Category: Hong Kong
Emergency services mount rescue operation after paraglider crashes on Hong Kong hillside
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Paraglider hits hillside near Dragon’s Back and becomes stranded near hiking trail. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3221997/emergency-services-mount-rescue-operation-after-paraglider-crashes-hong-kong-hillside?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreExcitement grows ahead of Cheung Chau bun scrambling race in Hong Kong as competition returns after 3-year Covid-related break
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Queue growing for 1,400 tickets on Cheung Chau, ahead of 10pm distribution. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3221988/excitement-grows-ahead-cheung-chau-bun-scrambling-race-hong-kong-competition-returns-after-3-year?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreThe heat is on: Hong Kong Observatory launches new weather alert triggered at 35 degrees Celsius; warns of high temperatures next week
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. New extreme heat weather alert introduced after successive record temperatures recorded in city over recent years. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3221986/heat-hong-kong-observatory-launches-new-weather-alert-triggered-35-degrees-celsius-warns-high?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreBuddha’s Birthday: Hong Kong conservationists warn releasing animals destined for pots may still end in death
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Many animals released into wild on Buddha’s Birthday will die because they cannot adapt to new environment, says Hong Kong Society of Herpetology Foundation. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3221977/buddhas-birthday-hong-kong-conservationists-warn-releasing-animals-destined-pots-may-still-end-death?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong police seize HK$650 million worth of cocaine, cannabis buds in biggest haul uncovered this year
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In a three-day operation, narcotics bureau impounded 592kg of suspected cocaine and 91.2kg of cannabis buds. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3221972/hong-kong-police-seize-hk650-million-worth-cocaine-cannabis-buds-biggest-haul-uncovered-year?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong commerce secretary tells trade meeting in US that WTO should repair dispute settlement system after Washington froze operations in retaliation for national security law
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Algernon Yau tells Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Ministers Responsible for Trade meeting in US that dispute system hamstrung by Washington actions. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3221966/hong-kong-commerce-secretary-tells-trade-meeting-us-wto-should-repair-dispute-settlement-system?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong Civil service union asks for 5.1 per cent pay increase across the board, higher than the maximum 4.65 per cent suggested by pay survey
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong Chinese Civil Servants’ Association says 5.1 per cent pay rise needed to ‘boost morale’ in public sector. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3221938/hong-kong-civil-service-union-asks-51-cent-pay-increase-across-board-higher-maximum-465-cent?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong sees more than 11,000 flock to Cheung Chau Bun Festival after 3-year Covid hiatus
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Accompanying parade features children dressed up as political figures such as Paul Chan or Regina Ip. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3221922/return-prodigal-bun-11000-flock-hong-kongs-festival-cheung-chau-after-3-year-covid-hiatus?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong police investigate attempted murder-suicide after man, 66, suspected to have choked disabled daughter, 39, before killing himself
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Media reports state the man had mentioned the heavy burden of caring for his daughter, who suffers from brain disorders. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3221905/hong-kong-police-investigate-attempted-murder-suicide-after-man-66-suspected-have-choked-disabled?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreImporting workers to ease Hong Kong’s labour crunch will not improve salary, welfare for locals, unions warn
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Workers’ groups from sectors said to be target of new scheme, such as construction, aviation and transport, renew opposition ahead of decision by authorities. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3221897/importing-workers-ease-hong-kongs-labour-crunch-will-not-improve-salary-welfare-locals-unions-warn?utm_source=rss_feed
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