Category: Hong Kong
China’s Xi vows to ‘deepen cooperation’ with North Korea’s Kim
Hong Kong Free Press Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday told his North Korean counterpart Kim Jong Un that Beijing hoped to “deepen friendly… cooperation” with Pyongyang, as the two leaders exchanged messages to mark a major diplomatic anniversary. This undated picture released from North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on October 6,…
Read MoreChina says it evacuated 215 nationals from Lebanon amid Israel bombardments
Hong Kong Free Press China said Saturday that it has evacuated 215 of its nationals from Lebanon, where Israel has been carrying out intense bombardments since last month, resulting in over 1,100 deaths. People check the damage along the old road leading to Beirut International airport on the outskirts of the capital, following an Israeli…
Read MoreHong Kong to welcome 10 more strategic firms, with focus on AI, big data: Paul Chan
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Finance minister says latest batch of firms attracted under government initiative are from mainland China, US and Europe. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3281278/hong-kong-welcome-10-more-strategic-firms-focus-ai-big-data-paul-chan?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong cyclist, 68, rushed to hospital after crashing following suspected heart attack
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Man lost control of his bicycle while riding with a friend and sustained injuries to his face, hands and feet, police said. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3281274/hong-kong-cyclist-68-rushed-hospital-after-crashing-following-suspected-heart-attack?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreWhy are some Hong Kong subdivided housing tenants turning down temporary flats?
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Society for Community Organisation, subdivided housing tenants urge authorities to offer alternative flats that fit needs of relocated residents. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3281272/why-are-some-hong-kong-subdivided-housing-tenants-turning-down-temporary-flats?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong developer Lai Sun’s Yuen Long project a sell-out as buyers regain confidence
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Buyers flock to Lai Sun’s The Parkland in Yuen Long, snapping up nearly all units amid rate cuts and stock market gains, boosting market confidence. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3281271/hong-kong-developer-lai-suns-yuen-long-project-sell-out-buyers-regain-confidence?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong property prices have ‘bottomed out’ and will ‘rebound slowly’, sector leader says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Recent strength in stock market can help drive economic recovery and boost property sector, head of developers’ association says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3281269/hong-kong-property-prices-have-bottomed-out-and-will-rebound-slowly-sector-leader-says?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreRenewed push to make cycling helmets mandatory in Hong Kong as number of deaths doubles
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police chief Raymond Siu says number of cycling accidents in the first eight months dropped 7 per cent year on year but fatalities rose from four to eight. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3281268/renewed-push-make-cycling-helmets-mandatory-hong-kong-number-deaths-doubles?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong is a happening place but can we convince tourists?
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Even if the city doesn’t rise to being an ‘events capital’, the right focus can take its tourism economy to new heights. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3280941/hong-kong-happening-place-can-we-convince-tourists?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHongkongers need more education about ‘silent disease’ osteoporosis, expert warns
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. HKU-developed screening software finds 29.4 per cent of 5,771 interviewees above age of 50 at ‘high risk’ of developing bone disease. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3281267/hongkongers-need-more-education-about-silent-disease-osteoporosis-expert-warns?utm_source=rss_feed
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