Category: Hong Kong
30% of travel platforms fail to state data retention policies: Hong Kong watchdog
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Watchdog reviews privacy policies of 10 travel platforms, finds three have yet to add data retention sections after being contacted. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3287059/30-travel-platforms-fail-state-data-retention-policies-hong-kong-watchdog?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong warns of ‘minor flooding’ as Tropical Cyclone Man-yi prompts T1 typhoon warning
Hong Kong Free Press For the third time this month, Hong Kong’s government forecaster has raised a T1 typhoon warning, as Tropical Cyclone Man-yi came within around 500 kilometres of the city. The predicted path of Tropical Cyclone Man-yi, on November 18, 2024. Photo: Hong Kong Observatory. The Hong Kong Observatory issued the Standby Signal…
Read MoreHong Kong police hunt pair who stole HK$23,000 necklace from man lured to flat for massage
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Source says woman brought 63-year-old victim to flat with promise of massage but fled with another suspect after stealing gold necklace. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3287034/hong-kong-police-hunt-pair-who-stole-hk23000-necklace-man-lured-flat-massage?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong police arrest man, 25, suspected of raping girlfriend in New Territories
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Victim, who was attacked with hard object before being raped, called friend who alerted police in early hours of Monday. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3287023/hong-kong-police-arrest-man-25-suspected-raping-girlfriend-new-territories?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHFKP Lens: The fiery once-a-decade Jiao Festival in historic Ha Tsuen area of Yuen Long
Hong Kong Free Press Once every 10 years, the historic Ha Tsuen area of Yuen Long holds a Jiao Festival to thank the deities for their blessings during the preceding decade and to look forward to peace and prosperity. Falling between the 11th and 12th lunar month, this year’s festivities culminated on Saturday night with…
Read MoreHong Kong man, 54, arrested over stealing HK$60,000 in cash, watches and red wine
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police say they arrested suspect less than 12 hours after break-in on Chung Ching Street was reported. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3287017/hong-kong-man-54-arrested-over-stealing-hk60000-cash-watches-and-red-wine?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreWhy Hong Kong prosecuted ‘Dragon Slaying’ bomb plotters under UN anti-terrorism law
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Defendants were charged under the United Nations (Anti-Terrorism Measures) Ordinance, which was invoked for the first time since it was enacted in 2002. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3286958/why-hong-kong-prosecuted-dragon-slaying-bomb-plotters-under-un-anti-terrorism-law?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong 47: dozens queue outside court ahead of sentencing of 45 opposition activists
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police have stepped up security since the weekend, ahead of final hearing in biggest prosecution under Beijing-decreed national security law. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3287004/hong-kong-47-dozens-queue-outside-court-ahead-sentencing-45-opposition-activists?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreTop global bankers gather in Hong Kong for summit as regulators promise more reforms
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng, who is bringing a huge delegation, will deliver a keynote speech. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3287001/chinas-top-regulators-promise-more-market-reforms-hong-kong-linchpin-role?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong gov’t defends custody of jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai amid claims of ‘unlawful’ detention
Hong Kong Free Press A team of foreign lawyers who criticised the “unlawful” detention of jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai had acted “completely contrary” to the ethics demanded of the profession, the Hong Kong government has said. Jimmy Lai being transferred onto a Correctional Services vehicle on February 1, 2021. Photo: Studio Incendo. Hong Kong’s…
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