Category: Hong Kong
Hong Kong leader vows to crack down on ‘hostile forces’ as Beijing official concludes visit
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong should never forget the “alarm bell” of the 2019 anti-extradition bill unrest and the harm it brought to the city, Chief Executive John Lee has said as he vowed to crack down on “hostile and destructive forces.” Chief Executive John Lee. File photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. Hong Kong must maintain…
Read MoreChinese anthem finally tops Google results after months-long mix-up with Hong Kong protest song at overseas sports events
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Check by Post finds city government website with anthem download link tops English results, but ranks third for search in Chinese. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3217534/chinese-anthem-finally-tops-google-results-after-months-long-mix-hong-kong-protest-song-overseas?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s cash dwindles to 15-year low, putting pressure on banks to raise interest rates to stem booming carry trade
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Dwindling cash in Hong Kong’s banking system puts pressure on banks to offer higher rates to attract deposits, putting them on the path to raise their prime rates on May 4. https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3217533/hong-kongs-cash-dwindles-15-year-low-putting-pressure-banks-raise-interest-rates-stem-booming-carry?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong issues amber rain warning on Wednesday morning, with cable car attraction halting services minutes later
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong Observatory issues amber rainstorm warning at 10.15am, with Ngong Ping 360 halting cable car services from 10.19am. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3217529/hong-kong-tourist-cable-cars-halt-service-minutes-after-city-issues-amber-rain-warning?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreWhy are mainland Chinese tourists cool to Hong Kong’s attractions? As luxury goods lose lustre and language creates barrier, unique experiences may win them back
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Industry experts say city must diversify its offerings by promoting neighbourhood charms and outdoor attractions, while giving tourists more options for digital payment. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3217505/why-are-mainland-chinese-tourists-cool-hong-kongs-attractions-luxury-goods-lose-lustre-and-language?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong man who hid out for 2 years after being shot in 2019 to plead guilty to contempt of court, protest charges
Hong Kong Free Press A man who was shot during the protests in 2019, and who spent two years hiding in safehouses, will plead guilty to contempt of court, rioting and attacking a police officer. Protester Tsang Chi-kin was shot in the chest by police on October 1, 2019 during a protest in Tsuen Wan.…
Read MoreMotorists on Hong Kong Island told to drive safely after brief power outage affects traffic lights
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Motorists told ‘to drive with utmost care and patience’ when travelling through ‘road sections in Central, Western, Eastern, Southern and Wan Chai’, authorities warn. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3217518/motorists-hong-kong-island-told-drive-safe-after-brief-power-outage-affects-traffic-lights?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong pensions body slams The Wall Street Journal over claim that BNO passport holders’ assets held ‘hostage’
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s pensions fund authority has demanded that American newspaper The Wall Street Journal retract “misinformation” in an op-ed about holders of British National Overseas (BNO) passports’ access to their pensions. The op-ed, titled “Hong Kong’s Hostage Pensions,” was published by the paper’s editorial board last Friday. It discussed a Mandatory…
Read MoreEU chief urges leaders not to let China divide bloc
Hong Kong Free Press By Patrick Baert EU chief Ursula von der Leyen urged the bloc’s leaders to show unity in the face of China on Tuesday, one week after French President Emmanuel Macron stirred a fierce debate over ties with Beijing. President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. Photo: The Left/Flickr. Macron…
Read MoreCap starting rent for subdivided flats, Hong Kong concern group and lawmaker say as data shows rising prices despite new law
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Lai Kin-kwok from Hong Kong Subdivided Flats Concerning Platform says current rent control law has not addressed concerns of low-income tenants. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3217502/cap-starting-rent-subdivided-flats-hong-kong-concern-group-and-lawmaker-say-data-shows-rising-prices?utm_source=rss_feed
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