Category: Hong Kong
Foxconn founder Terry Gou vows to ‘preserve peace’ with China if elected Taiwan president
Hong Kong Free Press The billionaire founder of Foxconn vowed Sunday at a rally that if elected president of Taiwan, he would be able to “preserve peace” between the democratic self-ruled island and China. Taiwan will elect its next leader in January 2024 to succeed President Tsai Ing-wen, whose two terms in power have been…
Read MoreHong Kong father briefly knocked out with umbrella after alleged attack by teenage son
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Teenage boy, 13, suspected of striking 51-year-old father with umbrella in Tung Chung’s Citygate mall following heated argument. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3219712/hong-kong-father-briefly-knocked-out-umbrella-after-alleged-attack-teenage-son?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s Star Ferry reminded to get workers’ consent before using 25-day shift roster, minister says after captain’s fatal collapse
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ‘All [roster] arrangements have to secure consent of workers before being implemented,’ Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3219706/hong-kongs-star-ferry-reminded-get-workers-consent-using-25-day-shift-roster-minister-says-after?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong cabbies want to slam breaks on talk of compulsory annual health checks for all drivers over 65
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Spate of recent accidents involving cabbies over 80 put the spotlight on older drivers and road safety. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3219695/hong-kong-cabbies-want-slam-breaks-talk-compulsory-annual-health-checks-all-drivers-over-65?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreGay Games: amid lukewarm official support and vehement opposition, cool heads must prevail
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Most Hongkongers accept that some people are homosexual or bisexual, and showcasing our city’s inclusivity seems harmless enough. Yet official support has been mixed and debates have become unpleasant. https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3219428/gay-games-amid-lukewarm-official-support-and-vehement-opposition-cool-heads-must-prevail?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong national anthem blunder: end row and focus on improvement, sports minister warns 2 warring bodies over ice hockey drama
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Kevin Yeung wades into ongoing saga between sports governing body and ice hockey association. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3219679/hong-kong-national-anthem-blunder-end-row-and-focus-improvement-sports-minister-warns-2-warring?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong must bolster economic recovery amid rising interest rates, US banking woes: finance chief Paul Chan
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Financial Secretary Paul Chan says uncertainty in global economy has added pressure to city’s early recovery. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3219678/hong-kong-must-bolster-economic-recovery-amid-rising-interest-rates-us-banking-woes-finance-chief?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong district council revamp: city’s sole non-pro-establishment lawmaker questions if move will turn bodies into ‘government cheerleaders or semi-civil service’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Tik Chi-yuen points to section in proposal indicating councillors must complete jobs assigned by the government, including promoting policies. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3219674/hong-kong-district-council-revamp-citys-sole-non-pro-establishment-lawmaker-questions-if-move-will?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong marks smooth launch to new HKeToll automatic payment for tunnels, but 17 per cent of passing cars detected without properly set up system
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Transport commissioner says notice of payment will be issued to such drivers, with increasing surcharges if fee not settled . https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3219672/hong-kong-marks-smooth-launch-new-hketoll-automatic-payment-tunnels-17-cent-passing-cars-detected?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong issues amber rainstorm alert, warns of rough weather with strong winds
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Members of the public advised to seek shelter. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3219668/hong-kong-issues-amber-rainstorm-alert-warns-rough-weather-strong-winds?utm_source=rss_feed
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