Category: Hong Kong
2 British men plead not guilty to spying for China
Hong Kong Free Press Two men, including a former parliamentary researcher, pleaded not guilty at a London court on Friday to charges of spying for China. Christopher Cash, 29, and Christopher Berry, 32, were charged in April under the UK’s counter-espionage Official Secrets Act. The Central Criminal Court of England and Wales, commonly referred to…
Read MoreSpirit of Hong Kong Awards: reimagining ‘The Nutcracker’ to reflect Hong Kong’s uniqueness
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong Ballet has been selected as a finalist for Spirit of Hong Kong Awards 2024 in the culture category. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3281140/spirit-hong-kong-awards-reimagining-nutcracker-reflect-hong-kongs-uniqueness?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreExplainer: Hong Kong’s national security crackdown – month 51
Hong Kong Free Press A Hong Kong court passed prison sentences on two journalists convicted of sedition in September, the 51st month since the Beijing-imposed national security law came into force. It was the first such case against media workers since Hong Kong’s return from British to Chinese rule in 1997. Ex-Stand News acting chief…
Read MoreGov’t argues Hong Kong public housing for ‘traditional families’ as fight for same-sex married couples’ rights reaches top court
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s public housing policy was aimed at supporting “traditional families founded on opposite-sex marriage,” a government lawyer has told the city’s top court in an appeal over housing rights for same-sex couples married overseas. A rainbow flag. File photo: Robert Midgley/No 10 Downing Street. Heterosexual couples in Hong Kong had…
Read MoreRaving in the rice fields: The man behind Hong Kong’s secretive parties held in spectacular rural settings
Hong Kong Free Press Boutique electronic music festival Midori is returning to spectacular private farm in rural Hong Kong next weekend for an even bigger instalment. HKFP catches up with Omni Agency co-founder Adam Wright who – along with events outfit Y2K – is behind the intimate three-day event. Omni Agency co-founder Adam Wright. Photo:…
Read MoreBuying happiness for HK$5? Why claw machines are suddenly all over Hong Kong
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Claw machines that can now be found across the city have captivated young people, with some turning their addiction to playing into a business opportunity. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3281170/buying-happiness-hk5-why-claw-machines-are-suddenly-all-over-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHongkongers might be able to see comet making rare pass by Earth
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Tsuchinshan-ATLAS has very long orbital period, nearing Earth just once every 60,000 to 80,000 years. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3281173/hongkongers-might-be-able-see-comet-making-rare-pass-earth?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More12 more Hong Kong patients found to have infection linked to contact with freshwater fish
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Five men and seven women, aged between 49 and 97, test positive for ST 283 strain of potentially deadly Group B Streptococcus infection. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3281166/12-more-hong-kong-patients-found-have-infection-linked-contact-freshwater-fish?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong judges raise doubts over housing body’s stance curtailing LGBTQ couples’ rights
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Housing Authority counsel argues Basic Law designed to grant social welfare benefits to heterosexual partners. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3281162/hong-kong-judges-raise-doubts-over-housing-bodys-stance-curtailing-lgbtq-couples-rights?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong grants fresh licence to HKVAX to operate city’s third cryptocurrency exchange
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Local firm Hong Kong Virtual Asset Exchange aims to offer over-the-counter trading, exchange and custody services. https://www.scmp.com/tech/blockchain/article/3281159/hong-kong-grants-fresh-licence-hkvax-operate-citys-third-cryptocurrency-exchange?utm_source=rss_feed
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