Category: Hong Kong
UK official Dominic Johnson’s visit shows Hong Kong values cooperation, John Lee says, but warns of ‘certain countries’ acting to ‘serve political interests’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chief Executive John Lee says he welcomes foreign officials to city, including Dominic Johnson. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3219909/uk-official-dominic-johnsons-visit-shows-hong-kong-values-cooperation-john-lee-says-warns-certain?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More3 Hong Kong parents, businessman charged by ICAC over bribes totalling more than HK$340,000 to school staff to secure kindergarten slots
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Anti-graft agency releases statement on case involving ESF Wu Kai Sha International Kindergarten for two school years between 2019 and 2021. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3219903/3-hong-kong-parents-businessman-charged-icac-over-bribes-totalling-more-hk340000-school-staff-secure?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina orders Canada’s top diplomat in Shanghai to leave in retaliatory move
Hong Kong Free Press China said Tuesday it was expelling Canada’s consul in Shanghai in a tit-for-tat move after Ottawa said it was sending home a Chinese diplomat accused of trying to intimidate a Canadian lawmaker critical of Beijing. Beijing’s foreign ministry labelled Jennifer Lynn Lalonde “persona non grata” in an English statement published online,…
Read MoreHong Kong bosses not warm on new alert system protecting workers from heatstroke, say guidelines ‘hard to implement’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Industry representatives point to work processes at construction sites, arguing halting one job type could affect production line. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3219898/hong-kong-bosses-not-warm-new-warning-system-protecting-workers-heatstroke-say-guideline-hard?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong Chief Executive John Lee to meet lawmakers for Q&A session next Thursday
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee will meet lawmakers next Thursday for what he called an “interactive, consultative Q&A session.” Announcing the meeting during a weekly press conference on Tuesday, Lee said that the meeting would be different from the usual chief executive Legislative Council (LegCo) question and answer sessions. Lee,…
Read MoreTelevised session where Hong Kong’s John Lee takes questions from lawmakers to be revamped to focus on specific policies, ‘unleash potential of patriots’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chief Executive John Lee says first meeting to focus instead on policies and national development. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3219886/televised-session-where-hong-kongs-john-lee-takes-questions-lawmakers-be-revamped-focus-specific?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreJobless Hong Kong man linked to HK$3.5 billion money-laundering ring among 8 arrested in second-largest customs case ever
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Jobless man living in public flat thought to be mastermind of crime syndicate. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3219870/jobless-hong-kong-man-linked-hk35-billion-money-laundering-ring-among-8-arrested-second-largest?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreDisney slammed for non-reusable plastic bottle containing plush toy in Hong Kong, accused of acting against own green pledges
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Convenience store chain selling set of Disney plastic bottles, one filled with water and other holding cartoon character plushy. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3219814/disney-slammed-non-reusable-plastic-bottle-containing-plush-toy-hong-kong-accused-acting-against-own?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreOver 1,000 express interest in 200 Hong Kong hotel-youth hostel places before application opens
Hong Kong Free Press More than 1,000 young Hongkongers have shown interest in applying for 200 places in a youth hostel at Nina Hotel in Tsuen Wan West since the project was announced less than two weeks ago, one of the project representatives said on Monday. The gym room of Nina Hotel Tsuen Wan West.…
Read MoreUK is keen to do business with Hong Kong, while standing up for British values and interests
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From sustainability to fintech, there is much for the two economies, which share strong economic and financial ties, to collaborate on. The British government is ready to engage constructively with Beijing and Hong Kong…
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