Category: Hong Kong
Explainer: Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee’s first year in office
Hong Kong Free Press Chief Executive John Lee has completed his first year as Hong Kong’s leader. Lee rose through the police ranks to become security chief then chief secretary, the city’s No. 2 official. After running unopposed for top office, he was selected last May with 1,416 votes from the overhauled Election Committee, members…
Read MoreChina’s sweeping new anti-espionage law comes into effect
Hong Kong Free Press A revised law dramatically expanding China’s definition of espionage came into force on Saturday, giving Beijing more power than ever to punish what it deems threats to national security. File Photo: Kelly Ho/HKFP. The United States government, analysts, and lawyers say that the revisions to Beijing’s anti-espionage law are vague and…
Read MoreHongkongers who moved to UK after national security law was implemented say they are ‘living in fear’ of Beijing
Hong Kong Free Press By Caroline Taix When artists Lumli and Lumlong fled Hong Kong in 2021 they didn’t tell a soul for fear of being reported and arrested before they could leave. Hong Kong artist duo Lumlong (left) and Lumli in their studio in London, on June 15, 2023. Photo: Justin Tallis/AFP. Two years…
Read MoreUS and UK politicians’ ‘unfounded and fact-twisting’ claims about national security law dismissed by Hong Kong government
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. US and UK politicians attack national security law in run-up to 26th anniversary of city’s return to Chinese rule. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3226193/us-and-uk-politicians-unfounded-and-fact-twisting-claims-about-national-security-law-dismissed-hong?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong heroes who tried to save victims of knife double murder among those singled out in city leader John Lee’s first honours list
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hero chef who tackled knife-wielding Plaza Hollywood double killer with two stools awarded the Bronze Medal for Bravery. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3226190/hong-kong-heroes-who-tried-save-victims-knife-double-murder-among-those-singled-out-city-leader-john?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong police seize 7 imitation guns, other weapons and arrest suspect over haul
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Force has not ruled out possibility of case being related to 26th anniversary of city’s return to Chinese rule. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3226188/hong-kong-police-seize-7-imitation-guns-other-weapons-and-arrest-suspect-over-haul?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong, mainland Chinese police arrest 17 suspects in connection with 149 online fraud cases, including writers of scripted scam dialogue
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Joint operation busts group believed to have carried out online scams, including so-called naked chat blackmail, cheating victims out of HK$68.2 million. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3226185/hong-kong-mainland-chinese-police-arrest-17-suspects-connection-149-online-fraud-cases-including?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More3 ex-flight attendants at Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific found guilty of accepting HK$78,000 in bribes to help travellers get discounted tickets
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Court hears trio abused staff benefits between 2018 and 2019 by profiting from Cathay’s companion travel scheme. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3226181/3-ex-flight-attendants-hong-kongs-cathay-pacific-found-guilty-accepting-hk78000-bribes-help?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s leaders and their social media strategies one year on: Thumbs up or down? Experts say they are not impressed
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Communications gurus say top officials could make better use of their social media presence to promote their policies and the city. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3226175/hong-kongs-leaders-and-their-social-media-strategies-one-year-thumbs-or-down-experts-say-they-are?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More‘No need to panic’: Hong Kong food safety experts urge residents not to worry over ‘possibly carcinogenic’ label on sweetener aspartame
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Experts say designation does not necessarily mean substance causes cancer, point to excessive consumption needed to be at risk. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3226173/no-need-panic-hong-kong-food-safety-experts-urge-residents-not-worry-over-possibly-carcinogenic?utm_source=rss_feed
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