Category: Hong Kong
Half of Hongkongers unable to name any serving lawmaker, poll finds
Hong Kong Free Press Half of Hongkongers have trouble naming even one member of the current term “patriots-only” Legislative Council, 15 months into their tenure, a poll has found. File photo of Hong Kong lawmakers. Photo: Lea Mok/HKFP. Hong Kong’s first “patriots-only” LegCo election took place in December following a Beijing-mandated overhaul of the electoral…
Read MoreBrazil’s Lula meets Xi in Beijing after lashing out at US dollar, IMF
Hong Kong Free Press By Peter Catterall Brazilian leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is set to forge closer ties with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a meeting in Beijing on Friday, a day after he lashed out at the power of the US dollar and the IMF. Chinese President Xi Jinping (left) and Brazil’s…
Read MoreGreen group slams Hong Kong gov’t plan to reclassify New Territories sites for easier brownfield development
Hong Kong Free Press The Hong Kong government’s plan to reclassify 16 farmland or greenbelt sites in the New Territories to allow open storage and other uses has been slammed by a green group. Greenpeace have criticised the spread of brownfield sites, which often refers to farmland polluted by industrial activity. In all, the government…
Read MoreHong Kong ice hockey body advises other sport associations on how to avoid anthem blunders ahead of handing in report
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Before departure tell organisers that searching for anthem online will produce incorrect results, says team leader. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3217042/hong-kong-ice-hockey-body-advises-other-sport-associations-how-avoid-anthem-blunders-ahead-handing?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreNo plans to let Hong Kong officials use ChatGPT, minister says, pointing to limited access, possible risks
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Technology minister Sun Dong says government ‘so far has no plan to introduce its formal application for internal use’. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3217039/no-plans-let-hong-kong-officials-use-chatgpt-minister-says-pointing-limited-access-possible-risks?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreBeware of pickpockets in Hong Kong, city’s Japanese consulate tells nationals
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Japanese nationals told to guard belongings and avoid using smartphones or listening to music while travelling in city. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3217028/beware-pickpockets-hong-kong-citys-japanese-consulate-tells-nationals?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreBeijing’s top official overseeing Hong Kong affairs enjoys local delicacies before touring health centre on day 2 of fact-finding mission
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Xia Baolong dines with local lawmaker and says district representatives, councillors should promote government policies but also relay ‘citizens’ needs’ to officials. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3217021/beijings-top-official-overseeing-hong-kong-affairs-enjoys-local-delicacies-touring-health-centre-day?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong fugitive arrested after allegedly escaping court by swapping ID with another defendant
Hong Kong Free Press A Hong Kong man who escaped from court custody on Monday by allegedly exchanging identities with another defendant who was granted bail has been arrested. West Kowloon Law Courts Building. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. The police announced late on Thursday that they had apprehended a 37-year-old man surnamed Chan in Yau Ma…
Read MoreLaser surgery offers hope for Hong Kong patients with hoarse voices, as specialist clinic urges those with symptoms to seek help
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Local clinic marked World Voice Day by telling patients of alternative to traditional surgery that scared sufferers. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3217012/laser-surgery-offers-hope-hong-kong-patients-hoarse-voices-clinic-urges-those-symptoms-seek-help?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong law school ‘may have breached anti-discrimination rules’ by telling transgender student to use toilets for the disabled
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Christine Chu, 24, says Chinese University’s law school told her to use toilets for disabled people when she asked about using women’s facilities. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3216958/hong-kong-law-school-may-have-breached-anti-discrimination-rules-telling-transgender-student-use?utm_source=rss_feed
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