light rail platforms, pair of lawmakers say. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3291902/hong-kong-may-drop-plan-use-hydrogen-powered-light-rail-trains-lawmakers?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong should start third medical school sooner amid Sino-US tensions: expert
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Former head of Hospital Authority Anthony Wu says new institution must embrace technology and prepare to train talent soon. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3291900/hong-kong-should-start-third-medical-school-sooner-amid-sino-us-tensions-expert?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s Northern Metropolis MOU a ‘general expression’ of support: minister
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Bernadette Linn says non-binding deal to support megaproject does not require commitments for formal tenders. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3291895/hong-kongs-northern-metropolis-mou-general-expression-support-minister?utm_source=rss_feed
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