Category: Hong Kong
EU chief urges leaders not to let China divide bloc
Hong Kong Free Press By Patrick Baert EU chief Ursula von der Leyen urged the bloc’s leaders to show unity in the face of China on Tuesday, one week after French President Emmanuel Macron stirred a fierce debate over ties with Beijing. President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. Photo: The Left/Flickr. Macron…
Read MoreCap starting rent for subdivided flats, Hong Kong concern group and lawmaker say as data shows rising prices despite new law
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Lai Kin-kwok from Hong Kong Subdivided Flats Concerning Platform says current rent control law has not addressed concerns of low-income tenants. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3217502/cap-starting-rent-subdivided-flats-hong-kong-concern-group-and-lawmaker-say-data-shows-rising-prices?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreRemain vigilant over national security risks, guard against ‘colour revolution’ violence, Hong Kong leader John Lee says after top Beijing official’s visit
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 says residents ‘must not become slack in the face of hostile and destructive forces’ as Xia Baolong wraps up six-day tour. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3217492/remain-vigilant-over-national-security-risks-guard-against-colour-revolution-violence-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreOffers to cash in Hong Kong consumption vouchers continue to appear on online platforms, despite government warning
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Posts featuring cash-in opportunities rampant on various platforms such as Carousell and Facebook Marketplace. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3217489/offers-cash-consumption-vouchers-continue-appear-online-platforms-despite-hong-kong-government?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong policeman clings to Mercedes-Benz as suspected triad member drives off after hitting motorcycle
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Officer fell off when car turned corner and suffered scratches to arms and legs. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3217487/hong-kong-policeman-clings-mercedes-benz-suspected-triad-member-drives-after-hitting-motorcycle?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong home sales hit 20-month high, with return of mainland Chinese buyers, property tax cut boosting sentiment
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong home sales hit a 20-month high in March, as improved sentiment and a property tax cut boosted transactions, according to property consultancy CBRE. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3217479/hong-kong-home-sales-hit-20-month-high-return-mainland-chinese-buyers-property-tax-cut-boosting?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHow worried should you be about new Covid subvariant Arcturus reported in Hong Kong?
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Omicron subvariant XBB.1.16 has caused a spike in infections in India, causing mask mandate to be reintroduced. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3217475/how-worried-should-you-be-about-new-covid-subvariant-arcturus-reported-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreWoman dies in Hong Kong hospital after 12-hour wait in accident and emergency
Hong Kong Free Press A Hong Kong woman with chronic illnesses died after passing out in a toilet of a public hospital, where she had spent 12 hours waiting for emergency treatment for her fever and cough. Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital. Photo: Wikicommons. According to a Hospital Authority statement published late on Monday night,…
Read MoreBeijing says ‘political manipulation’ behind US arrests of 2 accused of running covert Chinese police station
Hong Kong Free Press China said on Tuesday that “political manipulation” was behind the arrests of two men the United States accused of setting up an unauthorised Chinese police station in New York. Wang Wenbin. File photo: Spokesperson office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, via Twitter. Authorities in the city also charged dozens of…
Read MoreHong Kong man jailed for 14.5 years over biting off democrat’s ear and attacking 3 others allowed to appeal sentence
Hong Kong Free Press A man jailed for 14.5 years over biting the ear off a Hong Kong democrat in the midst of 2019 protests will be allowed to appeal his sentence. Tai Koo Shing West District Councillor Andrew Chiu. File photo: Rachel Wong/HKFP. Justice of Appeal Derek Pang heard Joe Chen’s application to appeal…
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