Category: Hong Kong
China envoy in Kyiv says ‘no panacea’ to end Ukraine war
Hong Kong Free Press China’s special envoy Li Hui told Ukraine “there is no panacea to resolve the crisis” as he repeated calls for Kyiv and Moscow to engage in talks to end the war, Beijing said on Thursday. This handout picture taken on May 16, 2023 and released on May 17, 2023 by the…
Read MoreHong Kong police arrest 17 in raids targeting crime syndicate collecting HK$240 million in illegal bets
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Syndicate laundered HK$240 million in crime proceeds through 18 bank accounts between June 2022 and April this year, police say. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3220973/hong-kong-police-arrest-17-raids-targeting-crime-syndicate-collecting-hk240-million-illegal-bets?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina’s Xi hosts Central Asian leaders in ‘milestone’ summit
Hong Kong Free Press By Ludovic Ehret Chinese President Xi Jinping will host a Central Asian summit on Thursday, seeking to build regional influence as G7 leaders hold a rival gathering in Japan. Held in the ancient Chinese city of Xi’an, the historic eastern end of the Silk Road that linked China to Europe through…
Read MoreHong Kong’s John Lee ‘severely condemns’ US pressure on local judges, warns external forces still threat to city
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Government has responsibility to foster social values among young generation in face of foreign interference, city leader John Lee also says during revamped Legco exchange. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3220966/hong-kongs-john-lee-severely-condemns-us-pressure-local-judges-warns-external-forces-still-threat?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong home prices ‘likely back in a downtrend’ as slump resumes after ‘short-lived’ first-quarter recovery: Citi
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. After a 7 per cent rise in the first quarter, sales have now slumped and sellers are slashing prices to get deals done amid a ‘downward trend’ that will last through the year, according…
Read More‘We don’t need a baby, we have a cat’: Hong Kong women say no to having children as experts scratch their heads at ways to reverse trend
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Other countries in crisis are offering ‘baby bonuses’, generous parental leave, allowances for children. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3220900/we-dont-need-baby-we-have-cat-hong-kong-women-say-no-having-children-experts-scratch-their-heads?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More11,000 people queue for Hong Kong’s free Cathay Pacific tickets from US to city, with 2,890 spots up for grabs
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Free airline tickets from Boston, New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles to Hong Kong up for grabs among registered Cathay members over 18 years old. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3220939/11000-people-compete-hong-kongs-free-cathay-pacific-tickets-us-city-2890-spots-grabs?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong activist to plead not guilty to breaching mask mandate outside court on first day of 47 democrats case
Hong Kong Free Press A Hong Kong activist charged with violating the mask mandate while rallying support for defendants outside court as the city’s largest national security trial began has said he would plead not guilty. Dickson Chau, the vice-chairperson of pro-democracy party League of Social Democrats. Photo: Dickson Chau, via Facebook. Appearing at Kowloon…
Read MoreHong Kong hospitals using DNA technology to identify poisonous mushroom species in patients, prevent unnecessary tests and cut costs
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Toxicology expert says hospitals sometimes do not know what mushroom type has caused poisoning in patients, which can lead to unnecessary tests. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3220924/hong-kong-hospitals-using-dna-technology-identify-poisonous-mushrooms-species-patients-prevent?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreWhat Hong Kong can learn from Frank Gehry on delivering mega projects on time and within budget
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A study found that 99.5 per cent of large-scale projects globally fail to meet timelines, budgets and objectives but Gehry’s projects do – because he retains control. Problems start when decisions are exclusively made…
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