Category: Hong Kong
Jimmy Lai trial: Hong Kong judges query prosecution’s claims on protest violence
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Former Apple Daily founder admits he felt police were ‘evil’ at time of writing 2020 op-ed, but says he ‘indirectly’ condemned violence. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3299319/jimmy-lai-trial-hong-kong-judges-query-prosecutions-claims-protest-violence?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong police seize HK$76 million of drugs hidden in paint tins, plush toys
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Four people arrested on suspicion of trafficking in dangerous drugs, with officers saying two promised free travel and cash rewards. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3299310/hong-kong-police-seize-hk76-million-drugs-hidden-paint-tins-plush-toys?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong population up 0.1% to over 7.53 million in 2024 due to net inflow of residents
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s population has grown at a slightly slower pace, up around 0.1 per cent to more than 7.53 million at the end of 2024. Causeway Bay in Hong Kong. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. On Tuesday, the Census and Statistics Department released its latest population figures, which saw the Hong Kong population…
Read MoreCouncil overseeing estate of Hong Kong’s Nina Wang to be set up by quarter end
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Secretary for Justice Paul Lam says he has started looking for suitable members of council for trustee for more than HK$140 billion estate. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3299308/council-overseeing-estate-hong-kongs-nina-wang-be-set-quarter-end?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHongkonger arrested over SMS scam using radio jammer to show official ‘#’ sign
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police record 28 complaints from alleged victims who received messages purporting to be from government, delivery firms and others. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3299275/hongkonger-arrested-over-sms-scam-using-radio-jammer-show-official-sign?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong taxi group halts strike plan after city’s leader warned against ‘drastic action’
Hong Kong Free Press A Hong Kong taxi union has called off a planned strike demanding a government crackdown on unlicensed ride-hailing services – a day after Chief Executive John Lee warned that “drastic action” would not receive public support. A taxi driver. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. The Hong Kong Tele-call Taxi Association made the announcement on…
Read MorePeter Lam to return as chair of Hong Kong Tourism Board, ex-commerce chief to replace him at trade body
Hong Kong Free Press Peter Lam is set to return as chair of the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), replacing outgoing chief Pang Yiu-kai on April 1. Peter Lam. File photo: HKTDC. Lam, 67, served as HKTB chair from 2013 to 2019. He currently heads the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and is chair…
Read MoreHong Kong taxi strike cancelled after meeting government advisory body
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. City leader John Lee earlier urged top taxi union against taking any drastic action and to instead discuss solutions with transport advisory body. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3299258/hong-kong-taxi-strike-cancelled-after-meeting-government-advisory-body?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHSBC 2024 profit misses estimates as CEO looks to trim US$1.5 billion costs by 2026
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong’s biggest bank announces US$2 billion share buy-back programme and US$0.87 per share dividend for 2024. https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3299255/hsbc-2024-profit-misses-estimates-ceo-looks-trim-us15-billion-costs-2026?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina condemns US ‘tariff shocks’ at WTO
Hong Kong Free Press The sweeping tariffs threatened or already imposed by US President Donald Trump risk triggering inflation, market distortions, and even a global recession, China said Tuesday at the World Trade Organization. The World Trade Organization headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. Photo: WTO. After returning to office on January 20, Trump hit China, the…
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