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Hong 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

Importing 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

Hong Kong’s Cathay flight attendant scandal: Can we all grow up?

Hong Kong Free Press Talk about making a mountain out of a molehill. A pile of rubbish has accumulated over the overheard comments of three Cathay Pacific flight attendants, which included some satirical remarks about mainland Chinese and their problems with English and Cantonese. China Daily, who else, thought this reflected a company culture which worshipped…

Hong Kong to honour young leaders’ contributions to city during pandemic at annual Student of the Year Awards

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Students will get a chance to tell their stories while reflecting on this year’s theme, ‘Take action to drive positive change’. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3221853/hong-kong-honour-young-leaders-contributions-city-during-pandemic-annual-student-year-awards?utm_source=rss_feed

‘Not recommended’ reading: The books Hong Kong is purging from public libraries

Hong Kong Free Press A fresh wave of censorship reached Hong Kong’s public libraries this month. After a local newspaper axed a long-standing satirical comic strip following government criticism, local media reported that the cartoonist’s works, and hundreds of other titles, had been pulled from library shelves. Chief Executive John Lee said the government had…

Flight risk: first, Cathay Pacific’s rude cabin crew, now its pilots. Why are staff at Hong Kong’s flag carrier so unhappy?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. City’s embattled carrier grappling with disgruntled staff as it claws its way back from pandemic. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3221856/flight-risk-first-cathay-pacifics-rude-cabin-crew-now-its-pilots-why-are-staff-hong-kongs-flag?utm_source=rss_feed

Fate of the church in China ‘inseparable’ from that of the country, says Hong Kong bishop, as Tiananmen mass axed

Hong Kong Free Press The church in China will not adopt “a mentality of colonialism,” even though it has made such mistakes historically, Hong Kong’s Catholic bishop Stephen Chow said during Wednesday’s annual mass for the church in China. For a second consecutive year, the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong announced on May 10 that…

In reviewing power deals, Hong Kong can seize the chance to cut emissions, limit climate impact

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong’s upcoming review of the scheme of control agreements with the city’s two power companies presents an excellent opportunity to take drastic action towards a more sustainable future. https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3221697/reviewing-power-deals-hong-kong-can-seize-chance-cut-emissions-limit-climate-impact?utm_source=rss_feed

China steps up response to US chip restrictions but economic reality limits how far

Hong Kong Free Press by Poornima Weerasekara and Luna Lin Beijing’s restrictions on American chipmaker Micron in retaliation to sweeping US chip curbs mark a major step up in its response to Washington’s pressure and could open the door for further measures in the geopolitical standoff, analysts say. An employee makes a chip at a…

Women finalists of Hong Kong’s bun-scrambling race revel in competition’s return as part of Cheung Chau festival

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Janet Kung, winner in 2019, and five-time champion Angel Wong say they have been preparing mentally and physically for race after three-year hiatus from pandemic https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3221805/women-finalists-hong-kongs-bun-scrambling-race-revel-competitions-return-part-cheung-chau-festival?utm_source=rss_feed