Category: Hong Kong
Coroner’s inquest into Hong Kong’s Lamma IV disaster must expose systemic issues, reveal ‘full story’ of ferry crash, victims’ families say
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Philip Chiu, who lost his sister in tragedy, says he expects the inquiry to explain why one of the vessels sank so quickly. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3229095/coroners-inquest-hong-kongs-lamma-iv-disaster-must-expose-systemic-issues-reveal-full-story-ferry?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong national security law: ‘2 more ex-Demosisto members’ arrested over funds support for Nathan Law, total number of suspects at 7
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Man and woman, both 29, accused of conspiring to collude with a foreign country or external forces to endanger national security and commit acts with seditious intent. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3229094/hong-kong-national-security-law-2-more-ex-demosisto-members-arrested-over-funds-support-nathan-law?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More10 convicted of rioting near PolyU during 2019 Hong Kong demos, as judges point to protester clothing, gear
Hong Kong Free Press Ten people were convicted for rioting by two Hong Kong courts on Wednesday over a protest in Yau Ma Tei during the 2019 extradition bill protests. Chan Yin-wang, Teresa Cheung, Chu Kwok-chi, Dao Manh-hieu, Xavier Ko, and Lam Fung-chi appeared in front of Judge Adriana Tse, while Leung Siu-ming, Tse Kin-lok,…
Read MoreCan the shadow of the Lamma IV disaster at last be lifted? The Post looks at the implications of a High Court ruling in favour of an inquest 11 years after the ferry sinking claimed 39 lives
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A High Court ruling after a years-long fight that an inquest should be held into the Lamma IV maritime disaster is welcomed by campaigners https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3229047/can-shadow-lamma-iv-disaster-last-be-lifted-post-looks-implications-high-court-ruling-favour-inquest?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More4 injured in crash between light rail train and delivery van in Hong Kong’s Tin Shui Wai, marking second such incident in a week
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Victims sustained minor injuries in incident at Tin Shui stop, according to police. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3229070/4-injured-crash-between-light-rail-train-and-delivery-van-hong-kongs-tin-shui-wai-marking-second?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina slams ‘malicious hype’ over disappearance and removal of foreign minister Qin Gang
Hong Kong Free Press China said Thursday it opposed “malicious hype” concerning this week’s removal of foreign minister Qin Gang, as it continued to avoid questions about the senior diplomat’s disappearance. Qin, a former ambassador to the United States and confidant of President Xi Jinping, was removed from his position on Tuesday. Chinese foreign minister…
Read MoreImpartiality’s not an issue for Hong Kong broadcasters when only one opinion is permitted
Hong Kong Free Press There used to be a traditional English saying that it was no use locking the stable door after the horse has bolted. This of course dates back to the days when horse metaphors were instantly understandable. The Broadcasting Commission proposes a new variation on this ancient notion of foolishness: it wants…
Read MoreCuts to power bills for Hong Kong Island residents not enough for subdivided flat tenants, NGO says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. HK Electric to cut surcharge by 15.5 per cent over January levels as global fuel prices fall, but Sze Lai-shan of Society for Community Organisation says more relief needed for residents living in subdivided…
Read MoreHong Kong’s T1 alert to remain in force throughout the day as Severe Typhoon Doksuri nears, extremely hot weather expected
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Storm has been downgraded from a super typhoon, but public advised to avoid water sports and stay away from shoreline. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3229065/hong-kongs-t1-alert-remain-force-throughout-day-severe-typhoon-doksuri-nears-extremely-hot-weather?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreBroken examination table during eye test becomes latest safety incident at Hong Kong hospitals
Hong Kong Free Press An examination tabletop was broken during an eye test at the Prince of Wales Hospital (PWH) on Wednesday, leaving a patient with slight injuries to their hands and knee. It is the latest safety incident at the city’s public hospitals. Prince of Wales Hospital. File photo: Chinese University of Hong Kong.…
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