Category: Hong Kong
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te arrives in Marshall Islands as China fumes
Hong Kong Free Press Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te arrived in the Marshall Islands on Tuesday, after visiting the United States on the first stop of a Pacific tour that has angered Chinese leaders. This picture taken and released by Taiwan Presidential Office on December 3, 2024 shows shows Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te addressing Parliament in…
Read MoreHong Kong ombudsman vows to step up international ties, use of mediation
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Jack Chan addresses inaugural global summit, while Beijing official urges respect for different approaches to governance supervision. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3289127/hong-kong-ombudsman-vows-step-international-ties-use-mediation?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreGolf course ruling will not have ‘huge impact’ on Hong Kong’s housing supply: John Lee
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. But the chief executive says the court ruling will significantly affect the number of flats, density and completion date of the project. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3289116/golf-course-ruling-will-not-have-huge-impact-hong-kongs-housing-supply-john-lee?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong court overturns approval of golf course housing plan, as John Lee says no ‘major effect’ on supply goals
Hong Kong Free Press A court decision that could affect plans for a large-scale public housing project on part of a golf club popular among Hong Kong’s high society will not have a significant effect on housing supply goals, Chief Executive John Lee has said. The Fanling Golf Course. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. Lee made the…
Read MoreJimmy Lai clarifies stance against US revoking Hong Kong’s special trade status
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Ex-media boss tells court the measure will make Hong Kong ‘more vulnerable’ to interference from Beijing, although it stems from ‘right impulse’. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3289110/jimmy-lai-clarifies-stance-against-us-revoking-hong-kongs-special-trade-status?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong to be extra cautious while tapping income sources to cut deficit gap: John Lee
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chief executive also says outlook of Hong Kong’s economy remains bright with Beijing’s policy backing and city’s initiatives to expand presence in new overseas markets. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3289095/hong-kong-be-extra-cautious-while-tapping-income-sources-cut-deficit-gap-john-lee?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreSquash players dress up to raise money for Hong Kong’s Operation Santa Claus
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The 26th edition of Wing Ding Charity tournament raises more than HK$339,000 for Operation Santa Claus. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3289074/squash-players-dress-raise-money-hong-kongs-operation-santa-claus?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong urged to rethink plan for Fanling golf course flats after court ruling
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ‘Given the complexities and variables of the case, the government needs to reconsider the usage of this land,’ lawmaker Andrew Lam says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3289072/hong-kong-urged-rethink-plan-fanling-golf-course-flats-after-court-ruling?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong must cement its national security foundations to prosper
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The truth is simple and profound: the stability or disarray, prosperity or poverty of every nation and region are intricately tied to the state of its security. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3288721/hong-kong-must-cement-its-national-security-foundations-prosper?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreShould Hong Kong raise taxes and cut costs to rein in HK$100 billion deficit?
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ‘End of the tunnel’ not yet in sight, says one commentator, as warnings issued over structural reliance on land sales. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3289047/should-hong-kong-raise-taxes-and-cut-costs-rein-hk100-billion-deficit?utm_source=rss_feed
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