Category: Hong Kong
Hong Kong opposition party League of Social Democrats urges HSBC to reverse unexplained account closures
Hong Kong Free Press The pro-democracy League of Social Democrats (LSD) has written to HSBC, urging the bank to reverse a decision to close their accounts,. The opposition party – one of the city’s last – had been using the accounts to receive donations. According to external vice chairperson Dickson Chau, the bank first said…
Read MoreBREAKING: Hong Kong court blocks Jimmy Lai’s latest bid to appeal against national security search warrant on phones
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s Court of Appeal has blocked pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai’s bid to challenge a national security search warrant of his phones, which he says contained protected journalistic materials, at the city’s top court. Previous attempts made by the founder of defunct pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily to block the warrant…
Read MoreHSBC among five banks teaming up with ECIC to widen insurance coverage to private mainland buyers in boost for Hong Kong exporters
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Five of Hong Kong’s major banks – HSBC, DBS, Hang Seng Bank, Bank of China (Hong Kong) and Bank of East Asia – have teamed up with government-backed ECIC to offer the city’s exporters…
Read MoreFamily, friends of slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi bid final farewell as pink-themed funeral comes to a close
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Remains of 28-year-old to be brought to Po Lin Monastery on Lantau Island for cremation. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3224570/family-friends-slain-hong-kong-socialite-abby-choi-bid-final-farewell-pink-themed-funeral-comes?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong mall stabbing: suspect linked to brutal deaths of 2 women is fit for plea, psychiatrists confirm
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Szeto Sing-kwong, 39, will remain in custody pending police investigation, with next court hearing adjourned to October 9. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3224562/hong-kong-mall-stabbing-suspect-linked-brutal-deaths-2-women-fit-plea-psychiatrists-confirm?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong McDonald’s worker arrested after allegedly wounding manager with knife
Hong Kong Free Press A Hong Kong McDonald’s employee has been arrested after he allegedly attacked his manager with a knife, leaving the victim with multiple head and neck injuries. The McDonald’s branch on Hill Road, Sai Wan. Photo: Google Street View. Police apprehended a 28-year-old man on Sunday on suspicion of wounding his 38-year-old…
Read MoreWhy all students can use their talents to achieve success – with the right kind of support from teachers
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Private school, which says holistic approach to education can help maximise children’s potential, encourages youngsters to develop global mindset and embrace their potential through extracurricular activities. https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/education/topics/edtalk-invictus-school/article/3223923/why-all-students-can-use-their-talents-achieve-success-right-kind-support-teachers?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s Cathay Pacific hiring more cabin crew from mainland China to increase ratio of Mandarin-speaking flight staff after discrimination scandal
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Move announced by CEO in internal memo seen by Post, with other measures including allowance for staff who are proficient in more than one Asian language. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3224549/hong-kongs-cathay-pacific-hiring-more-cabin-crew-mainland-china-increase-ratio-mandarin-speaking?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More‘Glory to Hong Kong’ protest song reappears on music-streaming platforms such as Spotify, KKBox as ‘remastered 2023 edition’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Tune had earlier been removed by some social media providers amid bid by government to ban anthem popular with 2019 protesters. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3224544/glory-hong-kong-protest-song-reappears-music-streaming-platforms-such-spotify-kkbox-remastered-2023?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreProtest song ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ reappears on Spotify, as gov’t seeks blanket ban
Hong Kong Free Press Pro-democracy protest anthem Glory to Hong Kong has reappeared on streaming platforms KKBox and Spotify, days after the latter told HKFP that it had been removed by the distributor. It came as the government seeks to ban all forms of the song and its derivatives. Glory to Hong Kong – associated…
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