Category: Hong Kong
National security threats still ‘lurk’ in society, Hong Kong leader says
Hong Kong Free Press Threats to national security still “lurk” in Hong Kong society, Chief Executive John Lee has warned. Meanwhile, the city’s security chief said Beijing’s top official on Hong Kong affairs had reminded local authorities to “prepare for danger in times of peace.” Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee attends the opening ceremony…
Read MoreHong Kong’s Autotoll to waive HK$35 monthly charge for non-usage over 30-day period starting May 1
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Waiver intended to help drivers adapt to new system due to launch on May 7, operator says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3217376/hong-kongs-autotoll-waive-hk35-monthly-charge-non-usage-over-30-day-period-starting-may-1?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong must build on global ‘superconnector’ role, act as ‘pivot point’ for mainland Chinese companies going abroad, senior Beijing official 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’s rule of law and common law system among several advantages it has to attract foreign investment, says liaison office director Zheng Yanxiong. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3217375/hong-kong-must-build-global-superconnector-role-act-pivot-point-mainland-chinese-companies-going?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChinese University of Hong Kong’s task force takes middle ground in making recommendations for reforming council
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Consultation shows lawmakers plan to reduce percentage of staff and students on governing body unpopular with stakeholders. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3217371/chinese-university-hong-kongs-task-force-takes-middle-ground-making-recommendations-reforming?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong aims to install 7,000 electric vehicle charging stations at government car parks by 2025
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Authorities pledge to provide additional parking spaces with electric vehicle chargers as part of five measures to curb carbon emissions. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3217364/hong-kong-aims-install-7000-electric-vehicle-charging-stations-government-car-parks-2025?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong to ambitiously go after global healthcare talent, hospital chief vows, as city welcomes more medical professionals from mainland China
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hospital Authority chairman Henry Fan welcomes 70 nurses and 3 doctors from Guangdong province. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3217356/hong-kong-ambitiously-go-after-global-healthcare-talent-hospital-chief-vows-city-welcomes-more?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MorePro-Beijing labour union calls off Labour Day march as Hong Kong police yet to issue approval
Hong Kong Free Press A pro-Beijing labour union has scrapped plans for a workers’ rights march to mark Labour Day, saying that the police were yet to issue approval for the demonstration. Chairperson of the Federation of Hong Kong and Kowloon Labour Unions Lam Chun-sing. File photo: Lam Chun-sing, via Facebook. With more than ten…
Read MoreInternational schools in Hong Kong lose 12 per cent of non-local students in 4 years
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. At Legco meeting on enrolment figures at 54 international schools, lawmaker Chu Kwok-keung warns they are taking students away from local institutions. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3217346/international-schools-hong-kong-lose-12-cent-non-local-students-4-years?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong official vows developments under Northern Metropolis scheme, artificial islands off Lantau will be sustainable
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Deputy Financial Secretary Michael Wong promises authorities will minimise projects’ environmental impact. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3217343/developments-under-northern-metropolis-scheme-artificial-islands-lantau-be-sustainable-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreTwitter slaps Hong Kong’s RTHK with ‘state-affiliated media’ label
Hong Kong Free Press Social media platform Twitter has slapped Hong Kong’s government-backed broadcaster with a “state-affiliated media” label. RTHK’s “state-affiliated media” label, as of Monday, April 17, 2023. Photo: Twitter screenshot. The tech platform – owned by billionaire Elon Musk – describes state-affiliated outlets as those where “the state exercises control over editorial content…
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