Hong Kong – Page 1334 – Prologue Journal

Hong Kong judge may spare jail for teen who killed baby after giving birth in school toilet, noting girl’s mental state, troubled upbringing

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Judge calls case ‘a very sorry and tragic one’, tells court she is considering probationary term for accused who admitted to crime. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3219362/hong-kong-judge-may-spare-jail-teen-who-killed-baby-after-giving-birth-school-toilet-noting-girls?utm_source=rss_feed

1,000 Hong Kong couples to be eligible for free genetic screening under plan to curb recurrent miscarriages, fetal maldevelopment

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. New scheme aims to help more local couples who carry genetic diseases be aware of underlying conditions that may cause disabilities in their children. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3219363/1000-hong-kong-couples-be-eligible-free-genetic-screening-under-plan-curb-recurrent-miscarriages?utm_source=rss_feed

More than 625,000 mainland Chinese tourists entered Hong Kong over 5-day ‘golden week’ break, but better-than-expected figure only two-thirds of pre-pandemic mark

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Figure surpasses estimation of 600,000 earlier mentioned by local authorities, but is still just two-thirds of pre-pandemic level in 2019. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3219351/more-625000-mainland-chinese-tourists-entered-hong-kong-over-5-day-golden-week-break-better-expected?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong police probe case of animal cruelty after dog left in life-threatening condition from serious skull fractures

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Eighteen skull fragments recovered in surgery to save nine-year-old Yorkshire terrier. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3219347/hong-kong-police-probe-case-animal-cruelty-after-dog-left-life-threatening-condition-serious-skull?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong gov’t slams self-exiled democrat Ted Hui for calling reformed District Council polls ‘pseudo-election’

Hong Kong Free Press A Hong Kong government department has lashed out at self-exiled democrat Ted Hui over statement he posted calling the reformed District Council polls a “pseudo-election” and a “desecration of universal values.” Ted Hui in the UK. File Photo: May James/HKFP. “Fugitive Ted Hui was a destructive anti-China saboteur who stirred up…

What Hongkongers need to know about driving into mainland China under new scheme, from licences to insurance and road rules

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Motorists with Hong Kong identity cards, home return permits from mainland and licences will be allowed to drive across border starting on July 1. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3219325/what-hongkongers-need-know-about-driving-mainland-china-under-new-scheme-licences-insurance-and-road?utm_source=rss_feed

British diplomat says BN(O) visa scheme for Hongkongers to stay at least until 2025 UK election

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Consul General Brian Davidson stresses London’s ‘absolute commitment’ to policy but admits he cannot make any pledges that extend beyond coming poll. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3219297/british-diplomat-says-bno-visa-scheme-hongkongers-stay-least-until-2025-election?utm_source=rss_feed

Consumer watchdog says dedicated funds should be set up to finance maintenance and repairs at Hong Kong private housing developments

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Disputes over management fees top list of disputes taken to watchdog, study finds. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3219295/consumer-watchdog-says-dedicated-funds-should-be-set-finance-maintenance-and-repairs-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed

The Hong Kong Bar Association’s endangered reputation, and the seven-year itch

Hong Kong Free Press Tanya Chan, former legislator and former barrister, has been censured by the disciplinary committee of the Bar Association for “bringing the profession into disrepute” in two speeches made in 2014 to pro-democracy Umbrella Movement protesters. That is a long time ago. Over the proceedings hangs a familiar smell. Tanya Chan and Audrey Eu.…

Exodus of Hongkongers does not impact salary tax revenue, says finance chief

Hong Kong Free Press The exodus of Hongkongers does not impact the city’s salaries tax revenue, said Hong Kong’s financial chief Paul Chan on Wednesday. Meanwhile, this year’s budget was passed by the “patriots-only” legislature with only one abstention. Chan’s speech at the Legislative Council (LegCo) came after the Inland Revenue Department announced on Tuesday…