Category: Hong Kong
UK report warns focus on national security ‘undermining’ Hong Kong’s reputation as city slams ‘hypocrisy’
Hong Kong Free Press A regular UK government report on Hong Kong, which said the city’s focus on national security was “undermining” its international reputation, has sparked condemnation from authorities over its “absurd and false contents.” China’s national flag in Hong Kong. File photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. The latest six-monthly report, published on Thursday, details political,…
Read More6 Hong Kong police officers found guilty of framing street sleeper for drug possession
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. District Court convicts four men and two women over perverting course of justice during incident at Tung Chau Street Park in 2020. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3278430/6-hong-kong-police-officers-found-guilty-framing-street-sleeper-drug-possession?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s South China Morning Post passes 4 million subscriber mark on YouTube
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Editor-in-chief Tammy Tam praises major milestone for channel, which offers content ranging from quick updates to award-winning documentaries. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3278413/hong-kongs-south-china-morning-post-passes-4-million-subscriber-mark-youtube?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreDozens of Hong Kong journalists threatened, intimidated, harassed in ‘organised attack,’ press group says
Hong Kong Free Press Reporters from at least 13 media outlets in Hong Kong have been harassed online and offline in what appears to be a “systematic and organised attack,” the city’s largest journalist group has said. Reporters ask questions at a government press conference in Hong Kong. File photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. Selina Cheng, chair…
Read MoreStatement: HKFP condemns harassment of Hong Kong’s independent press, reports intimidation of staff to police
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong Free Press condemns the recent surge in online and offline harassment of independent media in Hong Kong, including against HKFP’s director. Last week, the director’s landlord and local property agencies were sent anonymous letters containing defamatory claims, falsities and threats of “unimaginable consequences” and “collateral damage” unless he was…
Read MoreHong Kong panda cub shows off her strong hind legs ahead of 1-month birth anniversary
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Ocean Park to give vouchers for dish traditionally eaten on such occasions, pork trotters stewed in ginger and vinegar, to mark first month. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3278385/hong-kong-panda-cub-shows-her-strong-hind-legs-ahead-one-month-birthday?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong police arrest suspected cross-border burglar linked to 13 break-ins
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong police say man allegedly targeted lower-level housing during trips across border, using tools to pry open windows. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3278392/hong-kong-police-arrest-suspected-cross-border-burglar-linked-13-break-ins?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s Cathay completes HK$1.53 billion buy-back in warrants from government, CEO says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Warrants were part of government-led HK$39 billion financial package to keep airline afloat during pandemic. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3278391/hong-kongs-cathay-completes-hk153-billion-buy-back-warrants-government-ceo-says?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong taxi drivers could face bans for poor service under new penalty points law aimed at ‘black sheep’
Hong Kong Free Press Misbehaving Hong Kong taxi drivers could face operating bans under a new penalty points system covering offences such as overcharging or refusing a hire, after years of complaints against “black sheep” in the industry. The Taxi-Driver-Offence Points (TDOP) Ordinance, passed last December, will come into force on September 22, the government…
Read MoreHong Kong customs seizes HK$33 million of illicit cigarettes in tugboat’s hidden compartment
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Officers arrest three men, aged from 26 to 57, after searching the vessel and finding 7.4 million black-market cigarettes. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3278374/hong-kong-customs-seizes-hk33-million-illicit-cigarettes-tugboats-hidden-compartment?utm_source=rss_feed
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