Category: Hong Kong
Hong 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
Read MoreUK ‘concerned’ by China ‘challenge’ amid espionage allegations surrounding well-connected businessman Yang Tengbo
Hong Kong Free Press By James Pheby and Joe Jackson The UK government Monday voiced growing concerns over allegations of espionage by China, as a Chinese businessman with links to disgraced Prince Andrew denied being a spy. Alleged Chinese spy Yang Tengbo with British Royal Prince Andrew at a Pitch@Palace China 3.0 event in October…
Read MoreUnderprivileged students get in festive spirit with cupcake decorations
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The 20 students are from Kids4Kids, one of Operation Santa Claus’ beneficiaries this year. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3291095/underprivileged-students-get-festive-spirit-cupcake-decorations?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More25 years after returning to China, is diversification working for Macau?
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Experts question how far Macau can go with economic reform as city marks 25th anniversary of return to Chinese administration. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3291022/25-years-after-returning-china-diversification-working-macau?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More‘Common practice’ for South Asian domestic workers to be underpaid, abused in Hong Kong, unions say
Hong Kong Free Press First-time South Asian domestic workers were at greater risk of being underpaid and abused by employers in Hong Kong, a coalition of unions and organisations has said, urging the government to do more to protect the rights of workers. Members of the Hong Kong Federation of Asian Domestic Workers Unions hold…
Read MoreHong Kong police warn online selling platform Carousell being used for scams
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Force records 644 cases involving HK$36 million in first 10 months of year. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3291072/hong-kong-police-warn-online-selling-platform-carousell-being-used-scams?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong tourists find 6 dinosaur egg fossils on Guangdong trip
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Pair make discovery at park in Heyuan, a city known for large number of dinosaur egg fossils previously unearthed there. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3291074/hong-kong-tourists-find-6-dinosaur-egg-fossils-guangdong-trip?utm_source=rss_feed
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