Category: Hong Kong
Hong Kong principal urges parents against aggressively seeking out preferred campuses amid secondary school allocation woes
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Some 66 per cent of primary school pupils secured their top choice this year, down from last year’s record of 71 per cent. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3227267/hong-kong-principal-urges-parents-against-aggressively-seeking-out-preferred-campuses-amid-secondary?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong justice minister files complaints to legal bodies against 2 wanted democrats
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s justice minister has filed complaints to the city’s legal professional bodies against two pro-democracy activists wanted by the police under the Beijing-imposed national security law over alleged collusion with foreign forces. Dennis Kwok. Photo: Kelly Ho/HKFP. Secretary for Justice Paul Lam lodged complaints to the Hong Kong Bar Association…
Read More16 injured in collision between 2 buses on Hong Kong’s Lantau Island
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Two men and 14 women injured in incident at Yat Tung Estate in Tung Chung, with most suffering minor wounds. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3227259/16-injured-collision-between-2-buses-hong-kongs-lantau-island?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreFacebook says China trolls ‘evolving’ in push for influence
Hong Kong Free Press Networks of fake Facebook accounts run from China are “evolving” and adopting new tactics in their quest to sow discord overseas, the social media platform told Australian lawmakers Tuesday. A Facebook log in screen. Photo: Solen Feyissa/Unsplash. Fronting a Senate inquiry into foreign interference, officials from parent company Meta said there…
Read MoreHong Kong will ban ‘large number of prefectural sea products’ from Japan over Fukushima waste water discharge, John Lee warns
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chief executive doubles down on warning by city authorities that restrictions will extend beyond current scale, citing uncompromising stance on food safety. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3227256/hong-kong-will-ban-large-number-prefectural-sea-products-japan-over-fukushima-waste-water-discharge?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreWhy has the Hong Kong Arts Centre seen an exodus of staff in the past 12 months?
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. At least half of the Hong Kong Arts Centre’s staff have left since the previous executive director stepped down in August 2022, former employees say, as accusations of self-censorship fly. https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/3227187/why-has-hong-kong-arts-centre-seen-exodus-staff-past-12-months?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong power firm’s new system predicts tree growth near overhead cables to prevent electricity disruption
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. System will help prevent disruption in New Territories, Lantau Island and parts of Kowloon, CLP Power says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3227204/hong-kong-power-firms-new-system-predicts-tree-growth-near-overhead-cables-prevent-electricity?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHead of crypto firm Circle accepts ban in mainland China, but sees role for yuan-backed stablecoins
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Circle co-founder and CEO Jeremy Allaire acknowledged that China is not likely to open up to cryptocurrencies, but said stablecoins could help Beijing in its goal of yuan internationalisation. https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3227171/head-crypto-firm-circle-accepts-ban-mainland-china-sees-role-yuan-backed-stablecoins?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong mortgage changes attract interest, but property experts foresee limited impact on home prices, transactions
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The easing of mortgage policies from Friday has attracted interest from potential borrowers, according to brokers and bankers. But experts see limited impact on home prices and transaction volume. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3227210/hong-kong-mortgage-changes-attract-interest-property-experts-foresee-limited-impact-home-prices?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreCoco Lee’s death reminds us fame and success are no protection from mental health struggles
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. People still struggle to grasp that celebrities, healthcare workers and others who appear outwardly successful can suffer from mental health issues. We need a systematic change in our understanding of mental health and to…
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