Category: Hong Kong
Hong Kong consumption vouchers: eager shoppers welcome fresh round of spending credits but some say HK$5,000 value not ‘shocking’ enough
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. First of two tranches dished out on payment platforms from Sunday, giving users HK$3,000 in digital credit. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3217229/hong-kong-consumption-vouchers-eager-shoppers-welcome-fresh-round-spending-credits-some-say-hk5000?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s rules for allowing e-scooters on designated tracks are too strict, users say
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Trial allowing e-bicycles and e-scooters welcomed, but some urge rethink of weight of devices. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3217186/hong-kongs-rules-allowing-e-scooters-designated-tracks-are-too-strict-users-say?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreShorter wait for transplant patients? Hong Kong weighs allowing exchange of donated organs with mainland China
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Tired of waiting for organs, desperate patients have taken ‘unofficial routes’ to mainland transplants https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3217170/shorter-wait-transplant-patients-hong-kong-weighs-allowing-exchange-donated-organs-mainland-china?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More‘It’s disappearing very fast’: Hong Kong’s fading neon heritage shines a spotlight on the craft
Hong Kong Free Press Part of HKFP’s partnership with The Guardian. The narrow pavements of Hong Kong commercial district Wan Chai are no stranger to the lunchtime rush, with queues spilling out from restaurants and promoters being ignored as they push flyers on passers-by. But on an otherwise unexceptional Monday in March, one main thoroughfare…
Read MoreWhy did Beijing’s point man for Hong Kong zoom in on the economy? It’s a bid to de-emphasise political squabbles, analysts say, as Xia Baolong continues charm offensive during visit
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Beijing’s top official for Hong Kong affairs urges residents to enjoy ‘horse racing, dancing, speculating on stocks and making big money’. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3217206/why-did-beijings-point-man-hong-kong-zoom-economy-its-bid-de-emphasise-political-squabbles-analysts?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreBoosting Hong Kong’s housing supply must not come at the expense of subdivided flat residents
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The government’s proposal to lower the threshold that would trigger the compulsory sale of old buildings would affect many subdivided flat residents. A progressive approach would allow time to find a balance between the…
Read MoreHong Kong releases HK$3,000 in first phase of consumption vouchers scheme
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong has released the first phase of this year’s consumption vouchers scheme, allowing residents to collect HK$3,000 in their digital payment accounts. IFC shopping mall in Central. Photo: Lea Mok/HKFP. From Sunday, those who elected to receive the sum on their Octopus cards can collect the money by tapping their…
Read MoreChina rocket launch sends debris into sea near Taiwan, Taipei authorities report
Hong Kong Free Press China said Sunday it had launched a satellite into orbit, with authorities in Taiwan saying rocket debris had fallen into the sea where Beijing announced a no-sail zone this week. Maritime authorities in China’s eastern Fujian province this week banned ships from an area north of Taiwan from 9:00 am (0100…
Read MorePro-Beijing labour union in Hong Kong considers withdrawing march application, hours after top Beijing official downplays need for protests
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Federation of Hong Kong and Kowloon Labour Unions denies idea was prompted by remarks from Xia Baolong, Beijing’s point man for city’s affairs. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3217208/pro-beijing-labour-union-hong-kong-considers-withdrawing-march-application-hours-after-top-beijing?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreIn Pictures: Hong Kong gov’t seeks to make national security fun
Hong Kong Free Press By Xinqi Su Hong Kong’s sweeping national security law has stifled dissent in the city but on Saturday the government turned to a giant board game in an attempt to promote it to the public. Disciplined services in Hong Kong host an open day on April 15, 2023 as the city…
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