Category: Hong Kong
China’s winemakers turn to genetics, AI to futureproof against climate change
Hong Kong Free Press By Rebecca Bailey and Celia Cazale At a laboratory in Beijing, purple and green hybrid-species grapes are laid out on a board for testing, part of the strategy China’s nascent wine industry is using to try to combat climate challenges. A dissected grape injected with dye being prepared before being studied…
Read MoreHong Kong shelter for migrant women set to close without urgent HK$1 million donation
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Bethune House Migrant Women’s Refuge says donations have dried up, and urgently needs HK$1 million and more to stay open next year. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3281212/hong-kong-shelter-migrant-women-set-close-without-urgent-hk1-million-donation?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong father of injured Mirror dancer hopes for ‘justice’ for son in coming trial
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Mo Li ‘lost his years of youth and mobility’, says father Derek Li, before start of trial this month over high-profile concert accident. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3281240/hong-kong-father-injured-mirror-dancer-hopes-justice-son-coming-trial?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s rising poverty no longer confined to older districts, population expert warns
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. HKU’s Paul Yip calls for reintroducing poverty line for transparency, but authorities maintain they will stick to new targeted approach. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3281234/hong-kongs-rising-poverty-no-longer-confined-older-districts-population-expert-warns?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHongkongers’ weakness in English-language writing, speaking persists in IELTS
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Observers say IELTS performance related to limited chances to speak or write in English, calling on schools to hire more native speakers. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3281232/hongkongers-weakness-writing-speaking-persist-international-english-test?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreMacau’s top job candidate eyes more residency shows at casinos to boost tourism in city
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Sam Hou-fai also encourages playing on city’s connections with Portuguese-speaking countries to bolster competitiveness against Hong Kong. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3281226/macaus-top-job-candidate-eyes-more-residency-shows-casinos-boost-tourism-city?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong minister urges former Physical gym staff to be vigilant over new investor contracts
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Perface says it has retained 200 staff from chain; labour chief Chris Sun says workers should ‘read terms clearly’ in new contracts. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3281216/hong-kong-minister-urges-former-physical-gym-staff-be-vigilant-over-new-investor-contracts?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More3 arrested for allegedly pickpocketing HK$270,000 from ATM and bank users in Hong Kong
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Suspects, aged between 39 and 47, believed to be linked to seven similar cases reported from different districts across city, police say. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3281213/3-arrested-allegedly-pickpocketing-hk270000-atm-and-bank-users-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s Carrie Lam asked to relocate from expensive office when lease ends in 2025
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Criticism over her annual rent of HK$5.67 million emerged after government revealed the cost borne by taxpayers to fund her office. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3281209/hong-kongs-carrie-lam-asked-relocate-office-after-hk567-million-year-lease-ends-2025?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreUnsure what to do if a wild boar attacks? Hong Kong experts sort truth from hogwash
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Wilderness experts share safety tips after woman attacked by wild boar during camping trip on city’s tallest peak. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3281210/unsure-what-do-if-wild-boar-attacks-hong-kong-experts-sort-truth-hogwash?utm_source=rss_feed
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