Category: Hong Kong
Protesters at Hong Kong travel writer’s book launch accuse him of ‘spreading poison’ in second such disruption
Hong Kong Free Press A book launch by a Hong Kong travel writer and democracy supporter has attracted a protest by a small group accusing him of secretly “spreading poison” two weeks after an earlier literary event by the writer was also disrupted. The independent bookshop Talentum in November, 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. Speaking to…
Read MoreHongkongers visiting Japan to face new rules for claiming back consumption tax
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Change applying to all foreign visitors seen as response to series of abuses involving tourists suspected of illegally trading duty-free goods before departure. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3288544/hongkongers-visiting-japan-face-new-rules-claiming-back-consumption-tax?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More4 visa applicants and immigration consultancy charged over Hong Kong investment visa fraud
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s anti-graft watchdog has charged four people and the head of an immigration consultancy with conspiracy to defraud over applications for investment visas. Tam Chi-ming, 50, sole director and shareholder of Wealth Concepts Consultancy (Greater China) Ltd, was charged in June with one count of conspiracy to defraud. He now…
Read MoreAs Taiwan’s Lai Ching-te prepares Pacific nation visits, China vows to ‘resolutely crush’ any attempts at independence
Hong Kong Free Press China on Thursday vowed to “resolutely crush” any attempts for Taiwan independence, as the self-ruled island’s President Lai Ching-te is set to embark on an overseas trip. Beijing claims Taiwan as its own territory and baulks at any official contact Taipei has with other countries. Taiwan President Lai Ching-te, in Taipei,…
Read MoreHong Kong’s ‘Emperor’s Home’ penthouse sold at steep discount as distressed tycoons divest
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ‘We will continue seeing financially pressured owners offloading assets until interest rates come down substantially,’ analyst says. https://www.scmp.com/news/article/3288534/hong-kongs-emperors-home-penthouse-sold-steep-discount-distressed-tycoons-divest?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s Ocean Park records HK$71.6 million deficit despite highest visitor count in 5 years
Hong Kong Free Press Ocean Park has put its faith in pandas to boost revenue after Hong Kong’s largest theme park recorded a HK$71.6 million deficit in its latest fiscal year despite the highest number of visitors in five years. Ocean Park. File photo: Tom Grundy/HKFP. Ocean Park Corporation (OPC) announced its financial results for…
Read MoreChina says military official Miao Hua suspended and under investigation, but denies reports of Dong Jun’s removal
Hong Kong Free Press By Ludovic Ehret and Oliver Hotham A top Chinese military official has been removed from office and is suspected of “serious violations of discipline”, Beijing said Thursday, the latest senior apparatchik to fall in a sweeping crackdown on graft in the country’s armed forces. Miao Hua (centre), China’s director of the…
Read MoreHong Kong’s John Lee urges international collaboration to combat rise in technology crimes
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Criminals are increasingly turning to the use of cryptocurrencies, virtual assets and technology to commit crime, city leader warns. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3288503/hong-kongs-john-lee-urges-international-collaboration-combat-rise-technology-crimes?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong police arrest 3 suspects in crackdown on pickpocketing syndicate
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Trio made up of two men and a woman worked as a team and stole HK$70,000 from elderly man and 200,000 Japanese yen from 63-year-old woman. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3288495/hong-kong-police-arrest-3-suspects-crackdown-pickpocketing-syndicate?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MorePlan to wipe out substandard flats in Hong Kong may eliminate cheaper homes: operator
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Concern group also says tenants affected by the plan will need help relocating as they may be left with few affordable options. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3288479/plan-wipe-out-substandard-flats-hong-kong-could-eliminate-cheaper-homes-operator?utm_source=rss_feed
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