Hong Kong – Page 15 – Prologue Journal

Hong Kong 47: when will jailed activists in landmark national security trial be released?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Claudia Mo among four set to be released in six months, after spending nearly four years in custody, but others still face years behind bars. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3287276/hong-kong-47-when-will-jailed-activists-landmark-national-security-trial-be-released?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong 47: court rules subversion scheme as severe as violent attack against government

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Threat of unofficial ‘primary’ election justifies stiff sentences on 45 former politicians and activists, three High Court judges say. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3287261/hong-kong-47-court-rules-subversion-scheme-severe-violent-attack-against-government?utm_source=rss_feed

HSBC, Cathay Pacific, EcoCeres join forces on Hong Kong sustainable aviation fuel push

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Deal eliminates emissions equal to 10,000 round-trip flights between Hong Kong and London, lender says. https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3287260/hsbc-cathay-pacific-ecoceres-join-forces-hong-kong-sustainable-aviation-fuel-push?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong 47: Gov’t to consider appealing for longer sentences as Taiwan, overseas groups condemn case

Hong Kong Free Press The Hong Kong government will consider whether to appeal for longer sentences of certain democrats jailed on Tuesday in the city’s largest national security case. Convicted of conspiring to commit subversion, 45 former legislators, ex-district councillors, and activists received jail sentences ranging from four years and two months to 10 years,…

Hong Kong 47: crowds throng court as family, supporters bid farewell to jailed opposition figures

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Those who made it into packed public gallery said their goodbyes. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3287256/hong-kong-47-crowds-throng-court-family-supporters-bid-farewell-jailed-opposition-figures?utm_source=rss_feed

Nearly 94% of Hong Kong children in inadequate housing have spinal issues, survey finds

Hong Kong Free Press More than 90 per cent of children living in inadequate housing have experienced spinal health issues, an anti-poverty NGO has found, as it called for families with children to be prioritised in the queue for public housing. The Society for Community Organization said that children living in subdivided housing suffered under…

Alibaba’s Stock Connect link shows Hong Kong’s strength as conduit to mainland markets

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Mainland investors have amassed 4 per cent of Alibaba’s public float and contributed 15 per cent to its trading volume through the Stock Connect scheme. https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3287253/alibabas-stock-connect-link-shows-hong-kongs-strength-conduit-mainland-markets?utm_source=rss_feed

Google names Meituan-owned Keeta, video game AFK Journey among ‘Best of 2024’ Android apps

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The latest recognition received by Keeta and AFK Journey reflect the increased sophistication of China’s app developers. https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3287229/google-names-meituan-owned-keeta-video-game-afk-journey-among-best-2024-android-apps?utm_source=rss_feed

Hongkongers to pay nearly 1% more for electricity next year

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. City’s two power companies increase charges after prices cut by as much as 16 per cent last year. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3287245/hongkongers-pay-nearly-1-more-electricity-next-year?utm_source=rss_feed

Asia to drive global growth as ‘China plus one’ pivot gains momentum amid Trump’s return

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Diverting investments from China to neighbouring economies as a hedge against tariffs and geopolitical risks will boost Asia’s growth, HSBC’s Elhedery says. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3287206/asia-drive-global-growth-china-plus-one-pivot-gains-momentum-amid-trumps-return?utm_source=rss_feed