Hong Kong – Page 1575 – Prologue Journal

National anthem blunder: Hong Kong’s sports minister vows to continue funding for ice hockey athletes even if budgets slashed

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Kevin Yeung makes assurance amid deepening row over national anthem blunder. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3216396/national-anthem-blunder-hong-kongs-sports-minister-vows-continue-funding-ice-hockey-athletes-even-if?utm_source=rss_feed

Chinese seaside tourists brush off military drills over Taiwan

Hong Kong Free Press By Matthew Walsh Chinese tourists on an island near Taiwan sunned themselves and snapped seaside selfies on Saturday, unaware — or at least unbothered — by Beijing’s launch of major military drills in the strait beyond. A military helicopter flies past tourists at a viewing point over the Taiwan Strait on…

‘Ridiculous’ narrow passage sparks debate on how much space dogs should have to play in Hong Kong parks

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Frustration expressed over ‘absolutely ridiculous’ narrow passageway for dogs at Tsim Sha Tsui’s Centenary Garden, with pets cut off from rest of 4.5 hectare park. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3216389/narrow-200m-pet-access-city-park-unleashes-debate-space-dogs-hong-kong-animal-lovers-urge?utm_source=rss_feed

‘Life’s better in prison,’ says one ex-offender as Hong Kong’s rising cost of living hits poor hard

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Looming transport fare rises, on top of electricity tariff hikes and higher food prices, leave many worrying about future. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3216272/lifes-better-prison-says-one-ex-offender-hong-kongs-rising-cost-living-hits-poor-hard?utm_source=rss_feed

Reform the subsidised housing market to give young people hope

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Extend the mortgage guarantee on HOS resale flats to make loans more affordable, abolish limits on buyer eligibility certificates and give failed applicants of new flats a weighted chance https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3216108/reform-subsidised-housing-market-give-young-people-hope?utm_source=rss_feed

How will China’s Hainan free-trade port affect the Greater Bay Area and Asean?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. China’s plan to turn Hainan into the world’s largest free-trade port by 2025 will – for the most part – be complementary to Hong Kong and Guangdong, and open up trade opportunities with Southeast…

Hong Kong police arrest massage parlour owner after girl, 17, says she was indecently assaulted

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Teen told police she was molested during ‘free massage’ at parlour located in Hoi Luen Industrial Centre in Kwun Tong. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3216374/hong-kong-police-arrest-massage-parlour-owner-after-girl-17-says-she-was-indecently-assaulted?utm_source=rss_feed

95 per cent of approved applicants for Hong Kong talent scheme from mainland China, official figures show

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. As of end of February, 8,797 of applications approved, 463 rejected and 4,564 being processed. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3216367/95-cent-approved-applicants-hong-kong-talent-scheme-mainland-china-official-figures-show?utm_source=rss_feed

Fewer applicants, more resignations for Hong Kong’s disciplined services over past 5 financial years

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Number of applicants shrank 52 per cent from 93,300 in financial year ending March 31, 2019, to 44,400 in 2022-23. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3216346/fewer-applicants-more-resignations-hong-kongs-disciplined-services-reveal-recruitment-figures-past-5?utm_source=rss_feed

Easter off to good start for Hong Kong residents and tourists hunting for fun ways to spend their holiday weekend

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. One of city’s biggest Easter egg hunts makes comeback after two years of online events. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3216343/easter-good-start-hong-kong-residents-and-tourists-hunting-fun-ways-spend-their-holiday-weekend?utm_source=rss_feed