Category: Hong Kong
Hong Kong ombudsman to investigate actions taken against unauthorised developments after receiving 30 complaints over 3 years
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Planning and lands departments receive about 1,500 complaints about unauthorised developments every year. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3229857/ombudsman-investigate-actions-taken-against-unauthorised-developments-after-receiving-30-complaints?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHow Hong Kong can win its war on plastic waste and revive ailing recycling industry
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. New Life Plastics ceasing operations because of a lack of plastic bottles shows how far Hong Kong has to go in promoting recycling. Reducing use, providing better incentives to recycle, and making recycling easier…
Read MoreHong Kong national security police question ex-wife, children of fugitive activist Elmer Yuan
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Post learns woman is second wife of activist Yuan, who is among eight people on police wanted list with HK$1 million bounty on each of their heads. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3229833/hong-kong-national-security-police-question-ex-wife-children-fugitive-activist-elmer-yuan?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong national security police question exiled democrat Elmer Yuen’s ex-wife and son – reports
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong national security police have taken away for questioning the ex-wife and son of one of the eight overseas-based activists for whom HK$1 million bounties have been offered, local media reported citing sources on Thursday. Outlets including Ming Pao, RTHK and Now News reported that Elmer Yuen’s ex-wife and son…
Read MoreDirector of Hong Kong tutorial chain arrested over prepaid programmes after centres’ abrupt closure
Hong Kong Free Press The director of tutoring firm Brilliant Education, which closed without warning last weekend, has been arrested for unfair trade practices following 310 reports from angry parents who said they were owed more than HK$2.51 million. Senior Inspector Tsang Hoi-ting. Screenshot: Hong Kong Customs Facebook. Pang Tse-tung, 50, was arrested on Wednesday…
Read MoreHong Kong police arrest 4 women in crackdown on vice syndicate bringing in mainland Chinese sex workers
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Local woman and three visitors from mainland China arrested during police raid on three brothels in a building on Mong Kok’s Nathan Road, force says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3229825/hong-kong-police-arrest-4-women-crackdown-vice-syndicate-bringing-mainland-chinese-sex-workers?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreForeign forces helped inspire Hong Kong’s mass protests starting 20 years ago, says security chief
Hong Kong Free Press Foreign forces helped fuel a mass protest in Hong Kong back in 2003 as a “trial run” and have continued to threaten national security on several occasions over the past two decades, according to the city’s security chief. The 2012 protests against national education, the 2014 Umbrella Movement, the 2016 Mong…
Read MoreDozens of Hong Kong tourists stuck in Okinawa seek help from city authorities as Typhoon Khanun knocks out power, disrupts flights
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Thirty-six residents have contacted Hong Kong’s Immigration Department as of Wednesday night and requested help sourcing transport and accommodation. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3229810/dozens-hongkongers-stranded-okinawa-seek-help-city-authorities-typhoon-khanun-knocks-out-power?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong lawmakers may invoke special powers to probe Chinese University governance under vice-chancellor Rocky Tuan
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Lawmakers are examining a bill on reform of Chinese University’s governing council but are now considering investigating issues that have surfaced during their meetings. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3229789/hong-kong-lawmakers-warn-they-could-invoke-special-powers-probe-governance-issues-chinese-university?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreTwo airlines, two apologies: why Cathay’s worked but United’s failed
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Unlike Cathay Pacific, United Airlines did not promise corrective action, aimed to merely placate and did not properly address the trigger for public displeasure. https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3229599/two-airlines-two-apologies-why-cathays-worked-uniteds-failed?utm_source=rss_feed
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