Category: Hong Kong
Hong Kong buries dead whale earlier spotted alive in city’s waters, carcass treated with chemicals before process
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Bryde’s whale had been talk of the town for many whale-watchers who used chartered vessels in July to view it, but animal later found dead. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3230362/hong-kong-buries-dead-whale-earlier-spotted-alive-citys-waters-carcass-treated-chemicals-process?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreDavy Chan, songwriter to Hong Kong pop stars and guitarist of hip hop group LMF, mourned by entertainment world following his death, aged 52
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ‘A great songwriter, drummer and guitarist, a dear friend,’ writes actor, singer and filmmaker Stephen Fung of Davy Chan, founder of the hip hop group LMF, as Hong Kong entertainment figures mourn his death…
Read MoreHong Kong parkour coach and accomplice sentenced to community service for riding on roofs of train carriages
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Tong Cheuk-yin and Lee Siu-hang, both 24, sentenced to unpaid community work for ‘irresponsible’ stunt. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3230351/hong-kong-parkour-coach-and-accomplice-sentenced-community-service-riding-roofs-train-carriages?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreFalling concrete chunk in Hong Kong rips hole in roof of double-decker bus, marking second case in 10 days from same building
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Both of the latest cases, among string of similar incidents in city, centre on 29-storey Sun Hing Building in Mong Kok. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3230342/falling-concrete-chunk-hong-kong-rips-hole-roof-double-decker-bus-marking-second-case-10-days-same?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong urged to retire ‘old-style’ lift platforms after death of outsourced gov’t worker at sports centre
Hong Kong Free Press A workplace safety concern group that advocates for the rights of those injured at work has urged Hong Kong contractors to stop using “old-style” lift platforms following the death of an outsourced government maintenance worker after the platform he was working on fell at a sports centre. The North Kwai Chung…
Read MoreScrutiny pledged on high-risk maintenance work in Hong Kong after worker dies from falling platform at government-run sports centre
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Director of Architectural Services Edward Tse says he is saddened over death of man, 69, who was working on elevating platform at Kwai Chung sports centre. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3230329/scrutiny-pledged-high-risk-maintenance-work-hong-kong-after-worker-dies-falling-platform-government?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreCan Hong Kong follow Singapore’s statutory master plan for development? Architect of island state says city can keep golf courses under such a blueprint
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Architect of modern Singapore Liu Thai Ker suggests move for city, pointing out such a blueprint could avoid controversy like the Fanling golf course debate. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3230292/can-hong-kong-follow-singapores-statutory-master-plan-development-architect-island-state-says-city?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong 47: Online declaration meant to show ‘will for resistance,’ activist tells national security trial
Hong Kong Free Press The purpose of an online declaration that called on candidates to endorse the five demands advocated in the 2019 extradition bill protests was to show “will for resistance,” a Hong Kong activist has said at a high-profile national security trial relating to 47 pro-democracy figures. Hong Kong activist Owen Chow. Photo:…
Read MoreChina’s ‘core socialist values’ daubed on a London wall inspire war of words
Hong Kong Free Press A wall on London’s famous Brick Lane became the canvas for supporters and opponents of China’s authorities, with graffiti echoing the regime’s propaganda immediately covered by anti-Beijing slogans. Graffiti written and over-written is seen on a white-washed wall in the Brick Lane area of East London on August 7, 2023. Photo:…
Read MoreCrypto firms are making false claims about Hong Kong licence applications and investors should beware, says SFC
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Some unlicensed virtual asset trading platforms claim that they have submitted applications to the regulator, but have not, says SFC as it warns investors. https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3230298/crypto-firms-are-making-false-claims-about-hong-kong-licence-applications-and-investors-should?utm_source=rss_feed
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