Category: Hong Kong
Hope, reflection and disappointment as people mark 26th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to Chinese rule
Hong Kong Free Press An event in Victoria Park to celebrate the 26th anniversary of Hong Kong’s Handover from British to Chinese rule saw relatively low turnout as showers interrupted the sunshine on Saturday, with one attendee likening the changeable weather to the situation in the city. The event was one of several organised by…
Read MoreHenderson Land’s Kai Tak flats snapped up by young buyers, with 70 per cent of units sold ahead of interest rate hikes
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Henderson Land sold seven out of every 10 units on offer at its Henley Park development in Kai Tak despite downward pressure in the city’s home market ahead of interest rate hikes. https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3226231/henderson-lands-kai-tak-flats-snapped-young-buyers-70-cent-units-sold-ahead-interest-rate-hikes?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreScientists in favour of Hong Kong having its own drug approval system, with enough manpower to ensure efficiency, high standards
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Minister’s idea could result in faster access to drugs and boost biomedical research, experts say. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3226228/scientists-favour-hong-kong-having-its-own-drug-approval-system-enough-manpower-ensure-efficiency?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong teachers and students have duty to defend national security under patriotic education bill, says education minister
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Teachers to visit mainland China to foster mainstream values of ‘loving the country and Hong Kong’, says Secretary for Education Christine Choi. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3226227/hong-kong-teachers-and-students-have-duty-defend-national-security-under-patriotic-education-bill?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s John Lee warns against ‘soft resistance’ as pomp, patriotism replace protests on Handover anniversary
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong must stay vigilant against “soft resistance” and be proactive in safeguarding national security, Chief Executive John Lee has said as the city marked 26 years since its Handover from Britain to China. Hong Kong SAR Establishment Day ceremony in Wan Chai on Saturday July 1, 2023. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.…
Read More40 Hong Kong drivers leave on road trips across border under new northbound travel scheme, while others wait for permission
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. About 4,000 applied for ‘Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles’ scheme, allowing residents to drive into Guangdong province. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3226220/40-hong-kong-drivers-leave-road-trips-across-border-under-new-northbound-travel-scheme-while-others?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong technology chief says Google told officials it would only remove protest song under court order, sparking injunction bid
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ‘You raised a legal issue, we used legal means to solve the problem,’ Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong reveals in media interview. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3226219/hong-kong-technology-chief-says-google-told-officials-it-would-only-remove-protest-song-under-court?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreBravery of five Hongkongers who tried to intervene in mall double murder recognised in gov’t honour list
Hong Kong Free Press Chief Executive John Lee is to award a Medal for Bravery (Bronze) to a man who intervened in a double murder at a local mall, striking the suspect and preventing him from fleeing. Four others who sought to help will receive a Commendation for Community Service. People lay flowers at the…
Read MoreHong Kong minibus driver, 26, arrested after vehicle knocks down and kills elderly woman in Ngau Tau Kok
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Incident on Friday occurred at 11pm on Wai Yip Street towards Mong Kok. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3226213/hong-kong-minibus-driver-26-arrested-after-vehicle-knocks-down-and-kills-elderly-woman-ngau-tau-kok?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s New World First Bus drives into history as it merges with sister company Citybus
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Bus fans mark final New World First Bus service and first for new-look Citybus takes to the roads https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3226217/hong-kongs-new-world-first-bus-drives-history-it-merges-sister-company-citybus?utm_source=rss_feed
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