Category: Hong Kong
Jimmy Lai says he may have asked US official to sanction Beijing and Hong Kong
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Lai also tries to distance himself from ‘Fight for Freedom, Stand with Hong Kong’ lobbying group, but admits he had multiple meetings with key members. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3288407/ex-media-boss-jimmy-lai-says-he-might-have-asked-us-official-impose-sanctions-beijing-and-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong tycoons not obliged to invest in Northern Metropolis, Eric Chan says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chief Secretary Eric Chan heads delegation with tycoons to Guangdong cities, says trip “purely an introduction and opportunity for exchange”. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3288401/hong-kongs-no-2-official-says-citys-tycoons-not-obliged-invest-northern-metropolis?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreIndustry veterans urge more venues, private sector support for Hong Kong performing arts scene
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong performing arts groups needed more venues, industry veterans have said after the government released a blueprint for arts development identifying a lack of performance venues as one of the city’s weaknesses. The experts also called for more measures to incentivise private sector support for the city’s arts scene. Hong…
Read MoreHong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai tells court he ‘must have discussed’ sanctions with US ex-official Pompeo
Hong Kong Free Press Jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai has told a court that he “must have discussed” the issue of imposing sanctions on Hong Kong officials with US ex-secretary of state Mike Pompeo when he met the former official in 2019 amid large-scale pro-democracy protests and unrest. Jimmy Lai. File photo: Kelly Ho/HKFP. The…
Read MoreFire engulfs and destroys part of large noise barrier on busy Hong Kong road
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Fierce flames rapidly spread to a 20-metre-long stretch of barrier on Cheung Pei Shan Road. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3288392/fire-engulfs-and-destroys-part-large-noise-barrier-busy-hong-kong-road?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreMajor Hong Kong wine retailer slashes prices of some high-end products by up to nearly 60%
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Watson’s Wine says it is lowering prices on more than 100 premium spirits in support of the government’s liquor tax cut. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3288388/major-hong-kong-wine-retailer-slashes-prices-some-high-end-products-nearly-60?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreResidents in elderly care homes in Hong Kong overcharged under voucher scheme
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Audit Commission finds that in one instance, care home charged elderly resident HK$2,086 a month for nasal feeding products, instead of HK$1,900 shown on price list. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3288389/residents-elderly-care-homes-hong-kong-overcharged-under-voucher-scheme?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreUp to 3 years’ jail proposed as penalty for Hong Kong landlords of substandard subdivided flats
Hong Kong Free Press Landlords of substandard subdivided units could see fines of HK$300,000 or prison sentences of up to three years under penalties proposed by the Hong Kong government. The Housing Bureau said in a Chinese-language consultation document submitted to the legislature on Wednesday that the government aimed to phase out subdivided units that…
Read MoreHong Kong auditor urges PolyU to relax security to allow public visits
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Audit Commission says university should ease restrictions on public access after using HK$230 million to repair damage from 2019 protests. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3288383/hong-kong-auditor-urges-polyu-relax-security-allow-public-visits?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreVeteran HSBC banker Peter Wong to head up the University of Hong Kong council
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Veteran HSBC banker Peter Wong will succeed barrister Priscilla Wong as chairman of governing council. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3288372/veteran-hsbc-banker-peter-wong-head-university-hong-kong-council?utm_source=rss_feed
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