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Hong Kong police investigate alleged hit-and-run involving dead cat in New Territories

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police say a woman, 43, alerted them to the cat found on Kam Tin Road in the Shek Kong area of Yuen Long. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3281884/hong-kong-police-investigate-alleged-hit-and-run-involving-dead-cat-new-territories?utm_source=rss_feed

China to lift ban on Australian lobster, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says

Hong Kong Free Press China will lift a ban on the lucrative trade in Australian lobster, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday, ending a broader, multi-billion dollar trade war. Lobster. Photo: Kindel Media/Pexels.com. Beijing has banned or slapped retaliatory tariffs on almost US$15 billion worth of Australian exports, from wine to timber, during years…

Hong Kong police probe case of undercover Mannings security guards grabbing customer

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Shopper said she thought she was being kidnapped after being intercepted by two women who accused her of shoplifting. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3281874/hong-kong-police-probe-case-mannings-security-guards-grabbing-customer-shoplifting?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong’s film industry leaders hail trade deal with mainland, seek clarity on details

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. An insider says the measure will help city’s film companies with promotions and screening arrangements on the mainland. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3281868/hong-kongs-film-industry-leaders-hail-trade-deal-mainland-seek-clarity-details?utm_source=rss_feed

Double-digit bump in business for some Hong Kong food and catering businesses over National Day, lawmaker says

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Tommy Cheung says he received positive feedback from the 3,661 restaurants, cafes, supermarkets and convenience stores that rolled out deals. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3281865/double-digit-bump-business-some-hong-kong-food-and-catering-businesses-over-national-day-lawmaker?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong employees receive lowest pay rise of 3.2% since pandemic: human resources expert

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. But workers can expect better compensation next year with a human resources body predicting a 3.6 per cent pay rise. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3281820/hong-kong-employees-receive-lowest-pay-rise-32-pandemic-human-resources-expert?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong’s Perfit gym reopens another branch previously run by scandal-hit Physical

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. About 30 people seen at Mong Kok gym reopened by Perface, the medical beauty firm in talks with owner of now-closed fitness giant Physical. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3281823/hong-kongs-perfit-gym-reopens-another-branch-previously-run-scandal-hit-physical?utm_source=rss_feed

Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong with Michelin-star CV admits to filming upskirt clips

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Eisaku Hara pleads guilty to filming women with camera pen, says he was suffering from depression after being separated from family in Japan. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3281816/chef-four-seasons-hotel-hong-kong-michelin-star-cv-admits-filming-upskirt-clips?utm_source=rss_feed

Cut high tax on hard liquor to save Hong Kong’s bar industry amid slump in business, owners urge gov’t

Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s bar owners are calling for a cut in the tax on hard liquor to save the industry amid a slump in business as residents head to mainland China for cheaper nights out. Seventy per cent reported that revenue had fallen by 20 to 30 per cent compared to the…

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te vows to ‘resist annexation’ during speech to mark island’s National Day

Hong Kong Free Press By Joy Chiang and Amber Wang Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te vowed Thursday to “resist annexation”, as China exerts growing military and political pressure on the self-ruled island it claims as part of its territory. Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te delivers his address during National Day celebrations in front of the Presidential Office…