Category: Hong Kong
Hong Kong psychiatric hospital launches investigation after four male patients suspected to be victims of assaults
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Castle Peak Hospital says report made to police after nurses found injuries on four men during procedures. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3228561/hong-kong-psychiatric-hospital-launches-investigation-after-four-male-patients-suspected-be-victims?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong 47: ‘Not worth wasting resentment’ on gov’t, says ex-journalist at security law trial
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong journalist-turned activist Gwyneth Ho, one of the 47 pro-democracy figures accused of conspiring to commit subversion, has told a panel of handpicked national security judges that she had “no resentment” towards the government, as she stood by her claim that the rule of law no longer existed in the…
Read MoreLegco blocks Hong Kong public hearing to discuss controversial proposal to change make-up of Chinese University’s governing council
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Legco member behind proposed changes to Chinese University’s ruling council says public hearing could lead to ‘attacks on individuals’. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3228552/legco-blocks-hong-kong-public-hearing-discuss-controversial-proposal-change-make-chinese-universitys?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreFukushima row: Hong Kong’s Japanese seafood ban ‘necessary’ if waste water discharge goes ahead, John Lee tells country’s envoy
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. City leader tells consul-general Okada Kenichi during closed-door meeting that plan to discharge treated waste water into Pacific Ocean poses ‘unavoidable risks’. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3228540/fukushima-row-hong-kongs-japanese-seafood-ban-necessary-if-waste-water-discharge-goes-ahead-john-lee?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong Golf Club takes government to court to block public housing plan at oldest course
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Club seeking judicial review of government’s approval of environmental impact assessment report that paves way for construction. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3228538/hong-kong-golf-club-takes-government-court-over-public-housing-plan-oldest-course?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreGov’t risks ‘Streisand effect’ in bid to ban ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ protest song, court hears
Hong Kong Free Press The Hong Kong government’s application to ban unlawful acts linked to a popular pro-democracy protest song risks the “Streisand effect” and increasing public engagement with the song, a court has heard. High Court Judge Anthony Chan on Friday dealt with an application from the city’s secretary for justice for an injunction…
Read MoreContactless immigration proposed for planned port under Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis scheme
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Contactless immigration clearance at Fulin Small Boundary Control Point will facilitate travel for talent from mainland, Undersecretary for Security Michael Cheuk says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3228522/contactless-immigration-clearance-proposed-planned-port-under-hong-kongs-northern-metropolis-plan?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreJudge warns ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ protest song ban might not have effect government wants
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Mr Justice Anthony Chan says injunction against ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ might not be any different from national security law sanction against use of song use with seditious intent. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3228517/judge-warns-court-hearing-glory-hong-kong-protest-song-ban-might-not-have-effect-government-wants?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreVerdict on Hong Kong press group chief Ronson Chan, accused of obstructing police, expected in September
Hong Kong Free Press The verdict on Hong Kong journalist Ronson Chan, who stands accused of obstructing a police officer, will be handed down on September 25. Chan’s charges relate to an incident last year when he allegedly refused to show his identification to a police officer. Ronson Chan on September 22, 2022. File photo:…
Read MoreHong Kong, mainland China regulators agree to enhance wealth management and bond connect schemes during 3-day Beijing visit, HKMA CEO says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Authorities in Hong Kong and mainland China are in consensus on a number of measures that will enhance the cross-border Wealth Management Connect and Bond Connect schemes, the city’s de facto central banker said…
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