Category: Hong Kong
Hong Kong customs officer involved in fatal motorbike crash placed on leave
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Customs chief Chan Tsz-tat says officers must be held responsible for conduct on or off-duty, stressing ‘safety is the primary consideration’. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3294355/hong-kong-customs-officer-involved-fatal-motorbike-crash-placed-leave?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHKFP Lens: All of Hong Kong’s 2,549 outdoor basketball courts as captured by photographer Austin Bell
Hong Kong Free Press American photographer Austin Bell’s latest project involved shooting each of Hong Kong’s 2,549 outdoor basketball courts, the fruits of which come together in a book, Shooting Hoops. An image from Austin Bell’s “Shooting Hoops” project that saw him capture all of Hong Kong’s 2,549 outdoor basketball courts. Photo: Austin Bell, via…
Read MoreHong Kong minister says unvaccinated child, 4, sent to intensive care with flu
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau steps up pressure on schools opting out of city’s flu jab drive, argues any reasons for holding out unjustified. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3294351/hong-kong-minister-says-unvaccinated-child-4-sent-intensive-care-flu?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong urged to spend ‘smarter’, after IMF backs city’s saving efforts
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Experts make call a day after report from IMF also advises tax revenue boost to tackle mounting spending pressures as population ages. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3294350/hong-kong-urged-make-smarter-spending-after-imf-backs-saving-efforts?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong scientists turn kombucha ingredient into plastic substitute
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Team’s waterproof, oilproof polymer can be used as a biodegradable packaging material for food and drinks. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3294333/hong-kong-scientists-turn-kombucha-ingredient-plastic-substitute?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreCan Hong Kong movies top the successes of 2024 this year?
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Film academic Kenny Ng believes city’s film industry can continue to reinvent itself and build on momentum to produce wave of ‘human-centric’ movies. https://www.scmp.com/news/article/3294297/can-hong-kong-movies-top-successes-2024-year?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s new breast milk ‘bank’ could help save the lives of struggling newborns
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong mother Yoyo Chan carries a large white backpack every day. Inside are two sets of portable breast pumps, a nursing cover, storage bags, alcohol spray, and other items she needs to express breast milk every four hours. Hong Kong mother Yoyo Chan uses breast pumps at home. Photo: Kyle…
Read MoreIn China, vigilante hunters go in search of wild boar and fame, even as animal rights groups call them ‘cruel’
Hong Kong Free Press By Sam Davies In the frigid night of China’s Qinling mountains, hunters with huge social media followings scour the landscape in pursuit of wild boars menacing local farmers’ livelihoods. Hunting dogs catching a wild boar during a hunt in Weinan, in northern China’s Shaanxi province. on December 14, 2024. Photo: Jade…
Read MoreEducation University of Hong Kong puts non-local students on notice over visas
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. University finds more than 900 students from outside city failed to submit visa information as required. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3294332/education-university-hong-kong-puts-non-local-students-notice-over-visas?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s leader calls on entrepreneurs to seize opportunities over border
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. City leader John Lee tells Shenzhen summit that opportunities are waiting for companies willing to pursue innovation and embrace change. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3294328/hong-kongs-leader-calls-entrepreneurs-seize-opportunities-over-border?utm_source=rss_feed
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