Hong Kong – Page 120 – Prologue Journal

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

European fintech firms eyeing Hong Kong as Asia base, Paul Chan says

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Finance minister has wrapped up Davos trip, says leading fintech players showing interest in expanding to Hong Kong. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3296326/european-fintech-firms-eyeing-hong-kong-asia-base-paul-chan-says?utm_source=rss_feed

‘Deficit woes won’t affect first stage of Hong Kong’s hospital development push’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Outgoing head of public hospital system says city’s deficit of nearly HK$100 billion will not affect first of two 10-year development plans. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3296321/deficit-woes-wont-affect-first-stage-hong-kongs-hospital-development-push?utm_source=rss_feed