Category: Hong Kong
Two-thirds of applicants get first choice of Hong Kong secondary school through central allocation system, Education Bureau says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Primary pupils get results of central allocation system for secondary school on Tuesday; register on Thursday and Friday. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3227176/two-thirds-applicants-get-first-choice-hong-kong-secondary-school-through-central-allocation-system?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong court denies bail to university student charged under anti-terrorism ordinance
Hong Kong Free Press A Hong Kong university student who was among eight people charged over conspiring to place explosives near two Hong Kong border crossings and a hospital in 2020 has been denied bail. High Court. Photo: Kelly Ho/HKFP. Ho Pui-yan, a student at Hong Kong Baptist University, appeared before Judge Susana Maria D’Almada…
Read MoreHong Kong’s newly appointed Cardinal Stephen Chow says elevation has given him ‘new mission’, calls for greater reconciliation in city
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hongkongers need ‘chance to take a break, reconcile and calm down’, which will require ‘cooperation of many parties’, Chow says https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3227172/hong-kongs-newly-appointed-cardinal-stephen-chow-says-elevation-has-given-him-new-mission-calls?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreCrossing between Hong Kong, mainland China partially closed over cracked roads; truck drivers heading north face 1-hour travel delay
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Photos show cracked roads and debris spread across three of Man Kam To border crossing’s northbound lanes. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3227164/crossing-between-hong-kong-mainland-china-partially-closed-over-cracked-roads-truck-drivers-heading?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina warns of potential ‘humanitarian problems’ as US approves transfer of cluster bombs to Ukraine
Hong Kong Free Press China warned on Monday that the “irresponsible transfer” of cluster munitions could lead to “humanitarian problems”, after the United States approved the shipment of the weapons to Ukraine. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning. File Photo: China Gov’t. Washington’s decision drew “widespread attention from the international community, with many countries expressing…
Read MoreHong Kong accountant swindled out of HK$1 million in digital Tether coins in bogus cryptocurrency deal
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Detectives are investigating whether fraud syndicate set up a shop in Tsim Sha Tsui to cheat the victim. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3227158/hong-kong-accountant-swindled-out-hk1-million-digital-tether-coins-bogus-cryptocurrency-deal?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More40,000 Hongkongers attended free Harbour Chill Carnival featuring Cantopop singer Kelly Chen, girl group Otome Syndream
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Carnival kicks off government’s HK$40 million five-weekend programme aimed at lifting city’s spirits. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3227145/40000-hongkongers-attended-free-harbour-chill-carnival-featuring-cantopop-singer-kelly-chen-girl?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong legislature to launch search for new secretary general to replace veteran Kenneth Chen who retires in 2024
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Legco secretariat head Kenneth Chen will retire next year after more than a decade in the post. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3227141/hong-kong-legislature-launch-search-new-secretary-general-replace-veteran-kenneth-chen-who-retires?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChunks of concrete fall off Hong Kong industrial building, hitting Mercedes-Benz car on road below
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police spokesman says concrete fell off industrial building and hit car below but no one was injured. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3227131/chunks-concrete-fall-hong-kong-industrial-building-hitting-mercedes-benz-car-road-below?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChinese pharma tech giant Wuxi Biologics plans to spin off international business in Hong Kong IPO
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Capital raised from the IPO of Wuxi XDC will go towards building new manufacturing facilities in Singapore, expanding production capacity in China, strategic investments and acquisitions, according to an exchange filing. https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3227127/chinese-pharma-tech-giant-wuxi-biologics-plans-spin-international-business-hong-kong-ipo?utm_source=rss_feed
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