Category: Hong Kong
Macau to host NBA games as part of multimillion-dollar deal
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The games will be played at The Venetian Arena operated by Sands China. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3289597/macau-host-nba-games-part-multimillion-dollar-deal?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong man, 62, dies after smoke spotted coming out of his flat
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Man was sent to United Christian Hospital in Kwun Tong, where he was declared dead. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3289596/hong-kong-man-62-dies-after-smoke-spotted-coming-out-his-flat?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreJapanese studio creates ‘Ferrari’ of panda costumes to help promote Hong Kong’s bears
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Japan-based art studio Zeppet says cost of making ultra-realistic panda suit amounted to price ‘cheapest model of Ferrari’. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3289553/japanese-studio-creates-ferrari-panda-costumes-help-promote-hong-kongs-bears?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong tightens airport health checks amid DR Congo mystery disease outbreak
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The unknown disease has left 79 dead and more than 300 infected in Democratic Republic of Congo since late October. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3289587/hong-kong-tightens-airport-health-checks-amid-dr-congo-mystery-disease-outbreak?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreUnpacking John Lee’s firing of 2 ministers: Hong Kong needs a win
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. New faces part of gambit to minimise any damage to his government’s standing and even secure decisive short-term wins on the tourism and aviation fronts, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3289571/unpacking-john-lees-firing-two-ministers-hong-kong-needs-win?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreLawmaker says HK should override top court’s rulings on same-sex couples by seeking Beijing intervention
Hong Kong Free Press A pro-Beijing lawmaker has urged Hong Kong’s government to override the top court’s rulings in favour of same-sex married couples by inviting China to interpret the city’s constitution. Lawmaker Junius Ho (centre) at a forum on recent rulings by the top court on same-sex couples’ rights on Dec. 5, 2024. Photo:…
Read MoreHong Kong’s sacked tourism minister shares photo of skyline, welcomes ‘another stage in life’
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s former culture and tourism minister Kevin Yeung has said he will begin “another stage in life,” after he was sacked in an unexpected cabinet reshuffle alongside the transport chief Lam Sai-hung. Former secretary for culture, sports and tourism Kevin Yeung. File photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. Less than two hours after…
Read MoreHigh hopes for low-profile operator Mable Chan as new Hong Kong transport chief
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Transport chief expected to form a strong partnership with new tourism minister. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3289569/high-hopes-low-profile-operator-mable-chan-new-hong-kong-transport-chief?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s leader planned to axe the 2 ‘lethal’ ministers far earlier, sources say
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chief Executive John Lee held off to ensure his administration projected strong image in lead-up to passage of domestic national security law, according to insiders. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3289566/hong-kongs-leader-planned-axe-2-lethal-ministers-far-earlier-sources-say?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreJimmy Lai says he once held out hope in Hong Kong’s prospects under the security law
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Ex-media boss also dismisses ‘presumptuous’ allegations he believed his arrest would trigger foreign intervention. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3289560/jimmy-lai-says-he-once-held-out-hope-hong-kongs-prospects-under-security-law?utm_source=rss_feed
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