Category: Hong Kong
Hong Kong 47: No plans to appeal for longer sentences for democrats jailed in largest national security case, gov’t says
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong authorities have no plans to challenge the jail terms handed down to 45 pro-democracy figures convicted in the city’s largest national security case, the Department of Justice (DoJ) has said after the government warned it may appeal for longer sentences for some. Department of Justice. File Photo: GovHK. In…
Read MoreHong Kong zoo to reopen mammal section on Friday, 2 months after bacterial outbreak
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Outbreak at Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens that killed 12 monkeys linked to contaminated soil from construction site. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3290319/hong-kong-zoo-reopen-mammal-section-friday-2-months-after-bacterial-outbreak?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreJimmy Lai denies instigating US move to revoke Hong Kong’s special economic status
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. But court hears former media boss messaged right-hand man to say it was ‘right’ to force Beijing to meet Washington’s demands. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3290300/jimmy-lai-denies-instigating-us-revoke-hong-kongs-special-economic-status?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong photographer jailed for 8 weeks over indecent assault against model
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Leung Chun-chung found guilty of pulling down model’s dress and exposing her breasts at his Chai Wan studio in December 2022. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3290295/hong-kong-photographer-jailed-8-weeks-over-indecent-assault-against-model?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong a launch pad for Chinese EV makers, Xiaomi unveils electric SUV: 7 EV reads
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From Chinese start-up Hozon eyeing exports to Chinese electric vehicle makers favouring Hong Kong, here are seven EV stories you may have missed. https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3290105/hong-kong-launch-pad-chinese-ev-makers-xiaomi-unveils-electric-suv-7-ev-reads?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong to subsidise electric buses and taxis to stop cost being passed to public
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Environment chief expands on government’s road map for EV transition and says franchised bus operators convinced after cost-benefit analysis. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3290288/hong-kong-subsidies-e-buses-e-taxis-ensure-costs-not-passed-public?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreJohn Lee calls Hong Kong a Greater Bay Area ‘promoter’ as city signs investment deal
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong signs deal with China Council for the Promotion of International Trade to bolster cross-border commerce and investment. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3290287/john-lee-calls-hong-kong-greater-bay-area-promoter-city-signs-investment-deal?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreWashington slams China’s tit-for-tat visa curbs on US officials interfering 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. ‘We condemn retaliatory actions by the People’s Republic of China against US officials,’ US Department of State says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3290270/washington-slams-chinas-tit-tat-visa-curbs-us-officials-interfering-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina draws ‘red line’ around Taiwan with biggest maritime drills in years, Taipei says
Hong Kong Free Press By Joy Chiang China has expanded military drills around Taiwan with dozens of warplanes and a huge maritime exercise aimed at drawing “a red line” for the next US president, Taipei authorities said Wednesday. A man stands before Taiwanese Navy ships anchored at the harbour in Keelung on December 11, 2024.…
Read MoreBeijing to impose visa restrictions on US officials who ‘perform terribly on Hong Kong affairs’
Hong Kong Free Press Beijing has announced it will impose visa restrictions on US officials that it said had “interfered” in Hong Kong affairs after Washington last months said it was “taking steps” to impose visa restrictions on Hong Kong officials. Mao Ning, a spokesperson for China’s foreign ministry, said during a weekly press conference…
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