Category: Hong Kong
Hong Kong man ‘arrested 7 times in 4 months after selling bank account to criminal gang’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In latest arrest, suspect among 34 residents rounded up by police in connection with 28 deception cases involving HK$12.8 million. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3217890/hong-kong-man-arrested-7-times-4-months-after-selling-bank-account-criminal-gang?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong must ask tough questions about solar panel collapse, experts urge amid city’s drive to promote renewable energy
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Concerns follow collapse of more than 10 solar panels from building in Tuen Mun during Wednesday’s rainstorm, striking two private cars below. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3217862/hong-kong-must-investigate-solar-panel-collapse-amid-rainstorm-industry-leader-experts-say-amid-6?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong authorities confirm third case of monkeypox as experts warn more could follow
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Third case in city since last September involves 34-year-old male who sought treatment on April 19 after developing a rash seven days prior. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3217845/hong-kong-authorities-confirm-third-case-monkeypox-experts-warn-more-could-follow?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong police arrest man over use of food courier disguise to deliver drugs, after seizing narcotics worth HK$9.39 million
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Suspected triad member was arrested alongside his girlfriend during a raid on their two rental flats on Thursday in Yau Ma Tei. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3217842/hong-kong-police-arrest-man-over-use-food-courier-disguise-deliver-drugs-after-seizing-narcotics?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreTwitter removes labels for all news outlets, including Chinese state media
Hong Kong Free Press Twitter appeared to have removed all labels from the accounts of news outlets and government organisations, including those for Chinese state media. The move followed several major Western news organisations quitting the platform after being labelled “state-affiliated media.” The “State-affiliated media” label was removed on RTHK’s Twitter account. Hong Kong news…
Read MoreMacau junket boss jailed for illegal gambling, money laundering
Hong Kong Free Press Macau’s second-biggest junket boss was jailed for 14 years on Friday for running an illegal multi-billion-dollar gambling ring, local media reported. The high-profile arrests and prosecution of Macau’s big junket bosses have coincided with Chinese President Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption drive, which includes closer scrutiny of corrupt officials who might travel to…
Read MoreHong Kong energy firms should adopt smart technology to prevent future power blackouts, government adviser says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Energy Advisory Committee chairman says HK Electric should consider labelling power cables with QR codes featuring instructions for maintenance workers. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3217830/hong-kong-energy-firms-should-adopt-smart-technology-prevent-future-power-blackouts-government?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina’s foreign minister warns of ‘dangerous consequences’ of criticising Beijing over Taiwan
Hong Kong Free Press Criticising China over Taiwan will have dangerous consequences, Foreign Minister Qin Gang warned Friday, as he insisted Beijing is a “growing force for peace and justice”. Two weeks ago, China launched three days of military exercises around Taiwan — simulating targeted strikes and a blockade of the island — in response…
Read MoreHong Kong Island power outage caused by short circuit after ‘accidental’ cable connection, says electricity company
Hong Kong Free Press The power outage that plunged several districts on Hong Kong Island into darkness, some for up to an hour, on Wednesday was caused by a short circuit after a “spare cable” was accidentally connected, power company Hong Kong Electric has said. The blackout occurred soon after midnight on Wednesday, and resulted…
Read More28 meetings in 6 days: what was Beijing’s point man’s visit to Hong Kong all about? Cool towards politics and hot on economy? Unpacking the Xia Baolong tour
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Xia set tone on issues relating to city’s future – ranging from way of life to coming district-level election. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3217773/28-meetings-6-days-what-was-beijings-point-mans-visit-hong-kong-all-about-cool-towards-politics-and?utm_source=rss_feed
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