Category: Hong Kong
Free Hong Kong harbourside concerts start with splash, but some say floating stage too far away
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Thousands snap up free tickets for first Harbour Chill Carnival concert, but some spectators had to climb on barriers to see stage. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3227040/free-hong-kong-harbourside-concerts-start-splash-some-say-floating-stage-too-far-away?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong students from across border expected to fill spots at city’s semi-private schools, as enrolment rate hits 16-year low
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Number of students enrolled at 59 secondary schools covered by direct subsidy scheme has fallen to 43,892 students, marks third year of declines. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3227035/hong-kong-students-across-border-expected-fill-spots-citys-semi-private-schools-enrolment-rate-hits?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreMore than 670 people caught in 9-day Hong Kong crackdown on train fare dodgers
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Cheats who abused the HK$2 subsidy scheme for elderly and disabled account for 89 of 671 people caught cheating on fares. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3227030/more-670-people-caught-9-day-hong-kong-crackdown-train-fare-dodgers?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong worker loses part of right forearm during routine escalator inspection at public hospital
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hospital promises to cooperate with investigations and do its best to provide appropriate treatment. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3227024/hong-kong-worker-loses-part-right-forearm-during-routine-escalator-inspection-public-hospital?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong firefighters evacuate flats after fire breaks out on 13th floor; man rescued
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. About 100 people ordered to evacuate block of flats in Wong Tai Sin district of Kowloon after fire. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3227020/hong-kong-firefighters-evacuate-flats-after-fire-breaks-out-13th-floor-man-rescued?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreMan dies after mystery fall at Hong Kong shopping centre
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Man found unconscious on the fourth floor of Langham Place shopping centre in Mong Kok. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3227016/man-dies-after-mystery-fall-hong-kong-shopping-centre?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreBeijing’s top man on Hong Kong, Macau affairs ‘on induction trip’ with new deputy, signalling ‘final stage’ of upgrade of office to higher level outfit
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Sources say HKMAO head Xia Baolong travelling with new deputy Zhou Ji to Shenzhen and Zhuhai to meet officials in office’s outpost. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3227015/beijings-top-man-hong-kong-macau-affairs-induction-trip-new-deputy-signalling-final-stage-upgrade?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong attracts nearly 13 million visitors in first half of this year, 37 per cent of pre-pandemic levels in 2019
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Neighbouring travel destinations, including Singapore and Macau, seem to be bouncing back quicker than Hong Kong. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3227014/hong-kong-attracts-nearly-13-million-visitors-first-half-year-37-cent-pre-pandemic-levels-2019?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreUS, China must work together to address climate crisis, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says
Hong Kong Free Press By Beiyi Seow and Luna Lin It is “critical” for Washington and Beijing to keep working together on climate finance, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Saturday, urging deeper cooperation in addressing the “existential threat” of global warming. Chinese Premier Li Qiang (right) speaks with US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen during…
Read MoreHappy Hong Kong Shopping Festival: from free hamburgers and coffee to grab-all-you-can races, here are some gems worth checking out
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Giveaways include 100,000 cups of coffee from Starbucks, 10,000 Big Macs from McDonald’s and cash coupons https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3227004/happy-hong-kong-shopping-festival-free-hamburgers-and-coffee-grab-all-you-can-races-here-are-some?utm_source=rss_feed
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