Category: Hong Kong
Abby Choi murder: hundreds of mourners attend pink-themed Hong Kong funeral service for slain socialite
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Memorial hall for the service extensively decorated in pink, said to be Abby Choi’s favourite colour. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3224514/abby-choi-murder-hundreds-mourners-attend-pink-themed-hong-kong-funeral-service-slain-socialite?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreUS Sec. of State Blinken opens rare Beijing visit in bid to lower temperature
Hong Kong Free Press Secretary of State Antony Blinken began talks in China on Sunday on the highest-level trip by a US official in nearly five years as the two powers looked to notch down the temperature in an escalating rivalry. Both sides have voiced guarded hope of improving communication and preventing conflict, with the…
Read MoreBlockchain-based securities are emerging in Hong Kong, further expanding distributed ledgers in local financial markets
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. UBS and Bank of China have a new private security product on Ethereum, while the Hong Kong government has issued a green bond on a private blockchain. https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3224400/blockchain-based-securities-are-emerging-hong-kong-further-expanding-distributed-ledgers-local?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHongkongers taking advantage of relaxed entry requirements apply to join police at recruitment drive
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police’s recruitment division notes ‘obvious rise’ in applications after entry criteria adjustment last month. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3224506/hongkongers-taking-advantage-relaxed-entry-requirements-apply-join-police-recruitment-drive?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreMcDonald’s worker arrested in Hong Kong after manager allegedly attacked with knife in restaurant
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Online photo shows the victim with head wounds and blood streaming down his face. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3224498/mcdonalds-worker-arrested-hong-kong-after-manager-allegedly-attacked-knife-restaurant?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreDuck, duck, gone: Hongkongers ignore gloomy skies to say farewell to beloved art show cut short by ‘unexpected challenges’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Tourists, residents show up despite grey skies and sporadic rain to witness send-off for first of 18-metre duo brought to city for ‘The Double Ducks’ art show. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3224496/duck-duck-gone-hongkongers-ignore-gloomy-skies-say-farewell-beloved-art-show-cut-short-unexpected?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong determined to build public housing on golf course despite recent objections at town planning hearings: development chief
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn vows to deliver on city’s 10-year housing supply goal despite rezoning delay. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3224495/hong-kong-determined-build-public-housing-golf-course-despite-recent-objections-town-planning?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreDestroying a historic Hong Kong golf course for housing would be an act of supreme folly
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The course is irreplaceable, the plan raises environmental concerns and may even have geopolitical costs. If it’s just a face-saving effort by the officials concerned, a wise government would reconsider. https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3224325/destroying-historic-hong-kong-golf-course-housing-would-be-act-supreme-folly?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreGrounded pilots: behind Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific’s new plan for junior flight crew to serve at airport
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Trial scheme aimed at boosting understaffed sections and utilise lowest-ranked flight crew, but union claims move will affect already-low morale. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3224476/grounded-pilots-behind-hong-kong-flag-carrier-cathay-pacifics-new-plan-junior-flight-crew-serve?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong father steps up to become autistic daughter’s mediator, mentor, coach and hero
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Yuki Chan has gone from being a frustrated child to a young woman who runs marathons and contributes to the family’s finances. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3224420/hong-kong-father-steps-become-autistic-daughters-mediator-mentor-coach-and-hero?utm_source=rss_feed
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