Category: Hong Kong
China slams Canada’s ‘slander’ after ambassador summoned over intimidation claims
Hong Kong Free Press China slammed what it called “groundless slander and defamation” by Canada on Friday after Ottawa summoned Beijing’s ambassador over accusations a Chinese diplomat sought to intimidate a Canadian lawmaker and his family. Parliamentarian Michael Chong has led an outcry in Canada following a damning report this week by the Globe and…
Read MoreClimate change: Hong Kong firms must improve climate-risk assessments because of imminent threat to assets, incoming global standards, analytics firm says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong companies should conduct a thorough assessment of their assets and operations’ exposure to climate-change risks, even if the city’s financial markets are yet to price them in, according to an analytics provider.…
Read MoreHong Kong ice hockey body slams sports federation’s ‘unjustified’ allegations over anthem blunder
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s ice hockey body has called allegations made by the city’s top sporting committee that it placed insufficient importance on ensuring the correct anthem was played at a recent international match “unjustified.” The protest song Glory to Hong Kong was heard instead of China’s Marches of the People during an…
Read MoreHong Kong doctor jailed for 2 weeks over sexually assaulting teenager in crowded train compartment
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Sunny Li, 30, will not be required to go to prison immediately, having received bail pending an appeal to High Court. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3219468/hong-kong-doctor-jailed-2-weeks-over-sexually-assaulting-teenager-crowded-train-compartment?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreIMF says Hong Kong economy making strong recovery after border reopening, but warns global slowdown could hurt return to form
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ‘Strong fiscal policy support has helped economy navigate through multiple shocks over last few years’, international body says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3219461/imf-says-hong-kong-economy-making-strong-recovery-after-border-reopening-warns-global-slowdown-could?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong District Council reform ‘destroys final bastion of democracy,’ Paul Zimmerman says, will not stand again
Hong Kong Free Press A veteran Hong Kong District Councillor has said that he will not run for the next term following the government’s plan to restrict democratically-elected seats, saying the reform would “destroy the final bastion of democracy” in the city and result in “a loss for everyone.” Southern District Council chairperson Paul Zimmerman…
Read More62-year-old worker killed at Kwai Tsing Container Terminal in suspected crane accident
Hong Kong Free Press A 62-year-old man has been found dead at Kwai Tsing Container Terminal after he was suspected to have been run over by a crane on Wednesday night, according to the police. A section of the Kwai Tsing Container Terminals. Photo: Peter Lee/HKFP. Police said they received a report from the man’s…
Read MoreDo Hong Kong policymakers really want to hear what residents think or only after the ‘rice is cooked’? Why city should worry as public consultations dip
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Shrinking number of opportunities to express views leaves observers asking if government still values input. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3219423/do-hong-kong-policymakers-really-want-hear-what-residents-think-or-only-after-rice-cooked-why-city?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreCovid-19: HK$1.67 billion spent on Hong Kong’s isolation facilities
Hong Kong Free Press The Hong Kong government spent around HK$1.67 billion on its Covid-19 isolation facilities, including costs for staff salary and cleaning. Tsing Yi Covid-19 quarantine facility. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau revealed the numbers in response to a question from lawmaker Kenneth Lau during a Legislative Council meeting on…
Read MoreCanada summons China ambassador, mulls expelling diplomats following accusations of intimidation
Hong Kong Free Press Canada on Thursday summoned China’s ambassador as it considered expelling a Chinese diplomat accused of having sought to intimidate a Canadian lawmaker and his family over the MP’s criticisms of Beijing. The developments were revealed during a heated exchange between Foreign Minister Melanie Joly and the parliamentarian who was targeted, Michael…
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