Category: Hong Kong
Hong Kong takes leading role in globalisation of renminbi with expansion of bilateral trading and new products, finance chief says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Financial Secretary Paul Chan says move will mitigate risks arising from global political and economic changes. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3223701/hong-kong-takes-leading-role-globalisation-renminbi-expansion-bilateral-trading-and-new-products?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong must use 7 decades of textiles experience to become sustainable fashion, next-generation materials hub, former Walmart and Donna Karan executive says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong should leverage its seven decades of experience in textiles and apparel production, and supply-chain management to become an innovation hub for the next generation of sustainable raw materials, Edwin Keh says. https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3223684/hong-kong-must-use-seven-decades-textiles-experience-become-sustainable-fashion-next-generation?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s potential ban on Japanese seafood imports could cover more than 5 initial prefectures affected by Fukushima disaster
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Environment secretary Tse Chin-wan says authorities will step up food screening, but warns process could affect product freshness as they are held longer. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3223694/hong-kongs-potential-ban-japanese-seafood-imports-could-cover-more-5-initial-prefectures-affected?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreMo Li, Hong Kong dancer hurt in Mirror concert accident, showing ‘signs of independence’ in bowel muscle control, father reveals
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Reverend Derek Li asks for prayers for son Mo Li, 28, in latest post, adding also that doctors are trying to solve issues with a urinary catheter for patient. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3223687/hong-kong-dancer-hurt-mirror-concert-accident-showing-signs-independence-bowel-muscle-control-father?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreAre Hong Kong’s pigeon policies persuasive, or just a flight of fancy?
Hong Kong Free Press By Kris Hartley The Hong Kong legislature is discussing significantly stricter penalties for feeding pigeons. Violators could face up to one year in prison and a maximum fine of HK$100,000 (US$12,750) – 10 times higher than the current amount. Pigeons in Hong Kong. Photo: GovHK. This policy revision aims to prevent…
Read MoreHong Kong man, 52, arrested over drug trafficking in Mong Kok after chase ends in suspect, police officer sustaining injuries
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police find 20cm knife, scissors and 2.9 grams of suspected cocaine on man. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3223683/hong-kong-man-52-arrested-over-drug-trafficking-mong-kok-after-chase-ends-suspect-police-officer?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHKFP Lens: Revisiting Hong Kong’s old Kai Tak Airport, 25 years after its closure
Hong Kong Free Press To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the closure of Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Airport, Blue Lotus Gallery is hosting an exhibition, “Goodbye Kai Tak and Thank You,” featuring works by Canadian photographer Greg Girard and Hong Kong photographer Birdy Chu. Greg Girard, “Rooftop and Plane,” Hong Kong 1989. Photo: Courtesy of…
Read MoreShifting narratives: How the gov’t response to Hong Kong’s 2019 protests evolved over four years
Hong Kong Free Press A little over four years ago, on June 9, 2019, Hong Kong saw an estimated one million people march in opposition to the extradition bill which subsequently sparked months of mass protests and unprecedented turmoil in the city. A march against the extradition bill in Hong Kong on June 9, 2019.…
Read More‘Misplaced priorities’: NGO accuses Hong Kong authorities of neglecting food, shelter needs of asylum seeker and 4 daughters despite education access
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Nermen Amer, 41, and her four daughters arrived in the city last year after fleeing their home in Egypt. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3223654/misplaced-priorities-ngo-accuses-hong-kong-authorities-neglecting-food-shelter-needs-asylum-seeker?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreSelf-made millionaire sits China’s university exams for 27th time
Hong Kong Free Press By Luna Lin Among the millions of fresh-faced high schoolers sitting China’s dreaded “gaokao” college entrance exam on Wednesday, Liang Shi sticks out like a sore thumb — a grey-haired, self-made millionaire stubbornly taking the test for the 27th time. Parents wait outside a school during the first day of the…
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