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Hongkongers who moved to UK after national security law was implemented say they are ‘living in fear’ of Beijing

Hong Kong Free Press By Caroline Taix When artists Lumli and Lumlong fled Hong Kong in 2021 they didn’t tell a soul for fear of being reported and arrested before they could leave. Hong Kong artist duo Lumlong (left) and Lumli in their studio in London, on June 15, 2023. Photo: Justin Tallis/AFP. Two years…

US and UK politicians’ ‘unfounded and fact-twisting’ claims about national security law dismissed by Hong Kong government

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. US and UK politicians attack national security law in run-up to 26th anniversary of city’s return to Chinese rule. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3226193/us-and-uk-politicians-unfounded-and-fact-twisting-claims-about-national-security-law-dismissed-hong?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong heroes who tried to save victims of knife double murder among those singled out in city leader John Lee’s first honours list

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hero chef who tackled knife-wielding Plaza Hollywood double killer with two stools awarded the Bronze Medal for Bravery. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3226190/hong-kong-heroes-who-tried-save-victims-knife-double-murder-among-those-singled-out-city-leader-john?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong police seize 7 imitation guns, other weapons and arrest suspect over haul

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Force has not ruled out possibility of case being related to 26th anniversary of city’s return to Chinese rule. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3226188/hong-kong-police-seize-7-imitation-guns-other-weapons-and-arrest-suspect-over-haul?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong, mainland Chinese police arrest 17 suspects in connection with 149 online fraud cases, including writers of scripted scam dialogue

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Joint operation busts group believed to have carried out online scams, including so-called naked chat blackmail, cheating victims out of HK$68.2 million. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3226185/hong-kong-mainland-chinese-police-arrest-17-suspects-connection-149-online-fraud-cases-including?utm_source=rss_feed

3 ex-flight attendants at Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific found guilty of accepting HK$78,000 in bribes to help travellers get discounted tickets

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Court hears trio abused staff benefits between 2018 and 2019 by profiting from Cathay’s companion travel scheme. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3226181/3-ex-flight-attendants-hong-kongs-cathay-pacific-found-guilty-accepting-hk78000-bribes-help?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong’s leaders and their social media strategies one year on: Thumbs up or down? Experts say they are not impressed

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Communications gurus say top officials could make better use of their social media presence to promote their policies and the city. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3226175/hong-kongs-leaders-and-their-social-media-strategies-one-year-thumbs-or-down-experts-say-they-are?utm_source=rss_feed

‘No need to panic’: Hong Kong food safety experts urge residents not to worry over ‘possibly carcinogenic’ label on sweetener aspartame

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Experts say designation does not necessarily mean substance causes cancer, point to excessive consumption needed to be at risk. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3226173/no-need-panic-hong-kong-food-safety-experts-urge-residents-not-worry-over-possibly-carcinogenic?utm_source=rss_feed

1 year of Hong Kong’s John Lee: what have been some of his more controversial moves?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From ‘light public housing’ to a district council overhaul, the Post takes a look back at some of his administration’s headline-making moves. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3226168/1-year-hong-kongs-john-lee-what-have-been-some-his-more-controversial-moves?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong property: plot of land for flats in Kennedy Town fetches just 6 bids as high interest rates, market gloom deter developers

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The first government land tender of this financial year ended up attracting far fewer bids than expected as the prospect of further interest rate hikes and new housing supply dimmed the outlook for Hong…