Category: Hong Kong
China’s ‘problems with the West’ could only be resolved by Xi Jinping stepping down, Jimmy Lai tells security law trial
Hong Kong Free Press Jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai has said tensions between China and the West grew after Xi Jinping became leader and could only be resolved if he were to step down, while denying that such a claim amounted to inciting hatred against Xi. Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai (centre) sits on…
Read MoreHong Kong’s Jimmy Lai denies his call for Xi to step down equals incitement
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Testimony by Apple Daily founder centres on comments he made during online broadcast series in which he argued Covid pandemic had revealed danger of Beijing’s control of information. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3291595/hong-kongs-jimmy-lai-denies-his-call-xi-step-down-equals-incitement?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong customs seizes HK$160 million worth of drugs in run up to Christmas
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Officers arrest 22 people in 83 detected cases at airport, seize total of 373kg of cannabis, ‘ice’ and other drugs between November 1 and Monday. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3291587/hong-kong-customs-seizes-hk160-million-worth-drugs-run-christmas?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong Fringe Club revives Fringe Festival to foster East-meets-West cultural exchange
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Mindfulness workshops, jazz and classical music concerts, dance and drama events to feature in 24-day Fringe Festival 2025. https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/3291581/hong-kong-fringe-club-revives-fringe-festival-foster-east-meets-west-cultural-exchange?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHK$640 million spent on Hong Kong ‘baby bonus’ scheme as city seeks to boost birth rate
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong has spent around HK$640 million on a “baby bonus” scheme that hands out HK$20,000 to families having children, part of an initiative to boost the city’s low fertility rate. Children running around in a playground in Hong Kong. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. A total of 32,811 applications have been received…
Read MoreHong Kong gov’t watchdog calls for one-stop website for information on after-death arrangements
Hong Kong Free Press The Hong Kong government’s watchdog has called on various departments to set up a one-stop website offering information to the bereaved on after-death arrangements. Authorities could “significantly reduce” the pressure and emotional stress on people handling the loss of a family member by digitalising or personalising the procedures for death registration…
Read MoreCorruption in China’s military may hamper its modernisation, Pentagon report says
Hong Kong Free Press Corruption in China’s military has led to the removal of top leaders and may hamper the country’s efforts to modernize its armed forces, the Pentagon said on Wednesday. People’s Liberation Army assault vessel the Hainan, docked in Hong Kong on November 22, 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. In 2023, Beijing’s forces “experienced…
Read MoreHong Kong Observatory issues first cold weather warning of this winter
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Temperatures expected to drop to as low as 12 degrees Celsius on Friday. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3291574/hong-kong-observatory-issues-first-cold-weather-warning-winter?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreOver half of drug users in Hong Kong take at least 3 years to seek help: survey
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Youngest respondent in poll by Hong Kong Christian Service is nine-year-old girl who took anaesthetic-laced ‘space oil’. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3291561/over-half-drug-users-hong-kong-take-least-3-years-seek-help-survey?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreMacau independent media outlet pulls article about security measures ahead of Xi Jinping visit
Hong Kong Free Press An independent media outlet in Macau has taken down a report about various facilities being shut down before Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s three-day visit to the territory to mark the 25th anniversary of its handover to Beijing. All About Macau took down a report about various facilities being halted ahead of…
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