Hong Kong – Page 1335 – Prologue Journal

Turning a new page: Britain wants to reinvigorate ties with Hong Kong and to have less megaphone diplomacy, says consul general

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Exchange of visits by ministers, collaborations in trade, investment, culture and the arts offer hope, says Brian Davidson. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3219296/turning-new-page-britain-wants-reinvigorate-ties-hong-kong-and-have-less-megaphone-diplomacy-says?utm_source=rss_feed

Canada politician demands expulsion of Chinese diplomat accused of planning to intimidate him and family in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Free Press A Canadian lawmaker on Wednesday called for Ottawa to expel a Chinese diplomat accused of having sought to intimidate him and his family in Hong Kong over the MP’s criticisms of Beijing. Conservative MP Michael Chong’s call was echoed by fellow opposition lawmakers who demanded action during a heated exchange in…

Hong Kong worker fatally run over by crane at container terminal

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Man dies after container gantry crane runs over him at Kwai Tsing terminal; ambulance crew find him dead at scene. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3219305/hong-kong-worker-dies-crane-tragedy-container-terminal?utm_source=rss_feed

Generative AI like ChatGPT will be weaponised by scammers in cybersecurity arms race, experts warn

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Generative AI is allowing scammers to mimic voices, write more sophisticated phishing emails, and create malware, but cybersecurity firms are fighting back with AI themselves. https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3219280/generative-ai-chatgpt-will-be-weaponised-scammers-cybersecurity-arms-race-experts-warn?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong has not suffered capital outflows during current US rate rise cycle, with total bank deposits up, HKMA boss 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 has not seen capital outflows during current interest rate rise cycle, with total deposits at local banks increasing during period, says HKMA CEO Eddie Yue Wai-man. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3219294/hong-kong-has-not-suffered-capital-outflows-during-current-us-rate-rise-cycle-total-bank-deposits?utm_source=rss_feed

‘Superman’, old cameras and heritage sites: young mainland Chinese follow social media trails in Hong Kong

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Tourists head to Tsim Sha Tsui to recreate picture of tycoon Li Ka-shing, Hong Kong’s richest man. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3219291/hong-kong-flooded-tourists-taking-selfies-buying-old-cameras-and-following-recommendations?utm_source=rss_feed

Finance chief Paul Chan signals optimism about Hong Kong economy and predicts growth of up to 5.5 per cent this year if global situation remains stable

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chan upbeat about city’s prospects after Legco approves budget by 82-0 majority. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3219276/finance-chief-chan-signals-optimism-about-economy-and-predicts-growth-55-cent-year-if-global?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong gov’t to close Tiananmen vigil site for park ‘maintenance,’ as pro-Beijing group seeks remaining space for event

Hong Kong Free Press A pro-Beijing organisation has applied to host a shopping event in part of Causeway Bay’s Victoria Park in early June, according to the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD). For three decades, the space was the traditional venue of the city’s annual Tiananmen crackdown vigil. Victoria Park on May 3, 2023.…

Hong Kong’s top court hears appeal from journalist Bao Choy over conviction linked to documentary

Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong journalist Bao Choy has appealed to the city’s top court against her conviction linked to checking vehicle registration records for a documentary about the Yuen Long attacks in 2019. Journalist Bao Choy outside the Court of Final Appeal on May 3, 2023. Photo: Hillary Leung/HKFP. The former RTHK freelance…

Advisory panel backs public housing development on Hong Kong’s oldest golf course, but raises concerns

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. But Advisory Council on Environment also raises concerns over discrepancies in ecological surveys carried out by government and Hong Kong Golf Club. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3219277/advisory-panel-backs-public-housing-development-hong-kongs-oldest-golf-course-raises-concerns?utm_source=rss_feed