Category: Hong Kong
Abby Choi murder: Hong Kong court hears blood in suspect’s car confirmed to be model’s and no more arrests are expected
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Magistrate rejects Jenny Li’s bail application amid concerns that Kwong family will attempt to contact witnesses. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3219786/abby-choi-murder-hong-kong-court-hears-blood-suspects-car-confirmed-be-models-and-no-more-arrests?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChinese foreign minister Qin Gang to visit Europe this week
Hong Kong Free Press By Peter Catterall Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang will visit Europe this week, Beijing said Monday, as China pushes to act as a mediator in the Ukraine conflict. Qin Gang, Minister for Foreign Affairs of China, addresses the 52nd Regular Session of the Human Rights Council, Geneva, on February 28, 2023.…
Read MoreHong Kong’s new 3-tier guide protecting outdoor workers from heatstroke will put bosses in hot seat, with 32 degrees Celsius the mark for rest
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Although new policy will only serve as recommendation, authorities will conduct on-site checks to review employers’ precaution measures. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3219756/hong-kongs-new-3-tier-guide-protecting-outdoor-workers-heatstroke-will-put-bosses-hot-seat-32?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong police arrest teen, 14, suspected of robbing mahjong players after victim corners him on street
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Suspect and two accomplices believed to be in their twenties allegedly robbed five victims at knifepoint. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3219752/hong-kong-police-arrest-teenager-suspected-robbing-mahjong-players-after-victim-corners-him-street?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong Exchange Fund continues its comeback with US$12.5 billion gain after border reopening sparked market rally
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The war chest used to defend the local currency continued its comeback in the first quarter, posting a return of HK$97.9 billion (US$12.5 billion) on the back of rising stock markets after the city…
Read MoreHong Kong ex-official compares district councillors to migrant domestic workers, says they could be fired if disobedient
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s District Councillors have been compared to the city’s migrant domestic workers by a former government official, who said he often used the analogy to say that district-level administrators could be fired if they did not obey their employers’ orders. Frank Chan attends a briefing on the electoral overhaul on…
Read MoreCross-border ticket rush for some Hongkongers as policy allowing those with expired travel permits to enter mainland China takes effect
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. New policy by Beijing aimed at easing crunch since border between city and rest of country reopened in February after years of pandemic shutdown, https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3219733/cross-border-ticket-rush-some-hongkongers-policy-allowing-those-expired-travel-permits-enter?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHKeToll: smooth start on first working day for Hong Kong’s new automatic payment system, fewer motorists hesitating at closed booths
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. No hiccups for morning rush hour traffic at Tsing Sha Control Area, which charges flat rate of HK$8. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3219724/hketoll-smooth-start-first-working-day-hong-kongs-new-automatic-payment-system-fewer-motorists?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreNumber of Hong Kong students with mental health problems doubles in 4 years, with experts blaming 2019 social unrest and Covid
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Some fear it’s the tip of the iceberg, but others say surge reflects awareness, willingness to seek help. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3219673/number-hong-kong-students-mental-health-problems-doubles-4-years-experts-blaming-2019-social-unrest?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong teen pleads guilty to terrorism under national security law over explosive scheme targeting courts
Hong Kong Free Press A Hong Kong teenager has pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit terrorist activities under the national security law. Five others, all of whom were secondary school students at the time of their prosecution, also pleaded guilty to conspiring to cause explosions. According to the case details disclosed in the High Court…
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