Hong Kong – Page 119 – Prologue Journal

Should Hong Kong end Japanese seafood import ban after Chinese test results?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Restaurants urge review of ban, but others cautious after tests of samples near Fukushima show no signs of negative impact on marine life. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3296330/should-hong-kong-end-japanese-seafood-import-ban-after-chinese-test-results?utm_source=rss_feed

Hongkonger rescued from Myanmar scam farm to arrive home on Monday, gov’t says

Hong Kong Free Press A Hongkonger who was rescued from a Myanmar scam farm a week ago is set to arrive in Hong Kong along with a Security Bureau-led task force on Monday, the government has said. The task force met the Hongkonger at a Thai detention centre, where the victim had been sent following…

Hong Kong’s homeless flock to shelters, but some left shivering on streets

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Home Affairs Department opens 18 temporary shelters for people in need, as Observatory issues cold weather warning in morning. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3296364/hong-kongs-homeless-flock-shelters-some-left-shivering-streets?utm_source=rss_feed

2 students charged over ‘space oil’ found in handbag by Hong Kong customs

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Pair jointly charged with one count of possession of Part 1 poison after routine check at China Ferry Terminal in Tsim Sha Tsui. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3296361/2-students-charged-over-space-oil-found-handbag-hong-kong-customs?utm_source=rss_feed

5 Hongkongers charged over detention of woman found in flat who later died

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Suspects accused of holding woman in flat for almost a month; two others arrested on suspicion of helping alleged culprits. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3296357/five-hongkongers-charged-over-detention-woman-found-flat-who-later-died?utm_source=rss_feed

‘It’s a lot of fun here’: residents praise new boardwalk in Hong Kong’s North Point

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Residents brave cold weather enjoy new section of boardwalk, which features shared pathway for bicycles and pedestrians. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3296353/its-lot-fun-here-residents-praise-new-boardwalk-hong-kongs-north-point?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong activist artist claims McDonald’s sacked him after call for mealtime pay

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Luke Ching says his contract as cleaner was terminated for violating company rules on posting to social media. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3296349/hong-kong-activist-artist-claims-mcdonalds-sacked-him-after-call-mealtime-pay?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong’s cash-strapped Urban Renewal Authority to adjust pace of projects

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Speed of redevelopments will be reviewed to improve authority’s financial position, while property companies will be given more information on projects ahead of tenders. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3296340/hong-kongs-cash-strapped-urban-renewal-authority-adjust-pace-projects?utm_source=rss_feed

Partially charred body found in Hong Kong, prompting police probe

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Couple reportedly spot body beneath a tree at Inspiration Lake on Lantau Island, just 1km from Disneyland. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3296339/partially-charred-body-found-hong-kong-prompting-police-probe?utm_source=rss_feed

HK$2 fare scheme: 56% of Hongkongers support raising age level, survey finds

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. More than half of residents in favour of raising age threshold to original 65, up from current 60, according to Democratic Party poll. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3296335/hk2-fare-scheme-56-hongkongers-support-raising-age-level-survey-finds?utm_source=rss_feed