Category: Hong Kong
Hong 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
Read MoreRapid test to give Hong Kong officials new weapon to fight shark fin trade
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. PCR-based method to allow law enforcement to identify shark species in hours as opposed to previous DNA tests that took days, UN official and local authorities say. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3291891/rapid-test-give-hong-kong-officials-new-weapon-fight-shark-fin-trade?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreCathay flight from Hong Kong suffers 15-hour delay due to unruly passenger
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Flight CX812 diverted to Tokyo, where passenger reportedly arrested, before plane returns to Hong Kong and departs again. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3291892/cathay-flight-hong-kong-suffers-15-hour-delay-due-unruly-passenger?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s new culture minister must get her priorities right
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Expectations are high. Addressing the lack of appropriately sized venues is essential to realising city’s hopes of becoming an arts and culture hub. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3291706/hong-kongs-new-culture-minister-must-get-her-priorities-right?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreXi’s vision for Macau, Hong Kong boon to confidence amid geopolitics: Paul Chan
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 says Chinese president’s speech at inauguration of new Macau administration sums up ‘one country, two systems’. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3291884/xis-vision-macau-hong-kong-boon-confidence-amid-geopolitics-paul-chan?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreFrom pandas to postboxes: hotspots for selfies in Hong Kong over Christmas
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The city offers vibrant locations for shopping, strolling and taking pictures over the holiday season, with new features from previous years. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3291881/pandas-postboxes-hotspots-selfies-hong-kong-over-christmas?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreCrowds throng at busy Hong Kong airport as residents depart for holidays
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Passengers arrive early to avoid rush, but waiting time between security checks and departure gates still long, at around two hours. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3291880/crowds-throng-busy-hong-kong-airport-residents-depart-holidays?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreMacau residents tell of perks, problems of relocating to nearby Hengqin
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Post visits island in Zhuhai to learn how new settlers are coping as Macau marks 25th anniversary of return to Chinese administration. https://www.scmp.com/news/article/3291850/relocating-hengqin-macau-residents-tell-woes-and-perks-settling-zone?utm_source=rss_feed
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