Category: Hong Kong
Taiwan’s ruling party picks vice president William Lai as presidential candidate
Hong Kong Free Press Taiwan’s ruling party nominated Vice President William Lai as its candidate for the 2024 presidential elections on Wednesday, choosing a candidate who has been more outspoken on independence than incumbent Tsai Ing-wen. “I am very honoured to have received the DPP’s nomination to take part in the 2024 presidential election and…
Read MoreHong Kong hospitality student handed 21-day suspended sentence over doxxing police officer
Hong Kong Free Press A Hong Kong hospitality student has been handed a 21-day jail term with the sentenced suspended for 12 months after she admitted to contempt of court. Yip Sin-man, a student of hotel and catering management, appeared at the High Court in front of Judge Russell Coleman on Wednesday. She admitted to…
Read MoreHong Kong Bar Association kicks off first visit to Beijing in 5 years with high-powered start
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The 18-member group met Shen Chunyao, chairman of the legislative affairs commission of the country’s top legislative body. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3216769/hong-kong-bar-association-kicks-first-visit-beijing-5-years-high-powered-start?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong architect cheated out of HK$24.5 million in cryptocurrency investment scam
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Between last June and January this year, she transferred the money into designated bank accounts in 65 transactions, a source says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3216764/hong-kong-architect-cheated-out-hk245-million-cryptocurrency-investment-scam?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreTwo ex-members of Hong Kong pro-democracy union group apply to hold public rally on Labour Day
Hong Kong Free Press Two former members of the defunct Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions (HKCTU) – once the city’s largest pro-democracy union coalition – have applied for police approval to organise a public demonstration on Labour Day. Labour Day protest on May 1, 2019. File photo: Jennifer Creery/HKFP. Former HKCTU chairperson Joe Wong…
Read More‘Happy Hong Kong’: catering industry chiefs warn government invitation to take part in food fairs may be affected by staff shortage
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Caterers welcome food fairs and gourmet markets designed to boost public morale and encourage spending, but worry over staff. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3216725/happy-hong-kong-catering-industry-chiefs-warn-government-invitation-take-part-food-fairs-may-be?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong spends HK$1.3 million on YouTube video to mark handover anniversary, but only nets 4,000 views
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Media expert urges authorities to put more effort into making online promotions targeting younger audiences and says government is ‘a bit out of touch’. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3216721/hong-kong-spends-hk13-million-youtube-video-mark-handover-anniversary-only-nets-4000-views?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s ZA Bank offers crypto conversions, accounts in city’s push
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ZA Bank, Hong Kong’s biggest virtual bank, is pushing into transfers of crypto and fiat currencies and will provide account services for the city’s burgeoning digital asset sector. https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3216740/hong-kongs-za-bank-offers-crypto-conversions-accounts-citys-push?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong erotic content creators Emilia Wong and Felicia Szeto find pleasure and profit in their work but business has its risks
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Popularity of paid-for social media platforms such as OnlyFans and Patreon has attracted influencers and amateurs alike to sell articles, pictures and videos. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3216722/hong-kongs-erotic-content-creators-find-pleasure-and-profit-their-work-business-has-its-risks?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreNew York shows how Hong Kong can embrace car-free, pedestrian-friendly streets and not hurt businesses
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Public-private partnerships could play an important role in making Hong Kong more pedestrian-friendly. Such collaboration between businesses and the government can lessen the economic burden of pedestrian schemes while driving more foot traffic to…
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