Category: Hong Kong
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
Read MoreHK$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…
Read MoreHong Kong 47: Prosecution grilled about ‘fairness’ of fresh claim that primaries breached common law
Hong Kong Free Press The prosecution in Hong Kong’s landmark national security trial involving 47 democrats have said the primaries at the centre of the case constituted the common law offence of misconduct in public office. Because of this, statements made by co-conspirators prior to the security law’s enactment should be admitted as evidence, prosecutors…
Read MoreHong Kong official warns against harming nat. security on ‘special occasion’ as Tiananmen crackdown anniversary nears
Hong Kong Free Press Authorities will take action against people who plan to harm national security on “a special occasion in a few days time,” Hong Kong’s security chief has said. Sunday will mark the 34th anniversary of the Tiananmen crackdown. Secretary for Security Chris Tang did not specify which “special occasion” he was referring…
Read MoreHong Kong foreign press club raises concerns over unexplained media bans at gov’t events
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s Foreign Correspondents’ Club (FCC) has raised concerns after the government inexplicably barred several media outlets from a National Security Education Day event on April 15. It is the first statement from the club on local press freedom matters in eight months. The Foreign Correspondents’ Club in Hong Kong. Photo:…
Read MoreWorld No Tobacco Day: Hong Kong pharmacies to receive 5,000 free nicotine patch trial kits next month as part of public anti-smoking drive
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Authorities say they hope campaign will encourage smokers to take first step towards quitting. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3222186/world-no-tobacco-day-hong-kong-pharmacies-receive-5000-free-nicotine-patch-trial-kits-next-month?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s High Court rejects bid by tycoon Jimmy Lai to drop national security case
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Three-judge panel, appointed by city leader, rules there was no bias involved in the handling of his case. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3222184/last-ditch-bid-hong-kong-tycoon-jimmy-lai-get-national-security-charges-dropped-rejected-high-court?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHow Hong Kong can re-establish itself as a global digital assets hub
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. With the inclusion of retail investors from June 1 in its new regulatory regime, Hong Kong is becoming known as a digital-asset-friendly jurisdiction. To become a true hub, it must continue to regulate effectively,…
Read MoreBREAKING: Hong Kong court rejects media tycoon Jimmy Lai’s bid to halt national security trial
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai’s bid to halt the national security trial against him has been rejected by the city’s Court of First Instance. A panel of three High Court judges – Esther Toh, Susana D’Almada Remedios, and Alex Lee – ruled on Monday against Lai’s application for a…
Read MoreHong Kong consumption vouchers: city to launch round 2 of this year’s scheme from July 16
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Finance chief Paul Chan says more large-scale public activities under ‘Happy Hong Kong’ campaign planned to help latest round of vouchers go further. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3222173/hong-kong-consumption-vouchers-city-launch-round-2-years-scheme-july-16?utm_source=rss_feed
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