Category: Hong Kong
China zeroes in on ‘common’ disputes in wake of deadly Zhuhai attacks
Hong Kong Free Press Beijing is ramping up scrutiny of “common” disputes such as those involving marriages and property, the justice ministry said, as the public reels from a recent string of deadly attacks. Photo: Lukas Messmer/HKFP. China has witnessed a spate of violent incidents in recent months — from mass stabbings to car rammings…
Read More‘Existential challenge’: plastic pollution treaty talks begin in S.Korea
Hong Kong Free Press A final round of talks on a treaty to end plastic pollution opened on Monday, with the diplomat chairing the difficult negotiations urging nations to “meet an existential challenge.” Plastic waste on a beach on Henderson Island, one of the most polluted places in the world. Photo: Plastic Odyssey. The meeting…
Read MoreTemperatures to drop as cold front set to hit Hong Kong around midnight
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ‘Temperatures will fall progressively over the coast of Guangdong in the next couple of days, and the weather will become fine and dry,’ forecaster says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3287973/temperatures-drop-cold-front-set-hit-hong-kong-around-midnight?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreMandating voluntary work for welfare recipients punishes low-income Hongkongers, lawmaker says
Hong Kong Free Press A Hong Kong lawmaker has called plans to mandate voluntary work for people on government welfare a “half-punitive” scheme, saying most welfare recipients have personal reasons why they are not working. Hong Kong lawmaker Tik Chi-yuen, who represents the social welfare sector, in October 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. Speaking to HKFP…
Read MoreHong Kong airport boosts efforts to lure foreign airlines as it waits on Cathay
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Airport Authority is doing all it can to fill extra capacity created by soon-to-debut three-runway system, acting CEO Vivian Cheung says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3287940/hong-kong-airport-boosts-efforts-lure-foreign-airlines-it-waits-cathay?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s Jimmy Lai back in witness box for fourth day in trial
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Defence team expected to further question Lai on articles and tweets he published on his social media account in 2020. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3287944/hong-kongs-jimmy-lai-back-witness-box-fourth-day-trial?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong studio to draw on panda economy with new character IP
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. AllRightsReserved says IP for pandas will be made freely available to Ocean Park and city government, but others will have to pay for rights. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3287936/hong-kong-studio-draw-panda-economy-new-character-ip?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong rental yields hit 12.5-year high on talent-scheme influx, lower rates
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Analysts expect momentum to improve further in 2025 as more professionals enter the city and people keep putting off home purchases. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3287897/hong-kong-rental-yields-hit-125-year-high-talent-scheme-influx-lower-rates?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s public transport subsidies should be tied to green investment
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Pushing public transport operators to embrace green energy faster could accelerate the city’s progress towards its carbon neutrality goals. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3287724/hong-kongs-public-transport-subsidies-should-be-tied-green-investment?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More‘Sense of crisis’ fuels Hong Kong airport’s bid to be competitive ‘landmark’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Airport City will become destination drawing tourists and investors to Hong Kong, acting CEO of Airport Authority says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3287938/sense-crisis-fuels-hong-kong-airports-bid-be-competitive-landmark?utm_source=rss_feed
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