Category: Hong Kong
Hong Kong 47: 4 more democrats jailed in landmark national security case seek appeals
Hong Kong Free Press A high-profile Hong Kong democrat who was jailed for four years and five months after pleaded guilty in Hong Kong’s largest national security case has sought to appeal for a shorter sentence. Three others convicted of conspiring to commit subversion are also seeking to overturn their convictions. Raymond Chan, Tat Cheng,…
Read MoreHong Kong’s Jimmy Lai admits ‘mistake’ of sharing British activist’s tweet
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. But former media boss nonetheless ‘agrees’ with message that called for sanctions after ‘disenfranchisement’ of 2020 Legco elections. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3290685/hong-kongs-jimmy-lai-admits-mistake-sharing-british-activists-tweet?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina jails ex-Premier League football star Li Tie for 20 years as Beijing cracks down on corruption in sport
Hong Kong Free Press By Matthew Walsh China on Friday jailed former Premier League star and men’s national coach Li Tie for 20 years for bribery, snaring one of the country’s greatest football figures in a sweeping government crackdown on corruption in sport. Li Tie looks on ahead of the 2022 Qatar World Cup Asian…
Read More200,000 daily visitors expected in Hong Kong over Christmas, back to pre-Covid levels
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Airport Authority will increase manpower over peak travelling season that begins on December 20 and could go on until December 29. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3290630/200000-daily-visitors-expected-hong-kong-over-christmas-back-pre-covid-levels?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong bank employees jump shots to raise money for Operation Santa Claus
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ‘It’s great … the company has given us such a good platform to play ball and at the same time help disadvantaged groups. It’s a very meaningful activity,’ employee says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3290627/hong-kong-bank-employees-jump-shots-raise-money-operation-santa-claus?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreSemi-professional career trajectories for DSE graduates based on Values, Attitudes, Skills and Knowledge
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Recent years have seen young people in Hong Kong increasingly seek out diverse career options. However, many employers still focus primarily on…
Read MoreEmployee of Hong Kong trade office in London pleads not guilty to spying charges in UK court
Hong Kong Free Press A Hong Kong government trade office employee charged in the UK over allegations of spying has pleaded not guilty, with trial set to begin in March. The Central Criminal Court of England and Wales, commonly referred to as the Old Bailey, in London. File photo: Wikicommons. Bill Yuen, a manager of…
Read MoreNew design to bring decades-old wall in Hong Kong’s State Theatre to light
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ‘This project could help retain the character of the city and will be a cultural quarter,’ architectural firm director says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3290611/new-design-bring-decades-old-wall-hong-kongs-state-theatre-light?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong spent HK$700,000 on panda naming contest. Was it a waste of money?
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Money was used to build a competition website, post advertisements, recruit manpower and buy prizes for winners. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3290596/hong-kong-spent-hk700000-panda-naming-contest-was-it-waste-money?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreMainland internships ‘could be option’ at proposed Hong Kong medical school
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Two experts say planning and preparation for Hong Kong’s third medical school will take time. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3290568/mainland-internships-could-be-option-proposed-hong-kong-medical-school?utm_source=rss_feed
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