Category: Hong Kong
Hong Kong authorities criticise schools over Primary One exams in first semester
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Education Bureau calls on schools that persist with practice to avoid placing pressure on children and instead focus on mental health. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3290119/hong-kong-authorities-criticise-schools-over-primary-one-exams-first-semester?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreJimmy Lai’s view Hong Kong would become like mainland China was conjecture: judges
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Justices interject in fiery exchange with former media owner, who insists he was telling truth about predicted changes on live-streamed show. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3290111/jimmy-lais-view-hong-kong-would-become-mainland-china-was-conjecture-judges?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreCCTV in taxis would aid investigations when drivers and passengers have disputes, industry chief says
Hong Kong Free Press The installation of surveillance cameras in all Hong Kong taxis will help drivers and passengers handle disputes and will not intrude on personal privacy, an industry leader has said. Hong Kong urban taxis and New Territories taxis. File photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. The government on Monday said all taxis in the city…
Read MoreWhite Christmas Fair brings early cheer to Hong Kong in support of Operation Santa Claus
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Themed ‘CampUnity’, this year’s fair was designed and run by 10 university students from the Swire Properties Placemaking Academy. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3290080/white-christmas-fair-brings-early-cheer-hong-kong-support-operation-santa-claus?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong lawmakers, taxi trade leaders back camera systems in cabs, but with caveats
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Rules needed to control who can access footage and for what reasons, they say, while noting public is already used to widespread monitoring. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3290058/hong-kong-lawmakers-taxi-trade-figures-back-camera-systems-cabs-caveats?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreLegal disputes to be ‘resolved locally,’ gov’t says after Beijing intervention urged on LGBTQ court rulings
Hong Kong Free Press “Relevant legal disputes” on the top court’s recent rulings in favour of same-sex couples’ rights should be resolved locally, authorities have said, after a pro-Beijing lawmaker known for his anti-LGBT stance suggested that Beijing make an interpretation of the Basic Law. Hong Kong’s Court of Final Appeal. File photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.…
Read MoreHong Kong cleaning firm fined HK$11 million in housing estate price-fixing case
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong Commercial Cleaning Services and two directors signed statement of agreed facts to settle case, Competition Commission says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3290063/hong-kong-cleaning-firm-fined-hk11-million-housing-estate-price-fixing-case?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreMale student at University of Hong Kong arrested on suspicion of voyeurism
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Student allegedly followed girl into bathroom and filmed her from under the stall. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3290062/male-student-university-hong-kong-arrested-suspicion-voyeurism?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreRainbow smoke, silver fireworks to dazzle at Hong Kong New Year’s Eve countdown
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The 12-minute show will again be choreographed by Liu Lin, who directed the fireworks display at the 2028 Beijing Olympics. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3290050/rainbow-smoke-silver-fireworks-dazzle-hong-kong-new-years-eve-countdown?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHelp for 5,000 in Hong Kong traditional Chinese medicine mental health project
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Baptist University project promotes use of Chinese medicine to treat depression, anxiety or insomnia. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3290049/help-5000-hong-kong-traditional-chinese-medicine-mental-health-project?utm_source=rss_feed
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