Category: Hong Kong
Hong Kong government approves third youth hostel-hotel
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong authorities have approved a youth hostel project with up to 84 places, aimed at providing affordable rental housing to young Hongkongers. The hostel, dubbed Joseph’s House, is the third project under a government subsidy scheme for converting hotels and guesthouses into youth hostels. A room at Joseph’s House. Photo:…
Read MoreHong Kong leader John Lee to start public consultation this month in preparation for second policy address
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chief Executive John Lee pledges to continue his result-oriented approach and push for the city’s economic development. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3228457/hong-kong-leader-john-lee-start-public-consultation-month-preparation-second-policy-address?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong police’s anti-fraud arm has foiled transfer of over HK$11 billion in swindled money from phone, online scam victims over 6 years
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Anti-Deception Coordination Centre handled more than 160,000 calls from public and foiled 2,000 cases involving wire transfers locally and overseas since 2017 launch. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3228453/hong-kong-polices-anti-fraud-arm-has-foiled-transfer-over-hk11-billion-swindled-money-phone-online?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More3 months’ jail for first person tried under Hong Kong’s national anthem law over use of protest song ‘Glory to Hong Kong’
Hong Kong Free Press A 27-year-old man who replaced China’s national anthem with protest song Glory to Hong Kong in an online video has been sentenced to three months in prison after being convicted of insulting the national anthem. Thursday’s sentencing marked the culmination of the city’s first trial under the National Anthem Ordinance, which…
Read MoreFamily of late Hong Kong singer Coco Lee appeals to fans and friends to donate to 2 charities instead of sending flowers to vigil
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Family writes in obituary published on Friday that star’s vigil will be held on July 31 at Hong Kong Funeral Home in North Point. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3228425/family-late-hong-kong-singer-coco-lee-appeals-fans-and-friends-donate-2-charities-instead-sending?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHeat wave in China ‘demolishing records,’ as July likely to be warmest month ever recorded, NASA scientist says
Hong Kong Free Press July 2023 will probably be the world’s hottest month in “hundreds, if not thousands, of years,” top NASA climatologist Gavin Schmidt said Thursday. This month has already seen daily records shattered according to tools run by the European Union and the University of Maine, which combine ground and satellite data into…
Read MoreWhat happened to Hong Kong’s ‘yellow’ businesses? No more talk of flexing economic muscle as shops lie low amid police action
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Arrests of former opposition figures, HK$1 million bounties on fugitives send a chill through movement https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3228370/what-happened-hong-kongs-yellow-businesses-no-more-talk-flexing-economic-muscle-shops-lie-low-amid?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong 47: ‘Change of wind’ among candidates after Beijing condemned lawmaker Dennis Kwok, ex-journalist says
Hong Kong Free Press There was a “change of wind” among candidates in the primary election at the centre of Hong Kong’s landmark national security case after top Beijing bodies condemned former lawmaker Dennis Kwok, ex-journalist Gwyneth Ho has said. Journalist-turned-activist Gwyneth Ho. Photo: Gwyneth Ho, via Facebook. Ho continued her testimony on Thursday. Ushered…
Read More‘I’ll never forget’: Hong Kong health workers in Turkey quake rescue mission recall sleepless nights, freezing temperatures
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Food and water shortages, language barriers among hurdles faced by team, medical workers tasked with taking care of members’ health say. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3228375/ill-never-forget-hong-kong-health-workers-turkey-quake-rescue-mission-recall-sleepless-nights?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChinese University alumni leader urges Hong Kong lawmakers to delay vetting bill to overhaul governing body
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Kelvin Yeung, a member of Chinese University’s governing body, calls for Legco committee to delay reading private members’ bill and allow varsity time to review proposal first. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3228402/chinese-university-alumni-leader-urges-hong-kong-lawmakers-delay-vetting-bill-overhaul-governing?utm_source=rss_feed
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