Hong Kong – Page 1276 – Prologue Journal

How can Hongkongers benefit from e-HKD? Consumers can draw comfort from its security, higher returns and even offline payments

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Sixteen banks and payment companies have rolled out a dozen pilots of the e-HKD among small groups of customers using, as part of HKMA’s plan to introduce a central bank digital currency to the…

Justice chief: ‘Natural’ to discuss Hong Kong security law Article 23 in Beijing; enactment next year ‘at latest’

Hong Kong Free Press Secretary for Justice Paul Lam is very likely to discuss the legislation of Article 23 with the Chinese authorities, he said on Sunday as he set off for his first visit to Beijing since taking office. “Our constitutional obligation would definitely be touched upon, including [the legislation] of Article 23, which…

Hong Kong security chief accuses ex-district councillors living overseas of involvement in wave of withdrawals from city’s organ donor scheme

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chris Tang says ex-district councillors involved in wave of organ donor registry withdrawals, which could affect people waiting for transplant. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3222239/hong-kong-security-chief-accuses-ex-district-councillors-living-overseas-involvement-wave?utm_source=rss_feed

9,500 Hong Kong drivers sign up for scheme to drive in mainland China, nearly 7 times quota limit

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Authorities have fixed quota of 200 cars per day in first week and 300 daily in second to ensure smooth start. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3222238/9500-hong-kong-drivers-sign-scheme-drive-mainland-china-nearly-7-times-quota-limit?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong protests: 7 plead guilty to rioting as case over Legco storming begins

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Five other defendants deny rioting charges, including actor Gregory Wong, but he admits to trespassing at legislature, as does defendant Ng Chi-yung. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3222235/hong-kong-protests-7-plead-guilty-rioting-case-over-legco-storming-begins?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong gas firm and government team up to produce hydrogen for heavy transport fuel

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Pilot scheme by Towngas and government extracts hydrogen from coal gas to power vehicles such as double-decker buses and ships. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3222228/hong-kong-gas-firm-and-government-team-produce-hydrogen-heavy-transport-fuel?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong security chief warns troublemakers ahead of June 4 anniversary, as pro-Beijing groups deny Victoria Park carnival aimed at blocking any vigil

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chris Tang says authorities will take ‘resolute action’ against anyone taking advantage of approaching ‘special occasion’ to threaten national security. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3222227/hong-kong-security-chief-warns-troublemakers-ahead-june-4-anniversary-pro-beijing-groups-deny?utm_source=rss_feed

Visit to Hong Kong by Congolese president shows city’s strategic role in China’s clean-energy transition, observers say

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi concludes two-day visit to the city after meeting Chief Executive John Lee at Government House. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3222223/visit-hong-kong-congolese-president-shows-citys-strategic-role-chinas-clean-energy-transition?utm_source=rss_feed

Hi-tech eye tests to be introduced in Hong Kong to spot disease that can cause blindness earlier

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ROTA technology, developed by Hong Kong University, is faster and better able to diagnose glaucoma in its early stages https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3222222/hi-tech-eye-tests-be-introduced-hong-kong-spot-disease-can-cause-blindness-earlier?utm_source=rss_feed

HK$2,000 Hong Kong consumption vouchers to be handed out on July 16 to eligible residents

Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong will release the remaining HK$2,000 worth of consumption vouchers on July 16, Financial Secretary Paul Chan announced at a Monday press conference. Meanwhile, Ricky Chong, principal assistant secretary for financial services and the treasury, said that that 70,000 registrants for last year’s handout were deemed ineligible after they withdrew their…