Hong Kong – Page 1267 – Prologue Journal

Hong Kong police seize more than 370kg of illegal drugs worth HK$115 million, with some concealed in biscuits and tyres

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Four suspects arrested in three separate operations on same day; all likely to be charged with drug trafficking, according to police. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3222780/hong-kong-police-seize-more-370kg-illegal-drugs-worth-hk115-million-some-concealed-biscuits-and?utm_source=rss_feed

Shopper dies, another left unconscious in brutal knife attack at Hong Kong mall before alleged assailant subdued

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Attack occurred on third floor of Plaza Hollywood mall in Diamond Hill shortly after 5pm, police said. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3222777/two-shoppers-left-unconscious-knife-attack-hong-kong-mall-alleged-assailant-subdued?utm_source=rss_feed

10 million visitors came to Hong Kong in first 5 months of year, but top tourism official warns labour shortages, lack of flights could affect recovery

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Tourist numbers return to 40 per cent of pre-pandemic levels, with increase led by mainland Chinese and Southeast Asian visitors. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3222774/10-million-visitors-came-hong-kong-first-5-months-year-top-tourism-official-warns-labour-shortages?utm_source=rss_feed

Are Hong Kong buildings safe from lightning and what caused more than 12,000 cloud-to-ground strikes in 1 morning?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Lightning struck a flat in Wo Tin Estate, startling tenant and her daughter who were getting ready for school. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3222746/are-hong-kong-buildings-safe-lightning-and-what-caused-more-12000-cloud-ground-strikes-1-morning?utm_source=rss_feed

HSBC terminates bank accounts of Hong Kong opposition party League of Social Democrats without giving reason

Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s HSBC bank has closed three bank accounts used by the League of Social Democrats (LSD) – one of the few remaining opposition parties in the city – for receiving donations, according to a letter from the bank that was seen by HKFP. HSBC. Photo: Lea Mok/HKFP Dickson Chau Ka-fat,…

Hong Kong customs seizes HK$44 million worth of fake goods, with luxury brands Rolex, Chanel and Patek Philippe among haul

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Officers discover 78,000 counterfeit products in 22 cases in two-week operation code-named ‘Tracer’. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3222712/hong-kong-customs-seizes-hk44-million-worth-fake-goods-luxury-brands-rolex-chanel-and-patek-philippe?utm_source=rss_feed

What risks do Hong Kong professionals face in new bill to prevent child abuse?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Professionals say some roles covered by child abuse bill not equipped to make judgments and there may be over-reporting to avoid problems https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3222651/hong-kong-plans-get-tough-child-abuse-new-legislation-what-pitfalls-could-there-be-professionals?utm_source=rss_feed

Former HKEX CEO Paul Chow, who brought mainland Chinese shares to Hong Kong, has died

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Former HKEX CEO Paul Chow Man-yiu, who brought mainland companies to list in the city as H shares in 1993, died on Thursday night. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3222684/former-hkex-ceo-paul-chow-who-brought-h-shares-hong-kong-has-died?utm_source=rss_feed

Foodpanda and Deliveroo to modify exclusivity contracts with Hong Kong restaurants after competition probe

Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s two leading food delivery platforms, Foodpanda and Deliveroo, have agreed to amend their exclusivity terms after an investigation by the city’s competition watchdog found they could be harming competition. KK’s bicycle and delivery bag. Photo: Candice Chau/HKFP. The companies’ proposed amendments, published by the Competition Commission on Thursday, include…

Museum to mark Tiananmen Square crackdown to open in New York 2 years after Hong Kong version closed on national security grounds

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Mainland Chinese dissidents behind New York Tiananmen Square museum say Hong Kong has lost role in advancing ‘democracy and freedom’ in country. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3222625/museum-mark-tiananmen-square-crackdown-open-new-york-2-years-after-hong-kong-version-closed-national?utm_source=rss_feed