Category: Hong Kong
Wynn Macau calls for easier transport, immigration with Hong Kong to spur tourism
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. View echoes call by President Xi Jinping for both cities to ‘stay united and work for greater achievements’. https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3291658/wynn-macau-calls-easier-transport-immigration-hong-kong-spur-tourism?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s Han Academy warns teacher salaries in jeopardy in open appeal for financial aid
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Founding supervisor says school has run out of money in letter seeking help on Chinese social media. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3291676/hong-kongs-han-academy-warns-teacher-salaries-jeopardy-open-appeal-financial-aid?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong police arrest 39 who allegedly staged accidents to claim funds
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Suspects faked 33 traffic accidents to fraudulently claim around HK$2 million from government’s Traffic Accident Victims Assistance Scheme. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3291673/hong-kong-police-arrest-39-who-allegedly-staged-accidents-claim-funds?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong NGO sheds light on why sexual violence survivors may not report to police
Hong Kong Free Press Sexual violence survivors are often reluctant to report their cases to authorities for fear of reliving the trauma as the police investigate and during court proceedings, a Hong Kong NGO has said as it released an animation shedding light on the issue. People cross the street in Hong Kong. Photo: Kyle…
Read MoreOperation Santa Claus: Furry monster charity drive at Hong Kong shopping centre
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Grand Weaver, Sprinkle, Master Wrap and others will help raise funds at ChristmasVille, monster village set up at Pacific Plaza in Admiralty. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3291654/operation-santa-claus-furry-monster-charity-drive-hong-kong-shopping-centre?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina’s Xi Jinping swears in new Macau leader Sam Hou-fai on 25th anniversary of ex-colony’s return to Chinese rule
Hong Kong Free Press By Holmes Chan Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday presided over the inauguration of new Macau leader Sam Hou-fai, capping off a three-day visit as the former Portuguese colony marks 25 years since being returned to China. Macau Chief Executive Sam Hou-fai attends a flag-raising ceremony at the Golden Lotus Square marking…
Read MorePanda Watch: twin cubs start crawling ahead of first Christmas at Hong Kong’s Ocean Park
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ‘Elder Sister’ and ‘Younger Brother’ have gained strength in their limbs as they turn four months old. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3291573/panda-watch-twin-cubs-start-crawling-ahead-first-christmas-hong-kongs-ocean-park?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreXi Jinping swears in new Macau leader on 25th anniversary of return
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chinese president will make keynote speech to shed light on Macau’s development. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3291613/xi-jinping-set-swear-new-macau-leader-25th-anniversary-return?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHongkongers feel the chill as city logs lowest temperature so far this winter
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong Observatory says minimum temperature recorded at its headquarters in Tsim Sha Tsui is 11.9 degrees Celsius. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3291632/hongkongers-feel-chill-city-logs-lowest-temperature-so-far-winter?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreNGO warns Hong Kong drug users getting younger, as survey shows 46% started between ages 12 and 17
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s drug users are starting younger, an NGO has warned, after a survey showed 46 per cent of respondents began taking drugs between the ages of 12 and 17, and 73 per cent before age 21. Hong Kong Christian Service (HKCS), which provides treatment and support for drug users, said…
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