Category: Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s Wong Chuk Hang neighbourhood validated as ‘major art hub’ with opening of Arts Development Council headquarters and exhibition space
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The evolution of Hong Kong neighbourhood Wong Chuk Hang to ‘major art hub’ is complete now the city’s Arts Development Council has moved in. Its opening exhibition is of art inspired by the area’s…
Read MoreHong Kong Golf Club housing plan approval puts puts huge Northern Metropolis project at risk, court told
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong Golf Club lawyers ask High Court for judicial review of approval of environmental impact report that backed development of part of its Old Course. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3228728/hong-kong-golf-club-housing-plan-approval-puts-puts-huge-northern-metropolis-project-risk-court-told?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreWhy Hong Kong property market still faces a long, hard slog to recovery
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The much-anticipated reopening of China’s economy after the pandemic has not translated into a steady upturn for Hong Kong’s property market. The city’s ability to bounce back from previous crises offers hope, but patience…
Read MoreHong Kong, Singapore should ‘step up’ post-pandemic ties, leader of city state tells John Lee on first stop of chief executive’s Asean trip
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong says both governments have always had good relationship, while city’s top official hails hospitality of hosts. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3228707/hong-kong-singapore-should-step-post-pandemic-ties-leader-city-state-tells-john-lee-first-stop-chief?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong national security law: daughter of activist on wanted list of 8 ‘questioned by police’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Yuan is among eight wanted activists under the security law, each with a HK$1 million bounty on their head. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3228701/hong-kong-national-security-law-daughter-activist-wanted-list-8-questioned-police?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreAbby Choi murder: Hong Kong police conduct tests and take measurements at village house ahead of defendants’ court appearance
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. White seven-seater car and several items were taken to house where more than 10 officers and three forensic evidence officers carried out tests. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3228698/abby-choi-murder-hong-kong-police-conduct-tests-and-take-measurements-village-house-ahead-defendants?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreBREAKING: Daughter of wanted self-exiled activist Elmer Yuen ‘taken away’ by Hong Kong police for questioning – reports
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong national security police have “taken away” Yuen Mi-mong, the eldest daughter of wanted self-exiled activist Elmer Yuen for questioning, according to local media – including HK01 and iCable – citing sources. Elmer Yuen listed as one of the eight pro-democracy activists wanted by the national security police. He is…
Read MoreMother who abandoned 12-year-old son at a hospital condemned by Hong Kong leader
Hong Kong Free Press The police will look into whether the parents of a 12-year-old boy abandoned at a Hong Kong hospital will face legal consequences, Chief Executive John Lee said on Sunday, adding that the incident was “making people feel uncomfortable.” Kwong Wah Hospital. Photo: Wikicommons. The city’s leader said parents should not abandon…
Read MoreStorm Doksuri to intensify into super typhoon on Wednesday, impact on Hong Kong still unclear
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Observatory says it will decide on warning signal if typhoon, now 1,500km from city, enters 800km radius. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3228675/storm-doksuri-intensify-super-typhoon-wednesday-impact-hong-kong-still-unclear?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More11 dead after school gym roof collapses in northeastern China
Hong Kong Free Press Eleven people died after the roof of a school gym collapsed in northeastern China, state media reported Monday. The collapse in Qiqihar, Heilongjiang Province was caused by construction workers illegally placing perlite — a form of volcanic glass — on the building’s roof, state news agency Xinhua said. A school gym…
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