Category: Hong Kong
Firms using facial recognition in China face new rules, with some exceptions
Hong Kong Free Press Firms using facial recognition in China will be required to obtain consent or legal permission before collecting personal information, draft regulations released Tuesday said, while stipulating the rules would not apply to some bodies. A surveillance camera. Photo: Pixabay/Pexels.com. China is one of the most surveilled societies on Earth, with thousands…
Read MorePrimates’ impromptu pool party at posh Hong Kong club proves online sensation
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Group of about 30 rhesus monkeys get into the swim of things at Hill Top Country Club’s pools https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3230411/primates-impromptu-pool-party-posh-club-proves-online-sensation?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreSamples are back at Hong Kong Food Expo amid concerns that Japanese imports may be unpalatable for some
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Event is set to take place from August 17 to 21 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3230406/samples-are-back-hong-kong-food-expo-amid-concerns-japanese-imports-may-be-unpalatable-some?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong gov’t advisor urges ‘restraint’ from lawmakers calling for legal reform over protest song
Hong Kong Free Press A senior government advisor has urged “restraint” from pro-establishment lawmakers who demanded legal reforms after a Hong Kong court rejected an injunction against the broadcast and performance of a pro-democracy protest song with illegal intentions. Ronny Tong. Photo: Lea Mok/HKFP Speaking on a Commercial Radio program on Tuesday morning, lawyer and Executive…
Read MoreHong Kong protests: judge overturns order for justice department to pay for photographer’s legal fees, despite earlier acquittal
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Madam Justice Esther Toh reverses decision requiring Marc Gerard Progin to be compensated for costs, saying evidence wrongly analysed by trial court. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3230403/hong-kong-protests-judge-overturns-order-justice-department-pay-photographers-legal-fees-despite?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong private club closes pool for cleaning after dozens of monkeys spotted swimming, lounging poolside
Hong Kong Free Press Dozens of monkeys were spotted swimming in a pool at a private club in Hong Kong, prompting the closure of the facility for cleaning. Monkeys in a swimming pool at Hill Top Country Club in Tsuen Wan. Photo: Online screenshot. According to a minute-long video that circulated online on Monday, at…
Read MoreHong Kong’s business, labour sectors welcome government bid to amend worker protection rule exploited by employers
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Employees have taken advantage of loopholes in Regulation 418, Lawmaker Chau Siu-chung says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3230376/hong-kongs-business-labour-sectors-welcome-government-bid-amend-worker-protection-rule-exploited?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong national security police question parents of wanted activist Anna Kwok in latest move against 8 sought by authorities
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Source says pair questioned over whether they had contacted Kwok or offered her any financial support, but no arrests made. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3230371/hong-kong-national-security-police-question-parents-wanted-activist-anna-kwok-latest-move-against-8?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong police arrest 1 suspected core syndicate member and 6 bank account holders on suspicion of laundering HK$111 million
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Some money was linked to 21 deception cases, including seven online romance scams, reported in Hong Kong. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3230365/hong-kong-police-arrest-1-suspected-core-syndicate-member-and-6-bank-account-holders-suspicion?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreBREAKING: Parents of wanted overseas Hong Kong activist Anna Kwok questioned by national security police – reports
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong national security police have taken the parents of a wanted activist for questioning, marking the latest move in authorities’ investigation of eight overseas pro-democracy figures issued with arrest warrants and HK$1 million bounties. Anna Kwok Fung-yee listed as one of the eight pro-democracy activists wanted by the national security…
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