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Reliability of police testimony questioned in trial against head of Hong Kong press group Ronson Chan

Hong Kong Free Press The defence questioned whether an exchange between the head of Hong Kong’s largest journalists’ group Ronson Chan and a plainclothes police officer could have happened as described, as the trial against Chan began on Tuesday. Chan, who chairs the Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA), appeared at the West Kowloon Magistrates’ Court…

2,000-strong mainland China tour group from e-commerce company aims to shop ‘til they drop in Hong Kong luxury stores

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Tour group from mainland e-commerce company Yobesta say they plan to hit high-end stores for luxury items. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3220779/2000-strong-mainland-china-tour-group-e-commerce-company-aims-shop-til-they-drop-hong-kong-luxury?utm_source=rss_feed

Abby Choi murder: Hong Kong court dismisses model’s former mother-in-law’s second bail application

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Judge denies Jenny Li’s second bail application after hearing counsel’s submission. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3220774/abby-choi-murder-hong-kong-court-dismisses-models-former-mother-laws-second-bail-application?utm_source=rss_feed

Artificial intelligence specialists, builders, midwives among Hong Kong’s expanded talent list offering fast track work visas

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Talent list to be expanded from 13 to 51 job types to cope with worker shortage, authorities say. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3220771/artificial-intelligence-specialists-builders-midwives-among-hong-kongs-expanded-talent-list-offering?utm_source=rss_feed

26 people hurt in Hong Kong as coach topples onto its side in rush-hour traffic

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Coach crashes outside Buddhist Lam Bing Yim Memorial School on elevated section of Texaco Road in Tsuen Wan. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3220759/26-people-hurt-hong-kong-coach-topples-its-side-rush-hour-traffic?utm_source=rss_feed

10 convicted of rioting during Hong Kong’s 2019 social disturbances sentenced to up to 58 months in jail

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. District Court judge says 2019 rioters were ‘selfish’ and ‘recklessly destroyed’ peace of the city. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3220738/10-convicted-rioting-during-hong-kongs-2019-social-disturbances-sentenced-58-months-jail?utm_source=rss_feed

Ronson Chan trial: Hong Kong police officer denies exaggerating evidence against head of city’s largest journalist union

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Policewoman says accused was ‘very emotional at the time as he kicked up a huge fuss about being searched’. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3220749/ronson-chan-trial-hong-kong-police-officer-denies-exaggerating-evidence-against-head-citys-largest?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong anti-graft agency arrests 23 people including 11 footballers as part of match-fixing probe

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Players from first division side Happy Valley, and second tier clubs Tung Sing and Fu Moon were interviewed by ICAC on Monday, Post learns. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3220737/hong-kong-anti-graft-agency-arrests-23-people-including-11-footballers-part-match-fixing-probe?utm_source=rss_feed

10 Hong Kong protesters jailed for up to 4 years and 10 months over riot linked to 2019 PolyU siege

Hong Kong Free Press Ten Hong Kong protesters have been jailed for up to four years and ten months for their roles in a riot linked to the police siege of Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) during the 2019 pro-democracy protests and unrest. Protesters in Yau Ma Tei on November 18, 2019. File photo: Dylan…

Hong Kong told to step up healthcare collaboration with Greater Bay Area cities and global institutions

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Senior mainland health official Yu Yanhong urges city to use all of its advantages and pledges support. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3220730/hong-kong-told-step-healthcare-collaboration-greater-bay-area-cities-and-global-institutions?utm_source=rss_feed