• 02/05/2025

30,000 village homes inspected in Hong Kong have illegal structures: minister

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn says tackling unauthorised additions must be done in stages. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3291844/30000-village-homes-inspected-hong-kong-have-illegal-structures-minister?utm_source=rss_feed

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Guangdong fossil find just one of several discoveries by Hong Kong rocks fan

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Erik Yip, who found six fossilised dinosaur eggs in Guangdong last month, says he has made similar discoveries in Europe. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3291843/guangdong-fossil-find-just-one-several-discoveries-hong-kong-rocks-fan?utm_source=rss_feed

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Hong Kong public may get to see panda cubs in February, Ocean Park boss says

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Ocean Park chairman Paulo Pong says he hopes the twins can be introduced to everyone after Lunar New Year. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3291837/hong-kong-public-may-get-see-panda-cubs-february-ocean-park-boss-says?utm_source=rss_feed

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Celebrate Christmas and New Year in Hong Kong: 7 things to do and see in the city

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Post explores what the city has more to offer beyond wining and dining this festive season. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3291828/celebrate-christmas-and-new-year-hong-kong-7-things-do-and-see-city?utm_source=rss_feed

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154 arrested in Hong Kong as police crack down on internet, phone scammers

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The 214 victims, aged between 17 and 78, suffered losses of HK$289 million, police say. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3291821/154-arrested-hong-kong-police-crack-down-internet-phone-scammers?utm_source=rss_feed

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Hong Kong will not restore land-sale scheme axed in 2013, official says

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Mechanism allowed developers to apply for sites listed by the government and offer a minimum price, triggering a public auction or tender. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3291820/hong-kong-will-not-restore-land-sale-scheme-axed-2013-official-says?utm_source=rss_feed

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Hong Kong gov’t has no business in show business – especially when times are tight

Hong Kong Free Press What, I wonder, is a mega event? This question arises from a Legislative Council answer provided by our newly minted Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law. Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi. File photo: Jared Polin/Flickr. Credit: Stephen Eckert Law gave a glowing report on her branch’s efforts to boost tourism.…

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Hong Kong animal charities call for stricter penalties for dog poisoning

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. SPCA and Team for Animals in Lantau South say harsher penalties are needed to deter criminals after former Miss Hong Kong loses two of her dogs. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3291796/hong-kong-animal-charities-call-stricter-penalties-dog-poisoning?utm_source=rss_feed

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US President Biden authorises US$571 million in military aid to Taiwan

Hong Kong Free Press US President Joe Biden on Friday approved US$571.3 million in defence assistance for Taiwan, the White House said, as the Democrat prepares to leave office ahead of the January inauguration of Donald Trump. US President Joe Biden. File photo: White House. The United States does not official recognize Taiwan diplomatically, but…

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Nip in the air as temperatures drop to single digits in parts of Hong Kong

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Mercury falls to 8 degrees Celsius or below in some areas of the New Territories. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3291812/nip-air-temperatures-drop-single-digits-parts-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed

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