Category: Hong Kong
‘It’s disappearing very fast’: Hong Kong’s fading neon heritage shines a spotlight on the craft
Hong Kong Free Press Part of HKFP’s partnership with The Guardian. The narrow pavements of Hong Kong commercial district Wan Chai are no stranger to the lunchtime rush, with queues spilling out from restaurants and promoters being ignored as they push flyers on passers-by. But on an otherwise unexceptional Monday in March, one main thoroughfare…
Read MoreWhy did Beijing’s point man for Hong Kong zoom in on the economy? It’s a bid to de-emphasise political squabbles, analysts say, as Xia Baolong continues charm offensive during visit
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Beijing’s top official for Hong Kong affairs urges residents to enjoy ‘horse racing, dancing, speculating on stocks and making big money’. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3217206/why-did-beijings-point-man-hong-kong-zoom-economy-its-bid-de-emphasise-political-squabbles-analysts?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreBoosting Hong Kong’s housing supply must not come at the expense of subdivided flat residents
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The government’s proposal to lower the threshold that would trigger the compulsory sale of old buildings would affect many subdivided flat residents. A progressive approach would allow time to find a balance between the…
Read MoreHong Kong releases HK$3,000 in first phase of consumption vouchers scheme
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong has released the first phase of this year’s consumption vouchers scheme, allowing residents to collect HK$3,000 in their digital payment accounts. IFC shopping mall in Central. Photo: Lea Mok/HKFP. From Sunday, those who elected to receive the sum on their Octopus cards can collect the money by tapping their…
Read MoreChina rocket launch sends debris into sea near Taiwan, Taipei authorities report
Hong Kong Free Press China said Sunday it had launched a satellite into orbit, with authorities in Taiwan saying rocket debris had fallen into the sea where Beijing announced a no-sail zone this week. Maritime authorities in China’s eastern Fujian province this week banned ships from an area north of Taiwan from 9:00 am (0100…
Read MorePro-Beijing labour union in Hong Kong considers withdrawing march application, hours after top Beijing official downplays need for protests
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Federation of Hong Kong and Kowloon Labour Unions denies idea was prompted by remarks from Xia Baolong, Beijing’s point man for city’s affairs. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3217208/pro-beijing-labour-union-hong-kong-considers-withdrawing-march-application-hours-after-top-beijing?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreIn Pictures: Hong Kong gov’t seeks to make national security fun
Hong Kong Free Press By Xinqi Su Hong Kong’s sweeping national security law has stifled dissent in the city but on Saturday the government turned to a giant board game in an attempt to promote it to the public. Disciplined services in Hong Kong host an open day on April 15, 2023 as the city…
Read MoreEducation fund requires Hong Kong schools to add termination clauses in contracts to guard against breach of national security law
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. New clauses in procurement documents must allow disqualification of tenderers or termination of contracts owing to national security risks. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3217200/education-fund-requires-hong-kong-schools-add-termination-clauses-contracts-guard-against-breach?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreProtect Hong Kong’s internet, financial security or risk ‘battleground without gunfire’, city’s Paul Chan warns
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Financial Secretary Paul Chan says city must safeguard status as international fiscal centre in light of increasing tensions between China and West. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3217194/protect-hong-kongs-internet-financial-security-or-risk-battleground-without-gunfire-citys-paul-chan?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreUniversity of Hong Kong allows staff to use ChatGPT under new guidelines but students still banned
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Varsity softens stance on ChatGPT allowing staff to use it for free for trial from April 17 to June 30. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3217189/university-hong-kong-allows-staff-use-chatgpt-under-new-guidelines-students-still-banned-using-ai?utm_source=rss_feed
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