Category: Hong Kong
US raises security, environmental concerns over Chinese reclamation in Manila Bay
Hong Kong Free Press US diplomats have raised security and environmental concerns with the Philippines over the involvement of a Chinese company in a land reclamation project in Manila Bay, a US embassy spokesman said Wednesday. An aerial photo showing the US embassy complex (foreground) and the reclamation site (upper left) off Manila Bay on…
Read MoreHong Kong residents must pay thousands of dollars more to hire domestic helpers from Indonesia as Jakarta enforces new rules
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Source says Indonesian official to visit city this month to discuss nation’s commitment to implementing rules, which were adopted last year. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3229787/hong-kong-residents-must-pay-thousands-dollars-more-hire-domestic-helpers-indonesia-jakarta-enforces?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreConflict in Taiwan would have ‘disastrous results’ globally, island’s Foreign Minister Joseph Wu says
Hong Kong Free Press By Dene-Hern Chen and Amber Wang A Chinese invasion of Taiwan would have “disastrous results” for the world, Foreign Minister Joseph Wu told AFP in an interview Wednesday, citing the island’s strategic importance for the semiconductor industry and global shipping lanes. Taipei, in Taiwan. Photo: Nicolas Vigier, via Flickr. Wu’s warning…
Read MoreHong Kong leader John Lee promises more overseas trips and closer cooperation with emerging economies to boost city’s development
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Lee tells business conference city must continue to cultivate its links with developed countries, but be on the alert for opportunities elsewhere. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3229785/hong-kong-leader-john-lee-promises-more-overseas-trips-and-closer-cooperation-emerging-economies?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong police probe death of dog found floating in waters off Hung Hom with rope tied to pier around its waist
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Officers also find hollow metal object attached to the rope around mongrel’s waist. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3229782/hong-kong-police-probe-death-dog-found-floating-waters-hung-hom-rope-tied-pier-around-its-waist?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreAsian legal group expresses concern over HK$1 million bounties on Hong Kong activists; gov’t slams ‘groundless attacks’
Hong Kong Free Press An Asia-based legal group has expressed concern over “the broad application” of the Beijing-imposed national security law, after the Hong Kong police last month announced arrest warrants and HK$1 million bounties for eight overseas democrats. In response, the administration has condemned unnamed “overseas legal professional” groups for “groundless attacks and slandering”…
Read MoreOne-third of students who sat Hong Kong university entrance exams appeal results
Hong Kong Free Press Around 34 per cent of candidates who sat Hong Kong’s university entrance exams have lodged appeals of their results, according to the city’s examinations authority. Students sitting apart as a precautionary measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus during the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) Exam. Photo: May James/HKFP. Among the…
Read MoreUnder 18s in China to have smartphone, internet use curbed every evening
Hong Kong Free Press Chinese children and teens will be cut off from accessing the internet at night and have their smartphone use curbed under new rules unveiled Wednesday aimed at fighting internet addiction. A smartphone and tablet. File photo: Hasan Albari/Pexels.com. Under the restrictions, set to come into force on September 2 following a…
Read MoreHong Kong customs arrests director of tutoring centre chain Brilliant Education, as parents claim HK$2.5 million in prepaid fees after abrupt close
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. More than 300 parents are seeking to recover total of HK$2.51 million in fees, following closure of all the company’s centres on the weekend. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3229746/hong-kong-customs-arrests-director-tutoring-centre-chain-brilliant-education-parents-claim-hk25?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong grandpa, 71, arrested for allegedly allowing 5-year-old grandson to steer vehicle in parking garage after video goes viral
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Video showing child steering light goods vehicle while sitting on suspect’s lap has gone viral. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3229738/hong-kong-man-71-arrested-after-video-child-steering-vehicle-parking-garage-goes-viral?utm_source=rss_feed
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