Category: Hong Kong
Jimmy Lai maintains UK had ‘moral responsibility’ towards Hongkongers
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Lai also dismisses contention he advocated for American interference, saying he does not want war between mainland China and Taiwan. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3291399/jimmy-lai-maintains-uk-had-moral-responsibility-towards-hongkongers?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong activist Wong Ji-yuet seeks to overturn sentence in landmark subversion case involving 47 democrats
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong activist Wong Ji-yuet has filed an appeal against her sentence in a landmark subversion case involving 47 prominent pro-democracy figures. Wong, 27, was jailed for four years and five months last month along with 44 others convicted of “conspiracy to commit subversion” over their roles in an unofficial primary election that aimed to…
Read MoreHong Kong police arrest 25 people in 3 years over university entry fraud cases
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Security Bureau says suspects used false academic qualifications to apply for universities in Hong Kong. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3291392/hong-kong-police-arrest-25-people-3-years-over-university-entry-fraud-cases?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina’s leader Xi Jinping arrives in Macau as casino hub prepares to mark 25th anniversary of Chinese rule
Hong Kong Free Press By Holmes Chan Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Macau on Wednesday for a three-day visit as the casino hub prepares to celebrate 25 years of Beijing rule. The Ruins of St Paul’s in Macau. Photo: Wikicommons. Xi landed at the Macau International Airport on Wednesday afternoon, according to state broadcaster…
Read MoreOwners of Hong Kong properties with illegal additions cannot ‘buy their way out’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn issues warning at Legco briefing on proposed amendments to Buildings Ordinance. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3291379/owners-hong-kong-properties-illegal-additions-cannot-buy-their-way-out?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More2 firms to work with Hong Kong’s PolyU on new drone take-off forecast tool
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Companies and institution will also develop anti-jamming technology for devices, after two shows cancelled over National Day holiday. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3291364/2-firms-work-hong-kongs-polyu-new-drone-take-forecast-tool?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong group urges rigorous investigation into worker’s death at barracks
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Woman reportedly only found dead in industrial accident at Shek Kong Barracks after daughter declared her missing. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3291363/hong-kong-group-urges-rigorous-investigation-workers-death-barracks?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong ombudsman urges authorities to digitalise after-death services
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Watchdog calls for public agencies to create one-stop online platform to help bereaved with services amid city’s ageing population. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3291345/hong-kong-ombudsman-urges-authorities-digitalise-after-death-services?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong boy band Mirror among stars to perform at Kai Tak Sports Park test event
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ‘FWD Presents: Chill Music Festival’ will take place at indoor Kai Tak Arena on Friday and will also include performance by Cantopop girl group Collar. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3291340/hong-kong-boy-band-mirror-among-stars-perform-kai-tak-sports-park-test-drill?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong scales back ‘smart’ ballot box plan after lawmakers raise privacy concerns
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong authorities have scaled back a plan to use ballot scanners in next year’s Legislative Council election, less than a week after the proposal was introduced to the legislature. The Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau (CMAB) told local media on Tuesday evening that it would not implement the usage of…
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