Category: Hong Kong
Thousands flock to Hong Kong for two-day ‘Pokemon Go City Safari’ event
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Gamers descended on six locations within the city to catch an assortment of virtual creatures in various landmarks and hidden gems. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3289833/thousands-flock-hong-kong-two-day-pokemon-go-city-safari-event?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s Cathay ‘confident’ of hitting full capacity but union has doubts
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong’s flag carrier says it has ‘robust plans in place’ to recruit pilots to support rebuilding plan. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3289829/hong-kongs-cathay-confident-hitting-full-capacity-union-has-doubts?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong cha chaan teng featured in Stephen Chow film attracts scores in run-up to closure
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hung Wan Cafe, the filming location of 1998 comedy The Lucky Guy, will close after Christmas following 40 years of operations. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3289826/hong-kong-cha-chaan-teng-featured-stephen-chow-film-attracts-scores-run-closure?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong authorities log first cases of tenant evictions ahead of subpar housing shake-up
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho says complaints allege landlords evicted tenants in anticipation of government’s clampdown on subpar flats. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3289821/hong-kong-authorities-log-first-cases-tenant-evictions-ahead-subpar-housing-shake?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreThe Last Dance takes first place with record HK$122 million at Hong Kong box office
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Drama set around funeral trade is highest-grossing Chinese-language film ever in Hong Kong. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3289817/last-dance-takes-first-place-record-hk122-million-hong-kong-box-office?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHow Hong Kong’s drum festival is getting everyone marching to the same beat
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. This year’s event will run under title of ‘One Beat, One World: Connecting Through the Drum’ and incorporate both drumming and dance. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3289815/how-hong-kongs-drum-festival-getting-everyone-march-same-beat?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreConstruction worker falls from seventh floor in Hong Kong, found in semi-conscious state
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police say the worker landed on truck loaded with bamboo poles, with pictures online showing the victim bloodied from the fall. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3289814/construction-worker-falls-seventh-floor-hong-kong-found-semi-conscious-state?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More4 Taiwan soldiers charged with spying for China
Hong Kong Free Press Four Taiwanese soldiers, including three from a unit in charge of security for the president’s office, were charged Friday for photographing and leaking confidential information to China, prosecutors and the president’s office said. File Photo: Taiwan Presidential Office, via Flickr. China and Taiwan have been ruled separately since 1949, but Beijing…
Read MoreNBA to return to China for first time since 2019 fallout over Hong Kong protest comments
Hong Kong Free Press The NBA will stage two pre-season games in Macau next October, its deputy commissioner said on Friday, marking its return to China after being frozen out for more than five years. Mark Tatum (3rd L), NBA deputy commissioner and chief operating officer, and Patrick Dumont (3rd R), president and CEO of…
Read MoreHongkongers’ travel needs come first in developing ride-hailing regulations: minister
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. New transport chief Mable Chan also says the city’s taxi licensing system has hampered efforts to innovate the sector. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3289812/hongkongers-travel-needs-come-first-developing-ride-hailing-regulations-minister?utm_source=rss_feed
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