Hong Kong – Page 141 – Prologue Journal

Less pressure on students if university language rule axed, Hong Kong head teachers’ group says

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong Association of the Heads of Secondary Schools has proposed universities adopt points system based on exam results of candidates’ best five subjects. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3280361/less-pressure-students-if-university-language-rule-axed-hong-kong-head-teachers-group-says?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong buyers snap up 200 flats as market sentiment improves on interest rate cut

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong saw the most number of new flats sold on a single day since May as market sentiment improved after a rate cut by the HKMA. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3280360/hong-kong-buyers-snap-200-flats-market-sentiment-improves-interest-rate-cut?utm_source=rss_feed

2 drivers critically injured in highway accident near Hong Kong-Shenzhen border

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Both victims were hit by third vehicle while they were discussing an earlier collision on the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Western Corridor. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3280359/2-drivers-critically-injured-highway-accident-near-hong-kong-shenzhen-border?utm_source=rss_feed

Mainland Chinese early birds flock to Hong Kong ahead of National Day ‘golden week’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Tourists are seen crossing the city’s land checkpoints in the morning, with some heading to selfie hotspots such as HKU. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3280357/mainland-chinese-early-birds-flock-hong-kong-ahead-national-day-golden-week?utm_source=rss_feed

Unsure how to spend National Day break in Hong Kong? The Post has you covered

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong has lined up series of activities to mark 75th anniversary of country’s founding, including discounts and an evening drone show. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3280346/unsure-how-spend-national-day-break-hong-kong-post-has-you-covered?utm_source=rss_feed

Cathay Pacific business lounge at Hong Kong airport forced to shut after fire, 250 evacuated

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Staff on duty promptly alerted firefighters of the incident at the lounge’s supporting facilities on Saturday morning, carrier says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3280354/cathay-pacific-business-lounge-hong-kong-airport-forced-shut-after-fire-250-evacuated?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong’s Cally Kwong, award-winning choir to perform patriotic songs on National Day eve

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Next Generation Chorus Performance will take place at 8.30pm on Monday at Art Park in the West Kowloon Cultural District. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3280347/hong-kongs-cally-kwong-award-winning-choir-perform-patriotic-songs-national-day-eve?utm_source=rss_feed

Macau top job candidate vows to regulate gaming, diversify economy in policy outline

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ‘We will strictly implement a new gaming law to regulate the industry and ensure its healthy, orderly development,’ Sam Hou-fai says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3280344/macau-top-job-candidate-vows-regulate-gaming-diversify-economy-policy-outline?utm_source=rss_feed

Waterspout spotted over Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour: weather forecaster

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong Observatory says waterspout seen swirling across the harbour at 12.30pm. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3280343/waterspout-spotted-over-hong-kongs-victoria-harbour-weather-forecaster?utm_source=rss_feed

HKFP Lens: Scenes from Hong Kong’s 2014 Umbrella Movement

Hong Kong Free Press The protest that would become Hong Kong’s Umbrella Movement, a largely peaceful 79-day pro-democracy civil disobedience campaign, began with class boycotts on September 22, 2014. A protester looks up during a pro-democracy protest outside the Hong Kong government headquarters on September 26, 2014. Photo: Aaron Tam/AFP. Thousands of students eschewed school…