Category: Hong Kong
Jimmy Lai trial: no seditious intent or ‘hate’ in Hong Kong reports, he says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Lai denies inciting hatred against authorities through three commentaries he wrote for Apple Daily. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3287609/jimmy-lai-hong-kong-trial-focus-set-be-his-hong-kong-apple-daily-reports?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreVisa denials under Trump could be an opportunity for Hong Kong
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong can attract talent disillusioned by US immigration rules but policymakers must act fast to promote what the city has to offer. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3286565/visa-denials-under-trump-could-be-opportunity-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong proposes new building rules, incentives to favour elderly amid ageing population
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Development Bureau proposal includes certain design requirements and exemptions from gross floor area calculations for senior-friendly facilities. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3287623/hong-kong-proposes-new-building-rules-incentives-favour-elderly-amid-ageing-population?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreNumber of Hongkongers enrolled in US universities hits record low
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. According to US government-sponsored survey, country had 2,762 undergraduates from Hong Kong in last school year. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3287605/number-hongkongers-enrolled-us-universities-hits-record-low?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreExclusive: Almost 20% of 999 calls diverted to recorded message last year, up from 12% in 2018
Hong Kong Free Press Almost one in five calls to Hong Kong’s 999 emergency number were diverted to a recorded message last year, a greater percentage than five years previously, according to police data obtained by HKFP. In 2023, 610,945 emergency calls out of 3,139,814 received – or 19.5 per cent – were re-routed to…
Read MoreBeijing voices support for jailing of 45 Hong Kong opposition activists
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Central government’s liaison office also condemns US and other countries for ‘attacks’ against judicial system. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3287604/beijing-voices-support-jailing-45-hong-kong-opposition-activists?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreWoman arrested after red paint splashed at government headquarters in Hong Kong
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police arrest unemployed woman in Tai Kok Tsui and say they believe she acted alone, motivated by personal emotional and family issues. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3287602/woman-arrested-after-red-paint-splashed-government-headquarters-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s Jimmy Lai denies pushing staff to draft sanctions list for US
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Judges grill former media boss on ‘confidential’ US message he forwarded to staff and friends in opposition camp. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3287598/hong-kongs-jimmy-lai-denies-pushing-staff-draft-sanctions-list-us?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong watchdog takes aim at bikes blocking paths around leisure facilities
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Ombudsman calls on Leisure and Cultural Services Department to better enforce rules for rental services at 14 recreational venues under its management. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3287595/hong-kong-watchdog-takes-aim-bikes-blocking-paths-around-leisure-facilities?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreAbout 75% of young Hongkongers with sexual experience have not tested for HIV: poll
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Schools should offer more comprehensive sex education, including teaching young people about safety measures, academic says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3287594/about-75-young-hongkongers-sexual-experience-have-not-tested-hiv-poll?utm_source=rss_feed
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