Category: Hong Kong
BREAKING: Lack of legal same-sex relationship recognition in Hong Kong a rights violation, top court rules
Hong Kong Free Press This is a developing story – please refresh for updates… Hong Kong’s top court has handed a partial victory to LGBTQ advocates, ruling that the government has not fulfilled its constitutional duty to provide any legal framework for same-sex relationships to be recognised. Hong Kong pro-democracy LGBTQ activist Jimmy Sham. File…
Read MoreHong Kong to see first fireworks show since 2019 as pyrotechnics display planned for National Day
Hong Kong Free Press Fireworks will light up Hong Kong’s skies on National Day for the first time since 2019, after the city’s pyrotechnics displays were cancelled due to protests and the Covid-19 pandemic. Fireworks on February 6, 2019. Photo: GovHK. Chief Executive John Lee made the announcement at his weekly press conference on Tuesday.…
Read MoreHarnessing technology: the key to future-ready employees and sustainable talent development
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The widespread use of generative AI by businesses globally has significantly boosted the growth of the digital knowledge economy. https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/education/topics/tech-optimises-talent-development/article/3233320/harnessing-technology-key-future-ready-employees-and-sustainable-talent-development?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreGreat Wall of shame: two held after smashing hole in China landmark
Hong Kong Free Press Two people have been detained after using an excavator to dig a hole in the Great Wall of China, state broadcaster CCTV said. The Great Wall of China. Photo: Hugh Llewelyn/Flickr. Police in Shanxi province followed tracks made by machinery used to dig a shortcut through a segment of the wall…
Read MoreHong Kong student, 17, arrested over assault on principal, 57, on first day of new school term
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Source says suspect thought to have acted out of anger, after being punished in last academic year over rule breach. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3233443/hong-kong-student-17-arrested-over-assault-principal-57-first-day-new-school-term?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreDog on leash in Hong Kong strangled after running out of lift as doors closed, marking second such case in 3 months
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Animal was among three pets taken by domestic helper for walk in Kennedy Town, with worker sustaining hand injuries in incident. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3233439/dog-leash-hong-kong-strangled-death-after-running-out-lift-doors-closed-marking-second-such-case-3?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreRestaurants axing Hong Kong Democratic Party’s dinner bookings a private matter, Chief Executive John Lee says
Hong Kong Free Press Venues backing out of hosting the Democratic Party’s fundraising dinner was a private matter, Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee has said when asked to comment on the pro-democracy party’s inability to find a locale for its event. Chief Executive John Lee meets the press on September 5, 2023. Photo: Kyle…
Read MoreHong Kong’s National Day fireworks set for October 1 comeback after 5-year hiatus, as John Lee demands plans to light up nightlife
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Pyrotechnics, the first in five years after annual display was from 2019 cancelled, to be part of other celebratory and promotional events. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3233426/hong-kongs-national-day-fireworks-set-october-1-comeback-after-5-year-hiatus-john-lee-demands-plans?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreTyphoon Haikui: Hong Kong’s T1 alert to remain in force till noon at least, as storm moves inland and weakens
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Weather forecaster says low chance of upgrading to No 3 signal as strong winds are unlikely to hit city. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3233418/typhoon-haikui-hong-kongs-t1-alert-remain-force-till-noon-least-storm-moves-inland-and-weakens?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong authorities to use bank account blacklist, alerts system to tackle record number of online investment scams
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Insider says force worked with Monetary Authority and Hong Kong Association of Banks to produce payee blacklist and scam alert scheme that will run from November. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3233401/hong-kong-authorities-use-bank-account-blacklist-alerts-system-tackle-record-number-online?utm_source=rss_feed
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