Category: Hong Kong
Scores of mainland Chinese tourists flock to Hong Kong for Labour Day ‘golden week’ holiday
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. West Kowloon high-speed rail terminal sees steady influx of visitors on first day of five-day holiday. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3218841/scores-mainland-chinese-tourists-flock-hong-kong-labour-day-golden-week-holiday?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s new-look legislature travels through the Greater Bay Area… laughing all the way
Hong Kong Free Press The doings of our new legislature continue to provoke riveting – well at least copious – coverage in the sycophant press. Generally, this is not very interesting reading, but for those who are prepared to dig through the chaff, wheat occasionally emerges. The delegation of the Hong Kong government and the…
Read MoreHong Kong this week: long weekend, mainland travel and district ‘patriots’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In this issue of Hong Kong Update, we look at the influx of cross-border travellers during the Labour Day ‘golden week’, as well as John Lee’s takeaways from his trip to the Greater Bay…
Read MoreIn Pictures: Hong Kong printer seeks to give movable type a new lease of life
Hong Kong Free Press Inside a 1,000-square-foot unit in a Kowloon Bay factory building, Leung Kwok-hung, founder of Sing Hung Printer Factory, was busy organising metal types by size, before bundling them together and washing them with soap and water. Metal types used in movable type printing. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. Opposite his desk were several…
Read MoreStuck in Kai Tak: Hong Kong looks to Shenzhen for ways to ease transport woes in new business district
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. As first residents move into former airport area, transport connections become pressing issue. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3218812/stuck-kai-tak-hong-kong-looks-shenzhen-ways-ease-transport-woes-new-business-district?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHappy day for Hong Kong cinemas could have been a showcase of local films
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The offer of HK$30 movie tickets will boost the cinema business, but the campaign should have done more for the local film industry. Not only are classic Hong Kong films far from forgotten, recent…
Read MoreDistrict councils: Cut seats elected by the public for Hong Kong’s ‘self-protection,’ says pro-Beijing heavyweight
Hong Kong Free Press A pro-Beijing figure has urged Hong Kong to cut the ratio of seats democratically elected by the public at District Councils to 22 per cent, in order to protect future elections from “Western forces or Taiwan independence advocates.” Rita Fan. File photo: RTHK screenshot. Under the current electoral system, 452 –…
Read MoreHong Kong court slams ‘vigilantism’ after increasing jail term for protester who beat taxi driver
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s Court of Appeal has said that people who wielded “vigilante justice” against a taxi driver whose vehicle hit a crowd during the 2019 protests acted in a “lawless” manner. The act was even “more serious” than assaulting riot police officers, the court ruled, as it jailed a man who…
Read MoreHong Kong pupils breath sigh of relief after core subject DSE exams end, but some say parts too tough
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Core subject DSE exams in Chinese, English, maths and liberal studies over for university hopefuls. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3218821/hong-kong-pupils-breath-sigh-relief-after-core-subject-dse-exams-end-some-say-parts-too-tough?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More‘Happy Hong Kong’ campaign and consumption vouchers should lift economy, city leader predicts
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chief Executive John Lee says he hopes campaign will make everybody smile and ensure they eat, play and spend happily. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3218815/happy-hong-kong-campaign-and-consumption-vouchers-should-give-lift-economy-city-leader-predicts?utm_source=rss_feed
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