Category: Hong Kong
Hong Kong vows to step up patrols against improper use of bright light for fishing
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s marine authorities have vowed to stepped up actions against the improper use of bright light for fishing activities, as an environmental NGO urged the government to consider imposing heavier penalties including revoking fishing boat licenses. The vessels of the three enforcement departments approaching a fishing vessel for inspection in…
Read MoreHong Kong police to target jaywalking amid 3-year high in traffic fatalities
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong police will bolster enforcement against jaywalking and fine offenders HK$2,000 from Monday, the force has said, as it announced 61 traffic fatalities – a three-year high – in the first seven months of the year. Senior Inspector Chan Ho-man. Screenshot: HK Police. Traffic officers on Thursday said 23 of…
Read MoreRisk of heat stress varies significantly at construction sites across Hong Kong, Greenpeace survey finds
Hong Kong Free Press The level of heat stress at construction sites in different districts across Hong Kong varied significantly, making the current heatstroke warning system inefficient at representing the risk faced by workers, a survey by Greenpeace has found. Greenpeace releases findings of a survey about actual heat stress levels on Hong Kong building…
Read MoreFormer Hong Kong policeman facing HK$450,000 claim over occupying government flat for 2½ years after retirement
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Department of Justice has accused Kelvin Pong of refusing to hand over possession of the premises despite a deadline for moving out being pushed back by 13 months. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3230815/former-hong-kong-policeman-facing-hk450000-claim-over-occupying-government-flat-2-1/2-years-after?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong sees 3.6 million arrivals in July, highest monthly figure since year began
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong recorded almost 3.6 million arrivals in July, an increase of over 30 per cent compared to the previous month. The figures, however, still pale in comparison compared to pre-Covid years. Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. According to preliminary arrival figures released by the Hong Kong Tourism Board…
Read MoreHong Kong medical student, 2 teenagers among sex workers found in police raid on brothel
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police raid in Tsim Sha Tsui also snares 20-year-old woman accused of operating seven-room brothel. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3230768/hong-kong-medical-student-2-teenagers-among-sex-workers-found-police-raid-brothel?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreIndonesian consulate in Hong Kong says policy talks on hiring domestic helpers should take place between governments, after agency’s fee hike claim
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Comments follow labour minister Chris Sun statement that arrangement for hiring helpers from country ‘remains the same’. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3230760/indonesian-consulate-hong-kong-says-policy-talks-hiring-domestic-helpers-should-take-place-between?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong records 3.59 million arrivals in July; number of mainland Chinese tourists returns to 72 per cent of pre-pandemic levels
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. City saw 16.47 million tourists in first seven months of 2023, amounting to 47 per cent of total for same period in 2019. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3230744/hong-kong-records-359-million-arrivals-july-number-mainland-chinese-tourists-returns-72-cent-pre?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreDeath toll from China’s record-breaking rains rises to 78 as another storm approaches
Hong Kong Free Press The death toll from record-breaking rains across northern China rose to at least 78 on Friday, as authorities warned of more flooding and another storm approached the country. Deaths from flooding in Hebei province rose to 29, state media reported Friday, after Storm Doksuri, which hit mainland China as a typhoon…
Read MoreHong Kong ‘strongly rejects and disapproves’ of new US policy to limit investment in China tech
Hong Kong Free Press The Hong Kong government has said it “strongly rejects and disapproves” of a new US policy to limit investment in Chinese technology. US President Joe Biden. File Photo: US Govt, via Flickr. The comment came after US President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday that he had signed an executive order restricting…
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