Category: Hong Kong
Death of gov’t arborist whose crane malfunctioned due to metal fatigue ruled ‘accident’ by Hong Kong Coroner’s Court
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s Coroner’s Court has ruled the death of a government-employed arborist an accident, rejecting her family’s claims of gross negligence. Tsang Choi-yu, a 55-year-old arborist employed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, died on August 18, 2021. She was trimming trees at the intersection of Des Voeux Road West…
Read MoreHong Kong to host global heavyweights at Asian Financial Forum on ‘next growth engine’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The event on January 13 and 14 will bring together 100 global policymakers, business leaders, investors and experts. https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3291229/hong-kong-host-global-heavyweights-asian-financial-forum-next-growth-engine?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina calls claims businessman with links to UK’s Prince Andrew was spying for Beijing ‘preposterous’
Hong Kong Free Press By Peter Catterall and Matthew Walsh China on Tuesday said claims that a businessman had used his links with Britain’s Prince Andrew to spy for Beijing were “preposterous”, after the UK government voiced mounting concerns over the allegations. Yang Tengbo, who has denied claims he is a Chinese spy, was appointed head…
Read MoreHong Kong lawmakers spent 2 hours on average on each funding plan discussed
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Finance Committee chairman says legislators have taken ‘cautious’ approach to scrutinising proposals. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3291222/hong-kong-lawmakers-spent-2-hours-average-each-funding-plan-discussed?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreLawyers group has ‘frank’ talk with Beijing about Hong Kong post-Article 23
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Bar Association speaks with officials from Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office about areas of concern among general public, legal sector. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3291200/lawyers-group-has-frank-talk-beijing-about-hong-kong-post-article-23?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreWorker found dead on roof of Hong Kong building after falling during paint job
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Labour Department has launched investigation into industrial accident, while concern group calls the incident ‘unacceptable’. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3291192/worker-found-dead-roof-hong-kong-building-after-falling-during-paint-job?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong bus firms get go-ahead to raise fees by up to 7.5% from January 5
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Sources say fare increases were approved by Chief Executive-in-Council on Tuesday. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3291140/hong-kong-bus-firms-get-go-ahead-raise-fees-75-january-5?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreJohn Lee vows ‘satisfactory’ electoral setup after lawmakers raise privacy concerns over ‘smart’ ballot boxes
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong leader John Lee has said that upcoming election arrangements would be “satisfactory” after lawmakers expressed concerns that a plan to introduce “smart” ballot boxes might dissuade voters from casting blank ballots amid privacy concerns. Ballots are counted in the “patriots only” 2023 District Council elections on December 11, 2023.…
Read MoreHong Kong lawmaker hits out at government’s claim of Coliseum’s capacity usage
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Lawmaker Adrian Ho says he has ‘personally’ heard from pop stars whose applications were repeatedly rejected by venue. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3291124/hong-kong-lawmaker-hits-out-governments-claim-coliseums-capacity-usage?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreJohn Lee urges Hongkongers to seize ‘golden opportunities’ amid tourist influx
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. City leader also promises smooth border crossing for mainland Chinese tourists ahead of Christmas holiday. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3291122/john-lee-urges-hongkongers-seize-golden-opportunities-amid-tourist-influx?utm_source=rss_feed
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