Category: Hong Kong
Train of thought: what drives Hong Kong’s rail fans? Enthusiasts dash for new rides, but also preserve slice of city life
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Strong response to dedicated social media pages sign that community of train enthusiasts is growing. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3216411/hong-kongs-rail-fans-dash-rides-new-trains-also-preserve-slice-city-life?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreUS urges ‘restraint’ as China launches Taiwan military drills
Hong Kong Free Press The United States on Saturday called on China to show restraint as Beijing launched military drills around Taiwan, stressing that Washington was ready to meet its security commitments in Asia. US Department of State headquarters. Photo: Wikicommons. “Our channels of communication with the PRC remain open and we have consistently urged…
Read MoreHong Kong’s civil service chief vows to better tap workers’ potential as more younger staff head for exit
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Minister Ingrid Yeung pledges bureau will strive to offer more training and opportunities to give civil servants greater incentive to stay. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3216432/hong-kongs-civil-service-chief-vows-better-tap-workers-potential-more-younger-staff-head-exit?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreShortage of Tamiflu drug for children ill with flu to persist until June in Hong Kong, Swiss manufacturer warns
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Roche, which produces solution form of Tamiflu, says demand in city surged following end of mask mandate. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3216427/shortage-tamiflu-drug-children-ill-flu-persist-until-june-hong-kong-swiss-manufacturer-warns?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s status as shopping paradise is fading. Can it bank on Cantonese food to entice tourists?
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Tourists say local delicacies remain good reason to visit city, but restaurants can still make improvements. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3216424/hong-kongs-status-shopping-paradise-fading-can-it-bank-cantonese-food-entice-tourists?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong national security law: city leader won’t offer explanation if foreign lawyers barred from trials, justice minister says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Secretary for Justice Paul Lam says disclosing reasons for rejection could endanger national security. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3216419/hong-kong-national-security-law-city-leader-wont-offer-explanation-if-foreign-lawyers-barred-trials?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong to entice big-spending tourists with better attractions, minister says after spike in arrivals fails to set tills ringing
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. More exhibitions, cruises, heritage tours and green lifestyle tours being considered, according to secretary for tourism Kevin Yeung. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3216412/hong-kong-entice-big-spending-tourists-better-attractions-minister-says-after-spike-arrivals-fails?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreCrowdfunding and national security: Hong Kong groups say government did not consult enough on proposal to tighten rules
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Those relying on donations worry proposed rules will put off donors, threaten their survival. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3215716/crowdfunding-and-national-security-hong-kong-groups-say-government-did-not-consult-enough-proposal?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong customs arrests 2 suspects over smuggled goods worth HK$11 million, including rotting pig offal, sea cucumbers
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Suspected smuggled items were concealed behind declared goods in two containers, customs officers say. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3216409/hong-kong-customs-arrests-2-suspects-over-smuggled-goods-worth-hk11-million-including-rotting-pig?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong wet markets still handing out plastic bags freely despite higher HK$1 levy, checks show
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Post check at two wet markets finds almost all shoppers using plastic bags for purchases of seafood and poultry. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3216403/hong-kong-wet-markets-still-handing-out-plastic-bags-freely-despite-new-hk1-levy-checks-show?utm_source=rss_feed
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