Hong Kong – Page 161 – Prologue Journal

Will Hong Kong benefit from Cathay’s giveaway of tickets to overseas destinations?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Offer part of ‘Hello Hong Kong’ campaign requiring departure from city to overseas destinations, raising concerns over the benefits to local tourism. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3279459/will-hong-kong-benefit-cathays-giveaway-tickets-overseas-destinations?utm_source=rss_feed

No pain, no gain: Chinese pro wrestlers fight for recognition

Hong Kong Free Press By Emily Wang with Rebecca Bailey in Shanghai When Wang Tao ran away from home aged 17 to become a professional wrestler he knew it would be a hard slog to succeed in China’s passionate but underdeveloped scene. This picture taken on September 14, 2024 shows wrestler Andruew Tang fighting with…

Joe Biden says China behaving ‘aggressively’ and ‘testing us,’ in hot mic remarks to Quad allies

Hong Kong Free Press US President Joe Biden was caught on a hot mic Saturday telling the leaders of Australia, India and Japan that an aggressive China is “testing us,” in remarks that risked undercutting a summit declaration that carefully avoided mentioning Beijing by name. President Joe Biden meets with world leaders on Friday, September…

The first 6 months of Hong Kong’s new security law: 3 jailed over a seditious T-shirt, bus graffiti, social media posts

Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong on Thursday saw the first people imprisoned under a new security law, which will have been in effect for six months on Monday. A correctional services vehicle arrives at West Kowloon Magistrates Court in Hong Kong, on September 19, 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. Chu Kai-pong was jailed for one…

Why learning to love China isn’t like any other school subject

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Patriotic education needs a clear approach or it risks failing like previous efforts. Teachers must be prepared and students must know what they are expected to learn. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3279175/why-learning-love-china-isnt-any-other-school-subject?utm_source=rss_feed

Are Hong Kong’s trampoline parks safe? Post investigation finds some venues ill-equipped

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Tour of three venues with expert uncovers safety concerns relating to lack of padding, possibility of mid-air collisions and adequate supervision. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3279452/are-hong-kongs-trampoline-parks-safe-post-investigation-finds-some-venues-ill-equipped?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong picks action movie set in Kowloon Walled City for Oscars race

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In put forward as city’s entry for Academy Awards’ best international feature film. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3279462/hong-kong-picks-action-movie-set-kowloon-walled-city-oscars-race?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong puts taxi drivers on notice, but will frustrated cabbies simply quit?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. City will adopt demerit point system on Sunday, but industry leaders warn ‘unfairly targeted’ drivers may choose to join illegal ride-hailing trade. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3279454/hong-kong-puts-taxi-drivers-notice-will-frustrated-cabbies-simply-quit?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong’s Cathay bans Cantonese couple over insults hurled at mainland passenger

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Row erupts after mainland passenger reclines her seat, causing couple behind her to jostle her seat, kick her arm and verbally attack her with slurs. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3279447/hong-kongs-cathay-bans-cantonese-couple-over-insults-hurled-mainland-passenger?utm_source=rss_feed