Category: Hong Kong
Jimmy Lai back in court to answer Apple Daily staff’s allegations in Hong Kong security trial
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Defence expected to ask about allegations made by ex-colleagues, a day after Lai said he hoped Trump would intervene to stop national security law. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3287455/jimmy-lai-back-court-answer-apple-daily-staffs-allegations-hong-kong-security-trial?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHow did judges decide prison sentences handed down in Hong Kong 47 trial?
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Sentences ranging from four years and two months to 10 years for conspiracy to commit subversion were proportionate with severity of crime, experts say. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3287443/how-did-judges-decide-prison-sentences-handed-down-hong-kong-47-trial?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong Democratic Party chair ‘encouraged’ protesters at 2019 unrest, court hears in appeal against acquittal
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong prosecutors have challenged the acquittal of the Democratic Party chairman in a 2019 unlawful assembly case, saying the politician had “encouraged” protesters despite knowing they were resisting police. This photo taken on November 17, 2019 shows Hong Kong protester outside the Hong Kong Polytechnic University in Hong Kong. Photo:…
Read MoreMeituan aims to launch drone deliveries in Hong Kong’s low-altitude economy
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The meal delivery giant joins a slew of Chinese tech giants vying for new growth in Hong Kong. https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3287411/meituan-aims-launch-drone-deliveries-hong-kongs-low-altitude-economy?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s Jimmy Lai admits donating money to overseas groups but denies having agenda
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Former media boss goes into witness box for the first time and gives 6½ hours of testimony in his high-profile national security trial. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3287441/hong-kongs-jimmy-lai-admits-donating-money-overseas-groups-denies-having-agenda?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong government condemns red paint attack at headquarters
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Glass bottle filled with red paint hurled from footbridge at headquarters in Tamar, Admiralty, as authorities vow to pursue offender. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3287437/hong-kong-government-condemns-red-paint-attack-headquarters?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong sports bodies have 2 years to fall into line or risk losing funding, officials say
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. New code of governance sets out three major areas where the city’s National Sports Associations need to improve by 2026. https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/3287434/hong-kong-sports-bodies-have-2-years-fall-line-or-risk-losing-funding-officials-say?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong legal change to make helmets mandatory for cyclists postponed to 2025
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. More time needed to study age requirements and practices in other jurisdictions, government says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3287422/hong-kong-legal-change-make-helmets-mandatory-cyclists-postponed-2025?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreUS threatens sanctions: what Hong Kong can expect after the jailing of 45 activists
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Post reviews how Hong Kong was caught in China-US geopolitical crosshairs and the impact of restrictive measures on the city. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3287417/us-threatens-sanctions-what-hong-kong-can-expect-after-jailing-45-activists?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreBridgewater’s Prince buys HK$95 million Hong Kong flat, joining financiers in putting down roots
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Bridgewater Associates’ co-CIO Bob Prince paid HK$95 million for a three-bedroom home at St. George’s Mansion in Ho Man Tin on July 23, Land Registry records show. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3287412/bridgewaters-prince-buys-hk95-m-hong-kong-flat-joining-financiers-putting-down-roots?utm_source=rss_feed
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