Category: Hong Kong
China’s Xi Jinping inspects Macau PLA garrison, with rallying call for troops
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Xi inspects People’s Liberation Army garrison hours after inaugurating new Macau administration. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3291780/chinas-xi-jinping-inspects-macau-pla-garrison-rallying-call-troops?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreDried fruits have highest sulphite levels, Hong Kong survey finds
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. But researchers say health risks are low given the population’s low dietary intake of the food preservative. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3291776/dried-fruits-have-highest-sulphite-levels-hong-kong-survey-finds?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreWoman and baby die after allegedly falling from Hong Kong flat
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A security guard had alerted emergency responders after discovering the bodies in Tai Ping Estate, Sheung Shui. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3291771/woman-and-baby-die-after-allegedly-falling-hong-kong-flat?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHead of Hong Kong’s legislature denies lawmakers wasted time over ’empty’ motions, praises their hard work
Hong Kong Free Press The president of Hong Kong’s legislature has denied that lawmakers wasted time by tabling “empty” motions in 2024, as he praised them for passing almost 50 per cent more bills in the first three years of their term than their predecessors did in the same period. Hong Kong Legislative Council President…
Read MoreHong Kong’s giant pandas appear as guides in new tourism video
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Tourism Board says promotional clip will begin airing on various TV stations from Saturday and announces robust visitor numbers for November. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3291766/hong-kongs-giant-pandas-appear-guides-new-tourism-video?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina’s Xi urges Macau to increase exchanges with Portuguese-speaking world
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chinese leader calls for city to help China further open up, prompting business group to push for new public body dedicated to the task. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3291759/chinas-xi-urges-macau-increase-exchanges-portuguese-speaking-world?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MorePolice arrest 39 over allegedly staging traffic accidents to apply for aid under gov’t assistance scheme
Hong Kong Free Press Police have arrested 39 people over allegedly staging traffic accidents to fraudulently claim subsidies from a government assistance scheme. Photo: Lea Mok/HKFP The Social Welfare Department (SWD) said on Friday the 39 were arrested for fraud and conspiracy to defraud. They were suspected of obtaining payments from the Traffic Accident Victims…
Read MoreHong Kong public hospitals change guidelines on disclosure of medical blunders
Hong Kong Free Press Public hospitals in Hong Kong have adopted new guidelines to “clarify facts” and inform affected patients before disclosing medical blunders. But a patients’ concern group said the mechanism may “rationalise” the withholding or delayed release of information. Public hospital. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. The Hospital Authority (HA) would no longer announce medical…
Read MoreHong Kong’s Mirror to headline Kai Tak Sports Park’s first concert, testing venue’s readiness
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Authorities say event will gauge how smoothly staff can disperse crowds and the impact concerts will have on the neighbourhood. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3291732/hong-kongs-mirror-headline-kai-tak-sports-parks-first-concert-testing-venues-readiness?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina lifts ban on Australian rock lobster, marking an end to ‘trade impediments’ imposed on Canberra by Beijing
Hong Kong Free Press China has lifted a ban on imports of Australian live rock lobsters, Canberra said Friday, demolishing the final barrier in a broader, multibillion-dollar trade war between the countries. Lobster. Photo: Kindel Media/Pexels.com. Beijing has banned or slapped retaliatory tariffs on more than US$12 billion worth of Australian exports, from wine to…
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