Category: Hong Kong
UN says its still pushing for action on abuses in China’s Xinjiang, following criticism from rights groups
Hong Kong Free Press The United Nations insisted Thursday it was still pushing for accountability for abuses in China’s Xinjiang region, after rights groups accused it of inaction. A verified drone shot from 2019 of Uighur prisoners being transferred by train. File photo: Weibo. “The situation in Xinjiang remains of concern,” the UN rights office…
Read MoreHong Kong should teach CPR in classrooms or at driving schools to reduce deaths, leading medical expert says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Greater public awareness of risks of heart failure also needed as victims often have no idea they were at risk, says Professor Tse Hung-fat from University of Hong Kong. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3233005/hong-kong-should-teach-cpr-classrooms-or-driving-schools-reduce-deaths-leading-medical-expert-says?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong Belt and Road Summit to feature new session devoted to Middle East and largest number of delegates from region
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Belt and Road Summit drive to create stronger relationships with region and Southeast Asia, both included in China’s plan to grow global trade. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3233002/hong-kong-belt-and-road-summit-feature-new-session-devoted-middle-east-and-largest-number-delegates?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreGreen groups urge Hong Kong authorities to be more aggressive in setting air quality targets as 2-month public consultation starts
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Government proposes to tighten five air quality objectives and introduce three new parameters based on World Health Organization benchmarks. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3232996/green-groups-urge-hong-kong-authorities-be-more-aggressive-setting-air-quality-targets-two-month?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreSuper Typhoon Saola: Hong Kong shoppers strip supermarket shelves bare of fresh goods as storm edges closer to city
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Rush to buy supplies follows decision by Hong Kong Observatory to issue No 8 signal between 2am and 5am on Friday, with possibility of upgrading to No 10. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3232995/super-typhoon-saola-hong-kong-shoppers-strip-supermarket-shelves-bare-fresh-goods-storm-edges-closer?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreUniversity of Hong Kong student arrested over alleged indecent assault during nursing society orientation
Hong Kong Free Press A male student at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) has been arrested on suspicion of indecent assault, days after allegations emerged online of sexual harassment and drug use at an orientation camp organised by a nursing student society. Hong Kong Police Force. File photo: Kelly Ho/HKFP. Police apprehended a 20-year-old…
Read MoreHong Kong condemns graffiti at London trade office, blames ‘destabilising foreign forces’ and contacts UK police
Hong Kong Free Press Graffiti daubed across the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London “reflected the nefarious intentions of destabilising foreign forces to cause chaos and disruption in Hong Kong,” the city’s government said. Hong Kong’s trade office in London as shared on Instagram. HKFP is unable to verify its authenticity. Photo: findfamilyinthenorth,…
Read MoreUS approves first arms to Taiwan under foreign aid program
Hong Kong Free Press President Joe Biden’s administration has for the first time approved direct US military aid to Taiwan under an assistance program aimed at foreign governments, officials said Wednesday, as worries grow over China. US President Joe Biden. File photo: Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz. The State Department informed Congress on…
Read MoreIs too much screen time for Hong Kong children causing short-sightedness? The Post takes a closer look at the city’s growing myopia rate
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Myopia cases on the rise among Hong Kong children aged six to eight, hitting record high amid Covid-19 pandemic, university study finds. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3232953/too-much-screen-time-hong-kong-children-causing-short-sightedness-post-takes-closer-look-citys?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreSuper Typhoon Saola: Hong Kong hoists T3 storm signal, as gov’t prepares city for possible Friday shutdown
Hong Kong Free Press The Hong Kong Observatory hoisted the T3 Strong Wind Signal at 3:40pm on Thursday as Tropical Cyclone Saola closed in on the city. Photo: Observatory. The Observatory said in the afternoon that it would hoist the T8 signal on Friday. Should the city hoist the T8 or T10 signal on Friday,…
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