Category: Hong Kong
China intelligence targets UK ‘prolifically,’ report says
Hong Kong Free Press China’s state intelligence apparatus targets the UK “prolifically and aggressively” but the government in London’s response has been “completely inadequate”, a parliamentary committee said Thursday. File photo: GovUK. “The UK is of significant interest to China when it comes to espionage and interference, given our close relationship with the United States,…
Read MoreFans of Hong Kong pop star Coco Lee can bid farewell to singer at funeral service at end of month
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Singing star Coco Lee’s funeral service to be held at the Hong Kong Funeral Home in North Point on July 3.1 https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3227791/funeral-arrangements-hong-kong-pop-star-coco-lee-announced-sister?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreWhale-come party? Second Hong Kong sighting in 2 days as experts tell public to leave mammal in peace
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Marine police say they spotted a whale in waters off Sai Kung, but not immediately clear if animal is same one from day before. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3227775/whale-met-again-hong-kongs-second-sighting-2-days-experts-tell-public-leave-animals-peace?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina’s top diplomat backs Hong Kong membership of world’s biggest trading bloc at Jakarta summit for regional foreign ministers
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Wang Yi, mainland China’s foreign policy chief, tells Southeast Asian foreign ministers’ meeting in Jakarta that Hong Kong should be in the 15-nation Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3227723/chinas-top-diplomat-backs-hong-kong-membership-worlds-biggest-trading-bloc-jakarta-summit-regional?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong health minister encourages disapproving stares from public to discourage smokers from lighting up in restricted areas
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Health minister Lo Chung-mau says public should ‘stare at smokers’ who light up in prohibited areas to show disapproval. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3227760/hong-kong-health-minister-encourages-disapproving-stares-public-discourage-smokers-lighting?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong protests: actor Gregory Wong admits going to Legco was ‘foolish’ amid 2019 social unrest, as he contests rioting charge
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Movie and television actor, 44, is among six men standing trial on a joint rioting charge over break-in at Legco building by anti-government protesters on July 1 four years ago. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3227759/hong-kong-protests-actor-gregory-wong-admits-going-legco-was-foolish-amid-2019-social-unrest-he?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreBeijing’s top official in Hong Kong calls on lawmakers to monitor government, but says best criticism comes with suggestions
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Zheng Yanxiong, director of central government’s liaison office, says ‘going overboard is as bad as doing too little’ in monitoring administration. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3227750/beijings-top-official-hong-kong-calls-lawmakers-monitor-government-says-best-criticism-comes?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong records almost 13 million arrivals in first 6 months of 2023, a fraction of pre-Covid days
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong recorded almost 13 million visitor arrivals in the first half of 2023. The figure, however, is less than half of what the city saw pre-Covid. Arrivals at the Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. According to a Tourism Board statement published on Friday, Hong Kong saw 12,883,879 arrivals…
Read MoreHong Kong court orders retrial of 4 defendants acquitted of rioting during 2019 protests, saying judge adopted unrealistic approach
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Nine others acquitted by same trial judge spared retrial only because they left Hong Kong, court says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3227735/hong-kong-court-orders-retrial-4-defendants-acquitted-rioting-during-2019-protests-saying-judge?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong authorities create HK$2 million online platform to remotely monitor public housing projects in real time
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Online platform will help Housing Department staff to avoid construction delays and ease staffing crunch, deputy director says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3227732/hong-kong-authorities-create-hk2-million-online-platform-remotely-monitor-public-housing-projects?utm_source=rss_feed
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