Hong Kong – Page 1584 – Prologue Journal

Hi-tech tour for Hong Kong leader John Lee during Chongqing visit prompts call for more cooperation on research between 2 cities

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. On second day of his trip, Lee visited medical technology-focused Jinfeng Laboratory https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3220225/hi-tech-tour-hong-kong-leader-john-lee-during-chongqing-visit-prompts-call-more-cooperation-research?utm_source=rss_feed

Cereal criminal snared by Hong Kong customs officers after sting using HK$1.9 million of cannabis buds disguised as snacks and breakfast foods

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Cannabis buds weighing 10kg found disguised as snacks and breakfast cereals airmailed from Thailand. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3220220/cereal-criminal-snared-hong-kong-customs-officers-after-sting-using-hk19-million-cannabis-buds?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong looks to deepen collaboration between traditional Chinese and Western medicine in public hospitals

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Scores of local Chinese medicine practitioners join city’s first-ever hospital apprenticeship led by experts from mainland China. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3220219/hong-kong-looks-deepen-collaboration-between-traditional-chinese-and-western-medicine-public?utm_source=rss_feed

Average waiting time for Hong Kong public housing drops to 5.3 years; concern group says still far from target

Hong Kong Free Press The waiting time for general applicants of Hong Kong’s public rental housing has “slightly reduced” to 5.3 years, according to the latest government data. However, the leader of a concern group told HKFP that the government still had “a lot of room for improvement” to reach its initial target of three…

Hong Kong couple whose baby died after ‘exorcism’ ritual shown mercy by magistrate

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Court hears baby girl’s death was a result of father’s psychiatric problems and misguided religious beliefs. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3220211/hong-kong-couple-whose-baby-died-after-exorcism-ritual-shown-mercy-magistrate?utm_source=rss_feed

Sign-ups for Gay Games in Hong Kong more than 90% below target, organisers say

Hong Kong Free Press Sign-ups for the upcoming Gay Games in Hong Kong are currently more than 90 per cent below target, organisers have said, adding that the city’s Covid-19 rules had previously hampered publicity efforts. Supporters promoting the Gay Games at a pride parade in Tokyo in April 2023. Photo: Gay Games 11 Hong…

Seizure of Tiananmen Crackdown statue for national security case ‘legal, reasonable and rational,’ police say

Hong Kong Free Press The seizure of a statue commemorating those killed in the Tiananmen Crackdown for a case under the Beijing-imposed national security law was “legal, reasonable, and rational,” Hong Kong police have said. Meanwhile, the artist behind the statue has said he is willing to testify in court to prove that the artwork…

Hong Kong driver jailed for 38 months over 2021 New Year’s Eve crash resulting in 2 deaths

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Judge notes Ryan Ng, 26, on New Year’s Eve of 2021 exceeded speed limit by more than 30km/h before crashing, leaving two dead and seriously injuring two more. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3220179/hong-kong-driver-jailed-38-months-over-2021-new-years-eve-crash-resulting-2-dead?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong lawmaker Bill Tang becomes latest victim in recent spate of break-ins after burglar steals HK$500 from his home

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Neighbour calls police after seeing man acting suspiciously outside lawmaker Tang Ka-piu’s flat. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3220178/hong-kong-lawmaker-bill-tang-becomes-latest-victim-recent-spate-break-ins-when-burglar-steals-hk500?utm_source=rss_feed

Australian trade minister heads to China seeking to secure ‘unimpeded’ commerce

Hong Kong Free Press Australia’s trade minister flew to Beijing on Thursday on a mission to demolish Chinese import barriers after years of punishing sanctions and unofficial bans. Trade Minister Don Farrell said he aimed to secure unrestricted commerce with China, Australia’s largest trade partner with a healthy appetite for iron ore and coal resources.…