Category: Hong Kong
Already dominating electric car sector, Chinese firms take on trucks, even as tariffs from West target trade
Hong Kong Free Press By Jing Xuan Teng and Rebecca Bailey Dominant in the electric car sector, Chinese companies have been quietly consolidating their position in the lesser-watched trucking scene — but foreign tariffs and a perceived quality gap could signal roadblocks ahead, experts warn. Employees of Chinese electric truck startup Windrose working on an…
Read MoreHong Kong’s Paul Chan calls for more prudent management of public finances
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Finance chief says local economy is undergoing structural adjustment as he launches public consultation for next year’s budget. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3290878/hong-kongs-paul-chan-calls-more-prudent-management-public-finances?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina, US renew stalled scientific cooperation agreement despite fierce rivalry
Hong Kong Free Press Washington and Beijing, locked in a fierce economic and political rivalry, renewed a scientific and technological cooperation agreement for five years on Friday following criticism by detractors, including US Republicans, that China is being given an advantage. The signing is part of an effort to stabilize relations just weeks before the…
Read MoreHongkonger arrested in connection with 30 cases of car theft and break-ins
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police say man used master key and emergency window breaker, with HK$66,000 worth of valuables stolen. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3290873/hongkonger-arrested-connection-30-cases-car-theft-and-break-ins?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreBond sale shortfall, ballooning deficit early warning signs for Hong Kong
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The weak response to a government bond sale and deficit woes should spur leaders into urgent, resolute action. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3290529/bond-sale-shortfall-ballooning-deficit-early-warning-signs-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong police arrest 2 men over thefts on planes arriving from Vietnam
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Incidents took place over one week, with suspects believed to have targeted cash in passengers’ overhead luggage. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3290863/hong-kong-police-arrest-2-men-over-thefts-planes-arriving-vietnam?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong man jumps into sea to escape 6-boat blaze at pier in Tuen Mun
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Man escapes major injuries and rescued by passing vessel as firefighters put out flames from burning ships. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3290857/hong-kong-man-jumps-sea-escape-6-boat-blaze-pier-tuen-mun?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s third runway: Game-changer or HK$140 billion white elephant?
Hong Kong Free Press The third runway system, the latest expensive adornment to Hong Kong International Airport, came into full-time operation in November. This should be distinguished from the third runway itself, which opened in 2022. A Cathay Pacific plane takes off from Hong Kong International Airport’s runway after the commissioning of the three-runway system…
Read MoreHong Kong NGO warns of pupil suicide rise after logging 10 cases amid term start
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. NGO says tally marks rise from six logged from mid-August to September of 2023, as authorities report drop in suspected cases over longer period. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3290845/hong-kong-ngo-warns-pupil-suicide-rise-after-logging-10-cases-amid-term-start?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHongkongers wake up to winter’s chilliest day as mercury dips to 13 degrees
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Observatory records lowest temperatures so far this season in urban areas, while mercury fell to below 6 degrees on city’s tallest peak. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3290849/hongkongers-wake-winters-chilliest-day-mercury-dips-13-degrees?utm_source=rss_feed
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