• 11/19/2024

Fine Art Asia 2024 fair preview and how new collectibles section targets young visitors

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Fine Art Asia founder Andy Hei and collectibles section curator Grace Lau talk about involving a younger crowd in at the 2024 fair. https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/3280801/fine-art-asia-2024-fair-preview-and-how-new-collectibles-section-targets-young-visitors?utm_source=rss_feed

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Hong Kong’s wealth gap widens as almost 23% of households living in poverty, Oxfam study finds

Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s wealth gap has widened, with 619,000 households found to be living below the poverty line and the city’s richest earning 81 times more than its poorest, a study by Oxfam’s local office has found. (From left to right) Oxfam Hong Kong’s Assistant Research and Advocacy Manager, Terry Leung, Director…

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Hong Kong man found guilty of inciting violence over social media post about killing former leader Carrie Lam

Hong Kong Free Press A Hong Kong man has been found guilty of inciting violence over a social media post asking how to kill former city leader Carrie Lam. District Court. Photo: Candice Chau/HKFP. Pun Tak-shu, 64, was found guilty of one count of incitement to cause grievous bodily harm with intent before District Judge Stanley…

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Hong Kong’s richest earning 81.9 times more than poorest residents, charity says

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Local branch of Oxfam says more than 1.39 million residents living in poverty in first quarter of this year. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3280826/hong-kongs-richest-earning-819-times-more-poorest-residents-charity-says?utm_source=rss_feed

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Naming contest for giant pandas gifted to Hong Kong by Beijing open to public

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Tourism chief Kevin Yeung says public can submit entries from Tuesday to October 27, and can also join drawing competition from October 21. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3280820/hong-kong-tourism-chief-urges-residents-join-competition-name-pandas-gifted-beijing?utm_source=rss_feed

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China’s Xi Jinping congratulates new Japan Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on taking office

Hong Kong Free Press By James Edgar Chinese President Xi Jinping has congratulated new Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, state media reported Wednesday, the day after he took office in Tokyo. Japan’s new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba attends a press conference at the prime minister’s office in Tokyo on October 1, 2024. Photo: Yuichi Yamazaki/Pool/AFP.…

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Mainland Chinese tourists choose cheap Hong Kong eats touted online for ‘golden week’ trips

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Mainland tourists still committed to experiences popularised on social media, as catering industry leader predicts 10 per cent business rise. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3280777/mainland-chinese-tourists-choose-cheap-hong-kong-eats-touted-online-golden-week-trips?utm_source=rss_feed

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Passengers evacuated from Hong Kong train carriage after lithium battery catches fire

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ‘One male passenger … sustained back injuries and was subsequently taken to hospital for treatment,’ rail giant says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3280768/passengers-evacuated-hong-kong-train-carriage-after-lithium-battery-catches-fire?utm_source=rss_feed

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85% of Hongkongers want mandatory cooling-off period for beauty, gym industry contracts: survey

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Survey of over 700 people follows scandal tied to Physical gym chain, with 75 per cent of respondents wanting maximum term limits to contracts. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3280765/85-hongkongers-want-mandatory-cooling-period-beauty-gym-industry-contracts-survey?utm_source=rss_feed

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Hong Kong security chief accuses ex-lawmaker of ‘glorifying’ jailed Stand News editor

Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s security chief has accused a former lawmaker of “glorifying” jailed Stand News editor Chung Pui-kuen in an opinion piece published by Ming Pao. Former Stand News editor-in-chief Chung Pui-kuen leaves District Court in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, on August 29, 2024, after being found guilty of conspiring to publish…

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